16 Trader Joe's Dessert Recipes That Couldn't Be Easier

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By Heath Goldman

Published Aug 1, 2018

Sure, you have some Trader Joe’s pie crusts and peach slices in your freezer, but did you ever think of whipping up a one-hour peach slab pie? It’s possible. Here, 16 dessert recipes from Trader Joe’s that you can practically bake in your sleep.

trader joes matcha matcha cupcakes recipe

Trader Joe's

Matcha Matcha Cupcakes

We’d never guess they start with a mix.

trader joes boatswain chocolate stout float recipe

Trader Joe's

Boatswain Chocolate Stout Float

Our kind of cocktail.

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trader joes fudge in a flash recipe

Trader Joe's

Fudge In A Flash

You don’t even have to turn on your oven.

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trader joes chocolate maple pecan shortbread bars recipe

Trader Joe's

Chocolate Maple Pecan Shortbread Bars

As easy as whipping up brownies (but twice as impressive).

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trader joes banana bread roasted cocoa nibs recipe

Trader Joe's

Banana Bread With Roasted Cocoa Nibs

Tip: Use tahini instead of oil for subtle nutty notes.

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trader joes peach slab pie recipe list

Trader Joe's

Peach Slab Pie

Cookie sheets > pie pans.

trader joes in the garden of cake recipe

Trader Joe's

In The Garden Of…cake

Two words: strawberry buttercream.

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trader joes coconut cold brew ice pops recipe

Trader Joe's

Coconut Cold Brew Ice Pops

We give you permission to eat one before work.

trader joes grilled nectarine shortcake sriracha bbq glaze recipe

Trader Joe's

Grilled Nectarine Shortcake & Sriracha Bbq Glaze

Ready in only 15 minutes.

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trader joes strawberry dome cake recipe

Trader Joe's

Strawberry Dome Cake

Looks fancy. (Spoiler: It’s not.)

trader joes mini tropical ice cream sandwiches recipe

Trader Joe's

Mini Tropical Ice Cream Sandwiches

Literally just three ingredients.

trader joes blueberry lemon hand pies recipe

Trader Joe's

Blueberry-lemon Hand Pies

So darn cute.

trader joes coconut cake whipped lemon cream recipe

Trader Joe's

Coconut Cake With Whipped Lemon Cream

Pretty neat: It starts with pancake mix.

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trader joes chocolate pistachio lava cake recipe

Trader Joe's

Chocolate Pistachio Lava Cake

Right this way (into our bellies).

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trader joes chocolate dipped raspberry stars recipe

Trader Joe's

Chocolate Dipped Raspberry Stars

Easy to whip up with the kids.

trader joes cookie butter dessert sandwich recipe

Trader Joe's

Cookie Butter Dessert Sandwich

At last.

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From 2017 to 2019 Heath Goldman held the role of Food Editor covering food, booze and some recipe development, too. Tough job, eh?

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