A delightful warm dessert is the ideal companion for cold days (and nights) when you only want to snuggle on your couch and stay warm. While we love ice cream, sometimes a warm piece of brownie feels more comforting than ice cream.
With the vast array of flavors available, there’s a warm dessert for everyone. From caramel apple crisps to hot fruit tarts, strudels, trifles, and numerous winter dessert recipes, you’re bound to find something that tantalizes your taste buds.
Here are 20 easy and delicious warm and hot dessert ideas to try!
1. Keto Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie (Served Warm!)
The Keto Skillet Cookie is the ultimate sugar-free treat. It’s warm, gooey, and incredibly easy to whip up. Crafted with almond flour and requiring just six ingredients, it’s an ideal low-carb dessert that’s sure to impress both family and friends!
This Easy Gluten-Free Skillet Cookie has quickly become one of our go-to treats for satisfying those late-night cookie urges. It features irresistibly crispy, buttery edges with a soft and ooey-gooey center, making it hard to believe it’s a low-carb option.
Best served warm with a scoop of dairy-free and sugar-free ice cream, this cookie creates a heavenly experience as the ice cream melts into the warm, inviting cookie. Serving it with Greek Yogurt is another personal favorite of mine.
The keto chocolate chip cookie is deliberately under-baked to ensure the center remains soft and gooey, while the edges achieve a delightful slight crispiness.
2. Bread & Apple Pugging with Crumble for Chilly Days
This incredible bread and apple pudding serves as the perfect comfort dessert for your family or guests during the fall or winter.
I’m aware many of you might think, “Bread Pudding?! Seriously, that’s not the ideal dessert for when you have guests!”
However, I assure you that my bread pudding can become a standout dessert at a family or friend's dinner or a Sunday lunch. Do you want to know why?
It’s because this bread pudding features a filling of caramelized apples and is topped with a crispy crumble, best enjoyed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Always serve it warm, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream for that perfect blend of warmth and cool, creamy sweetness.
3. Sweet and Buttery Dutch Apple Pie Recipe
This Dutch Apple Pie is the apple pie of my dreams! It’s crafted with a mouthwateringly tasty apple pie filling and finished off with a sweet, buttery streusel crumb topping.
Also dubbed as an Apple Crumble Pie, this delightful fall dessert is an absolute must-try.
Whenever I’m deciding on desserts for a holiday gathering or any get-together, I can easily pass on the cake and never miss it. Pie, however, is truly my dessert of choice.
It combines sweet and warm fruit encased in a flaky crust, then crowned with either whipped cream, ice cream or why not both?
Always serve it warm, alongside a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, for that ultimate indulgence.
4. Deliciously Strawberry Cakes
This Easy Strawberry Cake Recipe is a breeze to whip up and delivers a tender, moist texture that’s simply irresistible. Brimming with the rich, juicy flavor of fresh strawberries, and paired with a delightful strawberry sauce, this cake is a true taste sensation.
This strawberry-laden cake is a hit from all angles: it uses simple ingredients, is straightforward to make, perfect for gatherings, and utterly scrumptious. The cake is flawless in every way.
It’s a dessert sure to win over everyone, but a heads-up – it disappears fast!
The undeniable appeal of ripe strawberries shines through, but when baked into a cake, their delicious flavor is amplified, creating a burst of strawberry taste in every mouthwatering bite.
What makes this cake exceptionally easy is that it requires no frosting or intricate layering, yet it still delivers a rich flavor.
For an added touch of indulgence, consider drizzling each piece with the easy-to-make 2-ingredient strawberry sauce. So scrumptious, it guarantees every plate will be cleaned off, and it’s versatile enough for various uses.
Best enjoyed slightly warm, this cake elevates any occasion.
5. Easy Mini Apple Crisp Pies
These mini apple pies are a timeless dessert that can be savored warm and sweet at any moment. Prepared in a muffin tin, they boast a buttery, flaky puff pastry crust encasing a delightfully gooey apple filling.
Each pie is crowned with a decorative pie top, adding an irresistible charm. Emitting an enchanting apple spice scent, these pies are ideally served warm, straight from the oven.
Crafting pie toppers from shaped puff pastry is a cherished activity for my children, making this a delightful family baking endeavor we all look forward to.
Enjoy these charming mini pies by themselves, or elevate them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a swirl of whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
6. Fresh Berry Cobbler
Create the ultimate summer treat with this berry cobbler. It’s simple to make, mostly using pantry staples. This recipe combines fresh berries under a warm, cake-like topping, filling your home with a delightful aroma!
7. Indonesian Chocolate Banana Spring Rolls
Known as Pisang Cokelat or Piscok in Indonesia, these Chocolate Banana Spring Rolls are a heavenly dessert. Requiring only 4 ingredients, they can be whipped up in just 20 minutes.
The combination of warm, sweet banana and melted chocolate wrapped in crispy rolls is truly divine.
8. Crock Pot Bread Pudding
With just bread, eggs, and a slow cooker (plus a few extra ingredients), you can create a warm and comforting dessert with very little effort. This bread pudding is perfect for those who love a hands-off approach to deliciousness.
9. Paleo and Gluten-free Tender Donuts
These baked gluten-free and paleo donuts are reminiscent of Krispy Kreme favorites! They’re soft, tender, and practically dissolve in your mouth, with options for a classic paleo powdered sugar or chocolate glaze.
Best enjoyed warm, these donuts offer a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t compromise on taste.
10. Peach Cobbler: An Old-Fashioned Homemade Dessert
As the peach season comes to a close, there’s no better way to celebrate than with an old-fashioned Peach Cobbler.
My rendition features a quickly laminated dough topping with a succulent filling of brown sugar and bourbon, perfectly capturing the essence of late summer.
11. Blackberry Cobbler: Warm and Comforting Dessert
Serving Blackberry Cobbler individually is delightful, but baking it in a casserole dish transforms it into a wonderful family-style dessert. The batter topping achieves a crispy finish in the oven, complementing the sweet simplicity of the berry filling.
This cobbler is the epitome of a warm and comforting dessert.
12. Instant Pot Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Indulging in lava cake has never been easier with this Instant Pot recipe!
The molten chocolate lava cake features a gooey, melted center encased in a rich chocolate cake, combining ease with decadence in a way that’s sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings.
13. Classic Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding
This vegan rendition of the classic sticky toffee pudding uses caramel-like dates, brown sugar, spices, and a hint of ginger, all smothered under the creamiest 4-ingredient vegan toffee sauce. It’s a modern twist on a beloved classic that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
14. Easy Low-Carb Vanilla Keto Custard Recipe
Craft a deliciously smooth vanilla keto custard with just 5 ingredients! This keto egg custard is not only easy to make but also perfect for preparing in advance.
Whether you prefer it warm or cold, this low-carb custard recipe is a versatile dessert that fits seamlessly into a keto lifestyle.
15. Low Carb Keto Apple Pies (serve it warm!)
Experience the classic taste of apple pie without the guilt with this keto-friendly recipe.
Featuring a “secret ingredient” that mimics the apple pie filling and an almond flour crust, this sugar-free, low-carb apple pie proves that you can have your pie and eat it too, all while sticking to your keto goals.
16. Stuffed Baked Apples – Comforting Dessert
Indulge in the ultimate comforting dessert with these healthy stuffed baked apples. Perfect for fall, these apples can easily be made in a toaster/convection oven, offering a sweet treat that keeps you aligned with your health and wellness objectives.
17. Nova Scotia Blueberry Grunt with Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream
Savor the traditional Nova Scotia blueberry grunt, served warm straight from the pot. This dish is perfectly complemented with a generous dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, making it an irresistibly sweet and comforting dessert.
18. Easy Caramelised Apple Pear Crisp with Warming Healing Spices
This Apple Pear Crisp is an effortless, cozy fruit dish crafted with all-natural, HEALTHY ingredients and infused with warming, healing spices.
A tender, caramelized mixture of fruit is nestled under a crumbly oatmeal and crunchy walnut topping, making for a delightful treat that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.
19. Delicious Apple Dumpling Cake from Scratch
The Apple Dumpling Cake is a straightforward dessert that marries gooey cinnamon apples with a buttery, crunchy topping. Completely homemade, utilizing fresh apples and a from-scratch cake mix, this recipe offers a healthier twist on a traditional favorite.
Best enjoyed warm, adorned with ice cream or milk, it’s a surefire hit that will delight any crowd!
20. Decadent Slow Cooker Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake with Scoop of Ice Cream
There’s something magical about making desserts in a slow cooker, and this Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake is no exception. For those who adore a moist cake brimming with the flavors of pineapples and cherries, look no further!
Served warm with a scoop of ice cream on top, this dessert transforms into an extraordinary experience, epitomizing ease and decadence.