Desserts recipes

We know what you're thinkingthis castle cake is spectacular, but I could never make it. Its actually not that hard, once you watch professional baker Liv Hansen for Betty Crocker Kitchens create it, step by step.

If you're having a dino-themed party, celebrate with this easy Edible Rex dinosaur birthday cake decorating idea developed by professional baker and cookbook author Liv Hansen for the Betty Crocker Kitchens.

Even though it has a strong British heritage, America has embraced the apple pie to the point that its now considered a quintessentially American dessert.
American pies often look like the ones from those Desperate Dan comics big, robust and full of attitude. The crumble-like topping sprinkled over my pie is an idea Ive been playing about with, and I think it helps make it unique. Because huckleberries grow wild in Wyoming, I felt it was only right to use them, but feel free to use fresh or frozen blueberries in their place for equally delicious results.
Assembling your pie is dead easy, and Ill talk you through it step by step, but if youd like to see how its done before you start, check out the How to video for a demonstration.

These are deconstructed chocolate truffles and if you arrange this nicely on a table, put a few cocktail sticks next to them and let people get stuck in and make their own Im telling you, youll have some excited guests. Its interesting, its different and to be able to make your own truffle is really quite cool, not to mention delicious. Its worth remembering that chocolate is friends with lots of different booze so if you prefer, you can swap out the brandy here for rum, whiskey or red wine.

Salt Dough is an easy to master craft for both children and adults. Adults enjoy making dough crafted objects almost more than children, I believe this is because it reminds them of their childhood days. Kneading Salt Dough at Christmas could become an annual ritual, along with making a gingerbread house.
In fact, you can make all sorts of Salt Dough models including jewellery earrings, necklaces and pendants. Favourites include the Xmas Holly plaque and the holly wreath (easy) or tree ornaments.

Milk can become ice cream in five minutes by using a bag! This homemade, creamy treat is a summertime delight for kids and adults alike.

Christmas Cookies This is the place for Christmas cookie recipes! We've gathered hundreds of delicious recipes for Christmas cookies so you can find all your old and new favorites in one place!

A yummy sauce that is great over desserts, ice cream or cake. The recipe comes from a garden club and was published in the paper.

"Delicious chocolate layer cake that melts in your mouth."

For the perfect ending, a not-too-sweet gelato is drizzled with limoncello, a lemon liqueur from Italy. Round out dessert with purchased cookies.