Easy Chocolate and Fruit Desserts to Impress a crowd are difficult to come by so we've put together 20 some easy dessert recipes that use whipped cream, cookie dough, peanut butter, cream cheese and a few other favorites for that perfect occasion.
We researched these last minute desserts, easy chocolate and fruit desserts to impress your family and friends for you so that you don't have to search for easy to make desserts. These simple easy recipes are easy to follow and quick to make.
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Easy Desserts to Impress of the Chocolate Kind
There's nothing like the taste of chocolate to the chocolate lover. These desserts feature salted caramel, chocolate chips, cookie dough, peanut butter. These make a wonderful sweet treat when you need an easy dessert to impress a crowd that is simple to make.
Fruit covered chocolate is always a good option because you get to eat your fruit and have your chocolate cake so to speak!
chocolate-covered strawberries on a stick (dairy-free)
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What's better than a chocolate-covered strawberry? Chocolate Covered Strawberries on a Stick! Turn the classic chocolate treat into a fun, fruity, handheld dessert, fit for any celebration! This quick & easy skewer recipe is gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and paleo with just 2 ingredients. A perfect kid-friendly way to decorate, serve, and eat!
white chocolate raspberry mini dessert cups
These White Chocolate Mini Dessert Cups made with white chocolate are perfect for serving individual cup desserts made in disposable plastic cups.
best homemade brownies
These fudgy brownies are gooey and taste amazing. They are easy to make and are chewy not cakey.
sea salt dark chocolate bark with caramel
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This easy Dark Chocolate Pretzel Snack Bark with Caramel is the perfect combination of salty and sweet. It is made with dark chocolate, caramel, potato chips, pretzels, walnuts and finished with a bit of coarse sea salt to balance the sweetness.
nutella puff pastry turnovers
These Nutella Puff Pastry Turnovers are made with store bought frozen puff pastry. If you don't know what Nutella is it is a like a nut butter but made of hazelnut, milk and chocolate. Nutella is a hazelnut spread and this recipe showcases just one recipe with Nutella.
chocolate truffles {easy ganache recipe}
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Chocolate truffles are easy to make at home, so they are a fantastic edible gift for any holiday, but especially Christmas! This post was originally posted on December 8th, 2011, making it one of my earliest recipes!
no-bake chocolate tart
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This delicious no-bake chocolate tart is made with an Oreo cookie crust and a rich chocolate ganache filling. Totally divine!
This chocolate tart is simply wonderful. Not just because of how it tastes (and it tastes amazing) but because of how easy it is to make!
easy smores brownies
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Everybody will love these easy smore brownies but you're going to love how simple they are to make at home. Made with just a few simple ingredients and steps we can make these easy smore brownies any
vegan peanut butter cups
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These Vegan Peanut Butter Cups are easy to make and only require four simple ingredients. They are rich, chocolatey and filled with peanut butter goodness!
no bake chocolate peanut butter bars
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If you love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, these no-bake chocolate topped peanut butter bars are for you. Easy to make and ready to eat in less than 30 minutes!
chocolate-nutella lava cakes
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These Chocolate-Nutella Lava Cakes are super easy to make yet are a special-occasion-worthy dessert. You'll love the chocolate and hazelnut flavor combination and how quick and easy these are to make!
easy 3 ingredient oreo balls
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Oreo balls are a wonderful bite sized treat that are easy to make and absolutely delicious! They have a sweet almond bark shell with a smooth and creamy Oreo inside that makes them irresistible.
chocolate coconut macaroons
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These Chocolate Coconut Macaroons are bursting with chocolate and coconut flavor and you have the option to bake or no-bake them - it's your choice. This is one of the easiest macaroon recipes you can make in just a few minutes using chewy coconut flakes and dark chocolate, and without condensed milk or eggs.
chocolate-covered graham crackers
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These chocolate-covered graham crackers are such a fun treat. They take 10 minutes to make and you can decorate them for any holiday!
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For a snack idea, try these Homemade Kale Chips. A healthy alternative to regular potato chips and you won't taste the difference! LOL, I'm joking, but seriously they are real tasty.
Easy Desserts to Impress of the Fruit Kind
The best type of desserts are the ones where you get to have your fruit and a fancy dessert at the same time. No matter what type of fruit you like, one of these simple desserts will be quite the treat.
Remember that no matter what kind of fruit is used, you can always swap it out. Use fresh strawberries, blueberries, lemon, peach or your favorite fruit in combination with cream cheese. Fruit and cream cheese seem to compliment one another.
the best mixed berry galette
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I love this mixed berry galette recipe. It needs just 15 minutes to prep, so it makes for a perfect BBQ dessert with little effort. I use strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Oh, and there's two little secrets to get the perfect flaky crust and delicious filling! Let's jump in!
traditional apple crisp recipe
This Traditional Apple Crisp recipe is made with tart Granny Smith Apples. Is there anything better than ending the perfect meal with Apple Crisp topped with vanilla ice cream? If you are like me, the answer will be - No!
quick and easy cream cheese strudel
This recipe resonates with me now as a quick and simple dessert to make with pre-made ingredients that are in your pantry. If you are looking to impress someone special or a guest, look no further. This cherry cream cheese strudel comes together in 15 minutes and uses pre-made ingredients that are easily available at your local grocery store.
easy apple strudel recipe
Apple Strudel is much easier to make from scratch than you think! Especially when you use pre made puff pastry and apple pie filling. With its flaky crust and a spiced apple filling, this Apple strudel recipe will be ready in less than one hour and is sure to wow your guests.
easy cherry dump cake recipe
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Looking for an easy recipe for the perfect dessert? This cherry dump cake is perfect anytime you’re craving a sweet treat. This is the easiest dessert recipe that’s always a family favorite!
easy peach cobbler recipe | old fashioned & southern
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If you are looking for a southern-inspired old-fashioned dessert, then this easy peach cobbler recipe is a fan favorite that you don’t want to miss. A super simple and inexpensive peach recipe that only requires 5 ingredients in total and just a few minutes to prep and have made.
peanut butter stuffed dates
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Sweet Medjool dates stuffed with creamy peanut butter encased in a crisp vegan chocolate layer sprinkled with nuts and sea salt. These Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are enough to bring any chocolate-loving, sweets-addicted person scrambling for some! They are so easy to make using just 3 main ingredients (nuts and sea salt being optional). These simple, no-cook treats will be ready for chilling in just 10 minutes!
easy peach dump cake
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This is the easiest peach cobbler recipe you will ever make! This peach dump cake only uses a few simple ingredients, including canned peaches and cake mix.
sugar-free banana popsicle made with just 2 ingredients
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This sugar-free banana popsicle is only made up of only 2 ingredients. If you are looking for something delicious, healthy, and low-calorie. These quick, easy and scrumptious banana popsicles are just for you.
Pies are always a favorite. Try this easy Cherry Pie Recipe for something quick and easy to make.
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If you like muffins, this recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins might be a great option for you.
For an out of this world cookie, try these Bow Tie Cookies for a not so sweet crispy treat.
More Easy Desserts to Impress
These desserts will bring out the kid in you. Simple to put together, but elegant and impressive.
Chocolate candy, ice cream, pudding and cake recipes are just a few ideas that you have to choose from when deciding on a an easy dessert to impress friends or family.
creamsicle cheesecake icebox cake
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If you love that creamy citrusy taste of creamsicle but also love cheesecake, I have the most amazing treat for you to try. It is a creamsicle cheesecake icebox cake.
no bake cookie butter pie
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Creamy and delicious No Bake Cookie Butter Pie in a graham cracker crust. Only 5 ingredients and it’s a crowd favorite!
ice cream sandwich cake
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This ice cream sandwich cake is layers of ice cream sandwiches, whipped topping and candy, all stacked up to form an easy yet super impressive dessert. An ice cream sandwich cake is perfect for summer gatherings, birthday parties and school events!
no churn cookies n cream ice cream
The best part about summer is having ice cream. Cookies n Cream Ice Cream is everyone's favorite also known as Homemade Oreo Cookie Ice Cream.
This ice cream recipes with condensed milk is one of my favorite homemade no churn ice cream. The best part is that you do not need an ice cream maker, sugar, eggs or egg yolks.
mini lemon tarts with fresh raspberries
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When time is running low, but you still want to have a fancy little dessert on the table, these mini lemon tarts with fresh raspberries can save the day. Layer pre-made mini pie crusts with some lemon curd (why not try homemade lemon curd with honey), pop a fresh raspberry on top, and you are good to go with a great little individual lemon tart to serve your guests.
double chocolate donuts
Who doesn't like double chocolate donuts? These baked double chocolate donuts with glaze are just as good as the baked donuts from your local donut store. These glazed chocolate donuts are made with minimal ingredients including flour, unsweetened cocoa powder and a buttery chocolate glaze with a hint of vanilla extract.
mini cake dessert ideas for a party
Most people make only one easy party dessert for a dinner party. Add assortment by starting with a base like a pound cake. Then add whipped cream and make a variety of dessert recipes that fit everyone's sweet tooth.
These mini desserts are similar to mini cheesecakes but with the added vanilla cake recipe.
nutter butter peanut butter sandwich cookies
Are you a Nutter Butter addict? I am. But sometimes I want nice, soft peanut butter sandwich cookies rather than a crispy, crunchy one. The trouble I had was I still wanted that authentic nutter butter taste, not just a regular peanut butter cookie.
homemade mille feuille using puff pastry
This Mille Feuille recipe using puff pastry isn't so difficult to make when you are using ready made puff pastry from your local grocer.
Add in instant pastry cream and these Sfoglia pastries will be ready for a sinful indulgence in an hour.
easy to make cinnamon cream cheese puff pastry
These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry are like little bundles of crispy, flaky, and a delightful pieces of heaven. Each one filled with a surprise cream cheese and chopped almond filling and then covered with sugar and cinnamon.
See these Holiday Desserts for more dessert ideas that will impress your friends and family.
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