Dessert recipe collection

I used to make this cake when I lived in Germany back in the 80's, and it always got raves. I lost the book the recipe was in during a move, and was really glad to find the recipe here. The cake is in the oven as I write! It makes a great coffee cake in the morning or for dessert.

A no-bake, layered dessert with creamy pistachio pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and crunchy Heath bar crumbles, nestled between soft ladyfingers. Perfect for potlucks or a refreshing treat!

Pistachio torte with 2 cups of finely chopped pistachios and breadcrumbs standing in for flour, lifted with beaten egg whites, and topped with a cup of lemon curd. A proper European-style celebration cake.

Classic Italian pizzelle cookies made with butter, eggs, vanilla, and a shot of whiskey for depth. Crisp, thin waffle cookies pressed on a pizzelle iron. Makes 16 dozen.

An easy plain cheesecake with just five ingredients: Neufchatel cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla poured into a graham cracker crust. No water bath, no fuss, just mix, bake, and chill into a creamy slice.

Dishpan cookies loaded with cornflakes, oatmeal, coconut, nuts, and chocolate chips in a buttery brown sugar dough. A massive batch kitchen sink cookie recipe.

Traditional plum dumplings made with potato dough, farina, and fresh plums stuffed with sugar. Boiled until tender and topped with buttered bread crumbs.

Plum mousse made with caramelized sugar, red wine, and cinnamon, folded into whipped cream and chilled until silky smooth. An elegant European-style dessert with rich fruit flavor.

Light plum or apricot tea cake made with egg whites, orange juice, and fructose instead of butter and sugar. A lower-fat fruit loaf that stays moist for days.

Plum-almond tart on puff pastry with toasted almonds, fresh sliced plums, lemon zest, and a built-up pastry border. Uses store-bought puff pastry for an elegant dessert in 40 minutes.

Poached apples with maple cream sauce made from real maple syrup, butter, and half-and-half. An elegant fall dessert with whole tender apples in a rich, reduced maple sauce.

Pogen's gingersnaps deliver a thin, crisp Swedish-style cookie spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves over a deep molasses base. Press into flat rounds and bake quick for snap-crisp edges.

Pina colada poke cake soaked with a mixture of pina colada drink mix and sweetened condensed milk, topped with whipped cream and coconut. A tropical sheet cake from a box mix.

Polish butter cookies with hard-cooked egg yolks pressed through a sieve for an ultra-tender crumb. Almond and vanilla scented, cut into tiny hearts and stars.

Polish cheesecake (sernik) made with drained cottage or farmer's cheese, eggs, and a cinnamon-sugar crumb topping over shortbread crust. Old-world dessert that's lighter than New York-style.

This Polish yeast cake is moist and tasty. Yeast not only makes the cake puff, but also adds the yumminess. Almonds and raisins are delicious addition. Glaze adds extra sweetness and cherries make the cake looks absolutely beautiful.