23 Dessert Recipes Everyone Asks For

Some desserts don’t need a long introduction—they just get requested again and again. These 23 recipes are the ones people ask you to bring, bake, or send the link to. They’re easy to like, hard to forget, and always worth making. If you want a dessert that never gets left behind, start here.

Image shows a head on close up shot of a slice of Apple Pie Bread Pudding topped with whipped cream. — Apple Pie Bread Pudding. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Butterscotch Peach Crisp with Fresh Peaches

Fresh peaches bake under a golden oat topping with rich butterscotch flavor running through each bite. It takes 1 hour to make and tastes sweet, warm, and slightly nutty. The topping adds texture, while the fruit stays juicy. Butterscotch Peach Crisp is the kind of dessert people don’t forget.
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Citrus Dream Tart

A buttery crust holds a bright citrus filling made with lemon, lime, and orange juice for a sharp, smooth finish. It takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes and tastes creamy, tart, and slightly sweet. The contrast between the crust and filling keeps it balanced. Citrus Dream Tart always gets requested again.
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Easy Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

A stack of three lemon bars on a plate with more lemon bars in the background. — Easy Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Lemon curd tops a buttery shortbread crust for a dessert that’s tangy and crisp with every slice. They take 50 minutes and taste tart, bright, and rich all at once. The crust stays firm, giving it that satisfying bite. Easy Lemon Bars get passed around until they’re gone.
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Butterscotch Apple Crisp

A butterscotch apple crumble in a cast iron skillet on a wooden cutting board. — Butterscotch Apple Crisp. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Spiced apples bake beneath a crumbly topping flavored with brown sugar and butterscotch notes. It takes 1 hour to make and tastes warm, cozy, and just sweet enough. The fruit softens without losing shape, and the top gets perfectly golden. Butterscotch Apple Crisp always disappears fast.
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Blackberry White Chocolate Pots de Creme

Three blackberry pots de creme lined up on a wooden board next to silver spoons. — Blackberry White Chocolate Pots de Creme. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Creamy custard gets infused with white chocolate and topped with blackberry compote for a rich, fruity finish. It takes 1 hour plus chill time and tastes smooth, sweet, and slightly tart. The contrast between the custard and berries makes each bite feel complete. Blackberry White Chocolate Pots de Creme always feels worth the wait.
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Lemon Crème Brûlée

Silky lemon custard hides beneath a crackly torched sugar top for a mix of creamy and crisp. It takes 1 hour plus chilling and tastes tangy, sweet, and refreshing. The lemon gives it a lighter feel than the classic version. Lemon Crème Brûlée always gets a clean plate.
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Wild Blackberry Muffins

Blackberry muffins drizzled with lemon glaze sitting on a gray cooling rack on a dark background. — Wild Blackberry Muffins. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Soft muffin batter is studded with wild blackberries and finished with a lemon glaze for a pop of brightness. They take 30 minutes and taste juicy, lightly sweet, and a little tart. The glaze adds just enough extra without overwhelming the fruit. Wild Blackberry Muffins still come up in conversation later.
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Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon-spiced apples get wrapped in soft dough and baked into tender, sticky rolls that stay warm long after they’re out of the oven. It takes 2 hours with rising time and tastes sweet, buttery, and spiced just right. The apples make it more than just a cinnamon roll. Apple Cinnamon Rolls always earn a spot at the table.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Strawberries and rhubarb bake until bubbling under a golden oat topping that adds crunch and warmth. It takes 1 hour to make and tastes tangy, sweet, and comforting. The rhubarb cuts the sweetness in the best way. Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp still gets scooped up before it cools.
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Blackberry Lime Tart with Edible Flowers

Overhead shot of a blackberry lime tart on a white plate surrounded by edible flowers. — Blackberry Lime Tart with Edible Flowers. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

A buttery tart shell holds blackberry-lime curd topped with edible flowers for a dessert that tastes bright and looks fresh. It takes 1 hour and 10 minutes and tastes tart, smooth, and slightly floral. The lime adds zip, while the berries bring depth. Blackberry Lime Tart always stands out.
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Peach Crumble Bars

A crumbly crust and topping sandwich a soft peach layer for a bar that holds together without falling apart. They take 1 hour and taste buttery, fruity, and just a little spiced. Each bite feels like summer in dessert form. Peach Crumble Bars always leave people asking for more.
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Blackberry Crumble Pie

Blackberries bake beneath a golden-brown crumble inside a flaky pie crust that stays crisp even after baking. It takes 1 hour and 20 minutes and tastes rich, tart, and balanced. The filling thickens just enough to slice cleanly. Blackberry Crumble Pie still makes the cut every time.
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The Best Asian Fruit Cake: Chinese Bakery Style

Soft sponge cake gets filled and topped with fresh fruit and lightly sweetened whipped cream. It takes 1 hour and 30 minutes and tastes airy, fresh, and not too sweet. The fruit makes each bite different but keeps it balanced. Asian Fruit Cake always gets compliments from every direction.
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Strawberry Shortcake with Brown Sugar Biscuits

Sweet strawberries and whipped cream get layered with soft, brown sugar biscuits for something that’s light but still filling. It takes 45 minutes and tastes sweet, creamy, and a little caramelly. The biscuit gives it weight without being dense. Strawberry Shortcake with Brown Sugar Biscuits keeps people coming back.
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Key Lime Pie with Coconut Whipped Cream

A graham cracker crust holds creamy key lime filling topped with coconut whipped cream for a tart and tropical bite. It takes 1 hour and 15 minutes and tastes zesty, smooth, and just sweet enough. The coconut finish adds something special without overpowering. Key Lime Pie with Coconut Whipped Cream always runs out first.
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Air Fryer Apple Fritters

Apple cinnamon fritters on a plate with apples. — Air Fryer Apple Fritters. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Chopped apples get folded into a soft dough, air fried, and glazed for a quick, crisp dessert. They’re done in 25 minutes and taste warm, lightly spiced, and not too heavy. The air fryer keeps them crisp without needing oil. Air Fryer Apple Fritters still get eaten before they hit the plate.
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Glazed Strawberry Brownies with Frozen Strawberries

The image showcases moist pink dessert bars topped with a creamy glaze and fresh strawberry slices, arranged on a cooling rack with scattered strawberries. — Glazed Strawberry Brownies with Frozen Strawberries. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Frozen strawberries give these chocolate brownies a fruity twist and are topped with a simple glaze. They take 45 minutes and taste chewy, rich, and bright in every bite. The fruit softens the chocolate without losing flavor. Glazed Strawberry Brownies always go fast.
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Sugared Cranberries

Whole cranberries get coated in syrup and sugar for a tart, crunchy snack or garnish that adds brightness to any spread. They take about 1 hour to make and taste crisp, tangy, and lightly sweet. The texture makes them hard to stop eating. Sugared Cranberries always find their way into someone’s hand.
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Mini Apple Pies

Individual pies are filled with spiced apples and wrapped in flaky crusts that bake until golden. They take 50 minutes and taste buttery, warm, and perfectly spiced. The handheld size makes them easy to serve without losing flavor. Mini Apple Pies always get picked up first.
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Lemon Sugar Cookies

Soft sugar cookies get flavored with fresh lemon juice and zest for a simple, zippy finish. They bake in 20 minutes and taste bright, buttery, and sweet without being heavy. The lemon keeps them light and fresh. Lemon Sugar Cookies still end up in the empty cookie tin.
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Cranberry Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies

Cookies on a cooling rack on a dark surface. — Cranberry Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Dried cranberries and big chocolate chunks mix with oats in a chewy cookie that balances sweet and tart. They take 30 minutes to make and taste hearty, rich, and just a little tangy. The oats give them structure without drying them out. Cranberry Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies still show up in recipe boxes.
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Apple Pie Bread Pudding

Cubed bread, apples, and spices bake together in a custard for a dessert that feels like two classics in one. It takes 1 hour and 10 minutes and tastes soft, spiced, and sweet with crisp edges. The apples bring in texture and flavor. Apple Pie Bread Pudding still gets asked for again.
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Dessert Nachos

Cinnamon sugar chips are topped with fruit, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce for a quick, shareable dessert. They take 20 minutes and taste sweet, crunchy, and creamy with each bite. The toppings keep it flexible and fun. Dessert Nachos still get everyone grabbing seconds.
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