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Dessert is surefire perfect for the weekend

Dessert is surefire perfect for the weekend

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🍌 Why it’s perfect for the weekend: It uses pantry staples and fills the house with the most irresistible smell.

4. No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake Cups

Want something rich but easy? These Oreo cheesecake cups require zero oven time and come together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

  • 1 package Oreo cookies
  • 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)

Instructions:

  1. Crush half the Oreos to use as a crust. Set aside a few whole cookies for garnish.
  2. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Fold in whipped topping.
  4. Layer crushed Oreos and cheesecake filling in cups or jars.
  5. Top with whipped topping and a whole Oreo.

🥄 Why it’s perfect for the weekend: It’s fun, kid-friendly, and makes for a satisfying treat with minimal cleanup.

5. Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream

This classic Southern dessert is always a hit—sweet peaches, golden biscuit topping, and melty vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups fresh or canned sliced peaches
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a baking dish.
  2. Mix peaches, sugar, and cinnamon. Pour into dish.
  3. In another bowl, mix flour, milk, butter, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
  4. Spoon batter over peaches and bake 40–45 minutes.
  5. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

🍑 Why it’s perfect for the weekend: It’s comfort in a dish, easy to scale up for a crowd, and absolutely irresistible straight out of the oven.

Final Thoughts

Whether you go for chocolatey indulgence, fruity freshness, or a warm classic, dessert is the cherry on top of any weekend. It’s more than just a sweet treat—it’s a moment of joy, a memory-maker, and the perfect excuse to slow down and savor something delicious.

So go ahead, pick one (or more!) of these recipes, and make your weekend a little sweeter. Because dessert isn’t just the last course—it’s the one everyone remembers.

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