Dessert Recipes Archives (original) (raw)

80+ budget-friendly homemade dessert recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth without killing your budget. We’ve got everything from cakes, pies, muffins, and cookies to mug cakes, dessert dips, and more.

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Quick and Easy Dessert Recipes

Dessert Rolls and pies

Delicious Cake Recipes

No-Bake Desserts

Ice Cream & Frozen Treats

Holiday Dessert Recipes

Side view of carrot cake bars on a plate.Carrot Cake Bars$3.90 recipe / $0.43 servingThis easy Carrot Cake Bars recipe with a cheesecake swirl is a simple spring dessert made with fresh carrots, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cream cheese!

S'mores bark on a piece of parchment paper.S’mores Bark$4.86 Recipe / $0.20 ServingCrunchy graham crackers coated in a combination of rich chocolate and marshmallow cream are topped with mini marshmallows, making this S'mores Bark reminiscent of everyone's favorite campfire treat. Budget-friendly, this year-round dessert is easy to prepare and a great way to bring a little bit of summer back into your fall and winter days.

Side view of a stack of gingerbread pancakes with butter and syrup being drizzled over.Gingerbread Pancakes$2.01 Recipe / $0.50 Serving Make your mornings festive with this recipe for Gingerbread Pancakes! A quick, cozy stack filled with warm spices and classic gingerbread flavor.

Side view of a Mississippi Mud Pie with a slice being taken.Mississippi Mud Pie$9.97 recipe / $1.25 servingA rich and indulgent Mississippi Mud Pie with a chocolate cookie crust, fudgy brownie, silky pudding, and fresh whipped cream. Perfect to make ahead!

Side view of a slice of pecan pie with a fork taking some.Pecan Pie$10.30 recipe / $1.29 servingThis Pecan Pie recipe uses simple, no-fuss ingredients to create a classic dessert for the holidays. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!

Side view of apple dump cake on a plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.Apple Dump Cake$9.51 recipe / $0.79 servingAn easy Apple Dump cake recipe with fresh apples, cake mix, and butter. Just dump, bake, and enjoy warm with ice cream!

Side view of a slice of homemade chess pie on a plate with a fork taking some.Chess Pie$4.24 recipe / $0.53 servingThis easy recipe for Chess Pie makes a classic Southern dessert with a rich, sweet custard filling and a flaky crust. A delicious Thanksgiving treat!

Sideview of a slice of pumpkin cheesecake on a plate.Pumpkin Cheesecake$5.97 recipe / $0.74 servingThis creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe is smooth, lightly spiced, and perfect for Thanksgiving. Easy to make without a water bath or springform pan!

Overhead view of sweet potato casserole in a baking dish.Sweet Potato Casserole$7.47 Recipe / $0.94 ServingA classic Southern Sweet Potato Casserole made with creamy mashed sweet potatoes and a crunchy pecan streusel topping. Simple, affordable, and always a Thanksgiving favorite.

Side view of a slice of apple pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.Apple Pie$10.01 recipe / $1.25 per servingIf you're looking for a scrumptious apple pie recipe that will make everyone at your table gasp with delight- this is it!

Overhead view of a homemade pumpkin roll with two slices.Pumpkin Roll$4.49 recipe / $0.56 servingThis Homemade Pumpkin Roll recipe is soft, spiced, and filled with a delicious cream cheese frosting. A stunning make-ahead dessert for fall!

Overhead view of homemade cheesecake bars.Cheesecake Bars$5.51 recipe / $0.61 servingCreamy, tangy homemade Cheesecake Bars with a graham cracker crust. Easy to bake, slice, and top with fruit, jam, or chocolate for the perfect dessert!