20 underrated desserts that are easy to whip up

Rice Krispie bars are classic for a reason. They don’t always get the credit they deserve because they’re so common, but guests always appreciate them, and it's sort of unbelievable how little time it takes to make them.

Brownies also go without praise far too often because so many people have come to expect them at functions. But these delicious offerings are versatile and simple to make, and they’re one of the few desserts that are just as good, if not better, out of the box. 

Whether you call these O’Henry bars or something else, these delicious little morsels are always good and super simple to make. If you’re in a pinch and need a dessert, you likely have most of the ingredients at home for O’Henry bars. 

Cake pops are great because you don’t have to keep track of how much cake you’ve eaten. You can keep having little bites of cake, blissfully unaware of the amount of sugar you’ve consumed. They’re also super easy to make. 

Peppermint bark is sinfully easy to make, which is great news for anyone who needs to bake something during the busy holiday season. It’s festive, fun, and perfect to whip up ahead of a party.  

Any dessert that doesn’t require baking is a win for easy dessert bakers. No-bake cookies are delicious and simple, and no one will complain that you didn’t turn on your oven to make them. 

Simply removing the flour from a chocolate cake doesn’t seem like it’ll make much of a difference in the ease of a recipe, but it does. It also makes a huge difference in the taste and texture of the dessert, which is great when you’re looking to change things up without putting in too much effort. 

Coconut macaroons are far easier to make than you might expect. They may not turn out as beautiful as you hope, but they’ll taste great and won’t take too long to make. 

It’s easy to forget about fruit pizza, but it needs more recognition. It’s a quick and easy dessert to make, and it always brings joy to those eating it. Fruit pizza can also change with the seasons, making it perfect to whip up any time of the year. 

Ice cream sandwiches are very simple to make. All you need are cookies and ice cream. Cookies aren’t tough to make, but they can be time-consuming, so make it even easier by using either store-bought dough or cookies. 

For the average baker, the only thing standing between you and making homemade peanut butter cups is having the right molds to make them. Seriously, they’re that easy to make. They require minimal ingredients, and the most time-consuming aspect of the recipe is letting them chill to set. 

Dump cakes are so tasty and easy to make. You can make the dump cake of your dreams with just a cake mix, butter, fruit, and a pan. If you’re short on time but want something unbelievably tasty, the dump cake is your answer. 

Trifles don’t get enough credit for how tasty they are. It’s just one layer after another of something delicious. If you have time to assemble a dip, you also have time to make a trifle. 

Ice cream from scratch is much easier than most people think, especially if you have the right tools. And there are plenty of recipes that can be made within half an hour that don’t require the use of an ice cream maker. Again, you have to let it chill, but that doesn’t take away from how easy the recipe is. 

Pavlova is simple to make, and it will impress anyone you serve it to. If you’re afraid of working with egg whites, there are tons of recipes available that make pavlova super approachable. 

If you can make cookie dough, you can make a skillet cookie. Making a skillet cookie is easier than making individual cookies because you don’t have to roll out each cookie. Plus, skillet cookies are usually tastier. 

If you have a blender and a freezer, you can make sorbet in 15 minutes or less. Yes, you have to let it freeze, but the actual cooking part couldn’t be easier. 

Anyone who’s successfully made a brownie is capable of making a blondie. And for many, blondies are much preferred. If anything, they’re not as common, so if you make a batch, it’ll probably be a welcome change. 

Don’t let the thought of grilling intimidate you. Grilling peaches is a breeze. They don’t take long, and even if you don’t get them perfectly grilled, they’re peaches, so they’ll still taste good. 

Everybody loves a haystack. You’re lying if you say you don’t. They’re easy, tasty, and always satisfying. There are dozens of ways to make them, and each version is simple and underrated.