You don't need to spend a ton of money just to have a delicious dessert. These 27 dessert recipes will help you make the tastiest desserts of your life without breaking the bank. The ingredients for these recipes are simple and inexpensive. Plus, they are fun to make! Ditch the bakery and storebought sweets and try these incredible recipes instead. You may never have to buy a dessert ever again!
Greek Yogurt Cookies
Soft, fluffy, and oh-so-moist these Greek yogurt cookies are super easy to make and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! Made with creamy Greek yogurt perfectly blended into the cookie dough and topped with my famous cream cheese frosting, these cookies redefine the meaning of simple and delicious!
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Coffee Cookies
These rich and chocolatey coffee cookies are a bold and decadent dessert filled with delicious flavor in every bite. This chewy and indulgent treat pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee to help you double down on the dreamy flavors that will keep you coming back for more!
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Clafoutis
Cherry Clafoutis, this classic French dessert is the ultimate flan-like recipe that comes together really quickly and easily! It has a custard-like creamy texture and can be made with a great variety of fruits.
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Brownie Muffins
Crackly on the top, chewy on the edges, and fudgy in the center, this 7-ingredient brownie muffin recipe is a brownie lover's dream! Baked in a large muffin pan, they are full of decadent chocolate, perfectly balanced with a dash of salt, and downright gooey good!
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Mini Bundt Cakes
Whether you prefer fruity, nutty, tangy, or chocolatey desserts, you'll find a favorite amongst my 25 different flavor combinations of mini bundt cakes, made in mini! Cute and versatile and with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, what's not to love?
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Banana Bread
Crazy moist banana bread will always be one of my favorite banana recipes to make. It's so simple, so tasty, and so versatile. In addition to banana puree in the batter itself, we decorate the banana loaf with slices of banana which caramelize and make it taste even better. This recipe does not contain baking soda yet delivers super moist and fluffy delicious results.
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Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ultra moist and rich, these brownies with cream cheese frosting are made with both dark chocolate and cocoa powder for the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream. They're topped with the perfect cream cheese addition that makes this one of the tastiest whipped cream cheese desserts. Still, these cream cheese brownies are a decadent but not excessively sweet treat.
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Mini Carrot Cakes
Carrot cake has the best texture, I'm sure you'll agree. Crazy moist and topped with soft, silky cream cheese frosting, it's one of my favorites. This mini dessert version of carrot cake is the perfect individual-size portion for the dessert table, you'll love it!
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Espresso Brownies
Ready in under an hour, these easy espresso brownies combine dark chocolate, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and two types of sugar to create a decadent chocolate dessert with a rich coffee flavor that tastes amazing and smells incredible!
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Palmiers
Sweet and sugary palmiers are such an easy and crisp puff pastry recipe. They contain just two ingredients, and if you use store-bought puff pastry - take just 40 minutes! Serve palmiers with a cup of coffee; it's one of the quickest, easy dessert pastry recipes—the ideal choice of sweet puff pastry recipes for beginner bakers.
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Apple Turnovers
Flaky puff pastry with warm apple pie filling inside? Sign me up. Apple turnovers are a fruity puff pastry recipe that anyone can make. Create your own personal apple pie with puff pastry that you can serve on its own or with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon.
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Chocolate Marble Loaf Cake
This wonderful moist chocolate marble loaf cake (Pound cake) is the perfect elegant yet easy teacake to serve for breakfast or as a dessert! My "Better than Starbucks Marble cake" consists of a fluffy and delicious swirl of Vanilla and Chocolate cake covered with a three ingredients crunchy chocolate hazelnut glaze!
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Pie Crust Cookies
Baked to golden brown perfection, these delicious buttery pie crust cookies are the best thing that can happen to leftover pie dough! In this two easy-ingredient recipe, I am sharing two different ways to use leftover pie dough. It's the perfect recipe to make super tasty flaky cookies out of something that we normally just toss out!
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Hokkaido Cheese Tarts
My buttery shortcrust recipe serves as the perfect base for these Japanese desserts. The filling consists of a luscious blend of Philadelphia cream cheese and parmesan cheese that delivers a rich and creamy flavor. These Hokkaido cheese tarts are a unique addition to any brunch spread and can be enjoyed warm, cold, or even frozen, making them a versatile treat for any occasion.
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Cinnamon Twists
Cinnamon twists make an easy dessert appetizer to share around and enjoy with coffee. Puff pastry is brushed with rich butter and then sprinkled with fragrant cinnamon sugar before being twisted up and baked in the oven. Don't miss their crunchy, spiced warmth!
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Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling
There's nothing quite like a sweet, soft, and fluffy cinnamon roll with apple pie filling and cream cheese frosting on top. No need to run to the store and buy canned cinnamon rolls, with this easy-to-make recipe using sweet brioche dough, delicious apples, and cream cheese icing, you'll be able to whip up your own mouthwatering apple pie cinnamon rolls at home in no time.
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Strawberry Galette
A galette is a flat, free-formed French pastry dessert that is so easy to make. First, make a crisp and buttery pie dough, then top it with ingredients like fresh fruit before forming a crust with the edges. Bake the galette, and in minutes, you will have a crispy, buttery, and fruity French dessert.
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Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Butter
These fudgy, gooey, homemade chocolate chip cookies without butter are the perfect solution for when you've run out of butter at home or need to replace the butter altogether. This butterless chocolate chip cookie recipe uses oil to create moist, rich, chocolatey cookies without sacrificing flavor or texture. They're so delicious; you won't even notice the difference!
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Peach Cobbler with Pie Crust
Peach cobbler with pie crust is a classic dessert that combines juicy peaches with a flaky, buttery pie crust. This homemade peach cobbler recipe is the perfect way to make the most of peach season when the fruit is extra ripe and flavorful.
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Tiramisu Cookies
These delicious, coffee-flavored tiramisu cookies are the perfect after-dinner treat, dessert table addition, or compliment to your morning cup of coffee. A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, this easy tiramisu cookie recipe combines espresso powder and sweet mascarpone frosting topped with cocoa powder. No matter how or where you eat them, it is sure to be something that everyone will love!
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No Bake Cheesecake Bites
If you are looking for the perfect fruity dessert to impress guests at your next birthday party, celebration, or gathering, these no-bake cheesecake bites are just what you are looking for. Made with a crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberry topping, they are a fun, bite-sized treat that all ages will love!
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Beignets
Popular in French cuisine and a staple in the Louisiana city of New Orleans, these New Orleans-style homemade beignets are fun to make and hard to resist! Their light, sweet, and pillowy texture make them the perfect treat to enjoy any time of day: For breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert. Top them with sugar, fill them with cream, or dip them in your morning coffee.
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Red Velvet Muffins
These heavenly red velvet muffins topped with a light and creamy cream cheese frosting are incredibly moist, super fluffy, and simply scrumptious! With all the same rich flavor of a red velvet cake and a dash of magic with my secret baking tricks, this recipe is the ultimate handheld version of the beloved classic!
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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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Lemon Cookies
These tangy, glazed lemon cookies are just what lemon lovers need to add some bright and citrusy flavor to the dessert table! I use fresh lemon zest and juice to create delicious lemon sugar cookies and then top them with a zesty lemon glaze made entirely from scratch. Once you've had a bite of these, you may never go back to the traditional chocolate chip cookies again!
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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 cross between brownies and lemonade!
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More from Spatula Desserts
If you find yourself with a sweet tooth first thing in the morning, the good news is you have plenty of easy sweet breakfast recipes! In this guide, I share 35 breakfast recipes that are irresistibly delicious and fun to make at home. Unlike some other unhealthy breakfast recipes, these sweet breakfast ideas are also packed with fresh fruits and natural ingredients, so you won’t feel guilty about having a little sugar to start your day!
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Best Fruit Desserts
Love fruit? Here are the best fruit desserts to enjoy at any time of the year. From easy fruit dessert recipes to showstopper cakes and desserts, I'll show you step-by-step how to make them.
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Best Mini Desserts
The best mini desserts to bake when size matters. Whether you're looking for petit fours to serve after dinner or putting together a dessert table of bite-sized treats, perhaps looking for easy bite-size desserts for parties, we have all the mini dessert recipes you need.
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This article was originally published as Best Easy Baking Recipes at Spatula Desserts.
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