Desserts made in my venerable Crockpot are the epitome of “set it and forget it.” The de rigueur flavors and textures call for an impossible choice among them. For my not-so-daring palate, the routine chocolate Lava Cake plods along as my go-to for Lent and (shhh) other occasions.

I favor the richness of recipes that are flavored with chocolate, so it seems I have pulled together quite a list of those. My comforting desserts tend to be chocolatey.

For pure comfort, I think nothing can beat the warm, soothing flavor of apple crisp, and of course, that means recipes with copious amounts of cinnamon. If you’re comfortable with a dessert that has a lovely warm flavor, then try something with oatmeal and lots of chocolate.

That seems to be the comforting combo from my kitchen lately. The last aspect that demonstrates the versatility of the Crockpot is breakfast itself.

You can prepare breakfast in the slow cooker, and you can achieve results that are dreamy and delicious. Take, for example, a casserole of eggnog French toast.

It has a creamy custard-like interior and a crust that’s rich and toasty.

The 18 Best Crockpot desserts

1. Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake

Chocolate Lava Cake in the Slow Cooker is a rich, decadent dessert. It is made with a simple batter of all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla.

But it is the luscious chocolate sauce that tops the batter and bakes into the cake that makes this dessert truly indulgent.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 3/4 cups hot water

Instructions

1. Mist the interior of a crockpot with non-stick spray. In a medium bowl, combine the following dry ingredients: flour, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the following wet ingredients: milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, stirring until combined. Pour the well-mixed better into the crockpot, using a rubber spatula to spread it evenly across the bottom and up the sides.

2. In another bowl, blend together the leftover 1/4 cup cocoa powder and brown sugar. Evenly distribute this mixture over the batter in the slow cooker.

3. The water should be hot when poured over the top, and stirring is prohibited. After the water has been added, cover the dish and cook either on high for 2 to

2.5 hours or until the cake has puffed up and the top layer looks firm and trustworthy.

4. After finishing, permit it a rest of 15 minutes for the sauce to thicken slightly. Then serve the cake warm with ice cream or ornate whipped cream, if you desire.

2. Crockpot Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp in the Slow Cooker is a warm, cozy dessert. Juicy apples are layered with an oat, flour, and brown sugar topping that is almost like a granola.

The topping isn’t crunchy, but it is slightly chewy, thanks to the amount of oats in it. The topping is also deliciously cinnamon-y and buttery.

And while we normally associate “crisp” and “cobbler” with baking dishes that are so hot you can hardly touch them, this comforting dessert can be made in a slow cooker.

Ingredients

• 6 cups peeled and sliced apples
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Put the apples, sliced, in the bottom of your crockpot.

2. In another bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the melted butter and the vanilla. Stir until the mixture is crumbly.

3. Evenly spread the oat mixture over the apples in the crockpot.

4. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or until the apples are tender and the topping is a lovely golden brown. Serve warm and enjoy!

3. Crockpot Bread Pudding

The comforting dessert known as Crockpot Bread Pudding is created by mixing together small cubes of French or brioche bread and a delicious custard made from milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, and sometimes, though not always, raisins.

Ingredients

• 4 cups of bread cubes (e.g., French or brioche)
• 2 cups of milk
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
• ½ cup of raisins (optional)

Instructions

1. In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Whisk together until the mixture is homogeneous.

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3. Make sure the liquid mixture hits every part of the bread before pouring. Allow the liquid to do its work before moving on any further. The next step is probably the simplest: press down on the mixture, ensuring even distribution and soaking of the bread pudding.

4. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 3 to 4 hours on the low setting. The mixture is properly cooked when it is set and slightly puffed.

4. Crockpot Peach Cobbler

Crockpot Peach Cobbler
Canned peaches in syrup, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon comprise the delightful dessert known as Crockpot Peach Cobbler. It is the kind of treat that one yearns for on chilly days.

And the best part? You prepare this dessert in a crockpot.

Ingredients
2 cans of sliced peaches in syrup (15 oz each)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Into the bottom of a greased crockpot, pour the syrupy canned peaches.

2. In a mixing bowl, blend the flour, sugar, and baking powder. When they are well-combined, stir in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly.

3. Evenly distribute the flour mixture over the sliced peaches in the crockpot. Top with ground cinnamon.

4. For 2 to 3 hours, cover and cook on high, or until the top is golden brown and the peaches are very bubbly. Serve warm.

5. Crockpot Rice Pudding

Rice pudding in a crockpot is creamy and delicious. Arborio rice (the same variety used to make risotto) is cooked slowly in a mixture of whole milk and sugar.

The rich base is flavored with a touch of vanilla and cinnamon. The result is a cozy dessert that is perfect for winter dining and one that most likely every family has some version of.

Ingredients
1 cup of Arborio rice
4 cups of whole milk
1 cup of granulated sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of raisins (optional)

Instructions

1. In the crockpot, combine the Arborio rice, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until the sugar is mostly dissolved and the ingredients are well mixed.

2. Place the lid on the crockpot and set it to low. Allow your dish to simmer for 4 to 5 hours. Stir every hour, if you can, to prevent the rice from sleeping (which means it might clump or stick to the sides, if you’re not careful).

3. If you want, you can add the raisins in the last hour of cooking; just stir them in.

4. When the pudding has reached the desired thickness and the rice is thoroughly cooked, switch off the slow cooker and allow it to cool down before serving. It can be eaten either warm or cold.

6. Crockpot Brownies

Crockpot Brownies are a straightforward, convenient dessert that requires only a few ingredients and little time to prepare. They consist of melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder—elements that combine and transform into a decadent, fudgy, chocolaty confection.

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

1. In a big mixing bowl, put the melted butter and sugar together. Mix them well, and then add the eggs one at a time, stirring until each one is fully incorporated and the mixture looks uniform.

2. Incorporate the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder into the wet ingredients. Stir the trickiest part of the batter until smooth and well unified.

3. Put parchment paper on the bottom of a crockpot, then pour in the brownie batter. Even the batter out as much as you can. Set the crockpot to “low.” The brownies should cook for 2 to 3 hours; if your crockpot tends to run hot, check the brownies after 2 hours. They are done when the edges are pulling away from the sides but the center still looks a little molten.

7. Crockpot Pumpkin Cake

Pumpkin Cake, made in a crockpot, is an easy and delicious dessert. Here are its key components:

– All-purpose flour
– Baking powder
– Ground cinnamon
– Granulated sugar
– Canned pumpkin puree
– Vegetable oil
– Eggs

These ingredients yield an effortless cake, made without turning on the oven, that cooks in a slow cooker until done.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, together in a whisking motion, combine the following: the flour, the baking powder, and the cinnamon. Proceed to add the sugar and mix until uniform.

2. In a separate bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, the vegetable oil, and the eggs. Beat the mixture smooth, and then add it to the dry ingredients. Stir it together until just combined.

3. Coat the inside of your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray or butter. Pour the batter into the crockpot and spread it evenly.

4. Set the crockpot on high and cover. Cook for 2 to

2.5 hours, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature.

8. Crockpot Cinnamon Rolls

I offer an uncomplicated recipe for making Cinnamon Rolls in a Cockppt. My way of making these all-time favorites is quite simple and involves using some basic ingredients like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, milk, and ground cinnamon.

The cinnamon rolls’ warm, comforting aroma wafting through the house is simply irresistible and, thankfully, quite easy to achieve.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¾ cup milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder. Stir in the milk and melted butter, then as now, until a soft dough forms.

2. On a floured surface, stretch the dough into a rectangle. Evenly distribute the brown sugar and cinnamon over the dough.

3. Dough should be rolled carefully into a log and cut into 1-inch-thick rolls. The rolls are then placed in a greased crockpot.

4. Place the lid on the slow cooker and set the temperature to high. Allow the cooker to work for about 2 hours—or until the aforementioned rolls are properly baked and don’t look like something that’s just been uncovered in a lava cave.

9. Crockpot Lemon Cake

Crockpot Lemon Cake is made from a lemon cake mix combined with eggs, water, and vegetable oil, but it really shines thanks to the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest that take the flavor to the next level. Topped with a lemon glaze, this zesty dessert flavor cannot be rivaled.

And the best part? You make it in your slow cooker.

Ingredients

1 box lemon cake mix
3 eggs
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 lemon, juice and zest
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. In a big bowl, bring together the components—cake mix, eggs, water, and oil—according to the package directions. While mixing the potion together, add to it the juice and zest of one lemon and get well acquainted, or in mixer terms, mix to combine.

2. Fill a greased crockpot with the batter. Cover it with a paper towel and the lid of the crockpot to stop condensation from dripping onto the cake.

3. Prepare the dish on a cooker set to high for a duration of 2 to 3 hours, or until a clean toothpick can be inserted in the middle and removed without any residue.

4. In the meantime, blend the powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until you have a smooth glaze. As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, drizzle the glaze over the top. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then use a butter knife to carefully loosen the edges and turn the cake out onto a serving plate.

10. Crockpot Cheesecake

Crockpot Cheesecake
Crockpot Cheesecake is an effortless dessert made using a crockpot. Key ingredients include graham crackers, melted unsalted butter, softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream.

Perfect for creamy cheesecake lovers.

Ingredients

Graham cracker crumbs
Unsalted butter, melted
Cream cheese, softened
Granulated sugar
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Sour cream

Instructions

1. Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan that will fit inside your crockpot.

2. In a big bowl, blend the whipped cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs, one by one, blending well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and sour cream until fully incorporated.

3. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the crust in the springform pan. Set the pan on a trivet or foil ring in the crockpot, add water around it to create a water bath, and cover the pot.

4. For 2 hours, cook on high and then switch off the slow cooker. Let the cheesecake cool inside the cooker for another hour, then refrigerate to set completely.

11. Crockpot Bananas Foster

Bananas Foster in the crockpot is a decadent dessert consisting of the following ingredients: bananas, brown sugar, unsalted butter, dark rum, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. The bananas and other ingredients meld together in this easy, dangerously delicious slow cooker dessert.

You can serve it over ice cream, or with a different creamy base.

Ingredients

Bananas (4, ripe and firm)
Brown sugar (1 cup)
Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, melted)
Dark rum (1/4 cup)
Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
Ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon)

Instructions

1. Slice the bananas in half lengthwise and remove the peels.

2. In the slow cooker, mix together the brown sugar, melted butter, dark rum, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.

3. Ensure the bananas, once sliced, are placed into the mixture in the crockpot and that they are well coated.

4. Cook for 1-2 hours on low heat, until the bananas have softened and the sauce is bubbling. Ladle this warm concoction over vanilla ice cream, and watch it melt into a creamy pool of deliciousness.

12. Crockpot Hot Fudge Peanut Butter Cake

Crockpot Hot Fudge Peanut Butter Cake is a scrumptious dessert created using all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, smooth peanut butter, milk, and a whisper of baking powder, all coming together slowly in a perfect little vehicle for cake: the slow cooker.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup hot water

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, mix together the flour, white sugar, peanut butter, milk, vegetable oil, and baking powder until smooth.

2. Empty the batter into a slow cooker that is greased and has a capacity of 3-4 quarts.

3. Pour the hot water over the batter in a slow stream. Do not attempt to mix the ingredients; they will combine in the oven.

4. Place the lid on the cooker and set to high for about

1.5 to 2 hours, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

13. Crockpot Pumpkin Pie Pudding

Pumpkin Pie Pudding, made in the crockpot, is a fall dessert that is as cozy as it gets. You mix pumpkin puree and evaporated milk with pumpkin pie spice and let the warm, flavorsome custard form as it cooks.

Try Pumpkin Pie Pudding this October as a celebration of all things pumpkin.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup Bisquick mix
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a big mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, sugar, Bisquick mix, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.

2. Coat the inside of the crockpot with cooking spray or butter. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the crockpot and spread evenly in the bottom.

3. Cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pudding is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

4. Let cool slightly before serving. If you want to be really indulgent, top it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

14. Crockpot Chocolate Fondue

I present my slow-cooker chocolate fondue, a delightful blend of semisweet and milk chocolate chips, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Poorly melted and lumpy, enjoy it with your favorite dippables for an extravagant yet unqualified deliciousness.

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In a slow cooker, blend together the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and butter. Place the lid on the slow cooker and set it to low heat.

2. After the cream mixture is warm, add the semisweet and milk chocolate chips. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.

3. To enhance the chocolate flavor, add a pinch of salt. To keep the fondue warm, set the crockpot to “keep warm.” When serving, provide an assortment of items to dip into the chocolate, such as fruit, marshmallows, or cookies.

15. Crockpot Sticky Toffee Pudding

This delightful dessert is made with chopped dates, brown sugar, and butter, and it is one of the pudding family that is not steamed and then served warm and saucy. Crockpot Sticky Toffee Pudding may not be your mama’s or your grandma’s version of this British classic, but it comes pretty darn close.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

1. Chopped dates and boiling water come together in a bowl. Baking soda joins the mixture, too, and the whole thing sits for about 10 minutes while the dates undergo a softening spell. After this short interlude, it’s time to prepare for the next steps in the recipe.

2. In another bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. In a third bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Slowly incorporate the date mixture and flour mixture into the creamed butter, blending until the result is a well-combined batter, then pour into a greased slow cooker.

4. To cover and cook on low for about 2-3 hours, or until the pudding is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

16. Crockpot Caramel Apple Dump Cake

Here is a straightforward slow cooker recipe for Caramel Apple Dump Cake. To prepare it, you’ll need these ingredients:

– Apple pie filling
– A box of yellow cake mix
– 1 stick of melted butter
– Caramel sauce
– Ground cinnamon

Optional: Serve with nuts for an added crunch!

Ingredients

• 2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling
• 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Lightly coat the inside of a 6-quart crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. Evenly distribute the apple pie filling on the bottom, then drizzle the caramel sauce on top.

2. Dust the lowly yellow cake mix over the apples, covering them completely. Then, dust the cinnamon on top.

3. Carefully drizzle the melted butter uniformly over the cake mix. Do not mix or stir.

4. Cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, covering the pot. If you want, you can sprinkle with chopped nuts before serving.

17. Crockpot S’mores Dip

I present to you the dessert that is going to become your new obsession: Crockpot S’mores Dip. This is really the simplest of simple desserts, yet it combines everything we love about S’mores into one warm, ooey-gooey, Dippable package.

Chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers are the stuff of heavenly desserts. Wanting s’mores involves wanting the pleasure that comes from eating these three foods in concert.

Ingredients

Semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
Mini marshmallows (1 bag or about 10 oz)
Graham crackers (for dipping)
Heavy cream (½ cup)
Butter (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

1. Use a small amount of butter to grease the inside of your crockpot. This will coat the surface and help with keeping everything from solidifying or baking in a way that it would if you used an oven.

2. Evenly distribute the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream in the crockpot.

3. Put the mini marshmallows on top of the chocolate.

4. Put a lid on it and set the heat to low; this should be a gentle and slow cooking. I think you want at least an hour, maybe two, to let the heat do its work. If you have to cook it on the stove (saucepan method), I would also cover the pot and keep the heat very low.Stir from time to time and serve with graham crackers when done.

18. Crockpot Gingerbread Cake

Crockpot Gingerbread Cake is a cozy dessert made effortlessly in a slow cooker. This cake combines the wintertime flavors of all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, molasses, and softened butter, unfurling their warmth in the perfect dessert for a cold-weather day.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup molasses

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, and cinnamon. Whisk together until well blended.

2. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until they are light and fluffy and then mix in the molasses.

3. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until the combination is just uniform.

4. Pour the batter into the greased crockpot.

5. Set the temperature to low.

6. Cook for 2-3 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.