12 Fancy-Looking Desserts That Are Shockingly Easy to Make
Want to impress your guests without breaking a sweat in the kitchen? These 12 fancy-looking desserts are your secret weapon—they deliver serious wow factor with barely any effort. From elegant tarts to layered parfaits, each one looks like it came from a pastry chef, but you won’t need any special skills to whip them up. Get ready to fool everyone into thinking you spent hours baking!
TikTok Cookie Croissants
The TikTok Cookie Croissant is the latest viral internet trend and it comes straight out of Paris, France. Flaky, crisp croissants crossed with gooey, chocolate chip cookie dough make the ultimate French & American fusion dessert. This is one trend you have to try!
Lemon Yogurt Parfait
When I think of styling a fabulous Sunday brunch, festive lemon yogurt parfait come to mind. I love that they’re so quick and simple to make, but look like something special straight out of a magazine. To make these beautiful lemon yogurt parfait you’ll only need four ingredients: vanilla almond granola, vanilla flavored Greek yogurt, a fresh batch of lemon curd, and either Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream.
Easy Strawberry Trifle
Strawberry Trifle with Angel Food Cake delicious dessert is layered with angel food cake, fresh berries, vanilla ice cream, lemon pudding, and topped with whipped cream.
Affogato
Affogato is an Italian dessert that pairs coffee and ice cream for a simple, sophisticated treat. It couldn’t be easier or more divine!
Berry Icebox Cake
Berry Icebox Cake is a no-bake dessert recipe that’s perfect for the hot summer months! Luscious layers of fresh berries, sweet cream filling and Nilla Wafers are tossed together in just 15 minutes.
Icebox Lemon Cake
Icebox Lemon Cake is a delicious no-bake dessert layered with graham cracker crumbles and creamy lemon pudding. It’s refreshing and stress free, perfect for any occasion.
Easy Chocolate Trifle Recipe
This easy Chocolate Trifle recipe is rich and decadent with layers of fudgy brownies, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream. It’s a chocolate lover’s dream and perfect for feeding a crowd! It’s often called a chocolate brownie trifle.
Cherry Fritters
Easy homemade cherry fritters are light, sweet, and come together in just 30 minutes! Packed with sweet cherry flavor and topped with a vanilla glaze, it’s the perfect summer dessert – but also tastes great year round! Feel free to customize these fresh cherry fritters with your favorite glazes and toppings too. It’s an easy treat to whip up during peak cherry season!
Raspberry Chiffon Pie
This Raspberry Chiffon Pie is one of the easiest dessert no bake recipes that you will ever make.
Easy From-Scratch Coconut Pudding Recipe
This creamy coconut pudding recipe is quick and easy to make on the stovetop with simple ingredients you probably have in your pantry now!
Easy Strawberry Tarts
Easy strawberry tarts, perfect for sharing with your Valentine. Quick and oh so simple.
Oreo Tart (No Bake Recipe!)
This Oreo tart has a rich chocolate filling, an Oreo cookie crust, and is topped with fresh raspberries! With only 4 ingredients, it’s a simple no-bake dessert that’s decadent and looks fancy, but only takes 10 minutes to prep!
