Hot Dessert Recipes How-Tos


How To: Put together a rice pudding kit as a homemade gift
The perfect gift for the baker in your life! Get a Mason jar, and then layer the jar with all the different dry ingredients you use to bake up a delicious rice pudding. Decorate with ribbon, fabric, and then tie the recipe around the neck of the jar! Put together a rice pudding kit as a homemade gift.

How To: Make hazelnut biscotti
Chef Alice Medrich, 'queen of desserts,' makes crunchy hazelnut biscotti. Biscotti is a traditional Italian cookie served with tea and coffee. Make hazelnut biscotti.

How To: Make crispy Chinese style fried ice cream at home
You would think that ice cream would melt when you throw it in hot oil, right? Well, think again! In this tutorial, Chef Ching teaches us how to deep fry ice cream, in Chinese style, and create an delicious dessert.

How To: Open a Hershey's Kiss the Right Way
In this video and food hack tutorial, you will learn how to open a Hershey's Kiss The Right Way . The correct way to open Hershey's kisses is probably not what you think.

How To: Make Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag
We all love ice cream, but sometimes we don't know what's in it. The simple way to fix that is to make it at home. You can make ice cream in a bag in under ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have.

How To: Make brown sugar cocoa fudge icing
In this video, we learn how to make brown sugar cocoa fudge icing. You will need: 2 c brown sugar, 1 stick butter, 4 tbsp cocoa, 4 tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tsp baking soda. To start, mix all the ingredients except the baking soda in a saucepan and mix until well combined. Bring to a boil for one minute then remove from the heat. Add in the baking soda and then beat until the icing is thick. After this, let it cool of and then use it for your cakes or cupcakes! You can also heat...

How To: Make Venezuelan cornmeal arepas with Mark Bittman
Arepas, traditional savory cornmeal cakes from Venezuela, are similar to Mexican tortillas and can be stuffed with anything from ground corn to cheese and fish. They are generally more savory than sweet, and their pancake-like dough is much thicker than that of tortillas.

How To: Make profiteroles with the Barefoot Contessa
In this tutorial, learn how to make delicious French profiteroles for dessert with Ina Garten of the Food Network's Barefoot Contessa.

How To: Make Oreo Bald Eagles for a 4th of July Party
Bald Eagles are an endangered symbol of America. If you want to celebrate them without actually having one, live or dead (either is illegal) watch this video to learn how to make cute little Oreo Bald Eagles, a dessert for American patriots.

How To: Make a lemon cream squares with Sandra Lee
Sandra Lee from Every Day Homemade demonstrates making lemon cream squares. She starts with a whole stick of butter, softened to room temperature. Add a box of yellow cake mix to the butter, and also one egg. Mix the batter with a hand mixer. It will be very thick. Clean off the beaters with a spatula. Spray a baking dish with non stick spray. To save on cleaning time, the pan can also be lined with aluminum foil. Put the batter into the baking dish and spread it evenly. Then take two bricks ...

How To: Make strawberry pie
This instructional video demonstrates how to make a strawberry pie. She starts with a frozen pie shell. Let the pie crust thaw for about 10 minutes. To make it look homemade, pinch the fluted edges so they are not perfectly even. Next, poke holes all over the bottom and sides of the crust with a fork. Bake the plain pie crust in a 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes. To prepare the filling, put 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water into a pan on the stove, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with a ...

How To: Make delicious waffles
This video shows that how you can make plenty of delicious waffles anytime you desire. To make waffles you would require a waffle maker. First, Separate 2 eggs (yolks from the whites) and keep the same in small bowls. Put 2 cups of flour (you can use 1 cup of white flour and 1 wheat flour for more fiber and flavor) in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in the flour bowl. Put the egg whites in another bowl and beat the eggs for about 2 minutes. Put 2 cups ...

How To: Serve a traditional French crepe
In "How to Make Crepes", a video by Cayley Waldo, she describes one of the methods used at the Baker's Crust restaurant chain to create elegantly designed crepes. She starts by describing how to create the wrap to be used with the crepe as well as demonstrating the way to fold the crepe and also how the contents should be arranged. For the Example given, the crepe is filled with chocolate mousse and strawberries. The video then goes on to show ways that the plate can be decorated so to increa...

How To: Bake raspberry yogurt kuchen (German cake)
A raspberry yogurt kuchen is a German type of cake that is a healthier alternative to a lot of the junk food out there. This dessert is incredibly delicious. Kuchen is a cheesecake like dessert that is very simple to make and smells so good while it bakes you will make your neighbors jealous!

How To: Use agave nectar as a sugar replacement
Using agave nectar as a sugar replacement is a great idea if you are sensitive to sugar or are a diabetic. Agave sugar is a low glycemic product and is great with recipes that call for sugar. The first thing you are going to want to do is pull out your recipe and get ready to add the agave nectar. When adding the agave nectar you should put 2/3 of a cup for every one cup of sugar that the recipe calls for. The only thing that you should remember is that you should always add the agave nectar ...

How To: Make Indian style boondi ladoo with Manjula
Craving authentic Indian food? Then tune into this Indian cooking how-to video with Manjula. Follow along with this video lesson as Manjula shows you how to make boondi or bundi ladoo. Boondi or bundi ladoo is a snack time dessert served in most Indian homes. Make some for your home tonight.

How To: Rub butter into flour using a mixer
This video demonstrates how to rub butter into flour using a mixer. This is a must-see for pastry chefs and cooking enthusiasts.

How To: Make no bake sweet potato pie
Learn how to make this no bake sweet potato pie with Dani Spies. This is a great holiday recipe!

How To: Make chocolate genoise cake
Chef Alice Medrich demonstrates how to make chocolate genoise cake - a light, fluffy, egg based cake. The cake is made with cocoa and triple sifting to help it from deflating and gathering flour balls. Make chocolate genoise cake.

How To: Make Star Wars Death Star Popsicles
Hello, in this episode of In the Kitchen with Matt, we will continue with the Star Wars theme, last episode we made Star Wars Death Star Peanut Butter Cups, this episode we are making Star Wars Death Star Popsicles. So we are really getting great value out of our Death Star molds, because of the versatility they provide. These popsicles are super easy to make, if I can make them, you can make them! If you have any comments put them down below, and I will get back to you.

How To: Make Star Wars Death Star Peanut Butter Cups
Hello and Welcome to In the Kitchen with Matt, first of all, I am a big fan of Star Wars, and I LOVE Peanut Butter Cups, so in this episode we are making Star Wars Death Star Peanut Butter Cups. These treats are super creative, easy to make, and are sure to impress your friends and family that are Star Wars fans. If you have any questions or comments, put them down below and I will be sure to get back to you. Enjoy!

How To: Cook Peaches on the Coals
For those who like grilling fruit and desserts in general, we take it up a notch with this great video tutorial that shows you how to make a great dish from cooking Peaches directly on hot coals.

How To: Make an Easy Amazing Peach Cobbler
I love it when peaches are in season! It means it is cobbler time. This simple peach cobbler recipe will sure to impress your friends and family, it is super easy to make, and it is pretty darn cheap as well. Let's get baking!

How To: Make Yummy Chocolate Lego Men
In this episode of In the Kitchen with Matt, I will teach you how to make Amazing Yummy Chocolate Lego figures. These little chocolate lego men are super easy to make, all you need is the chocolate and some lego molds. All you really need to do is melt the chocolate and then place it in the molds and let the chocolate set, and then you will have chocolate lego figures! I used chocolate candy melts, but you can use whatever chocolate that you want. They taste yummy, anyone can make them. It is...

How To: Make Amazing Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch
In this episode of In the Kitchen with Matt, I will teach you how to make Amazing cinnamon rolls from scratch. Cinnamon rolls are one of my favorite treats. You can eat them for breakfast, you can eat cinnamon rolls for a snack or as a dessert! These cinnamon rolls are super tasty, super easy to make, and super cheap. Let's dive into the fantastic world of baking and bake some crazy awesome cinnamon rolls.

How To: Make Custard Cream (Creme Patissiere)
Hi again! Here's another dessert recipe—today it's a custard cream recipe, or what is also called creme patissiere.

How To: Make Amazing French Toast Roll Ups
How about making something just a little bit different then your classic French Toast Breakfast. Make some French Toast Roll Ups, where the toppings are on the inside!

How To: Make Modeling Chocolate
In this video tutorial, I will show you how to make modeling chocolate, which you can use to make roses, cover cupcakes, cakes, and whatever else you can think of.

How To: Make Chocolate Bowls Using Water Balloons
In this video tutorial, I will show you how to make Chocolate bowls using water balloons. It is super easy to do, really fun, and is a unique way to hold your ice cream, whipped cream, and other treats. Check out the video below!

How To: Make Chocolate Strawberry Roses
Tired of giving real flowers for Valentine's Day. Make these Chocolate Strawberry Roses. These classy, delightfully tasty roses, are sure to win you some points.

How To: Make a Heart Shaped Peanut Butter Cup
Do you need a really cool Valentine's Day present? or possibly another special occasion? Why not make a home made Heart Shaped Peanut Butter Cup? It is sure to impress!

How To: Make Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker
Today we show you how to make ice cream without an ice cream maker! Making Ice Cream is So Easy a Guy Could Do It!

How To: Make a Microwave Cookie!
Today we teach you how to make microwave cookies! Making a Microwave Cookie is So Easy A Guy Can Do It!

How To: Make Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Recipe (No Flour, No Sugar)
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How To: Make Amazing Pancakes
How to make a variety of different pancakes. Simple guide showing you pancake making tips and tricks.

How To: Make a Brownie in a Minute!
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How To: Make Raw Vegan Avocado Key Lime Pie
This is for all you vegans out there who crave the taste of key lime pie more than Dexter. Traditionally key lime pie is not vegan, so in this inventive recipe I've made it vegan and you won't believe what makes it green!

How To: Make Vegan Reese Peanut Butter Cups
Yup, so I turned them vegan. The full recipe can be found here, or you can watch the video that I made on YouTube. Take a look at the ingredients below the video.

How To: Make Raw Vegan Chia Seed Gel Pudding
Sometimes I sit at home and think that I'd love to eat a little tapioca pudding, mmmm that creamy goodness. Unfortunately, it's not vegan.. so here's a quick and easy vegan substitute.

How To: Make Vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Have you ever wanted to indulge in a little Jell-o fantasy, but you're vegan and you know that gelatin contains pig parts. Then stay tuned for this incredible vegan dessert.