These 29 desserts are quick to make but also quick to disappear. They taste so good that they never stick around for very long! But that's okay since you can easily whip up another batch in just minutes. Easy dessert recipes like these are always good to have on hand! Give one (or two!) of them a try today, and they will surely make your day a little bit better.
Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twist
These super flakey, sweet cinnamony, buttery puff pastry cinnamon twists are so simple to make and totally delicious! Store-bought puff pastry is brushed with rich butter and then sprinkled with a yummy mixture of cinnamon sugar before being twisted up and popped into the oven to bake.
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Crème brûlée
Crème brûlée (which translates as "burnt cream") is one of my favorite French desserts. It is a rich cream custard baked in a water bath with sugar sprinkled over the top that is torched (or brûléed) until it melts to form a hard and crunchy top layer. It is made of a few simple ingredients and many people don´t know how incredibly easy to prepare!
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Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies
These easy raspberry cheesecake cookies are made with fresh raspberries, stuffed with cream cheese filling, and sprinkled with cheesecake crust. They are divine!
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Coffee Cookies
These coffee cookies have a delectable taste that the addition of chocolate chips makes even better. They are a soft, chewy, indulgent treat for those who enjoy gooey desserts. For these espresso chocolate chip cookies, brown sugar creates a deep, rich flavor that perfectly complements the coffee taste.
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Mini Tiramisu Cups
Impress your guests with these mini tiramisu cups, the ultimate party dessert. Tiramisu is one of the dessert recipes with coffee that is especially elegant. It is made with ladyfingers that are soaked in coffee and layered between creamy filling.
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Clafoutis
Clafoutis is a rustic French dessert that comes from the Limousin region of France. High-end restaurants serve Clafoutis in cities all over the country, even though it is traditionally a basic rural dish. It is crustless and similar to flan with a custard-like creamy texture, and it is so easy to make for a fancy brunch or afternoon dessert.
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Palmiers
Palmiers are a great example of how something doesn't have to have lots of ingredients to be delicious! Puff pastry and sugar are rolled up into the shape of a palm and baked in the oven. That's it!
Palmiers are really easy to make at home with store-bought puff pastry, and you can enjoy them in no time.
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Espresso Brownies
These espresso brownies are also incredibly easy to make, requiring only a few simple ingredients and less than an hour of your time. Not only do they smell amazing, but they also boast an intense espresso flavor. The addition of espresso powder takes the dark chocolate flavor to the next level, resulting in a rich and deep taste.
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Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Basque burnt cheesecake is a delicious dessert with a creamy, custard-like center and a beautifully caramelized top. The cake is cooked under high heat, which gives it its distinctive dark color and a slightly burnt flavor that contrasts perfectly with the creamy interior. This cheesecake is an excellent choice for novice bakers as it requires only five simple ingredients and does not need a water bath.
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Floating island
Floating Island is a classic French dessert that resembles an island, hence the name! The dessert is effectively a Crème Anglaise custard with poached meringue floating on top, which sounds complicated but it is a lot easier to make than it sounds.
This fancy-looking French dessert does not require baking and only contains simple ingredients so it is in fact quite simple to make yourself at home.
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Biscoff Brownies
This Biscoff brownies recipe uses both Biscoff cookie spread and Biscoff cookies so if you're a big fan of Biscoff cookie butter and fudgy brownies, you need to try this! By following my step-by-step guide, you can make wonderfully gooey brownies easily loaded with Biscoff!
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Cinnamon Cupcakes
These moist cinnamon cupcakes with a swirl of bold cream cheese frosting offer a delightful blend of warm and tangy flavors. Simple to make, this dessert is a versatile and delicious treat that can be enjoyed any time of the year.
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Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
These easy chocolate chip walnut cookies are a delicious way to give the nut lovers in your family a sweet treat. Semi-sweet dark chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, and a sprinkle of bright sea salt to balance the flavors make this an indulgent cookie.
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Strawberry Crunch Cupcake
Strawberry crunch, but bite-sized! These strawberry crunch cupcakes are such a cute dessert to make for parties in March, and they pack a huge amount of flavor for something so small. The strawberry shortcake crumb on top is the most delicious garnish.
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Walnut Babka
This walnut Babka features the most delicious buttery yeasted brioche dough that is twisted around wonderful cinnamon sugar walnut filling. Moist, fluffy, crazy delicious nutty Babka is a good idea any time of the year, particularly around the holidays.
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Banana Mini Muffins
The next time you notice your bananas getting a little brown, whip up a batch of these super moist and absolutely delicious banana mini muffins! They are the perfect bite-size on-the-go breakfast or snack. This easy recipe requires less than 10 ingredients and takes under 30 minutes to make!
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White Chocolate-covered Strawberries
White chocolate-covered strawberries make the perfect dessert or sweet treat! Fresh strawberries are dipped into molten white chocolate; every bite gives you a taste of delicious ripe berries and sweet chocolatey goodness.
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Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
This Silky chocolate hazelnut tart is an easy, quick, and super delicious dessert for chocolate and hazelnut lovers! It requires literally zero effort, you do not even have to turn the oven on yet the tart recipe makes a silky, creamy rich chocolate hazelnut dessert that everyone will enjoy.
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Baked Raspberry Donuts with Raspberry Glaze
Infused with fresh raspberries, these baked raspberry donuts with raspberry glaze boast a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Additionally, with these cake donuts, raspberries are placed right into the batter for a burst of flavor in each bite. This is one of the best recipes with raspberries for dessert that can easily double as an indulgent breakfast.
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Pecan Brownies
This Fudgy pecan brownies recipe might just become your favorite Brownie recipe all year round! This Brownie with pecans is the perfect combination of thick, fudge, and gooey inside and crinkly, crispy top with an intense chocolate taste, crunchy pecans, and a pinch of cinnamon. It is rich, yet very well-balanced in sweetness!
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Mini Blueberry Muffins
Who doesn't love bite-sized mini blueberry muffins? I love these muffins because they are loaded with blueberry flavor and small enough to be a light Spring dessert. Or, alternatively, make them as a grab-and-go snack or breakfast.
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Pear Puff Pastry Tarts
Made with fresh pears and a flaky, sweet puff pastry crust, these pear puff pastry tarts will undoubtedly be the talk among your family and friends! Using just six basic ingredients, this 10-step easy pear tart recipe is the perfect go-to when you need a simple yet eye-catching treat to impress your guests. Serve them warm with a bowl of vanilla ice cream for the perfect puff pastry dessert!
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Puff Pastry Nutella Twists
Filled with the divine flavor combination of rich creamy chocolate hazelnut these crisp flakey Nutella puff pastry twists are simply scrumptious! It's a quick and easy 2-ingredient recipe using store-bought puff pastry that takes just 30 minutes to make! Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this Nutella pastry is also a fantastic kid-approved afternoon snack or sweet appetizer at any party!
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Danish Butter Cookies
For a simple yet flavorful dessert or snack that the whole family will love, these buttery and soft Danish butter cookies (also known as Danish biscuits) will not disappoint! Using the same six ingredients from the classic Royal Dansk Danish cookies in the blue tin that many know and love, these sweet treats are perfect for the December holidays, birthdays, celebrations, or any day you have a sweet tooth!
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Bavarian Cream
Bavarian cream or Crème Bavarois is a classic French dessert made with just six simple ingredients: Milk, sugar, egg, vanilla, gelatin, and heavy cream. This light and creamy treat is super flavorful and perfect for your donuts, cakes, and pastries as a topping or filling. It is so versatile and delicious that you can even enjoy it as a dessert on its own!
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No Bake Chocolate Pie
This no bake chocolate pie recipe is the ultimate combination of convenience and elegance! Featuring a rich and velvety chocolate ganache filling nestled within a heavenly Oreo cookie crust and crowned with fluffy Chantilly whipped cream, this delightful dessert is a true masterpiece perfect for any occasion and sure to impress any crowd!
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Pecan Snowball Cookies
These sweet, crunchy, and buttery pecan snowball cookies are a delicious way to decorate your dessert table this holiday season! Also known as Mexican wedding cookies or Russian tea cookies, these treats use just a handful of basic pantry staples to create a fun-shaped and eye-catching dessert that all ages will love.
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Coconut Cookies
If you love the tropical flavor of coconut, you will drool over these chewy, crunchy coconut cookies! Made with tasty coconut, dipped in rich chocolate, and sprinkled with even more flaked coconut, these mouthwatering, old-fashioned coconut cookies are soft and tender on the inside with the perfect amount of crunch on the outside.
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Lemon Brownies
If you love lemon, you will want to try these easy lemon brownies with lemon glaze! Made with fresh lemon, white chocolate, and a hint of vanilla, these delicious brownies are baked to gooey perfection and then topped with a tangy, finger-licking lemon glaze. They are like a chewy, fudgy cross between brownies and lemonade!
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More From Spatula Desserts
All the different types of cookies with pictures in one place! Whether you prefer chocolate chip, oatmeal, drop, thumbprint, or icebox, consider this the ultimate guide to different types of cookies.
Go to the recipes: Cookie Recipes
Best Potluck Desserts
Here are the best potluck desserts that will make you the most popular guest at a party! When friends and family come together to share a meal, it's always nice to contribute. I've gathered together all the best potluck dessert recipes to please a crowd for every occasion.
Go to the recipes: Potluck Desserts
Best Berry Desserts
Here you will find the best berry desserts to make when you want a hit of fruity flavor. Fresh berries have the most amazing flavor, so it's no surprise that they are used in baking and desserts again and again. This list of berry desserts has all the tried and tested recipes you need.
Go to the recipes: Berry Desserts
This article originally was published as Easy Baking Recipes at Spatula Desserts.
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