37 Quick Dessert Recipes Perfect for Any Baking Emergency

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37 Quick Dessert Recipes Perfect for Any Baking Emergency2/37 Icebox Cake 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Icebox Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You don’t have to bake to serve a wonderful dessert! This icebox cake is made from chocolate wafers and whipping cream. It is so delicious.—Cindy Hawkins, New York, New York Because icebox cakes are a no-bake dessert, they’re usually quick and easy to make. And, as a bonus, they don’t heat up the kitchen in the summer. Simply whip cream and spread

onto wafer cookies

onto wafer cookies. The assembly is quick, but plan ahead, as icebox cakes need about four to six hours to set in the fridge. 3/37 Peanut Butter Pudding Pie 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This peanut butter pudding pie is pretty enough to serve to company… if your family doesn’t get to it first! No one can resist a sweet piece of this creamy chocolate and peanut butter dessert. —Valerie Sisson, Norton, Ohio The custard-y filling of this pie comes together quickly thanks

to a secret ingredient: a box of pudding mix

to a secret ingredient: a box of pudding mix. This recipe is very versatile; think of it as a template for all sorts of no-bake pies. Looking for easy, no-bake pie options? Try these instead that are still as decadent and delicious as popular desserts that are baked, but they require only chilling time—no preheating or oven time necessary. 4/37 Pineapple Upside-Down Dump Cake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Pineapple Upside-Down Dump Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No matter the season,

this dump cake recipe is wonderful!

this dump cake recipe is wonderful! It works well with gluten-free and sugar-free cake mixes too. —Karin Gatewood, Josephine, Texas When you need an easy dessert, it’s tough to beat a dump cake. Popular in the South, they’re a sort of deconstructed cake. To make, spread a mixture of fruit, nuts and/or jam into a pan, top with the boxed cake mix of your choice (gluten-free and other special mixes work just fine), and bake in the oven or slow cooker. Simple, but delicious! 5/37 Chocolate Peanut Treats 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings about 2

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was in high school, I took these sweet and crunchy squares to bake sales— and they were the first to sell out. I still make them for family and friends who love the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter. —Christy Asher, Colorado Springs, Colorado Another easy no-bake recipe, these peanut treats come together quickly. Mix together a quick graham cracker cookie and slather with melted chocolate (you can use the microwave to melt the chocolate). 6/37 Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie 47 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie

This old-fashioned banana cream pie recipe is full of flavor

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This old-fashioned banana cream pie recipe is full of flavor. Because it uses instant pudding, the no-bake dessert is ready in just minutes. —Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington This creamy pie conjures up our favorite vintage dessert recipes. Of course, conveniences like store-bought pie crust and pudding mix make it far quicker than in the good old days (but just as tasty). 7/37 Five-Minute Blueberry Pie 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe

Since it’s a breeze to whip up, I make it often, especially in summer

From the Recipe Creator: If you like the taste of fresh blueberries, you’ll love this pie. Since it’s a breeze to whip up, I make it often, especially in summer. -Milda Anderson, Osceola, Wisconsin Can you really make a pie in five minutes? Yes! The fresh fruit filling cooks on the stove-top for exactly five minutes, after which you simply pour it into a graham cracker crust. It’s a great summer pie to share at a picnic. 8/37 Cherry No-Bake Cookies 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry No-Bake Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings

So I mixed in some maraschino cherries, added almond extract and voila!

about 5-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I always loved my no-bake cookie recipe, but I was never able to place at the fair with it. So I mixed in some maraschino cherries, added almond extract and voila! I won a blue ribbon at the county fair in 2010. —Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan This blue ribbon-winning recipe relies on a classic flavor combination of almonds and cherries. Since the batter is made with quick-cooking oats, you can easily make these gluten-free cookies if you buy certified GF oats. Get even more quick, easy desserts with these no-bake

cookie recipes

cookie recipes. 9/37 Macaroon Bars 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Macaroon Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Guests will never recognize the refrigerated crescent roll dough that goes into these almond-flavored bars. You can assemble the chewy coconut treats in no time. —Carolyn Kyzer, Alexander, Arkansas Lots of our quick recipes come together thanks to store-bought shortcuts, like the crescent rolls used in this recipe. If you love coconut, these chewy macaroon bars are for you. Top with sliced almonds for a fancy presentation. 10/37

11/37 Frozen Fruit Whip Test Kitchen Approved Total Time

Black Forest Upside-Down Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Black Forest Upside-Down Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The divine flavors of this simple Black Forest cake will impress your guests and leave you with many requests for the recipe! —Kimberly Campbell, Wheeling, West Virginia This easy black forest cake is rich with layers of gooey cherries, silky cream cheese and chocolate cake. Since most elements are made with store-bought ingredients, it all comes together quickly. 11/37 Frozen Fruit Whip Test Kitchen Approved Total Time

Made with freezer staples, it’s quick to toss together

5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe This light, refreshing dessert is a perfect summer dessert. Made with freezer staples, it’s quick to toss together. Use whichever berries you have on hand. 12/37 Creamy Pineapple Pie 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Creamy pineapple pie is a light and refreshing dessert that’s quick to make and impressive to serve. This is one of our favorite ways to complete a summer meal. —Sharon Bickett, Chester, South Carolina A can

It’s the perfect creamy balance to the sweet-tart pineapple in this tasty pie

of sweetened condensed milk in the pantry gives you a head start on a variety of yummy desserts. It’s the perfect creamy balance to the sweet-tart pineapple in this tasty pie. 13/37 Yummy Chocolate Cake 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I are trying to eat lighter but still crave sweets. This moist, healthy chocolate cake really helps with that. With the rich frosting, it makes a decadent treat! —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma Frosted chocolate cake seems like an indulgent treat, but it’s

actually a sneakily light dessert

actually a sneakily light dessert. The trick? Baking a cake mix with light pudding mix, which yields a super moist, rich crumb. 14/37 Quick Cherry Turnovers 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quick Cherry Turnovers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Refrigerated crescent rolls let you make these fruit-filled pastries in a hurry. My family loves these turnovers for breakfast, but they’re so delicious, they’d be welcome any time of the day. Feel free to experiment with other pie fillings as well. —Elleen Oberrueter, Danbury, Iowa This

Don’t love cherry?

brilliant recipe transforms refrigerated crescent rolls and a jar of pie filling into mouthwatering turnovers. Don’t love cherry? Experiment with other fruit and jam fillings—this recipe is adaptable. 15/37 Peanut Butter Cup Trifle 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Using just five ingredients makes this recipe so simple. You can add a little extra decoration with chocolate jimmies, too. —Chris Nelson, Decatur, Arkansas This trifle looks elegant but is delightfully playful, topping its layers of cake and cream with a generous scattering of peanut

butter cups

butter cups. A great way to use up leftover Halloween candy, you can swap out the peanut butter cups with another candy or crumbled cookies if you prefer. 16/37 Pistachio Bundt Cake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SHERI SILVER FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pistachio pudding mix gives this moist cake a pretty tint of green. As it bakes, the outside browns nicely to form a slightly crunchy crust. The cake slices beautifully and would make a fun dessert for St. Patrick’s Day.-Becky Gant, South