Teenagers love desserts, but the pre-packed ones in the market are usually filled with preservatives and unhealthy ingredients. Hence, this post on dessert recipes for teens includes healthy and sweet options, including cookies, muffins, and tarts. These recipes are easy to prepare and require less time for preparation. You may even prepare these in advance to quench their sweet cravings. Also, preparing these dishes could be a great excuse to spend time with them. So, check them out below.

10 Easy Dessert Recipes For Teens

1. No Bake Peanut Butter Pie:

You Will Need:

1 cookie pie crust or chocolate graham cracker 8 oz. of cream cheese 1 cup peanut butter ½ cup granulated sugar 8 oz. of frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract Whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and grated chocolate for garnishing

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2. Mini Cheesecake:

You Will Need:

12 vanilla wafers 2 eggs 2 tablespoons of lemon juice 1 package of cream cheese 1 can of cherry pie filling

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3. Mascarpone Mini Cupcakes with Strawberry Glaze:

You Will Need:

8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened 1/3 cup frozen strawberries, thawed and drained 2 egg whites ¼ cup of vegetable oil 1 cup water 1 box of white cake mix 2 ½ cups powdered sugar

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4. Chocolate Coated Strawberries:

You Will Need:

16 ounces of milk chocolate chips 1 pound of fresh strawberries with leaves 2 tablespoons of shortening Melted white chocolate for garnishing

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5. Banana Pudding:

You Will Need:

1 packet of cream cheese 1 container of frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 can of condensed milk ½ package of vanilla wafers 1 package of instant vanilla pudding mix 3 cups cold milk 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 4 bananas, sliced

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6. Lemon Yogurt Tart:

You Will Need: For The Oat Crust:

½ cup hulled sunflower seeds, lightly toasted 2 cups rolled oats 6 tablespoons of butter, melted and cooled ½ teaspoon of sea salt ¼ cup of maple syrup

For The Filling:

4 ounces of cream cheese ½ cup Greek yogurt 2/3 cup sugar 2 eggs + 1 yolk ½ cup lemon juice 1 pinch sea salt 1 tablespoon of lemon zest

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7. Chocolate Cookies:

You Will Need:

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 package of devil’s food cake mix 2 eggs ½ cup vegetable oil

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8. Chocolate Fudge Brownies:

You Will Need:

1 cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup cocoa ½ cup butter, melted 2 cups sugar ¼ teaspoon of salt 3 large eggs ¼ teaspoon of baking powder 1 teaspoon of espresso powder ¼ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

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9. Drizzled Chocolate Apple:

You Will Need:

4 small to medium sized apples 4 ounces of yellow candy melts 4, 6-inch wooden dowels 4 ounces of orange candy melts 1 bag of semi sweet chocolate morsels 3 teaspoons of canola oil

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10. Strawberry Icebox Cake:

You Will Need:

3 ¾ cups heavy cream, divided 2 pounds fresh strawberries, washed and dried 1/3 cup powdered sugar 24 to 28 graham crackers 2 ounces of dark chocolate, finely chopped 1 teaspoon of vanilla ½ teaspoon of rose water

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