Recipes and Cooking Quick and Easy Recipes Quick & Easy Desserts Quick Desserts Ready in 30 Minutes (or Less) When You Need a Sweet Fast By Samantha Lande Samantha Lande Instagram Twitter Website Samantha Lande has been contributing food, wellness and health content for over a decade. She spent the decade prior as an account executive at firms focusing on innovation in health care. Samantha's writing has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Allrecipes, Good Housekeeping, AARP, and The Food Network. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of Michigan and a M.A. in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on August 18, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Kritsada Panichgul End your day on a sweet note with these quick and easy 30-minute dessert recipes. Our collection of quick and easy desserts includes creamy shakes, quick-bake cookies, fruit parfaits, and more quick dessert ideas—all of them ready in 30 minutes or less! 01 of 13 Sweet Ricotta and Strawberry Parfaits View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Gluten-free and oh, so good, this quick easy dessert gains bright flavor from seasonal berries, fresh mint, and shredded lemon peel. Layer the parfait with vanilla and agave nectar-infused ricotta for a low-calorie dessert that's (almost) too pretty to eat. 02 of 13 Vanilla Bean Shake View Recipe Andy Lyons Dessert purists, this one's for you. Simply blend one vanilla bean, ice cream, and half-and-half for vanilla shake perfection. Amp it up with a crumbled meringue cookie topping for a fast and easy dessert that's sure to be a winner every time. 14 Sweet and Scrumptious Ice Cream Float Recipes 03 of 13 Chocolate Raspberry Drop Cookies View Recipe Brie Passano Put a creative twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie with frozen raspberries. Keeping the raspberries frozen will stop them from mixing into the batter and result in tangy raspberry bursts throughout the cookie. When you are short on time, this makes for a great 30-minute dessert idea. 04 of 13 Strawberry and Rhubarb with Cheesecake Cream View Recipe Andy Lyons Reimagine the classic combination of strawberry and rhubarb by stacking it with luscious cheesecake cream. For a potluck-perfect take on strawberry shortcake, serve this 30-minute dessert (it'll likely take you only 20!) with shortbread cookies. 05 of 13 French Toasted Angel Food Cake View Recipe Greg Scheidemann Make breakfast for dessert in just 20 minutes by cooking thick slices of angel food cake French toast-style for this quick and easy dessert. Top the masterpiece with a pile of fluffy whipped cream, fresh berries, and sugary-sweet syrup. Our 31 Best Brunch Recipes of All Time 06 of 13 Grilled Banana Bites View Recipe Jacob Fox For a sweet summer treat that's ready in minutes, toss juicy banana slices onto the grill, then stack them with butter cookies and a chocolate-hazelnut spread. Not a banana fan? Swap in your favorite fruit and adjust the cooking time accordingly. Either way you slice it, it's a quick and easy dessert perfect for any BBQ. 13 Grilled Fruit Recipes That Will Make Your Summer Sweeter 07 of 13 Mocha Cream Shake View Recipe Jason Donnelly This quick and easy 10-minute dessert features the dynamic duo of coffee and chocolate swirled into a satisfying shake. For a gourmet finish, top each treat with grated dark chocolate. 08 of 13 Can-Do Cannoli View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul A plastic bag makes easy work of piping luscious ricotta filling into purchased cannoli shells. Garnish them with fresh fruit and chocolate chips for an attractive and tasty finish. Your guests will hardly believe this was such a fast and easy dessert. 23 Delectable Italian Desserts to Serve at Your Next Gathering 09 of 13 Easy Spiced Pastry View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul These crisp and sweet pastries are a snap to make thanks to store-bought piecrust. Serve the spiced squares alongside your favorite ice cream for an easy post-dinner indulgence. 10 of 13 Grilled Pineapple Sundaes View Recipe Jason Donnelly Want to bring out the naturally sweet flavor in any fruit? Try throwing it on the grill. Grilled fruit is delicious on its own or with ice cream like in this quick and easy pineapple sundae. It's not only an easy dessert but also healthy with frozen Greek yogurt. Throw a little za'atar, honey, and toasted almonds on top for an extra special treat. 12 Frozen Yogurt Recipes You'll Love More Than Ice Cream 11 of 13 Jumbo Apple Oatmeal Cookies View Recipe Dera Burreson If you are looking for desserts made in 30 minutes, these giant cookies are a must. The rolled oats add great texture with just the right hint of sweetness from applesauce and brown sugar. Want things even sweeter? Combine powdered sugar and milk and drizzle on top of the baked cookies. 12 of 13 Pumpkin Spice Latte Chewy Sugar Cookies View Recipe Carson Downing Nothing says fall like pumpkin spice lattes and now you can have them year-round in cookie form from this 30-minute dessert. Espresso powder, canned pumpkin, and pumpkin spice give that familiar taste and smell you'll usually find in your coffee cup. 13 of 13 Affogato Trifles View Recipe Andy Lyons All it takes is 15 minutes and a handful of ingredients to make this quick and easy dessert based on an Italian classic. Prepare as is or put your twist on it with different toppings like graham crackers and mini marshmallows for a S'mores version, or coffee liquor to spike it up. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit