21 dangerously decadent desserts you need in your life now

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Here are 21 desserts so decadently delicious they should probably come with a warning label. You absolutely need these sweet treats in your life, like, yesterday!

Chocolate dump cake topped with colorful M&Ms.
Chocolate Dump Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Blueberry Cobbler

Closeup of blueberry cobbler with a few pieces gone and a spoon with berry filling.
Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cozy up with a warm bowl of Blueberry Cobbler that’s just bursting with that sweet and tangy berry zing. It is delicious from the flaky biscuit topping, to the berry in every bite. It’s the kind of dessert that’ll make you forget the cold outside and might just have you singing the blues – the happy kind, of course.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Cobbler

Cake Mix Donuts

Chocolate cake mix donuts with colorful sprinkles on a baking rack.
Cake Mix Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Turn a humble cake mix into a batch of donuts. With only four ingredients, these bad boys are dangerously easy to whip up and decorate for any celebration. They’re the reason you’ll start locking your doors, or you might just have unexpected guests more often!
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Donuts

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Chocolate chips skillet cookies topped with ice cream.
Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

There’s nothing like a giant Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie to make you feel like you’ve won dessert. It’s got crispy edges and a gooey center that’ll have you fighting over who gets to scrape the skillet. Top it with ice cream, and you’ve got a dessert so good, you might just forget to share.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Lazy Peach Cobbler

Plate with peach cobbler and a blue napkin.
Lazy Peach Cobbler. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

On those days when even tying your shoelaces feels like too much, this Lazy Peach Cobbler is your savior. Whether you go for fresh, frozen, or canned peaches, you’ll end up with a dessert that’s as easy as falling off a log.
Get the Recipe: Lazy Peach Cobbler

Chocolate Lush

Slice of chocolate peanut butter lasagna on a plate.
Chocolate Lush. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Chocolate Lush is like building a skyscraper of sweetness with layers of Oreo cookies, peanut butter cheesecake, chocolate pudding, and Cool Whip. It’s so decadently easy to assemble, you might actually feel a little guilty. But don’t worry, the first bite will make all that guilt disappear.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Lush

Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes

Mini lemon bundt cakes on a cool rack drizzled with icing and topped with raspberries and blueberries.
Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes are like little rays of sunshine on a plate, zesty and ready to brighten up any winter gloom. They’re cute, they’re refreshing, and you can dress them up for any occasion, making them dangerously versatile.
Get the Recipe: Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes

Peanut Butter Pie

Side view of a slice of peanut butter pie topped with whipped cream on a plate.
Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Peanut Butter Pie is the no-bake wonder you’ll make when you want to impress without the stress. Six simple ingredients come together to create a creamy, dreamy slice of heaven. It’s so good, you might start hiding it from your family.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Pie

Chocolate Dump Cake

Chocolate dump cake topped with colorful M&Ms.
Chocolate Dump Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Unleash the beast with a Chocolate Dump Cake that’s a triple threat of chocolate cake, chocolate chips, and M&M’s. It’s the dessert equivalent of throwing everything you love into a pan and watching the magic happen.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Dump Cake

Peach Upside Down Cake

Peach upside down cake on a plate with a fork next to it.
Peach Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

When life gives you peaches, make Peach Upside Down Cake and turn your dessert world upside down with caramelized peachy goodness. It’s a taste of summer on a plate, and it’s so easy, it feels like cheating. But hey, we won’t tell if you won’t.
Get the Recipe: Peach Upside Down Cake

Amish Apple Fritter Bread

A slice of apple cinnamon bread on a cutting board.
Amish Apple Fritter Bread. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Wrap yourself in the comforting embrace of Amish Apple Fritter Bread, where every slice is a mix of cinnamon-spiced apple and sweet glaze. It promises to make those winter blues taste a whole lot better. Plus, your house will smell amazing, and that’s always a win.
Get the Recipe: Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Blueberry Pie Bites

Blueberry pie bomb cut in half to show the filling.
Blueberry Pie Bites. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Get ready for a flavor explosion with Blueberry Pie Bites, an easy-peasy dessert that’s small in size but big on taste. With just four ingredients, these little delights are the dessert rebellion your winter needs. They’ll have you questioning all your life choices that led you to not making them sooner.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Pie Bombs

Classic Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake bar squares topped with sliced strawberries.
Classic Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Classic Cheesecake Bars are your ticket to indulgence without the whole “baking a cheesecake” saga. They’ve got that graham cracker crust and berry topping that’ll make you feel fancy with minimal effort.
Get the Recipe: Classic Cheesecake Bars

Amish Cinnamon Bread

Loaf of cinnamon bread sliced to show the ribbon of cinnamon inside.
Amish Cinnamon Bread. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Amish Cinnamon Bread is your go-to when you want your home to smell like a bakery without actually, you know, baking all day. It’s sweet, it’s cinnamony, and it’s the perfect comfort food for when you can’t deal with life.
Get the Recipe: Amish Cinnamon Bread

Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

Crescent rolls with cinnamon sugar and icing on a plate.
Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Roll out some Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls and bask in the glory of making something semi-homemade. They’re perfect for breakfast, a snack, or honestly, any time you need a little sweet roll hug. It’s like being a baking genius without the baking part.
Get the Recipe: Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

Peach Crostata

Piece of peach crostata topped with vanilla ice cream.
Peach Crostata. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Peach Crostata is your lazy answer to “What’s for dessert?” It’s got that not-too-sweet, caramelized peach perfection that’ll make you feel like a rustic Italian chef. And the best part? It’s a galette, so it’s supposed to look a little messy – just like us on the weekends.
Get the Recipe: Peach Crostata

Pistachio Fluff Salad

Pistachio salad topped with nuts and cherries.
Pistachio Fluff Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Pistachio Fluff Salad is the quirky, green dessert that’s so easy, you could probably make it in your sleep. Also known as Watergate salad, it’s a blast from the past that’s ready to become part of your dessert future.
Get the Recipe: Pistachio Fluff Salad

Cinnamon Roll Pie

Slice of cinnamon roll pie with cream cheese icing on a white plate.
Cinnamon Roll Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Why choose between cinnamon rolls and pie when you can have a Cinnamon Roll Pie and live your best life? Inspired by Cracker Barrel, this sweet concoction is a breakfast-dessert hybrid that’ll have you patting yourself on the back.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Pie

Mini Cheesecake Parfaits

Cheesecake parfaits in shot glasses with blueberries and strawberries for a red white and blue dessert.
Mini Cheesecake Parfaits. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Mini Cheesecake Parfaits are the adorable, no-bake treats that’ll have you feeling like a dessert artist. They’re layered with cheesecake and fruit, and served in shot glasses, because we’re classy like that. These little guys are so fun to make, you’ll forget you’re not at a fancy gala.
Get the Recipe: Mini Cheesecake Parfaits

Blueberry Upside Down Cake

Blueberry upside down cake on a white plate before slicing.
Blueberry Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Blueberry Upside Down Cake is like flipping dessert expectations on their head with a burst of berry flavor in every bite. It’s beautiful, it’s delicious, and it’s a reminder that yes, summer will eventually return. Until then, we have cake to keep us warm.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Upside Down Cake

Air Fryer Apple Pie Bites

Apple pie bites cut open to show the apple filling inside.
Air Fryer Apple Pie Bites. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Who knew your air fryer could churn out Apple Pie Bites that taste like a mini orchard festival in your mouth? These flaky, cinnamon apple-filled pastries are dangerously easy to pop one after another. It’s a five-ingredient fiesta that’ll have your air fryer feeling like the life of the party.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Pie Bites

Cracker Barrel Coca Cola Cake

Chocolate coca cola cake on a white plate topped with ice cream and a cherry.
Cracker Barrel Coca Cola Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Experience dessert decadence with a Cracker Barrel Coca Cola Cake that’s rich, moist, and chocolatey. This copycat recipe is like bringing the restaurant experience home without the need to tip. It’s the kind of cake that’ll make you want to write love letters to chocolate.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Coca Cola Cake

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