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13 Easy, Delish Crock-Pot Desserts You Can Make Tonight

Crock-Pot Desserts


crock-pot desserts

By now we all know our slow cookers can create soups, roasts, and even side dishes like mashed potatoes, but have you tried out some Crock-Pot desserts yet? Slow-cooking saves you time and diminishes anxiety, especially when you have a million other things going on, and from cake to brownies, your slow cooker can do it all. See the deliciously decadent proof in these recipes.

Apple Pear Crisp

Apple Pear Crisp

Looking for a reason to throw a party? Sweet, buttery apple pear crisp gives you reason to celebrate even if there's no holiday in sight. (via Damn Delicious)

Cabernet Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Ganache and Sea Salt Crock-Pot Desserts

Cabernet Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Ganache and Sea Salt

The decadent one-two punch of chocolate and red wine is only enhanced by the sprinkle of sea salt on top. (via Averie Cooks)

Banana Nut Cake

Banana Nut Cake

Dessert or breakfast? You'll never have to choose again when you add this moist banana nut cake to your repertoire. Serve with coffee in the morning and a thick layer of cream cheese frosting after dinner. (via The Magical Slow Cooker)

Cherry Cobbler Crock-Pot Desserts

Crock-Pot Cherry Cobbler

Ripe red cherries and a buttery yellow cake combine for the summer dessert of your dreams. Pair with pourable custard or a scoop of French vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat. (via Kristine's Kitchen)

Slow Cooker Lava Cake

Slow Cooker Lava Cake

This cake might only take 15 minutes to put together, but after you taste the molten center, you'll be talking about it all night. (via Jamie Cooks It Up)

Chocolate Turtle Bread Pudding

Chocolate Turtle Bread Pudding

This is not your ordinary bread pudding. Cubed French bread soaks up the melted chocolate and caramel chips to create a dessert that will earn you serious bragging rights. (via The Gunny Sack)

Coffee Cake

Coffee Cake

It may be a cake recipe, but the real reason why we can't stop thinking about this sweet treat is the buttery, crumbly topping. (via 365 Days of Slow Cooking)

Slow Cooker Pecan Pie

Slow Cooker Pecan Pie

Dreamy caramelized pecans shouldn't be kept out of the spotlight just because it's not Thanksgiving. Master this slow-cooker pie recipe, and it'll become a staple of your dessert menu all year round. (via The Cookie Rookie)

Peach Cobbler Crock-Pot Desserts

Peach Cobbler

Here, glazed bourbon peaches are topped with a thick layer of cornmeal for a hearty dessert that will make your tastebuds go crazy. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Slow Cooker S'mores Dip

Slow Cooker S'mores Dip

Get that s'mores taste you love without actually roasting marshmallows. Grab a stack of graham crackers for dipping, and dig right in. (via The Recipe Critic)

Slow Cooker Snickers Cheesecake

Slow Cooker Snickers Cheesecake

This creamy cheesecake is filled with chopped Snickers and drenched in decadent caramel sauce. Ooh is right. (via Passion for Savings)

Tres Leches Bread Pudding

Crock-Pot Tres Leches Bread Pudding

Creamy, rich, utterly luxurious tres leches cake is practically destined to be turned into slow cooker bread pudding. Served warm and drizzled in caramel sauce, it's heaven on a plate. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)

Brown Sugar Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Brown Sugar Crustless Pumpkin Pie

If you've been looking for a new gluten-free dessert recipe, this one's for you. It's practically foolproof, and once you top it with ice cream, no one will miss the crust. (via The Magical Slow Cooker)

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Additional reporting by Ashley Tyler

This post has been updated.

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