12 Easy Dessert Recipes for When You Need Something Sweet Fast
When a sweet craving strikes, you don’t always have time for a complicated baking project. These easy dessert recipes come together quickly and deliver all the flavor and satisfaction you’re looking for without the extra effort. From rich chocolate treats to fruity favorites and crowd-pleasing classics, there’s something here for every kind of dessert lover. Best of all, you’ll be enjoying something delicious in no time.
Almond Joy Cookies
These Almond Joy cookies are chewy, chocolatey, and full of coconut-almond goodness. They are an easy, crowd-pleasing treat that’s perfect for any occasion!
Avalanche Cookies
These easy no-bake Avalanche Cookies are sweet, crunchy, and completely addictive—the perfect quick treat when you want something fun, fast, and delicious.
Double Chocolate Sea Salt Truffles
These bite-sized, decadent Double Chocolate Sea Salt Truffles are a great addition to any party! Serve them on a holiday dessert tray or give them as homemade hostess gifts or stocking stuffers. Get the Recipe
Chantilly Cake Recipe (Easy!)
This Chantilly Cake is inspired by the one at Whole Foods and brings together the wonderful flavors of vanilla cake, mascarpone frosting, and fresh berries. It is the perfect summertime dessert with just the right amount of sweetness and lightness to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Easy Apple Tart
This Easy Apple Tart tastes as amazing as it looks. It’s quick to make with a couple of apples and store-bought puff pastry baked until flaky and golden brown. This delicious treat is perfect to share with the family or at your next party.
Easy Lemon Brownies with Lemon Glaze
As a former pastry chef, lemon bars were always a customer favorite, but I always thought they would be even better with the fudgy texture of a classic brownie…which is where this recipe comes in!
Easy Microwave Fudge
Easy Microwave Fudge – creamy fudge is always a hit around the holidays. Make it in the microwave in 15 minutes with this fool-proof, stress free recipe.
Easy Pistachio Baklava
Easy Lebanese-style pistachio baklava! Use phyllo dough for a shortcut and simple syrup, with finely chopped pistachios in between layers.
Orange Floats
There’s no better (or easier!) way to cool off on a hot summer day than with a refreshing Orange Float. Made with 3 simple ingredients, this bubbly orange ice cream float tastes like a sippable creamsicle!
Strawberry Rhubarb Fool
This Strawberry Rhubarb Fool is a classic no bake dessert that’s light, airy, and perfect for summer gatherings.
Cap’n Crunch Bars (Cereal Treats!)
Cap’n Crunch Bars are a no bake cereal treat featuring Cap’n Crunch cereal, browned butter, and plenty of ooey gooey marshmallows. You can make this easy, sweet and salty dessert in less than 20 minutes!
Cherry Delight
Cherry Delight is a super easy, no bake dessert made with a graham cracker crust, cream cheese filling, and cherry pie filling. You can make this dessert in about 20 minutes!
