14 Easy Crockpot Dessert Recipes

Who says your crockpot is just for savory dishes? If you’re only using your slow cooker for soups and stews, you’re missing out on a whole world of easy, delicious desserts. Whether you’re short on oven space (hello, holiday season!) or just want a hands-off way to make something sweet, these 14 crockpot dessert recipes are here to save the day—and your sweet tooth.

Some might say that I’ve got way too many kitchen gadgets, but I can confidently say that the crockpot is one of the most underrated tools for making mouthwatering treats. From classic apple crisp to gooey, fudgy chocolate cake, these recipes are low-effort, high-reward, and totally foolproof. Plus, nothing beats the smell of a slow-cooked dessert filling your kitchen while you sit back and relax.

I love cooking for a crowd and I love having friends and family over for dinner, but I definitely always don’t love the pressure of having to whip up a three-course meal with limited time and limited kitchen bench space! But, trust me – a good crockpot dessert recipe really does save the day and make things so much simpler. 

So, if you’re ready to let your crockpot do all the hard work while you reap the delicious rewards, grab your slow cooker and let’s dive into these 14 easy crockpot dessert recipes—because life is just better with dessert!

1. Crockpot Apple Crisp

Imagine diving into a warm, spiced apple filling topped with a buttery, crunchy oat topping. This crockpot apple crisp is fall in a bowl, and the best part? Your kitchen will smell incredible.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 6 medium apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Grease the crockpot and add the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2. In a separate bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples.
3. Cook on low for 4 hours until the apples are tender and the topping is golden and crispy.

2. Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake

This crockpot chocolate lava cake is a rich, decadent chocolate lover’s dream. The cake bakes up moist and gooey, with a molten chocolate center that’s simply irresistible.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 box chocolate cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Spray the crockpot with non-stick spray. Prepare the cake mix with eggs, oil, and water, and pour it into the crockpot.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk. Pour the pudding over the cake batter.
3. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours, or until the edges are set and the center is molten.

3. Crockpot Rice Pudding

Creamy, comforting, and perfectly spiced, crockpot rice pudding is a no-fuss dessert that’s perfect for any time of year. Top it with cinnamon for extra coziness.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked rice (jasmine or Arborio works best)
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Grease the crockpot and add all ingredients.
2. Cook on low for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the mixture is thickened.
3. Serve warm, and sprinkle with extra cinnamon if desired.

4. Crockpot Pears in Red Wine

These elegant pears are slowly poached in a spiced red wine sauce, transforming a simple fruit into a fancy dessert. Pair with vanilla ice cream for a restaurant-worthy treat.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 6 firm pears, peeled
• 1 bottle red wine
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 cloves
• Zest of 1 orange

Instructions:

1. Place the pears in the crockpot. Add the wine, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest.
2. Cook on low for 4-5 hours, until the pears are tender.
3. Serve the pears with a drizzle of the wine reduction and a scoop of ice cream.

5. Crockpot Caramel Apple Dump Cake

This caramel apple dump cake is one of those magical desserts where you literally dump everything in, and it comes out tasting like a masterpiece. The result is gooey, buttery, and full of caramel apple flavor.

Serves: 8

Ingredients:

• 2 cans apple pie filling
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Instructions:

1. Grease the crockpot and add the apple pie filling.
2. Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the apples and drizzle with melted butter and caramel sauce.
3. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours until golden and bubbly.

6. Crockpot Bread Pudding

This classic bread pudding is taken to a whole new level in the crockpot. Soft, custardy, and spiced with cinnamon, it’s the perfect way to use up any leftover bread.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 6 cups cubed day-old bread
• 2 cups milk
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions:

1. Grease the crockpot and add the cubed bread.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Pour the mixture over the bread.
3. Stir in raisins if using, and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the custard is set.

7. Crockpot Peach Cobbler

This peach cobbler is so easy to make, you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried it sooner. Sweet, juicy peaches and a buttery topping—need I say more?

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 2 cans sliced peaches, drained
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Add the drained peaches to the bottom of the crockpot.
2. Sprinkle the dry cake mix on top, then drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon.
3. Cook on high for 2-3 hours until the top is golden and crisp.

8. Crockpot Sticky Toffee Pudding

This rich and gooey sticky toffee pudding is an indulgent dessert that cooks low and slow in the crockpot, leaving you with a moist cake drenched in a sweet toffee sauce.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup dates, chopped
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Toffee sauce: 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Combine chopped dates with boiling water and set aside to soften.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in the softened dates.
3. Pour the batter into the crockpot and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
4. For the sauce, melt butter, brown sugar, and cream in a saucepan. Drizzle over the pudding before serving.

9. Crockpot Lemon Pudding Cake

This lemon pudding cake is light, fluffy, and bursting with zesty lemon flavor. As it cooks, the cake forms on top, and a lemony pudding forms on the bottom—delicious!

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• Zest and juice of 2 lemons
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• Lemon slices, for decorating 

Instructions:

1. Grease the crockpot. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder.
2. Stir in eggs, milk, lemon juice, zest, and melted butter until combined.
3. Pour the batter into the crockpot and cook on high for 2-3 hours until set. Decorate with lemon slices before serving. 

10. Crockpot Chocolate Fondue

This crockpot chocolate fondue is perfect for parties (or a quiet night in!). Just melt, dip, and indulge—what could be easier?

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Assorted fruits, marshmallows, and cookies for dipping

Instructions:

1. Add the chocolate chips, heavy cream, and vanilla extract to the crockpot.
2. Cook on low, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth (about 1 hour).
3. Serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy! Be mindful that the crockpot will be HOT, so exercise caution! 

11. Crockpot Cinnamon Apples

These cinnamon apples are soft, sweet, and spiced to perfection. Serve them over ice cream, pancakes, or just eat them straight from the crockpot—you do you.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 6 apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions:

1. Add the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter to the crockpot.
2. Cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Serve warm and enjoy the sweet cinnamon goodness.

12. Crockpot Brownie Pudding

Part brownie, part pudding, and all chocolatey goodness, this crockpot brownie pudding is for those who love their desserts ooey-gooey and decadent.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 box brownie mix
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions and pour it into the crockpot.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and water. Pour this mixture over the brownie batter.
3. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and cook on high for 2-3 hours.

13. Crockpot Blueberry Cobbler

This blueberry cobbler is sweet, juicy, and topped with a buttery, biscuit-like topping that’s perfect for soaking up all the blueberry goodness.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions:

1. Grease the crockpot and add the blueberries and sugar.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, melted butter, milk, and baking powder to form a batter.
3. Drop spoonfuls of the batter over the blueberries.
4. Cook on high for 2-3 hours until the topping is golden.

14. Crockpot Apple Pie Filling

This crockpot apple pie filling is sweet, spiced, and perfect for stuffing into a pie crust, topping pancakes, or just eating straight from the bowl.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 6 apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 cup butter

Instructions:

1. Add the apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter to the crockpot.
2. Cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Use the filling in pies, pastries, or serve it warm over ice cream.

And there you have it—14 easy crockpot dessert recipes that will make you a dessert hero without ever turning on the oven. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or just want a sweet treat with minimal effort, these recipes have you covered. Which one will you be trying first?