These desserts cost just pennies to make. There are no crazy, luxury ingredients on this list! But just because they are inexpensive to make doesn't mean they are lacking in flavor. Each of these desserts is seriously delicious. No need to wait for your next paycheck before baking these desserts. You can make them right now!
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 ingredients from the classic Royal Dansk Danish cookies in the blue tin that many know and love, these sweet treats are perfect for celebrations, or any day you have a sweet tooth!
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Chocolate Ganache Cake
Whether for a special occasion or an after-dinner dessert to satisfy the sweet tooth, this chocolate ganache cake is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
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Japanese Cheesecake
This Jiggly Japanese cheesecake recipe is the ultimate fluffy, souffle-like cheesecake that some refer to as Japanese Cotton cheesecake due to its unique texture. The jiggly cheesecake consists of a few basic ingredients you probably already have at home, the most important part of the recipe is the actual technique that I will teach you!
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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 3 ingredients crunchy chocolate hazelnut glaze!
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Basque Burnt Cheesecake
This Basque burnt cheesecake recipe literally 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!
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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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Floating Island Dessert
Also known as île flottante in French, a floating island is a light, fluffy, and creamy classic French dessert that is in fact, 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!
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Palmiers
These deliciously sweet and buttery Palmiers cookies are perfectly light, crispy, and crunchy perfection with each bite! 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!
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Mini Tiramisu Cups
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!
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Crème Brûlée Choux Au Craquelin
This Crème Brûlée Choux au craquelin (cream puff) is filled with silky vanilla pastry cream (Crème Pâtissière) and topped with a crunchy caramelized sugar layer just like traditional Crème Brûlée! Its delicate texture and delicious flavour will certainly impress everyone.
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Peach Cobbler
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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No-Bake Apple Pie
You will love this easy no-bake apple pie with Graham Cracker Crust! The 3-step recipe is made using a simple 2-ingredient pie crust that is filled with delicious apples that are cooked to perfection in a mixture of butter and brown sugar.
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Strawberry Galette
Making this easy strawberry galette recipe takes literally zero effort with incredible delicious results, the most perfect Spring and Summer pie! Flaky and buttery pie crust - that comes together in 3 minutes - loaded with strawberries and baked to perfection!
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Baklava Cheesecake
This delicious baklava cheesecake recipe is crispy and creamy at the same time, hands down the most delicious cheesecake I have ever made! Taking classic baklava one step further, this is a must-try recipe for baklava and cheesecake lovers.
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Tiramisu Cupcakes
These easy tiramisu cupcakes are a must-try for coffee and tiramisu lovers! Coffee soaked melt in your mouth cupcakes with creamy mascarpone frosting on top dusted with cocoa powder!
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Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
These delicious almond flour peanut butter cookies aren't just gluten-free and packed with flavor; they are also incredibly straightforward to make! These cookies are made with almond flour, creamy peanut butter, two types of sugar, and a hint of vanilla to create delicious, gooey cookies that the whole family will love.
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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 variety of fruits such as berries, cherries, apples, etc.
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Homemade Crème brûlée
This is a super easy homemade Crème brûlée dessert recipe with a smooth and silky texture and crunchy caramel, just like in your favorite restaurant.
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Sour Cream Cookies
You are going to fall in love with the melt-in-your-mouth, almost cake-like texture of these yummy sour cream cookies! Fluffy, super soft, and topped with a rich buttercream frosting, they can be decorated to match any occasion! Plus, it's made with simple ingredients, so it won't empty your wallet!
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Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Brighten up your world with a burst of citrusy bliss with these easy-to-make and delectably delicious Italian lemon ricotta cookies! With their soft melt-in-your-mouth texture and perfect balance of tangy to sweet, these lemon cookies are a true delight! Plus, these delectable cookies are very affordable, so no need to break the bank in order to indulge!
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Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists
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. This recipe is the kid-friendly, adult tasty approved, easy peasy homemade sweet treat recipe you've been looking for!
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Sugar Donuts
Sweet, crunchy, and hard to resist, these homemade sugar donuts are the perfect mid-day treat alongside coffee or tea or as a post-dinner dessert. This easy sugar donuts recipe is a breeze, requiring only eight ingredients and 30 minutes of your time. You’ll be craving another the very moment you sink your teeth into one of them!
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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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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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Funfetti Cookies
These colorful funfetti cookies definitely put the “fun” in eating dessert! Made with a sugar cookie base from basic pantry ingredients and crunchy colored sprinkles, they are a soft, chewy treat that all ages will love. With so many color variations to choose from, they are the perfect cookies for your next birthday party, baby shower, or holiday party!
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Apple Roses with Puff Pastry
If you have been looking for an elegant treat to add to your dessert table, these easy apple roses with puff pastry are just what you have been looking for! Made with fresh apples, cinnamon, sugar, and a light and flaky puff pastry crust, this dessert isn’t just eye-catching but mouthwateringly delicious.
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Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake
This delicious, easy Italian lemon ricotta cake is by far one of the best lemon desserts you will ever try. Made with fresh lemons, creamy ricotta cheese, and a hint of vanilla extract, it has a gently sweet, citrusy flavor and an irresistible melt-in-your-mouth texture that resembles a moist sponge cake. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert with a side of ice cream, it will be hard not to run back for seconds!
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