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30 Warm Desserts To Try This Week

These are the only way to warm up, as far as we're concerned.

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peanut butter and strawberry crisp
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: RILEY WOFFORD

Okay, so we may not be meteorologists, but we know one thing is for sure: When the weather gets cold, the desserts are about to get melty and warm. Heck, even if the weather isn't blustery outside we'll gladly dig into all 30 of these easy warm dessert recipes (especially state fair favorites like funnel cake and deep fried Oreos). Grill, bake, or fry, these warm desserts are just the thing to make everyone's heart melt after dinner. Plus, if any of these treats gets a bit too hot for your liking, you can definitely help cool them down with a heaping scoop of ice cream. 😉

Right at the top of the list for "Team Delish's Favorite Desserts" you'll find all kinds of cobblers, crumbles, and crisps. The Three C's, as we call them, are undeniable crowd-pleasers, perfect for potlucks no matter the time of year, and endlessly customizable depending on what produce is in season. Go crazy blueberry picking this year? Our blueberry crumble is the most delicious way to use up your summer bounty. Ditto for our peanut butter and strawberry crisp and cherry cobbler recipes. Craving summer flavors in dreary February? Our Bisquick peach cobbler uses canned peaches and comes together with pantry staples you likely already have on hand.

Like your desserts on the chocolaty, melty side? We've got plenty of those, too, and we're not just talking molten lava cakes. Our recipes for this Oreo cookie skillet, skillet brownie pudding, and chocolate chip skillet cookie are enough reason to bust out the cast iron skillet. Need some chocolate ASAP? Our brownie in a mugis our ultimate break-in-case-of-emergency dessert and will transport you to melty bliss in no time!

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Peanut Butter & Strawberry Crisp

peanut butter and strawberry crisp
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: RILEY WOFFORD

This take on a fruit crisp tastes like eating a PB&J: The sweet, jammy strawberries taste so good against the crispy, slightly salty peanut butter topping. It’s also super-easy to throw together and is perfect for any potluck—don't forget the ice cream!

Get the Peanut Butter & Strawberry Crisp recipe.

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Chocolate Soufflés

chocolate souffle
Suzanne Clements

Soufflés don't have to be something to fear! For tall, beautiful results, whip your egg whites well, coat your ramekins with sugar, DON'T open your oven (though you might want to), and serve these beauties right away.

Get the Chocolate Soufflés recipe.

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Bisquick Peach Cobbler

bisquick peach cobbler in baking pan with ice cream
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Craving some summer sweetness? Whip up a Bisquick peach cobbler. Made with just six simple pantry staples and a single mixing bowl, this light summery dessert is as easy to make as it is delicious to eat. While many cobblers feature a sweet biscuit topping on a bed of jammy baked fruit, this Bisquick peach cobbler is actually a tender, lightly sweetened cake, jam-packed with peaches and featuring a crisp sugary crust.

Get the Bisquick Peach Cobbler recipe.

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Skillet Fudgy Brownie Pudding

skillet fudgy brownie pudding
PHOTO; ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLIST; MAKINZE GORE

If you’re looking to up your brownie game from fudgy to rich, melt-in-your-mouth goodness, then you’re gonna have to try this recipe. It’s got all the traditional brownie ingredients, but has a fun twist: This version is made with Baileys, both in the batter and in the whipped cream.

Get the Skillet Fudgy Brownie Pudding recipe.

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Cherry Cobbler

cherry cobbler
Erik bernstein

Like in most cobblers, this cherry version is adorned with a buttery, buttermilk biscuit topping. What makes it extra special is the cherries—they create their own sauce while baking, but hold their shape well and stay nice and tart.

Get the Cherry Cobbler recipe.

6

Sticky Toffee Pudding

sticky toffee pudding
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: HADLEY SUI

Traditionally a date-studded sponge cake topped with a rich toffee sauce, it’s the perfect dessert for holiday meals or special occasions. Even if you’re not a date fan (and we get it, they’ve got a bad health food rap), trust us—they bring a lot of molasses-y sweetness to the cake and help keep it light and moist.

Get the Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe.

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7

Skillet Texas Sheet Cake

skillet texas sheet cake

For a traditional Texas sheet cake, the batter and the icing are prepared separately on the stovetop. Using a skillet eliminates a dish and makes things way more fun. Especially when everyone digs in while it's still warm...with tons of ice cream on top.

Get the Skillet Texas Sheet Cake recipe.

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Zeppole

zeppole
Andrew bui

It’s time to say ciao to your new favorite Italian treats, zeppole! Zeppole (or zeppola if referring to a single donut) are tiny fried donuts rolled in a sugar mixture, and we can’t get enough of them.

Get the Zeppole recipe.

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Poached Pears

poached pears
Erik bernstein

Poaching slightly underripe pears makes them tender and sweetens them while allowing them to maintain their structure. Once poached, they can be served warm or cold, garnished with a caramel reduction of the cooking liquid, and accompanied with everything from ice cream to whipped cream to yogurt.

Get the Poached Pears recipe.

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Brownie In A Mug

brownie in a mug
Erik bernstein

Got an urgent brownie craving? This easy mug brownie is ultra-fudgy and ready in minutes. It's rich enough for two people, but it's okay not to share. 😏

Get the Brownie In A Mug recipe.

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11

Campfire Berry-Peach Cobbler

campfire berrypeach cobbler
Emily Hlavac Green

You can cobbler over a fire—and it even browns like the real thing. Stupid-easy to prep, this bubbling fruit skillet is impossible to mess up. Change up this recipe with your favorite berries, we think strawberries or blueberries would pair nicely with peach too.

Get the Campfire Berry-Peach Cobbler recipe.

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Powdered Donuts

powdered donuts
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE

Put your black shirt away and get out your favorite apron for this one. If you do this right, you should be covered in a dusting of powdered sugar when all is said and done. It’s time for homemade powdered donuts! The combination of fried dough and powdered sugar works for funnel cake, zeppole, beignets, fry bread, and of course
powdered donuts. To create this sweet treat, we decided to keep it classic with a twist, adding yeast to a cake donut to give these fluffy rings the best of both worlds.

Get the Powdered Donuts recipe.

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13

Salted Caramel Pear Fritters

salted caramel pear fritters with bartlett pear cinnamon and oat milk
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Just like the apple fritters we know and love, pear fritters are fluffy, dense, and tender all in one. When pears are in season and fried, the pieces almost melt into the batter, but just enough so that you still recognize the bits of fruit present.

Get the Salted Caramel Pear Fritters recipe.

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Oreo Cookie Skillet

oreo cookie skillet

This beyond-simple campfire dessert is like survival food, but in the most delicious way possible. Top tip: Don't wait until the center turns golden—the rest will burn before it does! Plus, the top will continue to firm up as it cools. Serve it warm, scooped into bowls, topped with your ice cream of choice.

Get the Oreo Cookie Skillet recipe.

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15

Apple Dumplings

crescent apple dumplings with ice cream
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Stay with us here: These dumplings are essentially poached in a lemon-lime soda, which may seem a little odd, but trust us on this one. The dumplings come out slightly doughy and gooey, and the soda turns the whole thing into a sweet sauce that you should drizzle over your dumplings. It's the fastest way to apple pie and possibly a little better!

Get the Apple Dumplings recipe.

16

Peanut Butter Explosion Cake

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Parker feierbach

These are the best molten cakes, hands-down. The Instant Pot or air fryer are both able to gently cook them to pure decadence. The cake is so rich with a perfectly creamy center that's to live for.

Get the Peanut Butter Explosion Cakes recipe.

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17

Pear Pie

pear pie
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

The apple pie might be the reigning Miss America, but this pear pie would like a word with the judges. It has all the warm, gooey, spiced flavor you expect, but where apples swerve slightly tart, pears are all soft sweetness for a cozy, comforting pie any time of the year.

Get the Pear Pie recipe.

18

Beignets

beignets
ETHAN CALABRESE

The pillow-like fried treats covered in powdered sugar are worth the trip to New Orleans alone. But if you aren't in the mood to just hop on a plane, this easy recipe lets you skip the lines and have them at home.

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19

Apple Bread Pudding

apple bread pudding on a plate drizzled with caramel sauce
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

On a brisk fall day, there’s nothing better than a bowl of apple bread pudding. Filled with juicy caramelized apples and finished with a crunchy turbinado sugar topping, this warm and comforting dessert is practically the definition of fall comfort food.

Get the Apple Bread Pudding recipe.

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Deep-Fried Oreos

deep fried oreos
Parker feierbach

Ahh, the classic deep-fried Oreo. It's a state-fair favorite that's worth every single calorie. Now, you can make them right at home with those lingering Oreos you have (IF that ever happens). It's the perfect treat for any occasion!

Get the Deep-Fried Oreos recipe.

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