118 Quick Dessert Recipes That Are So Easy To Make

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a sudden craving for a sweet treat? We think that it’s safe to say almost everyone has. But the problem that you are often faced with is finding a recipe for an easy dessert that doesn’t leave you spending all day in the kitchen or—even worse—turning the oven on on a hot summer day. If you’ve spent hours scouring Pinterest looking for that perfect easy-to-make dessert, you’re not alone!

While many of those recipes look pretty, finding the right simple dessert recipe can be a struggle, especially when you’re in a hurry. That’s why we have done the heavy lifting for you! We’ve compiled a list of over 100 quick dessert recipes that will help you get that instant gratification you’re looking for with ingredients that you likely already have in your kitchen. What could be better than that?

How To Make Quick Desserts

While we might not all have the same definition of quick, the recipes in this list can be easily divided up to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Chocolate lover? We’ve got you covered with an entire section of quick and easy recipes. If you want minimum cleanup, you will want to try a “one bowl” recipe or a mug cake that just requires a quick spin in a microwave oven. If it’s a hot summer, you’ll want to hop right over to any of the no-bake desserts to avoid turning on that oven. Or, if you’re looking to cool off, skip over to the ice cream and popsicles for some unique and ultra-easy dessert recipes.

If you still can’t decide what dessert that you’re in the mood for, we’re sure that you will find it here.

The Best Quick & Easy Dessert Recipes

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Fruit Desserts

Sure, pies and cakes are the obvious go-to options when we think about fruit-filled desserts, but they aren’t exactly the quickest recipe to make in a snap. No matter if you’re looking to use seasonal fruit in the summer or bring something other than a fruitcake to a holiday get together, these recipes provide all of the inspiration that you need to create a variety of delicious and simple desserts.

The Easiest Cinnamon Apple Pie

Easy Quick Desserts Cinnamon Apple Pie

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This Cinnamon Apple Pie recipe is made with homemade shortcrust pastry, sweet cinnamon filling, and of course, fresh apples! It’s all you need in the perfect piece of pie. Top it all off with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate decadent dessert.

Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cones

Easy Quick Desserts strawberry cheesecake cones

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These strawberry crunch cheesecake cones are delicious and refreshing treats that only take minutes to make. Filled with silky smooth cream cheese frosting and home-made strawberry preserve, these cones are the perfect summer dessert to serve for an outdoor party!

Peach Dump Cake

Easy Quick Desserts peach dump cake

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This quick recipe features a layer of juicy peaches with a crunchy topping that bakes to a golden brown! Similar to a cobbler, it's very simple to put together and can be out of the oven in less than one hour.

Mango Coconut Cake

Easy Quick Desserts mango coconut cake

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This tropical-inspired Mango Coconut Cake is like summer vacation on a plate. Made with chewy coconut flakes, fresh mango purée, and a sticky sweet-tart passionfruit glaze, this cake has it all. It's moist, light, refreshing, and delicious!

One Bowl Blueberry Cake

Easy Quick Desserts one bowl blueberry cake

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This sweet blueberry cake is made in one large bowl and is loaded with bursting blueberries and lemon zest flavor. A quick, easy dessert to make with minimal cleanup!

Orange Cranberry Cake With Glaze

Easy Quick Desserts cranberry bundt cake with sour cream

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This bundt cake is the perfect combination of sweet cranberries with zesty orange! With the addition of sour cream, the cake stays light, fluffy, and oh-so-moist.

Strawberry Crisp

Easy Quick Desserts strawberry crisp

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Fresh berries are the sweetest in the summertime and this strawberry dessert recipe uses only a few ingredients (6!), freezes wonderfully, and can be made with frozen berries if you don’t have fresh on hand, too.

Key Lime Cake

Easy Quick Desserts key lime cake

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If you love the taste of key lime pie, but you want to experiment with a different kind of dessert, this easy cake recipe might soon be one of your favorites. Made in a slow cooker (aka hands-free) and with only seven ingredients, you can set it and forget it and still come home to a delicious quick and easy dessert.

Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie Bowl

Easy Quick Desserts strawberry kiwi smoothie bowl

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Smoothie bowls are one of the best treats for anyone who can’t make up their mind—you can have everything you want and nothing that you don’t. This simple dessert uses coconut yogurt and bananas to create the ice cream-like texture and a healthy scoop of sweet strawberries and sour kiwis. Want to add more? It’s up to you! 

Mini Apple Pies

Easy Quick Desserts mini apple pies

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If you want a quick dessert for one, these mini apple pies are the perfect solution. Instead of making an entire pie, you can use a muffin tin to make individual pies that are the perfect single serve portion for just yourself or at a party on the dessert table. 

Puff Pastry Apple Tart

Easy Quick Desserts puff pastry apple hand tart

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Apple recipes don’t get much faster than this easy dessert! Store-bought puff pastry takes all the hard work and hassle out of this quick treat and Honeycrisp apples give it just the right amount of sweetness.

Blueberry Cobbler

Easy Quick Desserts blueberry cobbler

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This is one of those easy dessert recipes that checks both the quick and tasty boxes, with a golden brown topping and a layer of sweet fruit filling. It comes together quickly and is ready in under an hour!

Watermelon Pizza

Easy Quick Desserts watermelon pizza

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This simple watermelon pizza recipe is topped with berries and a cream cheese icing to make a low-calories, healthy dessert for summer. Plus, if you are looking for a last minute recipe, this dessert can be ready in just 10 minutes!

Pineapple Dream Dessert

Easy Quick Desserts pineapple dream dessert

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This (almost) no-bake Pineapple Dream Dessert (or Pineapple Delight) is creamy, smooth, and refreshingly sweet with a buttery graham cracker crust and a delicious cream cheese pineapple filling.

Caramel Apple Mug cake

Easy Quick Desserts caramel apple mug cake

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Craving a sweet treat but don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen? Use pantry ingredients and this easy microwave dessert recipe to make a perfect single serve portion of caramel apple mug cake.

Raspberry & White Chocolate Chip Blondies

Easy Quick Desserts white chocolate raspberry blondies

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White chocolate chips and raspberry are a classic flavor combination. These easy blondies only have six ingredients, and they are ready in less than an hour.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Maple Baked Apples

Easy Quick Desserts air fryer cinnamon maple baked apples

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If you’ve been craving a taste of fall in the summer, but aren’t willing to turn on your oven, why not turn on your air fryer? These cinnamon maple apples pack all the deliciousness of the regular oven-baked variety, but are ready so much faster. (Perfect for that after dinner sweet tooth!)

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Easy Quick Desserts cheese cake stuffed strawberries

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Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are a mouthwatering dessert that combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the creamy richness of cheesecake. These delectable treats are made by hollowing out ripe, juicy strawberries and filling them with a luscious mixture of cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract.

Peach Crumble

peach crumble Easy Quick Desserts

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Take fresh peaches, toss them in brown sugar and cinnamon, and then top them with a crisp crumble topping? Yes, please! This easy peach crumble recipe is the perfect way to celebrate peach season!

Plum & Brie Tarts With Mango Chutney

Easy Quick Desserts plum and brie tarts with mango chutney

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Sweet plum slices are layered over melted baked brie and seasoned with a hint of mango chutney. This quick dessert is full of surprises…all wrapped in a tart shell of buttery puff pastry!

Valentine’s Day Puppy Chow

Easy Quick Desserts valentine's day puppy chow

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Quick and easy to make, this adorable strawberry muddy buddies recipe is naturally colored and only uses 5 ingredients. Perfect for a school event or birthday party.

Puff Pastry Peach Cobbler

Easy Quick Desserts puff pastry peach cobbler

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Want a quicker and easier way to make this classic summer dessert? Wow your friends and family with this simple recipe that is bursting with fresh juicy peaches! This homemade cobbler is even easier to make with the help of flaky puff pastry. The best part is that no one will know this amazing dessert takes only 10 minutes to put together. Sssh!

Mango Mousse

Easy Quick Desserts mango mousse

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This egg-free mousse recipe only requires two ingredients (mango pulp and cream!) to whip up some pure deliciousness. Perfect for portioned snacks or individual party servings, this mousse will be a new go-to summertime staple. 

Grilled Peaches With Coconut Cream

Easy Quick Desserts grilled peaches with coconut cream

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Grills aren’t just for BBQ! If you haven’t tried grilled fruit, it’s time to step out of your comfort zone and elevate your hosting skills with this grilled peach recipe. Not only are they a great dessert to whip up when you’re in a hurry, but they’re a unique dish to serve at your next outdoor get together. 

Chocolate Desserts

When you think of dessert, do you immediately think of chocolate? If you do, then you’re not alone. One of the most classic dessert ingredients, this list is going above and beyond just your standard chocolate chip cookies to inspire you to get creative in the kitchen. From no-bake chocolate desserts to the quintessential recipes that everyone loves to make, you’re sure to find a new sweet treat here!

Chocolate Haystack Cookies

Easy Quick Desserts chocolate haystack cookies

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For those that were born in the ‘80s and ‘90s, this chocolate dessert might make you a bit nostalgic. This recipe is not only quick and easy to make, but it’s a no-bake treat that anyone can make! Plus, it’s a go-to gluten-free idea when you’re hosting a party with any friends or family members who might have food sensitivities.  

Chocolate Almond Clusters

Easy Quick Desserts chocolate almond clusters

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These simple chocolate almond clusters make a perfect late night snack and can be made at the last minute. They are also gluten-free and vegan!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Lasagna

Easy Quick Desserts chocolate peanut butter lasagna

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First, you start with a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, then add a cream cheese and peanut butter layer that is both smooth and out-of-this-world-amazing. Finally, top it off with instant chocolate pudding, Cool Whip, and peanut butter chocolate candies. Add some melted peanut butter for extra good measure!

‘Better Than’ Chocolate Lava Cake

Easy Quick Desserts better than sex chocolate lava cake

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Instant Pot Lava Cake is an ooey, gooey, chocolatey dessert that will make you weak in the knees! After eating it, you have no words….it is that good.

Vegan Chocolate Fudge

Easy Quick Desserts vegan chocolate fudge

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Wonderfully sweet and delightfully creamy, this is without question the best chocolate fudge recipe you can make without condensed milk (and sugar!)! Feel free to indulge yourself with this vegan fudge without any guilt or second guessing.

Red Velvet Brownies

Easy Quick Desserts fudgy red velvet cake brownies

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These red velvet brownies are made with just 4 ingredients, including a box of cake mix! It doesn’t get quicker than that. They are chewy, soft, and full of white chocolate chips.

Chocolate Walnuts

Easy Quick Desserts chocolate walnuts

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Chocolate Walnuts are the perfect one bite treat. Rather than making walnut clusters or dipping each nut in chocolate, why not create a whole chocolate cup?

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Easy Quick Desserts chocolate chia seed pudding

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Candy bar vibes in a guilt-free, secretly healthy dessert…what could be better than that? Answer: It takes just 5 minutes to make and can be prepped ahead (for chocolate emergencies!)?

Oreo Tart

Easy Quick Desserts oreo tart

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This tart has an Oreo cookie base, filled with a rich chocolate ganache. Only requiring 4 ingredients to make, this recipe is oh-so-simple.

Air Fryer Nutella S'mores

Easy Quick Desserts air fryer nutella smores

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These utterly delicious Nutella S’mores are a tasty twist on the classic campfire treat. This is an easy dessert you can make over the campfire or at home in the air fryer.

Rocky Road Fudge

Easy Quick Desserts chocolate rocky road fudge squares

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This rich and decadent chocolate rocky road fudge recipe has crunchy walnuts and fluffy marshmallows, and whips up in a single bowl in just 5 minutes! It’s a lovely festive treat to have on hand for the holidays, and it’s great for a dessert buffet or as party favors all year long.

Matcha Brownies

Easy Quick Desserts matcha brownies

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Matcha? In a brownie? Made with silky white chocolate, these squares are super gooey and fudgy with a delicate matcha flavor and oodles of chocolate goodness!

Peanut Butter Truffle Cookie Bars

Easy Quick Desserts peanut butter truffle cookies bars

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Peanut Butter Truffle Cookie Bars are a deliciously decadent dessert bar that can be made with your favorite store-bought cookie dough and a 3-ingredient peanut butter truffle filling!

Dark Chocolate Bark

Easy Quick Desserts chocolate bark

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This dark chocolate bark requires only 6 simple, real food ingredients and is prepped in minutes! The ideal healthy dessert!

Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake

Easy Quick Desserts chocolate caramel poke cake

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The ultimate Better Than Cake! This Chocolate Poke Cake is an absolutely delicious turtle cake!

Easy Chocolate Fudge Cake

Easy Quick Desserts easy chocolate fudge cake

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Want a rich and decadent chocolate cake but don’t want to make it all from scratch? This recipe gives you all the chocolate vibes without any of the hassle. Even better, the recipe provides instructions so that you can make your own chocolate ganache frosting (with just two ingredients!). 

Edible Brownie Batter

Easy Quick Desserts edible brownie batter

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Just when you thought brownies couldn't get any better, this thick, fudgy, rich, and chocolatey edible brownie batter emerges. This recipe only takes 10 minutes and will surely satisfy your chocolate craving!

Magic Bars

Easy Quick Desserts magic bars

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Magic Bars, also known as 7 Layer Bars, are uniquely fascinating in their taste, texture, and ease in the making. A sweet concoction of coconut, nuts, chocolate, and graham cracker, this straightforward recipe is practically fail-proof!

Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffins

Easy Quick Desserts banana chocolate chunk muffins

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Have you ever found yourself with leftover bananas, but you’re sick of making banana bread? Now is the time to try this easy muffin recipe. It’s also specifically made to create small batches—making it easier than ever to freeze those extra bananas and not let any desserts go to waste!

Walnut Brownies

Easy Quick Desserts walnut brownies

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These walnut brownies take the traditional brownie recipe up a notch with their toasted, nutty bite mixed in with all its rich chocolate glory.

Chocolate Berry Cups

Easy Quick Desserts chocolate berry cups

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Planning to have people over for a backyard hang? What about a pool party? These bite-sized treats blend together silky chocolate goodness, sweet fruits, and tangy cream cheese, for one popular (and incredibly easy to make) dessert. 

Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

Easy Quick Desserts chocolate chip mug cake

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This Chocolate Chip Mug Cake is sweet and oozing with mini chocolate chips! It is the perfect last minute dessert or the perfect treat when you only want a small batch! If that wasn't enough, it takes just 5 minutes to make! For those with food allergies, this mug cake is gluten-free, nut-free, eggless, and can easily be made vegan!

Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Easy Quick Desserts small batch chocolate chip cookie

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We love homemade chocolate chip cookies, but we don’t always love wasting them if we can’t eat them quick enough. This scaled-down recipe makes just the right amount of chocolate chip cookies each time, meaning you’ll satisfy your sweet tooth and your wallet. 

Nutella Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse

Easy Quick Desserts nutella chocolate cheesecake mousse

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You had us at no-bake! If you’re a fan of Nutella, this cheesecake mousse is one seriously delicious, and seriously quick, dessert. It’s versatile, too. Don’t limit yourself to individual servings—try it as a fruit dip or pie filling! 

Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Easy Quick Desserts chocolate avocado pudding

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If you’ve been looking for a way to have your favorite chocolate pudding, but also hidw in a bit of heart-healthy fats, this avocado chocolate pudding is perfect! Not only is it paleo and vegan friendly, but for those working through the Auto-immune Paleo (AIP) diet, this is a sweet treat that you can have, too!

Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Cake

Easy Quick Desserts banana snack cake

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What do you get when you combine a cake, a loaf of bread, and whole lot of chocolate chips? This snack cake! Vegan and oil-free, it’s another great way to use up all those too-ripe bananas sitting on your countertop. 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake

Easy Quick Desserts chocolate peanut butter mug cake

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You might have noticed a theme here, but we love a mug cake. And for good reason! This mini cake has a peanut butter center and is ready to eat in under two minutes!  Talk about a quick dessert recipe!

Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

Easy Quick Desserts chocolate rice krispie treats

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Want a vegan version of your favorite childhood dessert? Instead of using traditional marshmallows, this recipe combines nut butter and vegan chocolate chips to create a no-bake version of the classic Rice Krispie dessert. Ideal for when you don’t want to turn on the oven!

Frozen Chocolate Banana Bites

Easy Quick Desserts frozen chocolate banana bites

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There’s nothing better in the summer than a sweet treat. This ultra-simple frozen banana recipe lets you save that delicious yellow fruit from going bad on your counter and still have a yummy dessert. Plus, this is an easy recipe idea for those picky eaters and kids who love to help in the kitchen!

Mint Oreo Brownies

Easy Quick Desserts mint oreo brownies

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Do you love brownies? Do you love Oreos? Then you will love this perfect combination of brownies with chunks of Oreos inside! And talk about a quick dessert — it only takes 15 minutes to make!

Easy Chocolate Cake

Easy Quick Desserts easy chocolate cake

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Want a rich and decadent homemade chocolate cake without having to use fancy equipment or a ton of ingredients? This one-bowl recipe makes making a chocolate cake at home a delicious breeze!

Salted Dark Chocolate Strawberry Clusters

Easy Quick Desserts salted dark chocolate strawberry clusters

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Who said that chocolate can’t be healthy? These clusters can be made in your fridge or freezer, for a ridiculously easy dessert that doesn’t require any effort at all. Plus, the dark chocolate is full of antioxidants! 

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

Easy Quick Desserts chocolate dipped chocolate macaroons

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Love coconut? Step outside that usual beach theme and try dipping these cookies in gooey chocolate! That chewy center is undeniably addictive, and they’re a dairy and gluten-free take on a Mounds bar! 

No-Bake Desserts

Looking for easy desserts to make? No-bake recipes are some of the easiest and simplest desserts because they require almost no added effort. In fact, many of these recipes are the perfect 5 minute desserts when you are running short on time or whipping something up at the last minute. (Don’t worry, we forget, too!) Even better, no baking means no oven! If you want to keep that air conditioning bill under control during the summer, or simply cool off with a refreshing sweet, these fast recipes are for you!

No Bake Lemon Pie

Easy Quick Desserts no bake lemon pie

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This fresh no-bake lemon pie with cookie bottom can be made without an oven in just 20 minutes. Because you let it set in the refrigerator, this cake is perfect for summer!

3 Ingredient Coffee Mousse

Easy Quick Desserts three ingredient coffee mousse

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This delectable 3-ingredient coffee mousse recipe is creamy, smooth, and fluffy, with a rich, bold flavor. I'll repeat, it's riiich. Super easy to make with 5-10 minutes of prepping and one hour fridge time.

Biscoff Fudge

Easy Quick Desserts biscoff fudge

Image: Thyme For Flavor

Easy, delicious, and mouth-watering biscoff fudge. A quick fudge recipe perfect for a sweet treat or after-dinner dessert.

Strawberry Pie With Jello

Easy Quick Desserts strawberry pie with jello

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This easy Strawberry Jello Pie has a graham cracker crust and is loaded with fresh strawberries and bright fresh flavor. With just five simple ingredients, this is a no-bake pie recipe that you can quickly make ahead of time.

Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls

Easy Quick Desserts rice krispie peanut butter balls

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These Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls are a sweet and salty no-bake treat that’s made with only 6 ingredients in just 45 minutes! Great for potlucks and cookie trays!

Easy No Bake Cheesecake Bites

Easy Quick Desserts no bake cheescake bites

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If you need a dessert that you can whip up quickly before your next party, try these no-bake cheesecake bites. Only five ingredients and no need to turn on the oven? Count us in!

Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake

Easy Quick Desserts philadelphia no bake cheesecake

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If you're looking for a delicious dessert, look no further than this Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake recipe! It's has a delightfully fluffy and light cheesecake filling that's encased in a homemade graham cracker crust. Think this is another boring cheesecake recipe? This easy to make dessert takes it up a notch and adds a delicious graham cracker layer in the middle to add another layer of crunch!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Coconut Oil Fudge

Easy Quick Desserts chocolate peanut butter coconut oil fudge

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This easy, no bake vegan fudge only takes 15 minutes of prep time with only 5 ingredients!

Chocolate Wafer Icebox Zebra Cake

Easy Quick Desserts chocolate zebra cake

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This zebra cake combines chocolate wafer cookies and whipped cream to make a delicious icebox cake. Just assemble, chill, and serve!

No Bake Tiramisu Cheesecake

Easy Quick Desserts no bake tiramisu cheesecake

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What happens when tiramisu meets cheesecake? This delicious, easy-to-make, no-bake recipe is born! With a layer of Nutella wafers, this might be your new go-to summer dessert when it’s too hot to turn on the oven.

Chocolate Eclair Cake

Easy Quick Desserts chocolate eclair cake

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This irresistible eclair cake is the dessert of your dreams. Your guests will be asking for seconds (and thirds)!

Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Easy Quick Desserts no bake pb cheesecake

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No one can deny that peanut butter and chocolate make a delicious pairing. But when you add an Oreo crust with that creamy cheesecake filling, you have a dessert that is out of this world! (Oh, and did we mention, it’s no-bake?)

Blueberry Cheesecake

Easy Quick Desserts blueberry cheesecake

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Blueberries are a quintessential summertime fruit and this cheesecake would look perfect on that summer party table!

Peanut Butter Fudge

Easy Quick Desserts peanut butter fudge

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This is the best peanut butter fudge recipe! Made with simple staple pantry ingredients—like peanut butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup—this fudge could not be any easier to make and only requires a few minutes of hands-on time.

Mini Cherry Cheesecake Desserts

Easy Quick Desserts mini cherry cheesecake desserts

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These mini cherry cheesecake desserts are the perfect single-serve treat, made with pre-made puff pastry shells and cherry pie filling for a simple and delicious dessert. Great for any occasion, these cherry tarts are sure to be a hit at parties, barbecues, or any time you want a sweet and easy dessert.

Vegan Lemon Custard

Easy Quick Desserts vegan lemon custard

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This vegan lemon custard recipe is so easy and delicious! This is a silky, super creamy custard that's a little bit tart, a little bit tangy, and a whole lot of sweet.

Ice Cream & Popsicle Desserts

When we think of summer, we can’t help but think of ice cream and popsicles. But, don’t limit these delicious desserts to just the hot weather days! No-churn ice cream and customizable popsicles are quick dessert ideas to utilize when you’re wanting to bring kids into the kitchen or you don’t have a lot of ingredients on hand. Just like a no-bake recipe, these simple, easy desserts aim to please in no time at all!

Ice Cream Sundaes

Easy Quick Desserts ice cream sundaes

Image: Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream

This homemade ice cream sundae with sprinkles, nuts and a cherry on top is a classic summer dessert loved by kids and kids at heart.

Dark Chocolate No Churn Ice Cream

Easy Quick Desserts dark chocolate no churn ice cream

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Buckle up for an indulgently rich, creamy, and intensely dark chocolate ice cream experience! Laughably easy to make, this recipe doesn't require an ice cream maker and you only need four ingredients.

Blender Ice Cream

Easy Quick Desserts blender ice cream

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Learn how easy it is to make homemade ice cream with just your blender! With a few simple ingredients and a high-speed blender, you can whip up some delicious ice cream in under a minute! Now that is instant gratification!

Frozen S’mores Ice Cream Pops

Easy Quick Desserts frozen smores ice cream pops

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These crazy good S'mores Cookies are studded with milk chocolate, graham crackers, and melty, toasty marshmallows with a brownie-like cookie base.

Strawberry Lemonade Creamsicles

Easy Quick Desserts strawberry lemonade creamsicles

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These strawberry lemonade creamsicles are the perfect quick and easy dessert that comes together in just under 10 minutes. They are the ideal balance of a sweet, tangy, and creamy treat.

Breakfast Cereal Popsicles

Easy Quick Desserts breakfast cereal popsicles

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If your favorite part of a bowl of cereal is the sugary milk in the bottom of the bowl, then this sweet milk-and-cereal popsicle recipe is for you!

Oatmeal Creme Pie Ice Cream

Easy Quick Desserts oatmeal creme pie ice cream

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Rich, cinnamon-y sweet, and flecked with both chewy oats and crunchy cookie bits, this Oatmeal Creme Pie Ice Cream recipe is one of our favorite frozen treats. If you love ice cream but can't stomach the crazy $5/pint (or more!) price tag, this one's for you.

Cherry No Churn Ice Cream

Easy Quick Desserts cherry no churn ice cream

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No fancy machines required here! In fact, you don’t even need to churn the ice cream to get a delicious cherry filled sweet treat with only four ingredients.

Mint Limeade Popsicles

Easy Quick Desserts mint limeade popsicles

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Mint and lime are some of the most refreshing ingredients, making these popsicles a must for hot weather!

Fried Air Fryer Ice Cream

Easy Quick Desserts fried air fryer ice cream

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Air fryer fried ice cream is a delicious and fun dessert that will delight family and friends. Scoops of vanilla ice cream are coated with crunchy cinnamon toast crunch cereal and then quickly air fried for a toasty exterior and slightly melty ice cream interior.

Everything Else

Still undecided on what to make for dessert tonight? There’s countless more recipe options for you to choose from here!

Classic Key Lime Pie

Easy Quick Desserts classic key lime pie

Image: Flavor The Moments

The sweet, zesty flavor of this key lime pie is a refreshing dessert pick for those hot days.

Turkish Baklava

Easy Quick Desserts turkish baklava

Image: Ambitious Foodie

This easy Turkish Baklava is a decadently rich, buttery, sweet treat made with phyllo dough, butter, finely ground pistachios, and a syrup of sugar, water, and lemon juice.

Vanilla Yogurt Crème Brûlée

Easy Quick Desserts vanilla yogurt creme brulee

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This easy vanilla brûlée is made with Greek yogurt and tastes just like the real thing. The caramelized sugar top adds a delicious crunch worth cracking into.

No Cream Cheese Cheesecake

Easy Quick Desserts no cream cheese cheesecake

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Not a fan of cream cheese? No problem! This recipe substitutes traditional cream cheese with cottage cheese for a protein-packed sweet treat that is also an incredibly quick dessert!

M&M Rice Krispie Treats

Easy Quick Desserts m&m rice krispie treats

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These M&M Rice Krispie Treats are a simple, no-bake dessert that comes together so quickly! With just a few ingredients and a microwave, you've got a sweet treat everyone will love!

Oreo Fudge

Easy Quick Desserts oreo fudge

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Easy Oreo fudge is made in the microwave with just a few minutes of prep time and a handful of ingredients. Homemade candy has never been so easy to make!

Birthday Cupcakes

Easy Quick Desserts birthday cupcakes

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No need to go to the grocery store for that boxed cake mix when you have this recipe in your arsenal. Make your cupcakes from scratch for your next birthday party or event!

Dessert Charcuterie Board

Easy Quick Desserts dessert charcuterie board

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If you're looking for a fun way to entertain guests, look no further than this simple dessert charcuterie board. It's a unique way to combine all of your favorite treats into the easiest dessert ever. Whether it's a birthday celebration, holiday party, movie night, Valentine’s Day, or just a girl's night in—this gorgeous dessert charcuterie board is the perfect addition.

S’mores Dip

Easy Quick Desserts smores dip

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S'mores dip is made with golden toasted marshmallows atop milk chocolate chips, baked together in a cast iron skillet to gooey, dippable perfection!

Nutter Butter Pie

Easy Quick Desserts nutter butter pie

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If you’re a peanut butter lover, this Nutter Butter Pie is for you. A silky, nutty cream cheese filling atop a crunchy graham cracker crust and stuffed with whole Nutter Butters. Yep, it’s just as good as it sounds.

Cake Mix Mug Cake

Easy Quick Desserts cake mix mug cake

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This confetti mug cake recipe uses only 4 ingredients and makes enough for 16 servings. Store and enjoy whenever you crave something sweet. Light and fluffy, full of vanilla flavor, and ready in just minutes!

Espresso Coffee Panna Cotta

Easy Quick Desserts espresso coffee panna cotta

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This quick dessert comes together in just minutes on the stove. Espresso Panna Cotta is a creamy, delicious pudding- like dessert made with gelatin, and is fancy enough for a crowd.

Fruity Pebbles Cookies

Easy Quick Desserts fruity pebbles cookies

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These easy Fruity Pebbles cookies have a citrus sugar cookie base that's loaded with its namesake cereal. It has a crisp exterior with a soft, chewy interior. They’re easy to make, totally delicious, and taste of nostalgia for your favorite childhood breakfast.

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Brownies

Easy Quick Desserts 3 ingredient peanut butter brownies

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We’ve already stated our love for peanut butter and chocolate, but it gets better when you make that combination into ooey-gooey brownies. Not only that, but this recipe only uses three ingredients to make an easy and quick dessert that is also gluten-free!

Caramel Mousse

Easy Quick Desserts caramel mousse

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With just two ingredients, this might be the simplest recipe on the list!

Nutella Puff Pastry Twists

Easy Quick Desserts nutella puff pastry twists

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Lovers of Nutella rejoice! These puff pastry twists combine the sweetness of Nutella with the flaky pastry to create a dessert that you can have ready in no time at all!

3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Easy Quick Desserts 3 ingredient banana oatmeal cookies

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Three ingredients? Say no more! Perfect for kids to make, these banana oatmeal cookies can be ready in as little as 15 minutes! (If you can wait that long, that is.)

Pizookie Pizza Cookie

Easy Quick Desserts pizookie pizza cookie

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This easy homemade pizookie is made with chocolate chip cookie dough that is baked in a cast iron skillet, creating crispy edges and a gooey center. Top it with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream for the best dessert ever!

Caramel Sauce

Easy Quick Desserts caramel sauce

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When it comes to dessert sauces, there’s two teams: chocolate or caramel. But, if you want to create a homemade caramel sauce for the next time you’re feeling like an apple dipping sauce, or on top of a sundae, make sure to bookmark this recipe!

Gluten-Free Nutella Tart

Easy Quick Desserts gluten free nutella tart

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With a toasted hazelnut crust and a delicious chocolate hazelnut ganache filling, this Nutella tart is a whole other level of deliciousness that is both quick and easy to make.

Peppermint Bark Rice Krispie Treats

Easy Quick Desserts peppermint bark rice krispie treats

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Sure, peppermint might make us think of winter and the holiday season, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t add a little minty taste to a nostalgic childhood favorite. It’ll have you missing that holiday season in no time.

Kinako Mochi

Easy Quick Desserts kinako mochi

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Familiar with mochi? The sweet dessert is made from rice flour and dusted with a roasted soybean powder. While it is most often eaten on New Year's Day to bring good luck, you can make this delicious dish all year long.

Perfect Lemon Posset

Easy Quick Desserts perfect lemon posset

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Have you ever tried posset? This dessert is best likened to eggnog, but brings about a rich, creamy flavor that feels like you spent all day in the kitchen (We won’t tell.)

Easy Lemon Tart

Easy Quick Desserts easy lemon tart

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If you don’t have some already, you need to keep a stash of puff pastry on hand for recipes like this! Lemon comes alive in this light dessert that tastes just like summer!

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Easy Quick Desserts lemon poppy seed muffins

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When you are looking for a sweet dessert that isn’t too sweet, whip up a batch of these poppy seed muffins and drizzle a lemon glaze on top!

Almond Flour Protein Mug Cake

Easy Quick Desserts almond flour protein mug cake

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Think that all protein desserts are tasteless? Think again! This mug cake packs 10g of protein into a delicious healthy dessert idea.

Drumstick Dessert

Easy Quick Desserts drumstick dessert

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No, we don’t mean turkey drumsticks. The favorite ice cream cone dessert from your childhood is all grown up in this delicious chocolate and caramel dessert.

Palmiers

Easy Quick Desserts palmiers

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These deliciously sweet and buttery Palmiers cookies are light, crispy, and crunchy perfection with each bite! Made with just a package of store-bought puff pastry and a bit of sugar, this 2-ingredient easy recipe comes together in no time!

Banana Bread Pudding

Easy Quick Desserts banana bread pudding

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Not sure what to do with those leftover bananas? Why not make a bread pudding? Sticky and sweet, this pudding can be used as a rich breakfast option or an after-dinner delight.

Mary Berry’s Banana Bread Recipe

Easy Quick Desserts mary berrys banana bread recipe

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Ready in under 10 minutes (yes, 10!), this banana bread recipe uses ingredients that you likely already have in your house.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Easy Quick Desserts chocolate  chip banana bread

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This Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is so moist that it tastes like cake! Everyone will love this take on the classic recipe.

Foolproof Tarte Tatin

Easy Quick Desserts foolproof tarte tatin

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A quick way to make a tart Tatin using just a few ingredients, without the need for risky homemade caramel (unless you want to try the recipe above, that is). This quick dessert takes minutes to pull together and tastes delicious when served warm over a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Carrot Cake Muffins

Easy Quick Desserts carrot cake muffins

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These vegan banana carrot muffins are tender, moist, sweet, lightly spiced, and super easy to make! Plus, they can be made without sugar, wholewheat or spelt flour or gluten. Add in all your favorite mix-ins!

Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf Copycat Recipe

Easy Quick Desserts starbucks pumpkin loaf copycat recipe

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Learn how to make an easy and delicious copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf right at home! This pumpkin bread is studded with roasted pepitas and loaded with spices and so much pumpkin goodness!

Cookie Truffles

Easy Quick Desserts sugar cookie truffles

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Cake pops have taken the world by storm and it’s not just because they are cute. They are the perfect single-serve party dessert that can be mixed together and finished in just 30 minutes. If you need that last minute dessert to bring to a party, these are the perfect solution for you.

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