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    15 Irresistible Easy Desserts We Can’t Stop Making

    Published: May 24, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Easy dessert recipes that are so amazing that you’ll be making them over and over again.

    Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies



     

    Ever tried adding Rice Krispies to your oatmeal cookies? If not, you’re in for a treat! These chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies have a crispy twist and are just the thing to shake up your baking routine. They’re perfect for anyone who loves a good, old-fashioned cookie but are looking for something a little different.

    Get the Recipe: Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies

    Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Pie – No Pie Crust

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    Calling all chocolate lovers, this dessert is like a super fudgy brownie in pie form. No pie crust required for this rich and decadent Brownie Pie. The soft, moist, and chewy brownie filling has an unexpected touch from toasted pecans! Top it off with melty chocolate and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s like a brownie sundae.

    Get the Recipe: Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Pie – No Pie Crust

    Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    This recipe for blueberry bundt cake is made from a beautifully simple homemade vanilla cake, real blueberries, and a perfectly sweetened lemon cream cheese frosting. Greek yogurt makes sure that every bite will be moist.

    Get the Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    Brownies with Edible Cookie Dough Frosting

    Brownies with cookie dough frosting are like getting two desserts in one.  A rich fudgy brownie topped with a cookie dough frosting for the perfect combination when a brownie is just not enough.

    Get the Recipe: Brownies with Edible Cookie Dough Frosting

    Gooey Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding (Chocolate Cobbler)

    Chocolate Cobbler also known as a self-saucing pudding, may be the easiest dessert you’ll ever make.  With just a few ingredients you probably have in your pantry you can make the best gooey chocolate pudding cake.  All you need is some hot water and an oven and you have a no-fail dessert that will curb your chocolate craving.

    Get the Recipe: Gooey Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding (Chocolate Cobbler)

    The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers

    Banana pudding in a bowl.

    Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert featuring layers of bananas, creamy vanilla pudding, and crunchy vanilla wafer cookies for a no-bake dessert that is as delicious as it is easy to make. Made with instant pudding mix, this simple recipe is perfect for both novices and experts in the kitchen. You can’t have a cook-out or BBQ without it.

    Get the Recipe: The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers

    Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows

    Decadently sweet and perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this moist chocolate Coca-Cola cake is made with the iconic soda, mini marshmallows, and unsweetened cocoa powder for extra rich chocolate flavor. It’s so chocolatey, you wouldn’t even know that there’s soda in it! This has been a longtime Southern classic—and I’m sure it’ll become a family favorite in your house too. 

    Get the Recipe: Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows

    Cinnamon Roll Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

    Soft and tender, this quick cinnamon bread is a cross between a cinnamon roll and coffee cake. It’s amazing on its own, but becomes a decadent treat with a simple glaze of cinnamon cream cheese. This loaf of cinnamon bread takes less than an hour to bake and is perfect for breakfast or brunch. 

    Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

    Five MInute Mini Raspberry Tarts

    Tarts with raspberries and blackberries on a wire rack.

    Thanks to premade tart shells and no cooking needed, these mini raspberry tarts come together in just five minutes and are a great option for special occasions or your weekly brunch. Small enough to pop the whole thing in your mouth (okay, maybe two bites), these mini tarts taste just like raspberry cheesecake. 

    Get the Recipe: Five MInute Mini Raspberry Tarts

    Homemade Creamy Chocolate Pudding – Made From Scratch

    This homemade chocolate pudding recipe is rich and creamy without being overly sweet. Egg yolks and cream make all the difference. With under 30 minutes of prep time, you can make this rich chocolate dessert in the morning and wow your guests in the evening. 

    Make this Recipe: Chocolate Pudding

    No Bake Key Mousse Lime Pie with White Chocolate

    At the end of a savory meal, there’s nothing better than a slice of key lime pie. When it’s a no-bake key lime pie, even better! My version uses real limes, cream cheese, and white chocolate to make a dreamy filling that tastes as creamy as a cheesecake – no oven required.

    Get the Recipe: No Bake Key Mousse Lime Pie with White Chocolate

    Flaky Peach Dumplings with Fresh Peaches

    Southern peach dumplings made with fresh peaches and a homemade pastry are the essence of summer. The heavenly combination of ripe, juicy peaches enveloped in a tender flaky pastry and topped with a bourbon or vanilla glaze are the perfect ending to any meal. Easy to assemble with step-by-step photos.

    Get the Recipe: Flaky Peach Dumplings with Fresh Peaches

    Chocolate Black Bottom Cupcakes with Cream Cheese

    Black bottom cupcakes are a delicious dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate and cream cheese. These cupcakes have a rich, moist chocolate base with a creamy, tangy cheesecake filling sprinkled with chocolate chips. No frosting needed. They’re my family’s favorite cupcake!

    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Black Bottom Cupcakes with Cream Cheese

    No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

    This scrumptious no-bake strawberry cream cheese pie with fresh or frozen strawberries is a must for a summer get together. Creamy and rich it’s a no fail pie that will hold it’s shape even in the heat and make you the star at the next potluck or cookout.

    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

    Simple Strawberry Cobbler Recipe with Biscuits

    The easiest way to enjoy fresh strawberries is with a strawberry cobbler.  Strawberries baked with a slightly sweet biscuit on top are a Southern tradition. Throw it together in 20 minutes and enjoy the sweet taste of summer.

    Get the Recipe: Simple Strawberry Cobbler Recipe with Biscuits

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