16 Simple Dessert Recipes Your Family Will Love
Stuck in a dessert dilemma and not sure what to whip up? You’re in the right place! We’ve compiled a sweet list of 16 dessert ideas that will satisfy any craving. From decadent chocolate treats to light and fruity delights, find your next favorite dessert recipe to impress guests or indulge in the comfort of your own home.
1. Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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Making homemade chocolate covered strawberries is surprisingly easy with my super simple recipe. In just a few minutes, you will be enjoying picture-perfect strawberries covered in rich, luxurious chocolate.
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2. Hot Cocoa Dip

Hot Cocoa dip is an easy no bake recipe that you can whip up in under 10 minutes. Pair it with your favorite sides like graham crackers for the ultimate cozy treat!
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3. Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Hearts

Not only is this recipe delicious, but it’s also a lot of fun to make! The puff pastry dough is so versatile and forgiving that even if you make a mistake while shaping the hearts, they will still come out beautiful and tasty.
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4. Cinnamon Apple Crisp

Look no further: this apple crisp offers the delightful combination of delicious spiced apples topped with a buttery crumble, all infused with fragrant cinnamon.
This cinnamon apple crisp recipe takes you back to cherished memories in Grandma’s kitchen.
Just like the good old days, it pairs flawlessly with a dollop of creamy vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of rich caramel sauce.
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5. No Bake Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Cups

These No Bake Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Cups are the perfect easy recipe that you can whip up any time a chocolate craving comes up! Layers of chocolate and cherry come together in a velvety cheesecake.
The best part is that these cheesecake cups are made with just a handful of pantry ingredients so it’s easy to make any time.
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6. Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe

This classic dessert is easy to make and customizable to your taste preferences. Plus, it’s perfect for hot summer days when you want something cold and refreshing.
To make your own ice cream sandwich, all you need is your favorite ice cream flavor and some cookies. You can use store-bought cookies or make your own from scratch.
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7. Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

Peanut butter and chocolate is one of the most popular combos, which is why this homemade peanut butter swirl brownie recipe is so amazing.
Homemade brownies are so much better than brownies from a box. These are a decadent fudgy brownie that has a wonderful balance of chocolate and peanut butter.
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8. Pumpkin Blondies Recipe

Pumpkin blondies are pumpkin bars minus the frosting. They’re quick and easy treats to make, and the warm and cozy flavors of pumpkin spice and pumpkin flavor come through really well. You can even customize these with your own mix-ins.
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9. Spiced Apple Bundt Cake

This spiced apple bundt cake is an easy, wonderful way to help you celebrate! It’s a moist cake with warm spices that’s great for a casual gathering or something more sophisticated. And it’s totally easy to make!
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10. Apple Pie Spring Rolls

Try our amazing apple pie spring rolls! Filled with grated apples and cinnamon, these crispy finger foods are easy to make any day of the week. They’re sure to become a favorite Friday tradition in no time!
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11. Blueberry Muffins

These moist, fluffy, and easy-to-make vegan blueberry muffins are packed with fresh, juicy blueberries and a hint of vanilla, then topped with cane sugar for an extra sweet crunch. Inspired by the popular Jordan Marsh blueberry muffin recipe, this sweet treat will surely put a smile on your face, whether you have them for breakfast, a snack, or a post-meal dessert!
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12. Red Velvet Cookies

These decadent vegan red velvet cookies are crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside, and have a rich chocolatey flavor you cannot resist! This recipe uses cocoa powder, white chocolate chips, and a hint of vanilla to give it a delightfully sweet taste, perfect for dessert or a snack to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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13. Mocha Toffee Crunch Cake

This Mocha Toffee Crunch Cake is a big, important cake, perfect for significant milestone birthdays and other celebratory events. Many of the components—the chocolate cake, the espresso buttercream, the dark chocolate ganache and the Low FODMAP Coffee Liqueur – can be made ahead. This cake elicits “ooohhhs and aahhhs” and once guests taste it, they will be clamoring for the recipe.
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14. Mocha Chocolate Chunk Bars with Whiskey Salted Caramel

These coffee/chocolate/toffee-like/caramel/whiskey-enhanced blondies are OUT OF THIS WORLD. Seriously, even though the images are pretty mouthwatering, they pale in comparison to biting into one of these Mocha Chocolate Chunk Bars with Whiskey Salted Caramel.
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15. Black Bottom Pie

The real name of this recipe is Black Bottom Pie with Espresso Whipped Cream in a Chocolate Chip Cookie Crust! WOW! And yes, it tastes even better than that description. It starts with Enjoy Life Chocolate Chip Crunchy Cookies, ground up to make a simple pat-in crust. Next is an easy, cornstarch and egg-yolk thickened stovetop chocolate pudding and it is crowned with whipped cream flavored with instant espresso powder. It is creamy. It is crunchy. IT IS HEAVENLY!
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16. Chocolate Pancakes

Yes, you read that right! Chocolate Pancakes! You know how every now and then you get a craving for something? It just pops into your mind and you need that food now?
These Chocolate Pancakes make a fine dessert and taste great with ice cream and Salted Caramel Sauce .
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