18 Fast & Easy Desserts You Can Whip Up in Under 45 Minutes
Need something sweet now? These fast and easy dessert recipes are perfect for when your sweet tooth strikes but time is short. From gooey brownies to refreshing fruit-based treats, each one comes together in under 45 minutes—without sacrificing flavor. Whether you’re hosting guests or just want a quick indulgence, these desserts deliver big taste in no time.
Oreo Milkshake
Your cookies & cream craving is satisfied in under 5 minutes with this creamy, thick Oreo Milkshake recipe! All you need is a blender and three ingredients: Oreos, ice cream, and milk!
Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops
My ice cream cone cake pops feature homemade cake pops set into mini ice cream cones and decorated with sprinkles and chocolate ganache. This tasty treat is a fun and festive dessert to make for any party. Kids and adults alike will be thrilled to enjoy these ice cream-themed cake pops.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Pie
Get in the holiday spirit with your air fryer or Ninja Foodi and make this delicious Air Fryer Sweet Potato Pie! Made with simple ingredients, you can use the help of this amazing kitchen appliance to add to your holiday feast!
Chocolate Salted Caramel Whoopie Pies
Chocolate Salted Caramel Whoopie Pies are decadent handheld treats that bridge the gap between a cookie and cupcake. The rich chocolate cookie/cakes are offset by the surprising salted caramel filling!
Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies
I took my favorite pumpkin cookie and stuffed it with white chocolate chips! You’re guaranteed to jack-o-love it!
S’mores Chocolate Chip Cookies
S’mores Cookies have a caramelized graham cracker base, are filled with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips, and then topped with a square of Hershey’s chocolate. Trust me, you’ll definitely want “some more!”
Best Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies
These chewy Dark Chocolate Brownies are the BEST! Fudgy and decadently delicious. They’re so rich and so moist, and you don’t need a mixer to make them.
Strawberry Turnovers
Strawberry Turnovers have a sweet fruit filling and buttery crisp puff pastry shell. So delicious and fast to make, for a perfect breakfast, brunch, or snack!
Easy Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are a chocolatey twist on classic Rice Krispie Treats, with semi-sweet chocolate chips and rich cocoa powder in an ooey-gooey marshmallow and cereal mixture. These are perfect for bake sales, surprising your kids after school, or as a fun weekend treat that is ready in about 20 minutes!
Amish Apple Dumplings
These Apple Dumplings are the perfect combination between apples, cinnamon, and sugar, all wrapped up in a perfectly flaky biscuit. They’re the greatest comfort food!
Samoa Cookie Milkshake
A thick and creamy milkshake that tastes exactly like the beloved Girl Scout Cookie. This Samoa Cookie Milkshake is a winning flavor combination.
Peanut Butter Fudge
This Peanut Butter Fudge recipe is creamy, rich, and easy to make. It’s perfect for holiday gift-giving and will have everyone asking for the recipe!
Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie Recipe
Buttery pie crust filled with freshly sliced bananas and an easy-to-make homemade custard (thanks to a secret weapon) make this the most delicious Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie ever.
Tequila Key Lime Pie
Looking for a Cinco De Mayo dessert recipe? You’ve come to the right place. This Tequila Key Lime Pie recipe is next level delicious and gets a twist from classic key lime pie with the addition of margarita flavors.
Copycat Subway Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie Recipe
Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies are an easy, fruity cookie that uses Jiffy Muffin Mix. This copycat subway cookie will quickly become a family favorite!
The Best Churros Recipe
Crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside Homemade Churros are made with just a few simple ingredients and fried until golden-brown, then rolled in cinnamon and sugar for a crunchy sweet exterior. Also known as Mexican donuts, this easy recipe for homemade churros are amazing!
Chocolate Chip Bars
Chocolate Chip Bars are chewy, delicious, super easy to make, and not overly sweet. Perfect for a quick, chocolatey snack!
M&M Cookie Bars
These M&M Cookie Bars are colorful and chewy with the delicious crunch of M&Ms. Perfect for bake sales or a quick and easy dessert!
