You are not the only one who can't keep up with grocery prices this year. If you are short on cash until your next paycheck and want to have some sweets in your life, try these easy, budget-friendly recipes that won't break the bank. You won't believe how yummy they are! You can thank us later.
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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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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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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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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Chocolate Ice Cream Bar
Coffee caramel ice cream bars make the perfect dessert for a warm sunny day. This easy ice cream bar recipe does not require an ice cream maker, so it's ridiculously simple. All you need is a few simple ingredients and a freezer.
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Mini Tiramisu Cups
Mini tiramisu cup is one of my favorite mini desserts for the summer, an easy individual dessert for a crowd. Tiramisu is also one of the most famous Italian desserts and now you can enjoy it in bite-sized form! And what's more, it's a no-bake mini dessert you can make in under 20 minutes. Ladyfingers are topped with light mascarpone cream, and rich espresso coffee, and dusted with a touch of chocolate cocoa powder.
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Ricotta Pie
Whilst classic Italian Ricotta pie is traditionally made at Easter, you can certainly enjoy it throughout the whole Spring season! Lemon-infused ricotta gives a rich yet light flavor and an amazing creamy custard texture.
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Mini Blueberry Muffins
Moist mini blueberry muffins are the ultimate cute small dessert or perfect portable breakfast, the best blueberry desserts in my view. Furthermore, this easy mini muffin recipe is made from only a few easy-to-find ingredients, and a full batch takes less than 15 minutes to bake. The only issue is how many of them you'll want to eat.
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Strawberry Galette
A strawberry galette is such an easy dessert to make for International Women´s Day and works wonderfully well after brunch. Simple shortcrust folded over fresh berries and baked until golden brown and bubbling; it's divine. What's more, it comes together in 3 minutes but is packed full of flavor and texture. It really is zero effort.
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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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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 whether it’s Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day, or a special birthday. So get ready to delight your taste buds and impress your loved ones with this classic old-fashioned sour cream cookie recipe!
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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 you need to brighten your day! 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 chocolate chip cookies ever again!
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Chocolate Puff Pastry
If you love chocolate as much as I do, you will certainly want to try this easy chocolate puff pastry recipe! With just two main ingredients, this simple recipe takes store-bought puff pastry to the next level by rolling in decadent chocolate chips.
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More From Spatula Desserts
This list of easy baking recipes contains a wide range of simple dessert recipes and easy baking ideas that you and your family will love. If you’re looking for easy baking recipes for kids or dessert recipes with few ingredients, this list has you covered.
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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 Cookie Recipes
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
This article was originally published at Spatula Desserts.
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