12 Fancy-Looking Desserts You Can Whip Up on Your Laziest Day
Think you need hours in the kitchen to create a show-stopping dessert? Think again. These 12 fancy-looking desserts are surprisingly simple to make, even on your laziest day. With minimal effort and maximum wow-factor, they’ll impress your guests—or just make you feel a little extra without breaking a sweat. Dessert has never been so easy (or looked this good).
Easy Cake Pops
Have you ever made homemade cake pops? Like from scratch? Bakers make it look so easy, BUT IT ISN’T.
Easy Microwave Lemon Mug Cake with Lemon Glaze
In the mood for dessert? Right away! Just whip up this sweet & slightly tart lemon mug cake. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and takes only 4 minutes from start to finish & voila – instant dessert!
Homemade Fried Ice Cream Recipe (Without Frying!)
Skip the deep fryer with this easy Mexican Fried Ice Cream. Creamy vanilla ice cream is coated in a buttery, crunchy cinnamon cornflake shell with a secret ingredient for even more texture and flavor. The chocolate and caramel syrup, whipped cream, and maraschino cherry are the perfect finish to this fun and simple dessert!
Easy Hot Chocolate Fudge Recipe
If you’re looking for an easy fudge recipe this Christmas season, look no further than my Hot Chocolate Fudge recipe! This fudge tastes just like Hot Cocoa and will impress even the toughest dessert critics.
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Classic Rice Krispie Squares
These rice krispie squares are is perfect for summer! Classic, easy, and no baking required. Some twists to the original will make them a hit!
Pumpkin Pie In a Cup
A Pumpkin Pie in a Cup is a fun and easy fall treat! It’s everything you love about pumpkin pie, served up in individual, no-bake dessert cups. These are perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any holiday event.
Easy Applesauce Cake
This applesauce cake is light and moist, scented with cinnamon and brown sugar. Mix it up right in the pan: no mixing bowls required!
Easy Chocolate Mousse
This easy chocolate mousse recipe requires just 3 ingredients: chocolate, cream and sugar! Whip it up for a decadent no bake treat.
Sauteed Apples (a la Mode!)
These sauteed apples are the perfect easy dessert! They take just minutes to make: serve topped with melty vanilla ice cream.
Perfect Bananas Foster
This bananas foster recipe is delicious, simple, and takes 10 minutes to make! It’s perfect in any season and the rum sauce is to die for.
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!
Chocolate Covered Bananas
Frozen chocolate covered bananas are the perfect easy and healthy dessert! Store them in the freezer for whenever you crave a sweet bite.