Desserts and Treats | Edible Paradise

Lard Pie Crust

This Lard Pie Crust, adapted from Rose Levy Beranbaum, produces an exceptionally tender, flaky, and crisp pastry perfect for savory pies and long-baking recipes.

Cream Cheese Pie Crust

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This Cream Cheese Pie Crust blends cream cheese, butter, and flour into a tender, flavorful dough ideal for savory pies, pot pies, and rustic tarts.

Dutch Apple Pie

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This Dutch Apple Pie features a flaky crust, tender spiced apples, and a buttery crumb topping baked to golden perfection. Easy to make and irresistibly comforting, it’s the ultimate fall dessert for apple lovers. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic finish that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy...

Classic Pecan Pie

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This Classic Pecan Pie is a timeless holiday favorite, made with the original Karo syrup recipe that started it all. A buttery, flaky crust holds a rich, glossy filling loaded with toasted pecans for the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Simple, nostalgic, and irresistibly good, it’s the ultimate dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any...

Sarah’s Pumpkin Pie

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Sarah’s Pumpkin Pie is a farmers’ market take on the beloved Thanksgiving classic, featuring fresh ginger, warm spices, and a hint of dark rum for depth. Silky, custardy, and perfectly spiced, it’s made with real pumpkin for unbeatable flavor and bakes into two gorgeous 9-inch pies. A true holiday essential—simple, nostalgic, and irresistibly delicious.

Raisin Pear Pie

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This classic Raisin Pear Pie is a nostalgic farmhouse favorite, filled with plump raisins, juicy pears, and a touch of citrus for brightness. Baked in a flaky crust until golden and bubbling, it’s the perfect dessert for fall gatherings or cozy weeknights. Serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream for an old-fashioned treat...

Flourless Double Chocolate Raspberry Torte

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This Flourless Double Chocolate Raspberry Torte is a decadent, plant-based dessert that’s rich, smooth, and utterly irresistible. Made with dark chocolate, silken tofu, and almonds, it delivers a velvety texture without flour or dairy. Fresh raspberries and a glossy raspberry coulis add brightness and balance, making it the perfect gluten-free, vegan centerpiece for any celebration....

Lemon Ice Box Pie

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A beloved vintage dessert from the 1950s, this Lemon Ice Box Pie is the epitome of simple desserts. Bright, tangy lemon custard in a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with softly whipped cream — it’s a refreshing make-ahead treat that keeps beautifully in the freezer for up to a week. Perfect for summer dinners,...

Original Banana Pudding

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When a Southerner wants banana pudding, this is the one they’re craving — the beloved recipe printed on the back of the Nabisco ‘Nilla Wafers box for decades. Generations grew up watching it come together in the family kitchen: layers of vanilla custard, ripe bananas, and golden wafers topped with glossy meringue peaks. It’s even...

Chocolate Lava Cake

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Few desserts inspire as much awe as the first spoonful of a warm Chocolate Lava Cake, when the velvety center spills out in a rush of molten chocolate. Luxurious yet surprisingly easy to make, this restaurant-worthy classic combines the richness of bittersweet chocolate with the lightness of a soufflé. Serve it straight from the oven...