Ice Cream Sandwiches with Blackberry SauceI recently made a bunch of blackberry sauce for using on ice cream and waffles. My son decided to put some on his ice cream sandwich and it was amazing! He also added a few fresh raspberries. Give it a try. :)
Creamy Cook and Serve PuddingWhen I make chocolate pudding, I always get the kind you must cook on the stove. The small box calls for two cups milk, but I use 1 1/2 whole milk and 1/2 cup of half and half. This makes it extremely creamy and delicious.
Frozen Banana Ice CreamFrozen fruit that is blended makes an excellent ice cream. If you like, you can add a dollop of pure maple syrup on top. The ice cream tastes just as good without it.
Whole Blueberry Water Pops for the FreezerWe have been eating those yummy jello cups you can buy at the grocery store that come in multi-packs. I have been reusing the little cups to make ice pops
Ice Cream ToppingsAny dish that uses caramel in it can be made extra wonderful by the use of caramel corn sprinkled on top of a dollop of Cool Whip whipped topping.
Frozen Jello Fruit PopsI saw a photograph of this in an online search. I think this is a wonderful way to get children eating more fruit and I can make these with sugar-free Jelly granules as I am a diabetic.
Six Minute JelloPut one small box of any flavored gelatin into a blender. Add 1 cup of boiling water and blend on low speed for 30 seconds. Add 1-1/2 cup crushed ice and blend on high speed for 30 seconds. Pour into a small bowl and set in the refrigerator for 5 minutes. This dessert treat tastes like sherbet.
Fig DumplingsI had trimmed the crust to fit the pie tray, and had quite a lot of pastry left.
Chocolate Eclair DessertLine a non-stick cooking sprayed 9x13 inch pan or dish with whole graham crackers. Mix pudding and milk and fold in the Cool Whip. Put half of the pudding mixture on crackers.
Chocolate Bread Pudding With Hard SauceYummy! Heat the milk, chocolate, and margarine in large sauce pan until melted. Put bread in a large mixing bowl. Pour chocolate mixture over bread, add sugar, eggs, salt, and vanilla, mix well.
Sundae SurpriseThis sundae is refreshing and so very different. Make a sundae as usual, using cranberry sauce for the topping. I do not add Cool Whip, but it could be used if desired.
Scalloped PineappleMix melted butter, sugar and eggs together. Then add milk, bread cubes and pineapple, juice and all. Mix all together; put in a baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour at 350 degrees F.
Death By Bread Custard PuddingThis is certainly one of the most decadently delicious desserts I've ever eaten. Croissants are by themselves a great addition to any meal, but layered in a rich egg custard type pudding is way over the top and very close to "Gilding the Lily".
Jello TipsThis is not anything really new, but several ideas put together. I rarely use cold water when making jello. I use juices or syrups from canned fruits, sour cream or plain yogurt, cottage cheese and almost any canned fruit or fresh banana slices.
Festive Berry ParfaitsThese parfaits can be made in any type of glass or stemware. I used my drinking glasses in this photo. You can use any combination of fruit, yogurt and granola.
Fruit and Stale Bread CustardIf you have any stale bread, make a quick and easy dessert by buttering the bread and cutting into cubes. Layer them into a casserole dish with a handful of dried fruit (currants, white grapes or whatever you have to hand).
Sweet Pumpkin TreatHere's a sweet pumpkin treat that doesn't need a pie shell. Make a pumpkin smoothie by chilling a 15-ounce can of pumpkin and a 12-ounce can of evaporated milk. Combine the pumpkin and milk with 8 ounces of low-fat vanilla yogurt, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 tsp. pumpkin-pie spice.
Marshmallow Treats for Any HolidayYou can use pretzel sticks or larger pretzel rods for this treat. Mini marshmallows or regular sized. Simply melt some chocolate in the microwave or double boiler and dip your marshmallows on a stick in the chocolate. Add sprinkles and allow to cool.
Healthy Caramel PopcornTake popcorn that is already popped. Then take 3 tablespoons of peanut butter and mix with 3 tablespoons of honey. Melt together over low heat till runny. (if it needs to be more liquid, add more honey) Pour over the popcorn. Toss well. The kids and adults I have made this for love it.
Fruit Salad With SherbetMy parents went on a weekend get-away when I was a teenager, and were served this dish in the restaurant at their hotel. Upon returning home, my mother re-created it and it is delicious!
Rice Crispy Caramel TreatMelt together 14 oz.caramel with 3 Tbsp. water. Add 5 cups Rice Crispies and 1 cup peanuts and mix. Spread in a 9x13 pan and press. Sprinkle 1 cup each chocolate and butterscotch chips on the Rice Crispies. Bake at 200 degrees F until chips are melted. Cut into bars.
Twinkies And PuddingI want to let you all in on this. Take twinkies, slice them in half then layer them in a pan. Pour your vanilla or banana pudding over them. Layer again, then cut bananas up and layer (or you can put the bananas in the pudding).
Uses for Pillsbury Refrigerated CrustsI love to purchase the Pillsbury refrigerated crusts when they are on sale. They are also a great price if I have a coupon. You can use the crusts to make yummy shaped cinnamon-sugar cookies. Sprinkle the cutouts with the sugar and cinnamon mixture to taste...
Making Bread PuddingUse a large casserole dish. Put in 3 eggs, about a cup of milk, a tablespoon of honey, a shake of salt, a couple shakes of cinnamon, and a tablespoon of vanilla...
Fruit Topping for Ice CreamPut fruits in a blender with a little water and vanilla ice cream and blend. Pour over ice cream.
Citrus PuddingMix one package of instant vanilla pudding according to package directions. Take one can of Mandarin oranges, drained, and add to pudding mixture. Spoon into individual dishes or cups.
Desserts With Muffin MixesI decided to try to use some of the blackberry muffin mixes I got on sale last year for 29c a pack. I backed them in a shallow baking dish instead of the conventional way of using the muffin tins and papers.
Apple Klondike DessertPut a Klondike Bar in a bowl and put applesauce over it. It is great! It is like having apple pie ala mode without baking.
By Janet Webster
Vanilla Pudding Low Fat, Low Sugar DessertThis is a great low fat, almost no sugar dessert. This also is very low in calories!
Making Your Own Cool WhipI like to make cool whip with a little milk, about 1/3 cup and about a tbsp vanilla and then a little sugar to taste. It doesn't really get as stiff as the store bought but it tastes great over thawed blueberries. it is also great in coffee and over jello.
Low Calorie Jello DessertHere is a nice, inexpensive, low calorie dessert. Use any flavor sugar free jello and instead of the cold water add one 8 oz. container of non fat yogurt (any flavor will do).
