25 Quick Desserts for When the Sweet Tooth Strikes
Cravings don’t wait, and neither should dessert. These 25 quick desserts are made for those moments when your sweet tooth strikes and time is short.
With simple ingredients and fast prep, each recipe delivers big flavor without the long wait; perfect for last-minute treats, weeknight indulgences, or anytime you need something sweet right now.
Cranberry Cherry Crisp
Try this Cranberry Cherry Crisp, a simple dessert featuring sweet cherries and tart cranberries beneath a crispy, golden topping. It’s an easy treat that’s ideal for sharing.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Cherry Crisp.
Molasses Cookies
Indulge in the irresistible charm of our soft and chewy molasses cookies, where each bite offers a delightful blend of rich, deep molasses flavor and a perfectly tender texture.
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Gluten-Free Lemon Meringue Pie
Making Lemon Meringue Pie is easier than you might think. You only need a few ingredients to create a lemon filling and a light meringue topping. It also has a chocolate, black-bottom crust that is gluten-free. It’s a simple way to enjoy a classic dessert without the gluten.
Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Lemon Meringue Pie.
Mint M&M Cookie Bars
M&M Cookie Bars are an easy treat that the kids can help with! They can be dressed up for any season by buying a seasonal package of M&Ms. These was have green mint flavored M&M’s for St. Patrick’s Day or Christmas.
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Lace Cookies
Delight in the exquisite charm of lace cookies, a tantalizing treat that perfectly balances delicate crispness with rich, golden sweetness. With their intricate patterns and irresistible flavor, these thin, lacy confections promise to enchant your palate and add an elegant touch to any dessert spread.
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Raspberry Sherbet / Sorbet
Raspberry Sherbet or Sorbet is an easy, refreshing treat that perfectly blends tangy and sweet for an excellent escape on any day.
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Cucumber Sorbet
Skip the fancy spa and whip up your own Cucumber Sorbet at home. This refreshing treat is easy to make and offers a fantastic escape, perfect for relaxing on a warm day. Enjoy cucumbers’ crisp, fresh flavor in a new frozen form.
Get the recipe: Cucumber Sorbet.
Chestnut Chocolate Truffles
These Chestnut Chocolate Truffles are very easy to make. They make a great edible gift for your friends and family. You can dress them for the holidays or make them any time of year.
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Rhubarb Custard Crisp
You’re in the right place if you want to try the sweet and tart world of Rhubarb, where delicious custard underneath a crispy top combines with juicy rhubarb. Without the dairy or gluten, it’s all the excitement!
Get the recipe: Rhubarb Custard Crisp.
Chocolate Covered Peanuts
These chocolate-covered peanuts are a fantastic choice for gifting and sharing at various events. The combination of crunchy peanuts and rich, smooth chocolate creates an irresistible snack that everyone will love.
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Strawberry White Chocolate Pie
This pie is creamy, delicious, and perfectly sweet! The next time that sweet tooth craving hits, this is just the pie to try!
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Easy No-Bake Fruit Tart
This no-bake fruit tart features a nutty crust, a rich, creamy filling, and bright, sweet berries. It’s a refreshing and light dessert perfect for parties and holidays. The combination of crunchy nuts, smooth cream cheese, and colorful berries makes it a favorite treat that everyone will enjoy!
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Blueberry Delight
This creamy, no-bake dessert layered with a graham cracker crust, sweetened cream cheese, blueberry pie filling, and whipped topping can be put together in under 10 minutes. There’s a reason it’s called blueberry delight!
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Pineapple Dump Cake
Delicious and easy pineapple dump cake! Just 3 to 4 ingredients, dump, and bake; this gluten-free and vegan dessert is buttery, sweet, and tangy! It’s the perfect no-fuss recipe when you’re short on time but still want to impress!
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The Best Snickerdoodle Cookie
Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies. The popular cinnamon-sugar soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe. Tips and tricks for making the best Snickerdoodle cookie recipe that always receives rave reviews.
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Cast Iron Skillet Blueberry Cake
This sweet blueberry skillet cake is a fantastic dessert, coffee cake, or even breakfast. It’s a tender, dense cake with a slightly tangy flavor, thanks to the addition of lemon and Greek yogurt. This skillet blueberry cake can be made in the oven or on the grill.
Get the Recipe: Cast Iron Skillet Blueberry Cake.
Camp Cooker Cookie
These camp cooker cookies are a simple and delicious treat to make while camping. Imagine enjoying freshly baked, warm chocolate chip cookies made right over the campfire. Just place cookie dough in a camp cooker and hold it over the fire until golden and gooey.
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Red White and Blue Parfaits
These Red, White, and Blue Parfaits make the perfect patriotic treat. Simply layer fresh strawberries, fat free yogurt and fresh blueberries with a little granola in the center for an easy and healthy dessert without the guilt.
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Easy Pumpkin Delight
Our No-Bake Pumpkin Delight (also known as Pumpkin Lush) is a perfect, easy to make fall dessert for when you’re craving all the flavors of the season without wanting to spend hours in the kitchen.
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies With Cake Mix
These fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with Cake Mix are incredibly moist. With just four ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these chewy cookies in less than 30 minutes!
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Cranberry Tartlets
These are the prettiest mini cranberry tartlets! They have the most perfect silky cranberry curd filling ever! The curd is nestled in flaky, buttery tartlet cases that just melt in the mouth.
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Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Easy recipe for Pineapple Upside Down Cake with a cake batter loaded with pineapple flavor features caramelized pineapples and cherries. It looks harder than it is! When making the best pineapple upside-down cake is this easy, we almost feel bad calling this a recipe!
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Strawberry Chocolate Blackstone Pound Cake
Looking to try a new dessert this Summer or on your next camping trip? Try this Strawberry Chocolate Blackstone Pound Cake to satisfy your sweet tooth without heating up the house!
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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies From Cake Mix
These strawberry cheesecake cookies with white chocolate chips are the perfect sweet treat! How to make strawberry cheesecake cookies from cake mix that are so easy and delicious!
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Campfire Apple Crisp
Campfire apple crisp is fun to make if you’re camping, and it’s also a tasty dessert idea if you’re not! Juicy apples are sweetened with sugar and flavored with cinnamon, and this campfire apple dessert is topped with a sweet and crunchy crumb topping.
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