25 Quick Desserts to Satisfy Cravings Without the Hassle

Quick desserts are the perfect way to handle those sweet cravings when you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. They’re easy to make, packed with flavor, and ready in no time, so you can get straight to enjoying them. Whether it’s a last-minute treat or just a shortcut to something sweet, these recipes keep things simple without skimping on what makes dessert great.

Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge With Evaporated Milk

peanut butter fudge on a platter. — Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge 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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Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

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

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These Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and a decadent cream cheese frosting.
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A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce

A serving of bread pudding with a spoon. — A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Indulge in the classic comfort of bread pudding, a rich and creamy baked dessert made with chunks of stale bread soaked in a sweet custard.
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Classic Lemon Icebox Pie With Condensed Milk

A creamy pie with a golden brown graham cracker crust is partially cut, revealing its smooth texture. A slice of this delectable lemon dessert is placed on a white scalloped plate nearby, next to another plate holding lemon wedges and silver utensils. A grey napkin lies beneath the plates. — 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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Chewy Caramel Cookie Bars (One Bowl). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

These Caramel Bars with pecans and a sweet caramel topping are an easy, irresistible treat that’s sure to hit the spot.
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Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

A tray of raspberry tarts in phyllo cups. — Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Thanks to premade tart shells, these mini raspberry tarts come together in just five minutes and taste like raspberry cheesecake.
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No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars With Chex Cereal

No-bake peanut butter bars on parchment paper. — No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars With Chex Cereal. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Peanut butter Chex cereal bars are chock full of peanut butter and chocolate. Irresistible treats for any occasion. No-bake and ready in minutes!
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Soft Homemade Salted Caramels

Close-up of several pieces of homemade salted caramel fudge, a perfect treat for caramel desserts lovers, topped with flaky sea salt and arranged on a dark surface. — Soft Homemade Salted Caramels. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Homemade Salted Vanilla Caramels are simple to make and make an awesome gift to give over the holidays, so rich and creamy!
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Old Fashioned Southern Pecan Praline

A rack of cooled praline pecans. — Old Fashioned Southern Pecan Praline. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Pralines are a Southern classic! Homemade caramel cross between a candy. and a cook. A heavenly treat that just takes 10 minutes!
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Best Fudgy Brownie

A platter of fudgy brownies. — Best Fudgy Brownie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Fudgy Brownie Recipe is my go-to brownie recipe with a fudgy center and crackly top. A no-fail easy recipe where you’ll get PERFECT brownies every time with only one bowl!
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Easy Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake)

A stack of chocolate peanut butter bars. — Easy Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

With just five ingredients, these No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars couldn’t be easier. Creamy peanut butter covered in chocolate, a great treat for any occasion.
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Light And Creamy Pumpkin Mousse With Biscoff Cookies

A spoon full of pumpkin mousse and whipped cream. — Light And Creamy Pumpkin Mousse With Biscoff Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This creamy pumpkin mousse is like pumpkin pie in a glass. No time to make a pie crust? No problem! Instead add a layer of Biscoff cookies.
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Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Pie With Just 5 Ingredients

A Lemonade pie topped with strawberries. — Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Pie With Just 5 Ingredients. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

EASY Icebox Strawberry Lemonade Pie is a refreshing summer pie with creamy lemon filling & fresh strawberries in a graham cracker crust.
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Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies With White Chocolate

An individual haystack cookie. — Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies With White Chocolate. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Old-fashioned haystack cookies are made from the easiest no-bake recipe. Creamy, crispy, and perfectly sweet with just a hint of saltiness.
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Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Cookies With Fresh Strawberries

Five strawberry scones topped with white icing drizzle are arranged on a round cooling rack—a delightful quick dessert, with part of a gray cloth napkin visible to the side. — Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Cookies With Fresh Strawberries. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Cookies are perfectly sweet. With a pop of strawberry, they’re even better with glaze drizzled on top.
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Fresh Blueberry Pie That Is Not Runny

A pie pan of fresh blueberry pie topped with whipped cream. — Fresh Blueberry Pie That Is Not Runny. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This fresh blueberry pie recipe is easy and tastes so much better than canned pie filing. So simple to make blueberry pie filling like a pro!
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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

A slice of peanut butter pie. — No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This no bake peanut butter pie is a slightly sweet, yet rich dessert that everyone is going to love. Easy to make, it’s a show stopper!
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Brownie Cheesecake Bites

Mini brownies on a wooden board. — Brownie Cheesecake Bites. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Cheesecake Brownie Bites a one bite treat that you will love. A sturdy brownie base with a cheesecake filling make these great for a party or to take to your next get together at work.
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No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Jello Pie

Three mini orange cream pies with graham cracker crusts, topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a slice of orange, sit on a white surface next to a striped towel—perfect for fans of easy dessert recipes. — No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Jello Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Jello Pie is a quick, no-bake dessert, that is easy-to-make using only three-ingredients.
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10-Minute No Bake Pumpkin Pie

A slice of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream and festive sprinkles sits on a white plate. A fork with a bite of pie rests on the plate. Autumnal leaves and a whole pumpkin pie in a tin are visible in the background. — 10-Minute No Bake Pumpkin Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Fall in love with this easy, No-Bake Pumpkin Pie recipe! It’s everything you love about classic pumpkin pie without needing an oven.
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Cinnamon Roll Pretzels

Crunchy sweet Cinnamon Roll Pretzels are a delicious snack and also make a lovely gift! Super easy to make and so very good.
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Starbucks Cake Pop

Save yourself some money and a trip to Starbies by making my Starbucks Cake Pop Recipe, either for your next birthday party or just because!
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Quick And Moist Pineapple Cupcakes

A cupcake with swirled white frosting and a small pineapple slice on top sits on a dark plate next to a spoon, with a bowl of pineapple chunks in the background—perfect for fans of quick desserts. — Quick And Moist Pineapple Cupcakes. Photo credit: Frosting and Fettuccine.

These pineapple cupcakes can be made in less than 30 minutes! They’re made with crushed pineapple and topped with an easy pineapple frosting.
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Easy And Moist Mini Bundt Cakes

These mini bundt cakes are vanilla flavored and can be topped with many different flavored glazes. They are super moist and easy to make!
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25 Minute Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

These double chocolate chip cookies are stuffed with melty chocolate in a chewy center. They are easy to make in one bowl and just 25 minutes!
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