Dessert Recipes

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.

Popular Dessert Recipes

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Easy Lemon Cream Pie

$4.26 recipe / $0.53 per slice

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

$1.65 recipe / $0.14 each

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Super Fudgy Homemade Brownies

$3.93 recipe / $0.44 serving

Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

$2.86 recipe / $0.32 serving

Jello Salad

$7.87 recipe / $1.12 serving

No-Bake Desserts

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Newest Dessert Recipes

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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

$2.57 recipe / $0.13 each

These chocolate crinkle cookies are a must-have Christmas cookie and the perfect companion to a cup of coffee or hot cocoa!

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Cranberry Orange Bread

$5.91 recipe / $0.59 serving

This Cranberry Orange Bread recipe is a sweet dessert loaf featuring tart cranberries, sweet orange, and a citrus zest glaze.

Gingerbread Cookies

$5.29 recipe / $0.22 each

This recipe for Gingerbread Cookies makes plenty of soft, chewy, ginger-spiced molasses Christmas cookies that are perfect for decorating!

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

$4.59 recipe / $0.51 each

These incredibly delicious homemade cinnamon rolls have soft, buttery layers of cinnamon and sugar topped with a rich cream cheese frosting.

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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

$3.17 recipe / $0.53 serving

This easy three ingredient homemade cranberry sauce is fast, flavorful, and the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal!

Sweet Potato Pie

$4.71 recipe / $0.59 serving

Impress your guests with this creamy & delicious Sweet Potato Pie recipe! It adds the perfect touch to finish your Thanksgiving meal.

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Thanksgiving Desserts

Over 13 Easy Thanksgiving Desserts including rich, velvety pumpkin pie, delicious apple pie, easy chocolate cakes, mini pecan pies, and more!

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Easy Chocolate Pudding

$2.44 recipe / $0.61 serving

This easy chocolate pudding combines simple pantry ingredients to make a rich and sweet chocolate pudding in under 10 minutes.

Flan

$8.16 recipe / $1.02 serving

This flan recipe is an easy-to-make creamy dessert that is budget-friendly and perfect to share with family and friends on any occasion.

Caramel Apples

$5.54 recipe / $0.92 each

Crisp and juicy fresh autumn apples coated in a creamy homemade caramel make the perfect fall treat or gifts for friends and family.

Popcorn Balls

$2.15 recipe / $0.17 each

These Popcorn Balls made with marshmallows are sweet, chewy, and super fun to make! Perfect for parties and holiday gatherings.

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Pumpkin Pie Bars

$5.63 recipe / $0.63 serving

These easy Pumpkin Pie Bars are rich, creamy, and made with a buttery shortbread crust. The perfect stress-free dessert to make this holiday season!