The Ultimate Collection of Classic American Sweets: 8 Iconic Dessert Recipes with Measurements

 The Ultimate Collection of Classic American Sweets: 8 Iconic Dessert Recipes with Measurements

Looking to bring a taste of America’s favorite desserts into your kitchen?
Here are eight classic sweet treats, each with a simple recipe and precise measurements. These iconic desserts are beloved across the USA and perfect for any occasion—whether you're hosting a holiday, craving comfort food, or simply indulging your sweet tooth!

1. Classic Apple Pie 🥧

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced

• 6–8 tbsp ice water

• 6 cups sliced, peeled apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

• Mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.

• Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until dough forms.

• Divide, wrap, and chill dough for 1 hour.

• Toss apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.

• Roll out dough, line a pie pan, add apple filling, cover with second crust, seal edges, and cut slits.

• Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 min, reduce to 350°F (175°C), bake 40 min more until golden.

2. Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 large eggs

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• Cream butter, both sugars, and vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time.

• Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in chocolate chips.

• Drop tablespoons onto baking sheets. Bake 9–11 minutes until golden.

3. Brownies 🍫

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp baking powder

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch pan.

• Melt butter. Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

• Mix in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder.

• Pour into pan, bake 20–25 minutes. Cool before cutting.

4. Banana Pudding 🍌

Ingredients:

• 1 box (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix

• 2 cups cold milk

• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 3 cups heavy cream, whipped

• 1 box vanilla wafers

• 4 ripe bananas, sliced

Instructions:

• Whisk pudding mix with milk. Stir in condensed milk and vanilla.

• Gently fold in whipped cream.

• Layer wafers, banana slices, and pudding. Repeat layers.

• Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

5. Pecan Pie 🥧

Ingredients:

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

• 1 cup corn syrup

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 3 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Whisk corn syrup, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

• Stir in pecans. Pour into pie crust.

• Bake for 60 minutes. Cool before slicing.

6. Red Velvet Cake ❤️

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 cups sugar

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp cocoa powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 eggs

• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 2 tbsp red food coloring

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp white vinegar

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

• Mix dry ingredients in one bowl. In another, mix eggs, oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.

• Combine wet and dry. Divide into pans.

• Bake for 30 minutes. Cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting.

7. S’mores 🔥

Ingredients:

• Graham crackers

• Milk chocolate bars

• Large marshmallows

Instructions:

• Place a chocolate square on half of a graham cracker.

• Toast marshmallow over a flame. Place on chocolate.

• Top with another cracker. Press gently. Enjoy!

8. New York Cheesecake 🍰

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1/3 cup melted butter

• 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 4 large eggs

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

• Combine graham crumbs, sugar, and butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan.

• Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time.

• Pour filling over crust. Bake for 55 minutes. Cool and chill before serving.

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