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20+ Homemade Dessert Recipes You Won’t Want to Miss

Try one of these healthy dessert options (well, some are sort of healthy) this holiday season.

By Gloria Dawson
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Mocha Pumpkin Cheesecake

cheesecake, mocha, pumpkin mocha pumpkin cheesecake recipe A delicious new spin on classic cheesecake.

Mocha Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe

Orange and Ginger Brûlée Custards

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This twist on the classic is flavored with orange and fresh ginger.

Orange and Ginger Brûlée Custards recipe

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Cookies

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The classic oatmeal cookie – just a bit more nutritious.

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Cookies recipe

Fresh Strawberry Pie

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Fresh Strawberry Pie recipe

Apricot Bar Cookies

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A crowd-pleaser perfect for lunch, dessert or even a sweet breakfast treat. (We won't tell.)

Apricot Bar Cookie recipe

Carrot Cake

carrot, carrot cake, cake carrot cake recipe A cinnamon sweet and spicy recipe from Bob's Red Mill Baking Book.

Carrot Cake recipe

Lemon-Poppy Bundt Cake

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Feel free to substitute orange peel and juice in this recipe.

Lemon-Poppy Bundt Cake recipe

Lemon Cookies

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This cookies are light and slightly crispy, the perfect complement to a cup of tea.

Lemon Cookies recipe

Whole Wheat Tollhouse Cookie

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A whole wheat cookie that tastes great. Believe it.

Whole Wheat Tollhouse Cookie recipe

Lime Icebox Cookies

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Icebox cookies are extremely easy to make. Dress them up with colorful frostings and decorating sugars.

Lime Icebox Cookies recipe

Vegan Red Velvet Cake

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This vegan-friendly recipe for red velvet cake, complete with the buttercream frosting, is the perfect finish to any meal.

Vegan Red Velvet Cake with Buttercream Frosting recipe

Nectarine Cream Cheese Tartlets

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Sweet nectarines over a creamy tart, a perfect combination.

Nectarine Cream Cheese Tartlets recipe

Whole Wheat Brownies

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These are as rich and chocolaty as a traditional recipe – using more than half whole wheat flour.

Whole Wheat Brownies recipe

Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

strawberry, rhubarb, pie strawberry rhubarb pie recipe This dessert is perfect for showcasing the subtle flavors of rhubarb.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie recipe

Cherry-Vanilla Ice Cream

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It's never too hot or cold to enjoy homemade ice cream.

Cherry-Vanilla Ice Cream recipe

Basmati Rice Pudding

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This is a new twist on classic rice pudding using basmati rice and soy milk.

Basmati Rice Pudding recipe

Gluten-Free Orange-Almond Cake

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This cake is even better the day after, when it's had a chance to firm up. Add a simple glaze of lemon juice and powdered sugar for an extra treat.

Orange-Almond Cake recipe

Yogurt Cake with Blueberry Sauce

yogurt cake, blueberry sauce, dessert yogurt cake with blueberry sauce You can use this sauce over ice cream and cakes all season long.

Yogurt Cake with Blueberry Sauce recipe

Blueberry Rhubarb Crisp

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Blueberry Rhubarb Crisp recipe

Cranberry Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Streusel

apple crisp, oatmeal streusel, dessert cranberry apple crisp with oatmeal streusel Because fresh cranberries are usually available only in the fall, you might want to pick up extra bags and stick them in the freezer for later on in the year.

Cranberry Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Streusel recipe

Homemade Pecan Pie

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Don't save this treat just for the holidays.

Pecan Pie recipe

Honey Cake

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A simple and delicious cake – try it with local honey.

Honey Cake recipe

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