These 10 easy desserts are the ideal sweet treat after a family dinner. You can also serve them to friends when they drop by or as an after-school snack to your kids.
Some of them only require assembling a few ingredients, while others may need to be baked. Still, all of them require very little prep time, and anyone can follow these recipes.
Celebrate
When it’s time to celebrate anything—from an athletic accomplishment to a good report card—these desserts are perfect. Your family will know they’re special the instant they see what comes after dinner.
Whether you’re having this Mediterranean salad or this ground beef stroganoff, any of the desserts should make them smile.
According to Brooke Nelson in an article in Reader’s Digest, many of the ingredients in some desserts are good for you. For example, pumpkin is loaded with antioxidants.
You’ll also benefit from heart-healthy chocolate that you’ll find in some of the desserts I’ve listed. Pecans and other nuts contain protein, fiber, and quite a few other essential nutrients.
Choose from 10 Easy Desserts
You might decide to make one dessert. Or you may want to pick several and let your family have a choice.
Remember that most of these will keep in the refrigerator or in the pantry in a sealed container. That way you can extend the celebration and have another delicious sweet treat the next night.
Making These 10 Easy Desserts with the Kids
If you’re looking for something fun yet productive to do with the kids, try enlisting them to help. All of these options include directions that they can follow.
Even if they just pour the ingredients into the bowl or stir, they’ll have a tremendous sense of accomplishment.
Easy Desserts to Have on Hand
You’ll probably find many of the ingredients for these desserts already in your pantry. If not, you can stock up on a few things next time you go to the store.
As soon as someone calls and says they’re coming over, you can whip up something yummy in no time.
Easy Desserts
If you're looking for an easy-to-make dessert that's delicious, check out some of these. They're ideal for family dinners, potlucks, after-school snacks, and casual get-togethers.
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Wednesday 11th of December 2019
Amazing, I like this, tasty!