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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    20 Yummy Desserts That Are Guaranteed To Disappear Fast

    Published: Apr 17, 2025 by Maggie Unzueta

    A bowl of apple crumble topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is on a white cloth. The crumble, made with oats and chunks of apples, has a spoon sticking out. Beside it is a plate with a serving of the apple crumble, also with a spoon resting on it.

    These yummy desserts are full of delicious flavors. Perfect for any day of the week or parties, you’ll find simple treats and fancy desserts alike. Whether you want something quick or impressive, there’s a sweet option here for everyone. Get ready to fill your kitchen with amazing smells and your table with delicious treats!

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    Table of Contents

    • 1 Rustic Apple Tart with Walnuts
    • 2 Empanadas de Cajeta (Caramel Hand Pies)
    • 3 Grandma’s Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
    • 4 Corn Tamales
    • 5 Microwave Apple Crisp (Easy Scalable Recipe)
    • 6 Panque de Nuez (Pecan Loaf Bread)
    • 7 Dutch Apple Pie
    • 8 Apple Empanadas (Apple Hand Pies)
    • 9 Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
    • 10 Tres Leches Cake
    • 11 Apple Cookies
    • 12 Blueberry Empanadas
    • 13 Nutella Ice Cream (No Churn)
    • 14 Pumpkin Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)
    • 15 Vegan Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
    • 16 Festive Apple Cake
    • 17 Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
    • 18 Apple-Cranberry Galette
    • 19 Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread with Cinnamon Crumb Topping
    • 20 Vegan Pumpkin Scones

    Rustic Apple Tart with Walnuts

    A rustic apple tart with walnuts on a parchment-lined wooden table, a slice cut and placed beside the tart on a pie server. Fresh apples, cinnamon sticks, a brush, and a flower in a small glass vase also decorate the table.
    Rustic Apple Tart with Walnuts. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

    This Apple Tart has a free-form crust that doesn’t need to be perfect. The walnuts add crunch to the soft apples. It looks fancy but is actually really easy to make. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream for the best flavor!

    Get the recipe: Rustic Apple Tart with Walnuts

    Empanadas de Cajeta (Caramel Hand Pies)

    Top view of a plate with two flaky pastries cut in half, revealing their cinnamon-sugar coating. To the right is a cooling rack with more pastries, and a jar of spread with a spoon inside it sits above the plate.
    Empanadas de Cajeta. Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    These little hand pies are filled with sweet, sticky caramel that oozes when you bite in. The crust is flaky and buttery. They’re fun to make and even more fun to eat! Dust them with sugar while they’re still warm for extra sweetness.

    Get the recipe: Empanadas de Cajeta

    Grandma’s Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

    A pie with a richly browned filling and decorative swirls of cream on the edge is sliced into five pieces. One slice is served on a plate with a spoonful of cream beside it. Other utensils and plates are visible on the wooden table.
    Grandma’s Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

    This Sweet Potato Pie is creamy and spiced just right. The crust is flaky and buttery. It’s like pumpkin pie’s sweeter cousin! Let it cool completely before slicing so the filling sets up nice and firm.

    Get the recipe: Grandma’s Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

    Corn Tamales

    A tamale from the rich world of Mexican corn recipes is topped with sour cream and fresh corn, sitting on a plate surrounded by husks, crumbled cheese, cream, cilantro, and a colorful striped cloth on a wooden table.
    Tamales de Elote. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Sweet Corn Tamales (tamales de elote) are a fun twist on the usual dessert. The masa dough is mixed with corn kernels and spices, then steamed until soft. A special treat that’s worth the little bit of extra work to make!

    Get the recipe: Tamales de Elote

    Microwave Apple Crisp (Easy Scalable Recipe)

    A bowl of apple crumble topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is on a white cloth. The crumble, made with oats and chunks of apples, has a spoon sticking out. Beside it is a plate with a serving of the apple crumble, also with a spoon resting on it.
    Microwave Apple Crisp (Easy Scalable Recipe). Photo credit: My Quiet Kitchen.

    This Apple Crisp cooks right in the microwave in just minutes. You can make a single serving or a big batch. The oats get nice and crispy on top while the apples soften underneath. Top with ice cream right after cooking!

    Get the recipe: Microwave Apple Crisp (Easy Scalable Recipe)

    Panque de Nuez (Pecan Loaf Bread)

    A loaf of pecan bread on a wooden cutting board, topped with caramel drizzle and chopped nuts. Two slices are cut and placed in front of the loaf, revealing a moist interior with visible nut pieces.
    Panque de Nuez. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    This Panque de Nuez (Pecan Loaf Bread) is loaded with deliciousness in every bite. It keeps moist for days. It’s great toasted with butter for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. One of those recipes you’ll want to make all year long!

    Get the recipe: Panque de Nuez

    Dutch Apple Pie

    A close-up of a slice of apple crumble pie on a white plate. The pie has a crumbly, golden-brown topping and a visible layer of apple filling. A fork rests to the left of the plate. The background suggests a casual dining setting.
    Dutch Apple Pie. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

    Dutch Apple Pie has a crumbly streusel topping instead of a top crust. The apples get nice and soft with cinnamon sugar. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream melting on top. Easier to make than regular apple pie but just as delicious!

    Get the recipe: Dutch Apple Pie

    Apple Empanadas (Apple Hand Pies)

    Apple empanadas cooling on a baking rack.
    Apple Empanadas. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    These Apple Empanadas are like mini apple pies you can hold in your hand. Great for packing in lunches or taking to parties. Brush them with egg wash before baking for a shiny golden crust.

    Get the recipe: Apple Empanadas

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

    A close-up of chocolate chip and white chocolate chip cookies on a baking sheet. The cookies are topped with chunks of chocolate, white chocolate, and what appears to be crumbled graham crackers. Surrounding the cookies are scattered chocolate chips and crumbs.
    Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies. Photo credit: The Cookie Dough Diaries.

    These Pumpkin Cookies have cream cheese right in the dough, making them extra soft. The chocolate chips add little bursts of sweetness. They stay fresh for days in an airtight container – if they last that long!

    Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

    Tres Leches Cake

    A slice of white cake topped with whipped cream and fresh raspberries is placed on a white plate. A blurred background with a textured cloth and additional berries can be seen. The cake appears soft and moist, with a golden brown edge and a light, fluffy interior.
    Tres Leches Cake. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    This Tres Leches cake is soaked in three kinds of milk. Super moist and delicious. Best made a day ahead so the milk soaks in completely.

    Get the Recipe: Pastel de Tres Leches

    Apple Cookies

    A plate of cookies drizzled with white icing sits on a marble surface next to a glass holding cinnamon sticks and a partially visible apple—perfect inspiration for dessert recipes for fall.
    Apple Cookies. Photo credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

    These Apple Cookies are soft with little chunks of real apple inside. The nuts add a nice crunch. They’re not too sweet, making them perfect for an after-school snack. The recipe makes a big batch, so there’s plenty to share!

    Get the recipe: Apple Cookies

    Blueberry Empanadas

    Blueberry Empanadas fresh out of the oven and on a cooling rack.
    Blueberry Empanadas. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Blueberry Empanadas are sweet little turnovers with a fruity filling. The dough bakes up crispy and golden. Dust them with powder sugar while they’re still warm or leave them as is. Perfect with coffee or as a sweet ending to a big meal!

    Get the recipe: Blueberry Empanadas

    Nutella Ice Cream (No Churn)

    A rectangular container filled with creamy chocolate ice cream sits on a marble surface. A metal ice cream scoop is partially submerged in the ice cream, lifting a scoop. A fallen ice cream cone rests on the right side of the container. Two yellow spoons are nearby.
    Nutella Ice Cream (No Churn). Photo credit: Recipes Simple.

    This Nutella Ice Cream doesn’t need a machine – just mix and freeze! Super creamy and packed with chocolate-hazelnut flavor. Perfect for when you need a cold treat fast. Top with whipped cream for extra fun!

    Get Recipe: Nutella Ice Cream (No Churn)

    Pumpkin Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)

    Pumpkin Arroz con Leche served in a glass cup topped with raisins and a cinnamon stick to the side.
    Pumpkin Arroz con Leche. Photo Credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    This Pumpkin Rice Pudding is creamy and full of fall flavors. The rice gets nice and soft as it cooks in the milk. Serve it warm or cold – both ways are delicious! Sprinkle cinnamon on top right before serving.

    Get the recipe: Pumpkin Arroz con Leche

    Vegan Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

    Close-up of a tray of frosted cupcakes. Each cupcake features a generous swirl of creamy frosting on top, with yellow zest sprinkled over the frosting. The cupcakes are placed in what appears to be a black muffin tin.
    Vegan Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Nuts & Twigs.

    This Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is creamy, completely vegan, and perfect on top of decadent cakes or rich cupcakes. So good, you’ll lick your spoon clean!

    Get Recipe: Vegan Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

    Festive Apple Cake

    A round apple cake with sliced apples on top is on a white plate. A piece of the cake is served on a smaller white plate beside it. An apple and additional apple slices sit on a wooden cutting board nearby. Two cinnamon sticks and a pink cloth are also visible.
    Festive Apple Cake. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

    This Apple Cake is moist and full of cinnamon flavor. It’s sweetened just enough without being too heavy. Great for breakfast or dessert! The recipe doesn’t need any special ingredients – just basic pantry staples.

    Get the recipe: Festive Apple Cake

    Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

    A creamy white pie with a crumbly crust is served on a pie dish. Three small decorative pumpkins are placed on top. Several slices of the pie have been cut and are on white plates around the pie. A fork is placed on one of the plates.
    Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust. Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

    This Pumpkin Pie has a smooth filling with cinnamon and nutmeg, all in a crunchy graham cracker crust. It’s the classic fall dessert everyone loves. Serve it cold with whipped cream for the perfect Thanksgiving treat. The crust is so easy to make – just crush graham crackers and mix with butter!

    Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

    Apple-Cranberry Galette

    A rustic fruit galette with sliced apples and cranberries is displayed on a wooden plate. Next to it is a small jar of tea. A colorful napkin with floral patterns and a white creamer are in the background.
    Apple-Cranberry Galette. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

    This Apple Galette has tart cranberries mixed with sweet apples. The free-form crust is easy to fold – no pie dish needed! The juices bubble and caramelize as it bakes. Serve it warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

    Get the recipe: Apple-Cranberry Galette

    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread with Cinnamon Crumb Topping

    A close-up of two slices of pumpkin cheesecake bread on a wire cooling rack. The bread features swirls of creamy cheesecake filling and a crumbly topping. Autumn leaves and a cloth in plaid pattern are in the background, creating a festive fall atmosphere.
    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread with Cinnamon Crumb Topping. Photo credit: Whisking Wolf.

    This Pumpkin Bread is extra moist with a creamy cheese layer in the middle. The cinnamon sugar topping adds a nice crunch. It’s like having dessert for breakfast! The recipe makes two loaves, so you can share one and keep the other all for yourself.

    Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread with Cinnamon Crumb Topping

    Vegan Pumpkin Scones

    A white platter with four golden-brown scones is placed on a textured surface. A small white bowl with a spoon rests next to the scones on the platter. Nearby, a crumbled scone piece and a spoon with cocoa powder are visible, adding a rustic touch.
    Vegan Pumpkin Scones. Photo credit: Raepublic.

    These Vegan Scones are flaky and full of pumpkin spice flavor. They’re perfect with a hot drink on a cool morning. The recipe doesn’t need any butter or eggs – just simple plant-based ingredients.

    Get the recipe: Vegan Pumpkin Scones

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