21 insanely delicious desserts you didn’t know you needed in your life

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From reimagined classics to unexpected flavor combos, these 21 desserts are so good, they’ll have you wondering how you’ve been living without them.

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

M&M Chocolate Dump Cake

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

The name says it all—dump and bake! This M&M Chocolate Dump Cake is foolproof and packed with gooey chocolate goodness. It’s a dessert that delivers on indulgence without requiring a baking degree.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Dump Cake

Blueberry Upside Down Cake

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

Flip your dessert expectations with this Blueberry Upside Down Cake. It’s juicy, cakey, and the blueberries really shine. A single slice and you’ll wonder why you ever made cake any other way.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Upside Down Cake

Amish Cinnamon Bread

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

This Amish Cinnamon Bread is like eating a hug. It’s warm, slightly sweet, and bursting with cinnamon. A slice of this bread makes you realize you’ve been missing out all along.
Get the Recipe: Amish Cinnamon Bread

Italian Ricotta Cookies

Ricotta Cookies decorated with Christmas sprinkles.
Italian Ricotta Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Welcome to cookie nirvana! These Italian Ricotta Cookies are soft, tender, and have just the right hint of lemon. They’re so good, you might just start speaking Italian.
Get the Recipe: Italian Ricotta Cookies

Peach Crostata

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

Say hello to rustic charm with this Peach Crostata. The flaky crust hugs juicy peaches in a way that’s perfectly imperfect. Serve it up and watch it disappear!
Get the Recipe: Peach Crostata

Cinnamon Roll Pie

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

Pie or cinnamon roll? Why choose! This Cinnamon Roll Pie is the genius dessert you never knew you needed. It’s like two of your favorite sweet things had a baby, and it’s epic.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Pie

Lazy Day Peach Cobbler

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

Want an awesome dessert with zero fuss? This Lazy Day Peach Cobbler is the answer. Just toss your ingredients in a dish, bake, and get ready to scoop up some awesomeness.
Get the Recipe: Lazy Day Peach Cobbler

Blueberry Pie Bombs

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

Who doesn’t love portable pies? These Blueberry Pie Bombs are like individual servings of happiness. Easy to make and even easier to devour, they’re a twist on a classic that you didn’t know you needed.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Pie Bombs

No Bake Mini Cheesecake Parfaits

Cheesecake parfaits in shot glasses with blueberries and strawberries for a red white and blue dessert.
No Bake Mini Cheesecake Parfaits. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Dessert doesn’t get easier or more adorable than these No Bake Mini Cheesecake Parfaits. They’re like tiny jars of creamy, sweet perfection that make you look like a culinary genius without breaking a sweat.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Mini Cheesecake Parfaits

Pistachio Fluff Salad

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

This Pistachio Fluff Salad is a trip down memory lane with a modern twist. It’s fluffy, nutty, and a big hit at any gathering. Serve this, and everyone’s going to ask for the recipe.
Get the Recipe: Pistachio Fluff Salad

Chocolate Lush

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

Prepare to meet your new chocolate obsession. This Chocolate Lush is layers of creamy, crunchy, velvety goodness that makes your tastebuds dance. Trust us, you’ll be back for seconds.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Lush

Cool Whip Cookies

Cool whip cookies on parchment with powdered sugar.
Cool Whip Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Yep, you read that right, Cool Whip Cookies! They’re fluffy, they’re light, and they practically melt in your mouth. It’s like a cloud of sweetness in cookie form.
Get the Recipe: Cool Whip Cookies

Cake Mix Donuts

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

Donuts in a jiffy? Heck yeah! These Cake Mix Donuts bring the bakery home and couldn’t be easier. You’ll wonder how you ever started your mornings without these bad boys.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Donuts

Blueberry Cobbler

Blueberry cobbler topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Blueberry Cobbler. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

You’ve had cobbler, but not like this. This Blueberry Cobbler takes a classic and turns up the juice—literally. Once you dig in, you’ll be drowning in berry goodness.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Cobbler

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.

Forget pineapple, this Peach Upside Down Cake is the flip you’ve been waiting for. Juicy peaches on top of a fluffy cake make for a dessert that’ll leave you peachy keen!
Get the Recipe: Peach Upside Down Cake

Frosted Lemonade

Closeup of a mug of frosted lemonade with a slice of lemon and two red straws.
Frosted Lemonade. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

A drinkable dessert? Yes, please! Frosted Lemonade is creamy, tangy, and the refreshing treat you didn’t know your life was missing. Your tastebuds will thank you!
Get the Recipe: Frosted Lemonade

Coca Cola Double Fudge Cake

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

Soda in cake is a game-changer! Coca Cola Double Fudge Cake delivers big on flavor and moistness. Chocolate and cola lovers, this one’s your new addiction.
Get the Recipe: Coca Cola Double Fudge Cake

Pumpkin Dump Cake

Pumpkin Dump Cake on a plate with whipped cream.
Pumpkin Dump Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Skip the latte, go for the cake! Pumpkin Dump Cake combines the best parts of pumpkin pie and cake into one. It’s fall flavors to the max without the fuss.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Dump Cake

Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

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

Forget waiting hours for cinnamon rolls. These Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls are quick, delicious, and will disappear faster than you can say “more please!”
Get the Recipe: Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

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.

Pie in an air fryer? Absolutely! Air Fryer Apple Pie Bites give you that homemade pie flavor in a bite-sized treat. You’ll be snacking on these all day long!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Pie Bites

Frozen Lemonade Pie

Slice of lemonade pie on a plate with lemonade in the background.
Frozen Lemonade Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Frozen Lemonade Pie is like summer in a slice. Tart, sweet, and so refreshing, it’s the frosty dessert you’ll be craving when the heat kicks in.
Get the Recipe: Frozen Lemonade Pie

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