It happens to everyone: You’re having a dinner party and decide to make a new, amazing-looking dessert. But after whisking, sifting and baking for hours, you realize it was a teaspoon of salt…not a tablespoon. Next time, try one of these 16 recipes that are pretty much impossible to mess up.
16 Things to Make for Dessert If You Suck at Baking
Who are we, Giada?
Published Aug 23, 2016
The Cookie Rookie
Triple Berry Tiramisu
No baking required (but your guests will have no idea).
Photo: Eric Moran/Styling: Erin McDowell
Ombre Ice Cream Cake
All you need are a few store-bought frozen treats.
Photo: Liz McDowell/Styling: Erin McDowell
One-ingredient Watermelon Sorbet
It doesn’t get any easier than this.
The Noshery
Blueberry Balsamic Crostini
They practically make themselves.
Erin McDowell
Ricotta Honey Ice Cream
No ice cream maker? No problem.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Easy Cherry Skillet Cake
Statistically impossible to mess up. Just pop it in the oven and you’re good to go.
Half Baked Harvest
Vegan No-bake Chocolate Mocha Fudge Tarts
A tasty after-dinner treat with no dairy or eggs.
Crazy for Crust
Three-ingredient Nutella Truffles
Psst, Oreos are the secret ingredient.
Chelsea's Messy Apron
Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
We dare you to have just one.
Cooking on the Front Burners
Cannoli Cheesecake
The perfect treat after a home-cooked Italian meal.
Love Grows Wild
Salted Caramel Apple Crisp
Way easier than pie, but just as delicious.
PHOTO: LIZ ANDREW/STYLING: ERIN MCDOWELL
Easy Lemon Bars
Breezily bring these in on a tray with a pot of tea. Your guests will be so impressed.
This Gal Cooks
Butterscotch Toffee Pudding Pie
You’ll nail this crust. We promise.
Averie Cooks
Cream Cheese Chocolate Cake Bars
Decadent, beautiful and yep, easy to make.
What Sarah Bakes
Easy Lemon Cheesecake
Definitely beats buying one from the bakery.
Chef in Training
Peanut Butter Pretzel Magic Bars
You don’t have to be a magician to whip these up, but we bet you can make them disappear pretty fast.
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