12 Skillet Desserts You’ll Want to Serve (and Eat) While They’re Still Hot
There’s something irresistible about a dessert that goes straight from the oven to the table, still warm and bubbling. These 12 skillet desserts are pure indulgence, with gooey centers, crisp edges, and flavors that beg to be eaten right away. Whether it’s a molten cookie, a fudgy brownie, or a caramel-drizzled cobbler, each one is made to be enjoyed fresh from the pan—preferably with a big scoop of ice cream. Grab your cast iron and get ready for sweet, straight-from-the-skillet bliss.
Mixed Berry Cobbler
I will always say that nothing beats a classic recipe. This Mixed Berry Cobbler is full of soft, plump berries topped with a crispy, buttery biscuit topping that has the warm flavor of cinnamon and sugar. This recipe is so easy that is comes together in less than 15 minutes and you don’t require any special tools to prepare it.
Paleo Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet
This paleo salted chocolate chip cookie skillet is as simple as 6 ingredients. Just mix and bake off for a decadent, gooey and chocolaty paleo dessert.
Orange Vanilla Upside Down Cake
This beautiful orange vanilla upside down cake is cooked in a skillet and takes less than an hour and a half to make. Caramelized oranges on top of a delicious vanilla cake made from a combination of all purpose flour and almond flour.
Tarte Tatin
Good things don’t always come easy. Part of the reason you haven’t heard from me in over a week is that I’ve been wrestling with Tarte Tatin.
Oatmeal chocolate chip skillet cookie
This oatmeal chocolate chip skillet cookie is on the healthier side but feels decadent with chocolate oozing from it. Easy to make and perfect for sharing!
Pumpkin mini skillet cookie
This pumpkin mini skillet cookie is the perfect size for two to share. Or more, if you’re feeling generous (though unlikely). Easy to prepare, and packed with delicious flavor, it’s a tasty treat.
Skillet Coconut Oil Brownies
Dairy-free, fudgy Coconut Oil Brownies are baked in a cast iron skillet for a rich, decadent treat. This skillet brownie is perfect both spooned warm from the pan with ice cream or cut into wedges.
Banana Toffee Skillet Cake
The best, super easy, moist and tender banana cake! This banana cake is a perfect way to use up those bananas you’re about to throw out. It comes together quickly, is packed full of yummy banana flavor and milk chocolate toffee candy pieces!
Apple Skillet Cake
This apple Skillet Cake brings together tender spiced apples and a buttery, golden batter, all baked to perfection in one pan. If you’re craving a simple dessert with big flavor, this skillet cake is a warm and satisfying choice.
Skillet Cherry Chocolate Cake
It may look like an unusual cake recipe, but this Skillet Chocolate Cherry Cake will be an absolute hit with your family and friends.
Strawberry Shortcake Skillet
This Strawberry Shortcake Skillet combines honeyed strawberries, flaky shortcakes, and lightly whipped cream for all of the flavors of a classic strawberry shortcake in one pan! Easy, fuss-free, and delicious.
Mini skillet cookie
This mini skillet cookie is a so easy to make and a delicious mix of sweet, soft cookie studded with melty little bites of chocolate. It’s the perfect end to a meal, or special treat, and ideal to share diving in with a spoon.
