44 Easy and Delicious Slow Cooker Desserts

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44 Easy and Delicious Slow Cooker Desserts2/44 Slow-Cooker Pina Colada Bananas Foster Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings (3 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I took bananas Foster one step further and combined it with the flavors of my favorite tropical drink: a pina colada. Make sure you use underripe bananas, as their firm texture works best in this recipe. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho 3/44 Slow-Cooker Blueberry Cobbler 2 Reviews Slow-Cooker Blueberry Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe

My slow cooker allows me to serve a heartwarming dessert without much effort

From the Recipe Creator: I love blueberries, and this easy cake mix cobbler showcases them deliciously. Serve the treat warm with a big scoop of French vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan 4/44 Slow-Cooked Gingered Pears Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My slow cooker allows me to serve a heartwarming dessert without much effort. Topped with caramel sauce, these tender pears feature a surprise filling of nuts and brown sugar.—Catherine Mueller, St. Paul, Minnesota 5/44 Amaretto Cherries with Dumplings

These light and fluffy dumplings are heavenly

2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Amaretto Cherries with Dumplings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can’t beat the combination of almond flavor with cherries. These light and fluffy dumplings are heavenly. Topped with the sauce and ice cream, it makes for a scrumptious dessert. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 6/44 Slow-Cooker Chocolate Pots de Creme 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chocolate Pots de Creme Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: Lunch on the go just got a whole lot sweeter

From the Recipe Creator: Lunch on the go just got a whole lot sweeter. Tuck jars of rich chocolate custard into lunch bags for a midday treat. These desserts in a jar are fun for picnics, too. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado 7/44 Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The combination of mocha and peanut butter will satisfy every sweet tooth at your table. The garnish is a little extra work, but what are

special occasions for?

special occasions for? —Tammy Bollman, Minatare, Nebraska 8/44 Vanilla Cheesecake 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vanilla Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To me, there is nothing better than a simple, elegant cheesecake where the vanilla takes center stage. And when I’m feeling decadent, I’ll add the rich chocolate ganache topping. —Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 9/44 Tapioca Pudding 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Old-Fashioned Tapioca Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 40 min Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe

A friend gave me this recipe several years ago

From the Recipe Creator: My family loves traditional tapioca, but I don’t always have time to make it. So I came up with this simple recipe that lets us enjoy one of our favorites without all the hands-on time. —Ruth Peters, Bel Air, Maryland 10/44 Minister’s Delight 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Minister’s Delight Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me this recipe several years ago. She said a local minister’s wife fixed it every Sunday, so she named it accordingly.

It tastes wonderful topped with lemon or vanilla sauce or whipped cream

—Mary Ann Potter, Blue Springs, Missouri 11/44 Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Pudding 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Pudding Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A slow cooker turns day-old cinnamon rolls into a comforting, old-fashioned dessert. It tastes wonderful topped with lemon or vanilla sauce or whipped cream. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana 12/44 Cinnamon Apples 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Spiced Apples Recipe photo by Abby Littlejohn for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings

They’re homey, aromatic and just plain heavenly

6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re feeling festive, scoop some vanilla ice cream over a bowl of my cinnamon spiced apples. They’re homey, aromatic and just plain heavenly. —Amie Powell, Knoxville, Tennessee 13/44 Slow-Cooked Pumpkin Apple Cobbler 4 Reviews Contest Winner Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This spiced cobbler with apples and cranberries is sure to please all of your holiday guests. It is perfect for fall but can be made year-round since it uses fresh or frozen cranberries. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills,

My sisters and I always loved the recipe for rice pudding our grandma made

Texas 14/44 Rice Pudding 94 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grandma’s Rice Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sisters and I always loved the recipe for rice pudding our grandma made. After she passed away, I took it upon myself to try and find the secret to her rice pudding. It took quite a bit of experimentation, but I finally got it right! And I’m glad to share this easy recipe here. —Margaret DeChant, Newberry, Michigan 15/44 Butterscotch-Pecan Bread Pudding 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test

Bread pudding fans just might hoard this yummy butterscotch version

Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bread pudding fans just might hoard this yummy butterscotch version. Toppings like whipped cream and a butterscotch drizzle make this dessert absolutely irresistible. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas 16/44 Tropical Cranberry Cobbler Test Kitchen Approved Tropical Cranberry Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The sunny island flavors of pineapple and orange go so well with the tart cranberries in this dessert. A scoop of vanilla

ice cream makes it a tasty treat

ice cream makes it a tasty treat. —Jeanne Holt, St. Paul, MN 17/44 Caribbean Bread Pudding Test Kitchen Approved Caribbean Bread Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A completely unexpected dessert from the slow cooker, my bread pudding is loaded with wonderful tropical flavors. I like to garnish it with a slice of fresh pineapple, whipped cream and a cherry—just like a pina colada! —Elizabeth Doss, California City, California 18/44 Slow Cooker Fruit Compote Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2

It makes a cozy dessert or even a change-of-pace side dish for large parties

hours 10 min Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I use canned goods and my slow cooker to whip up an old-fashioned treat that’s loaded with sweet fruits. It makes a cozy dessert or even a change-of-pace side dish for large parties. —Mary Ann Jonns, Midlothian, Illinois 19/44 Apple Streusel 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Nutty Apple Streusel Recipe photo by Kayla Widmer for Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Many people don’t think of using a slow cooker to make

I start it in the morning and don’t think about it all day

dessert, but I like having this hot, scrumptious apple treat waiting to be served when we finish up our dinner. I start it in the morning and don’t think about it all day. —Jacki Every, Rotterdam, New York 20/44 Slow-Cooker Bananas Foster 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Bananas Foster Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The flavors of caramel, rum and walnut naturally complement fresh bananas in this version of a dessert classic. It’s my go-to choice for any family get-together. —Crystal Bruns,

Iliff, Colorado 21/44 Pumpkin Cranberry Bread Pudding 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Cranberry Bread Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings (1-1/3 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Savor your favorite fall flavors with this scrumptious bread pudding, served warm with a sweet vanilla sauce. Yum! —Judith Bucciarelli, Newburgh, New York 22/44 Slow-Cooker Flan in a Jar Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Flan in a Jar Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the

They are a cute take on the Mexican dessert classic

Recipe Creator: Spoil yourself or the people you love with these delightful portable custards. They are a cute take on the Mexican dessert classic. Tuck a jar into your lunchbox for a sweet treat. —Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 23/44 Coconut Mango Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Coconut Mango Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: All the fun flavors of Puerto Rico come together in a dessert that’s both exotic and familiar. Topped

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