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Quick Dessert Recipes for Guests

Delight your guests with these quick and simple dessert recipes that look fancy without the stress. Perfect for surprise visits and potlucks!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Yogurt Parfait Cups

  • 2 cups vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1/2 cup crushed granola or cookies optional honey for drizzling

Peanut Butter Fudge Squares

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 pinch salt to sprinkle on top

Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Crisps

  • 4 tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
  • 2 cups sliced apples or berries for serving

Lemon Icebox Pie Cups

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional

Chocolate Dipped Banana Bites

  • 1 cup melted chocolate
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts or sprinkles for topping

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Prepare each dessert based on the ingredient list, ensuring to follow the specific instructions for each individual dessert.
  • For parfait cups, layer yogurt, strawberries, and granola in clear cups.
  • For fudge squares, melt peanut butter and chocolate, mix, and chill.
  • Make tortilla crisps by brushing tortillas with butter and baking with cinnamon sugar.
  • Combine yogurt and lemon juice for icebox pie cups, and fill graham cracker crust.
  • Dip banana slices in chocolate and freeze.

Notes

Keep a few basic ingredients on hand for quick desserts. Store bought items can be a helpful shortcut.
Keyword Brownies, Easy Desserts, No-Bake Desserts, Potluck Desserts, Quick Desserts