19 Desserts You Can Make with Almost Zero Effort – You Won’t Believe How Easy They Are!

You won’t believe how easy these desserts are! Seriously, they’re perfect for when you want something sweet without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re craving something chocolatey, fruity, or just plain delicious, these recipes will save you time and still satisfy your sweet tooth. Trust me, you’ll want to try them all!

Banana Pudding Recipe With Cream Cheese (With Mascarpone Option!)

A glass dish filled with creamy banana pudding topped with crumbled cookies, with a portion scooped out. Two round vanilla wafers rest on a gray surface beside the dish—one of the easiest desserts to enjoy. — Banana Pudding Recipe With Cream Cheese (With Mascarpone Option!). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This banana pudding recipe with cream cheese (or Marscapone!) is even better than the classic. The yummiest, easiest homemade pudding recipe!
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Southern Peach Cobbler With A Crispy Crust

A black bowl of peach cobbler next to a cup of coffee. — Southern Peach Cobbler With A Crispy Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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Old Fashioned Recipe for Peach Cobbler with juicy peaches under a crispy cake like topping. Hot water is poured over the top for a caramelized topping.
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The Cremiest No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie with a pie server. — The Cremiest No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This no-bake coconut cream pie is easy to make with the creamiest custard layer & a graham cracker crust. Perfectly sweet – but not too sweet!
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Apricot Bars With A Shortbread Crust

Two apricot cars on a plate. — Apricot Bars With A Shortbread Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Shortbread Apricot Bars with dried apricots are covered in a mouthwatering buttery shortbread crust of coconut and pecans.
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Pumpkin Apple Bread

A partially sliced loaf of pumpkin bread next to a dish of butter. — Pumpkin Apple Bread. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Homemade Pumpkin Apple Bread is super moist and full of warm fall spices. It’s the perfect treat for brunch or a coffee break.
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Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

Iced pumpkin cookies on a cooking rack. — Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

These Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and a decadent cream cheese frosting.
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Pumpkin Layer Cake With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

A soft and moist Pumpkin Layer Cake with spiced pumpkin and a tangy cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Ideal for fall or any special occasion.
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Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe With Evaporated Milk

peanut butter fudge on a platter. — Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe With Evaporated Milk. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Made with peanut butter, marshmallow creme, and pantry staples, this Peanut Butter Fudge is the ultimate dream for peanut butter lovers.
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Baked Apple Fritters With Double Glaze

Four glazed scones on a black wire cooling rack. The scones are golden-brown with a thick white icing drizzled over the tops, partially covering the surface. The background shows parchment paper under the cooling rack. — Baked Apple Fritters With Double Glaze. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

These crispy, golden-brown Baked Apple Fritters are filled with sweet, juicy apple chunks and topped with a luscious glaze.
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins With Streusel

A pumpkin muffin cut in half with cream cheese filling — Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins With Streusel. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Fall in love with these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins! They’re made with real pumpkin, tangy cream cheese, and topped with cinnamon sugar streusel.
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Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie

A close-up of a pecan pie with a golden crust, showing one slice being lifted out. The dense, caramelized filling packed with chopped pecans makes this classic an irresistible choice for easy desserts. — Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Chocolate Pecan Pie is a fun twist on a beloved classic, made with a flaky pie crust, a chocolate ganache base, and a toasty pecan filling.
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Gooey Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding (Chocolate Cobbler)

A baking dish of chocolate cobbler topped with ice cream. — Gooey Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding (Chocolate Cobbler). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Chocolate Cobbler may be the easiest dessert you will ever make. With just a few ingredients you can make the best gooey chocolate pudding cake.
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Peach And Blueberry Cobbler Cake

A bowl of peach and berry cobbler topped with whipped cream is on a dark plate with a spoon. The cobbler consists of baked peaches, berries, and a golden crust. In the background, part of a baking dish filled with more cobbler and a whole peach are visible. — Peach And Blueberry Cobbler Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Indulge in this Peach Blueberry Cobbler with a sweet, buttery batter and a splash of peach schnapps. A summer favorite that’s easy to make and delicious!
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Classic Lemon Icebox Pie With Condensed Milk

A slice of creamy lemon cheesecake sits on a white plate with a decorative fork. A bite-sized piece of the cheesecake is on the fork, accompanied by small lemon slices on the plate, reminiscent of a classic lemon icebox pie. The background features a blue cloth and another plate with a cheesecake slice. — Classic Lemon Icebox Pie With Condensed Milk. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

With its classic graham cracker crust and creamy lemon filling, this Lemon Icebox Pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Moist Peach Cupcakes With Peach Buttercream Frosting

A vanilla cupcake with creamy white frosting sits in a partially peeled paper liner, showing a bite taken out. Two peach slices are on the plate—perfect inspiration for Easy Dessert Recipes. — Moist Peach Cupcakes With Peach Buttercream Frosting . Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

These Peach Cupcakes are moist, tender, and bursting with fresh peach flavor thanks to peach puree in the batter and buttercream frosting.
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Cast Iron Skillet Blackberry Cobbler

A close-up of a berry cobbler with a golden-brown crust, topped with melting vanilla ice cream scoops. A spoon has scooped out a portion, revealing the juicy berry filling inside. — Cast Iron Skillet Blackberry Cobbler. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Blackberry Skillet Cobbler combines juicy blackberries with a soft and springy golden brown cake on top.
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Homemade Peach Pie With Crumble Topping

A slice of fruit pie with a crumbly topping is served on a white scalloped plate. The pie is topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A portion of another pie slice is visible on another plate in the background, with a light gray cloth nearby. — Homemade Peach Pie With Crumble Topping. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Crumble Peach Pie has a buttery crust, juicy peach filling, and a sweet crumb topping that is begging for a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Juicy Peach Cobbler Cake Made From Scratch

This Peach Cobbler Cake has all the fresh peach flavor and juicy peaches you love from cobbler, but with a tender cake top.
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Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake

A slice of banana split dessert, one of the best easy desserts, is topped with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, chopped nuts, colorful sprinkles, and a cherry on a white plate. Other dessert slices and sprinkles are visible in the background. — Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

No Bake Banana Split Cake has layers of sweet buttery crust, creamy filling, juicy fruit, and classic sundae toppings made in an easy 9×13 pan.
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