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40 Deliciously Easy Dessert Recipes

    Whether you’re a baking pro or just getting started in the kitchen, making a tasty dessert can be super satisfying and easy. The best part is how quick and simple it can be. These dessert recipes are no-fuss, letting you whip up a delicious treat without any hassle. From classic krispie treats and brownies to cool stuff like chocolate-covered grapes and no-bake cheesecakes, there’s a dessert here for everyone, no matter your taste or skill level.

    Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly

    Salty sweet and so delicious, these Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispie Treats will be a hit at your next party.  Made easily in one bowl with no baking required. Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

    Chocolate Covered Grapes

    Photo Credit: Wholefood Soulfood Kitchen

    Move over cake pops; here’s a recipe for Chocolate Covered Grapes that will really hit that sweet spot. These little pops of sunshine are the perfect blend of sweet and juicy. Easy to make with only three ingredients, they are an excellent healthy snack option if you’re looking for one. Chocolate Covered Grapes Recipe

    Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie - Gluten Free
    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly

    This Gluten Free Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie will help you get your gluten free chocolate fix.  It is soft in the middle and crispy around the edges with a slight coconut flavor. It’s perfect for one person but big enough to share with two. Gluten Free Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

    No-Bake Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars

    Photo Credit: Moore or Less Cooking

    This easy school cafeteria recipe for No Bake Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars will bring back delicious memories of this classic sweet treat. A layer of thick, buttery, and sweet peanut butter batter is topped with a smooth chocolate ganache in this nostalgic dessert. Lunch Lady Bars Recipe

    Chocolate Banana Popsicles

    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly

    Chocolate Banana Popsicles make a delicious and healthy way to satisfy your sweet cravings. Ripe bananas coated with melted chocolate, these homemade banana popsicles are free from added sugar and make a great, easy recipe for hot summer days! Chocolate Banana Popsicles Recipe

    Chocolate Drizzled Pixie Tangerines 

    Photo Credit: Mama Likes to Cook

    Fruit and chocolate are a delicious combination, so you will love to make and eat these Ojai Pixie chocolate drizzled tangerines.  Chocolate Drizzled Pixie Tangerines Recipe

    Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly

    This Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is a healthy indulgent five-ingredient snack that will satisfy all your sweet cravings and keep you full.  Layers of rich chocolate and peanut butter to the rescue. Fudge Recipe

    Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly

    Craving something sweet at night?  Try this Chocolate Banana Ice Cream with only three ingredients.  It’s creamy, rich and delicious with no dairy and the perfect healthy way to satisfy a sweet tooth. Chocolate Banana Ice Cream Recipe

    Five Ingredient Gluten Free Brownies

    Five Ingredient Gluten Free Brownies
    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly

    These Five Ingredient Gluten Free Brownies will become a family favorite.  They are easy to make with pantry staples and they are way better than a box.  They are rich, fudgy and super chocolatey.  The marshmallow topping makes a great smores-style icing. Brownie Recipe

    Banana Bliss Balls

    banana bliss balls in a white plate with walnuts on the side
    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly

    Love to snack?  Try these Banana Bliss Balls for a wholesome snack that will satisfy your sweet cravings.  They are packed with bananas, oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips. Banana Bliss Balls Recipe

    Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    Photo Credit: Best Served Vegan

    Sweet, chocolatey, and delightfully chewy, these Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are a hit with adults and kids alike. Rather than using marshmallows, combining your favorite nut butter and melted vegan chocolate chips binds these no-bake bars together for a perfectly plant-based dessert that takes just 10 minutes of prep time! Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

    Root Beer Float

    Photo Credit: Food Banjo

    This root beer float is creamy, delicious, and topped with homemade whipped cream and sprinkles to take it to the next level. It’s a perfect throwback treat that always satisfies a sweet tooth. Root Beer Float Recipe

    Keto Chocolate Fat Bombs

    keto chocolate fat bomb with bite
    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly

    These Keto Chocolate Fat Bombs will satisfy all your sweet cravings and give you a healthy dose of fatty acids and they are made with only four ingredients! Keto Chocolate Fat Bombs Recipe

    3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Muffins

    Photo Credit: Naturally Plant Based

    These fluffy 3-ingredient banana oatmeal muffins are easy to make in just 20 minutes, contain healthy, simple ingredients, and will be your favorite go-to muffins for breakfast or snack. These can easily be upgraded with chocolate chips, fruit, or nuts! 3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Muffin Recipe

    No Bake Strawberry Pie with Jello

    Photo Credit: Midwestern Homelife

    Easy Strawberry Jello Pie with graham cracker crust is loaded with fresh strawberries and bright flavor. Delicious no-bake pie recipe you can make ahead of time with just five simple ingredients. Easy Strawberry Jello Pie Recipe

    Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

    Photo Credit: Karen Kelly

    You won’t miss the gluten or the dairy in this Gluten Free Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie.  This dessert is easy to mix in one bowl and no cookies to scoop out on a sheet pan! Cookie Recipe

    Basque Burnt Cheesecake

    Photo Credit: Spatula Desserts

    This Basque Burnt Cheesecake recipe comes together in 5 minutes using 5 simple ingredients yet has an unbelievable texture and taste, the best Cheesecake I have ever had! Basque Burnt Cheesecake, or as some people refer to it San Sebastian Cheesecake, is the easiest cheesecake of all, a must-try! Cheesecake Recipe

    Chocolate Lover’s Oreo Icebox Cake

    Photo Credit: The Toasty Kitchen

    This oreo icebox cake is a chocolate lover’s dream dessert! Layers of chocolate oreo cookies and homemade chocolate whipped cream are topped with mini chocolate chips and stored in the refrigerator until soft and ready to serve. Oreo Icebox Cake Recipe

    Mini Tiramisu Cups

    Photo Credit: Spatula Desserts

    These Mini Tiramisu Cups are the perfect no-bake desserts for summer that come together in 15 minutes using a few simple ingredients. Airy ladyfingers that are layered in between light mascarpone cream, rich espresso, and a touch of cocoa finish. Individual tiramisu parfaits that no need to share! Tiramisu Recipe

    Palmiers

    Photo Credit: Spatula Desserts

    With each bite, these deliciously sweet buttery Palmiers cookies are perfectly light, crispy, and crunchy perfection! Made with just a package of store-bought puff pastry and a bit of sugar, this 2-ingredient easy recipe comes together in just 40 minutes! Your family is sure to be impressed when you present them with these famous fancy bakery-style puff pastry sweets! Palmiers Recipe

    Ice Cream Sundae

    Photo Credit: Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream

    This homemade ice cream sundae with sprinkles, nuts and a cherry on top is a classic summer dessert loved by kids and kids at heart. Sundae Recipe

    Lucky Charms Cookies 

    Lucky Charms Cookies
    Photo Credit: If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

    Here is a St. Patrick’s Day cookie that is magically delicious: Lucky Charms cookies. This quick and easy treat comes together in less than 30 minutes. The chewy cookies are packed with festive marshmallows for the Irish holiday!

    Floating Island Dessert

    Photo Credit: Spatula Desserts

    Also known as île flottante in French, a floating island is a light, fluffy, and creamy classic French dessert that is no-bake and super easy. Made with milk, sugar, egg, and vanilla, the floating island dessert isn’t just simple to make but also gluten free! Top it with your favorite garnish, such as nuts, caramel, chocolate, or fruit, and you’ll have an elegant, eye-catching sweet treat guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Floating Island Recipe

    Easy Walnut Oatmeal Cookies

    Easy Walnut Oatmeal Cookies
    Photo Credit: If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

    If you love lots of texture in your cookies, then you will love these walnut oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips. They have chewy oats, crunchy walnuts and gooey chocolate chunks. Ready in less than 30 minutes, they are super quick and easy to make!

    Chocolate Hazelnut Balls

    Photo Credit: The Oregon Dietician

    Looking for a simple and delicious dessert to serve at your next holiday party? How about a healthy snack or sweet treat to keep on hand? Then look no further because these chocolate hazelnut bliss balls are the perfect thing to make for either of those occasions! Hazelnut Balls Recipe

    Red Velvet Brownies

    Photo Credit: The Short Order Cook

    Gorgeous chewy red velvet brownies made with cake mix could not be more fun & delicious. Rich, decadent, gooey & fudgy texture, & loaded with white chocolate chips for a chocolate heaven bite. All of that yumminess from this super quick & easy recipe. Brownie Recipe

    Superfood Yogurt Bark

    Photo Credit: The All Natural Vegan

    This superfood yogurt bark is the perfect healthy summer treat! It uses simple whole foods plant-based ingredients and only takes 5 minutes to make. This recipe is: vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free!

    Chocolate Covered Pineapple

    Photo Credit: Life Around the Table

    Chocolate Covered Pineapple is a refreshing way to add some tropical sweetness and sunny flavor to your day! Juicy pineapple pairs so well with rich dark chocolate. So easy to make! Pineapple Recipe

    Brownie Sundae Waffle Bowls

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    These easy brownie sundae waffle bowls are so simple to make using a boxed brownie mix. They boast brownies, waffles and ice cream in every bite. This ice cream sundae is always a crowd-pleaser! Easy Brownie Sundae Recipe

    Chocolate Puff Pastries

    Photo Credit: Give Recipe

    These chocolate puff pastries are incredibly easy to make, shape, and bake! Even your kids can help you! These are filled with chocolate and have an unbelievably crispy, flaky texture! Chocolate Puff Pastry Recipe

    Oreo Popcorn

    Photo Credit: Glutenless Maximus

    Are you tired of serving regular party snacks at your movie nights or gatherings? Look no further than this gluten-free Oreo popcorn recipe! With minimal basic ingredients, you can create a delicious dessert popcorn that combines the flavors of Oreo cookies, creme, and salty popcorn. Oreo Popcorn

    Kiwi Sorbet

    Photo Credit: This Healthy Table

    If you like fruity desserts, you’ve got to try this kiwi recipe. We rarely enjoy kiwi in recipes – it’s usually just chopped up and added to fruit salads or used to top a yogurt bowl. Kiwi Sorbet Recipe

    Air Fryer Oreos

    Photo Credit: A Taste of Madness

    Easy Air Fryer Oreos recipe. Made with only three ingredients, this quick and simple dessert idea is made with Pillsbury crescent rolls. Oreos Recipe

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

    Photo Credit: Health My Lifestyle

    These chocolate peanut butter stuffed dates are the perfect healthy snack! They come together in minutes for a quick treat yet are impressive enough to serve as a party appetizer or dessert. They also freeze well for a tasty cold treat! You can’t go wrong with these dates with peanut butter and chocolate! Stuffed Dates Recipe

    Golden Graham S’mores

    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

    Easy no-bake Golden Grahams s’mores are made with cereal, marshmallows, & chocolate chips and take less than 15 minutes to make. Smores Recipe

    Caramel Nice Cream

    Photo Credit: My Pure Plants

    This caramel nice cream is not only frozen bananas blended into ice cream topped with a swirl of vegan caramel sauce. It is much more than that since the caramel flavor is actually blended in the nice cream. It is easy to make, and absolutely delicious. Caramel Nice Cream Recipe

    Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

    Photo Credit: Babaganosh

    Looking for the perfect cookie recipe that is pretty, festive, and super easy to make?? Make these Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies! These cookies have just four ingredients and look absolutely beautiful on any holiday dessert table. Red Velvet Cookie Recipe

    Salted Caramel Brownie Bites

    Salted Caramel Brownie Bites
    Photo Credit: Addicted to Dates

    These easy to make vegan salted caramel brownie bites have delicious layers of brownie dough and healthy salted caramel, all covered in decadent dark chocolate.



    Hi, I’m Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food and travel writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find delicious recipes and fun travel ideas.



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