Easy Desserts

If you have a craving for something sweet and want it right away, here are some of our favorite quick and easy treats. From quick chilled pies to no-bake cookies and easy fudge, you’ll find a recipe here!

  • Southern Chess Squares

    ByDiana Rattray

    Chess squares are kin to the southern favorite, chess pie. The cream cheese topping sits on a simple cake mix crust. It’s an easy dessert recipe that’s always a hit.

  • Sock-It-To-Me Cake

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

    A cake mix makes this popular sock-it-to-me cake easy to make and bake for any occasion or meal: breakfast, snack, or dessert!

  • Simple Rhubarb Compote Recipe

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 25 minutes

    Simple rhubarb compote—perfect for waffles, pancakes, or dessert. Easy to make and freezer-friendly.

  • Simple Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding

    ByDiana Rattray

    Treat your family to this cozy, delicious bread pudding! The dessert is incredibly easy to make and bake, and you probably have all the ingredients!

  • Easy Red Velvet Cake

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 45 minutes

    This easy red velvet cake starts with a devil’s food cake mix but gets a boost of flavor and texture from buttermilk and a touch of vinegar. It bakes up moist and vibrant, then gets topped with a silky cream cheese frosting. Perfect as a simple sheet cake, for cupcakes, or as a holiday dessert for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or any special occasion.

  • Quick Vanilla Snacking Cake

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 40 minutes

    A quick one-pan vanilla snacking cake topped with an easy melted chocolate chip frosting—simple, cozy, and perfect anytime.

  • Easy Cherry Crisp Recipe

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 35 minutes

    You can whip up this easy cherry crisp in 5 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weekday. Cherry pie filling is the secret to this quick dessert!

  • Pumpkin Cake With Broiled Topping

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 55 minutes

    A broiled coconut pecan topping adds flavor and crunch to this wonderful pumpkin cake. A cake mix makes it incredibly easy!

  • Semi Homemade Brownies With Penuche Frosting

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 45 minutes

    A packaged mix makes these brownies a snap to fix, and the wonderful penuche frosting takes them to another level.

  • Easy Chocolate Truffles

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

    These chocolate mock truffles are unbelievably easy! Frosting, milk chocolate, and liqueur make creamy, delicious treats, and the coating adds texture.

  • Instant Pot Apple Dump Cake

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

    This scrumptious apple dump cake is a breeze to prepare and cook in the Instant Pot pressure cooker. Skip the cake mix version and make this dump cake with a homemade cake mixture.

  • Easy Chocolate Revel Bars

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 35 minutes

    These chocolate oat bars are a shortcut version of the classic revel bars, made easy with a box of butter pecan cake mix. Rolled oats add a chewy texture, while the rich chocolate filling made with sweetened condensed milk and semisweet chocolate chips takes them over the top. Pinched pieces of dough create a rustic, golden top layer. They’re a great choice for bake sales, holiday trays, potlucks, or just a sweet treat to share at home.

  • Strawberry Fool Dessert

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 30 minutes

    If you’re looking for an easy dessert, take a look at this fabulous fresh strawberry fool.

  • Quick Homemade Chocolate Sauce (Ready in 8 Minutes)

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 8 minutes

    This easy chocolate sauce is rich, smooth, and ready in just 8 minutes. Made with cocoa, sugar, milk, and vanilla, it’s the perfect topping for ice cream, pound cake, brownies, or even fresh fruit. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and warm it before serving for the ultimate dessert drizzle.

  • Buttery Homemade Peanut Brittle

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 25 minutes

    Homemade peanut brittle, made with butter and seasoned with flaky sea salt, makes a delicious snack any time of day. This candy is sure to be a hit with the whole family!

  • Easy Butter Pecan Snowball Cookies

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

    These butter pecan snowball cookies are a classic holiday favorite! They’re buttery, nutty, and rolled in powdered sugar for a beautiful snowy finish. With just 6 simple ingredients, they’re quick to make and perfect for gifting or sharing.

  • Apple Crumble Dessert

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 1 hour

    This apple crumble is always a hit! Serve the apple crumble warm with a scoop of ice cream or drizzle it with sweet cream.