19 Slow-Cooker Dessert Recipes That Are Perfectly Hands-Off

Desserts can be finicky; if you don’t have the temperature and moisture content perfectly correct the texture will suffer. That’s why we love making desserts in the slow cooker. The low, moist heat of a slow cooker helps create tender desserts that are creamy and not too dense. Whether you’re craving fruit cobbler or a creamy cheesecake, your slow cooker is the key to making easy desserts. It offers hands-off convenience that’s not typically associated with making desserts, which normally get cooked up in the oven or stovetop.

One of our favorites? This simple cake that's sweet and fruity with hints of toasty cinnamon flavor. Be sure to line inner pot with two layers of foil to prevent any burning around the edges.

This super sweet dessert is balanced out with tart flavor from the mixed berries and lemon juice. The homemade biscuit topping provides a tender texture to soak up all the juices from the berries. Top it off with our homemade sour cream topping or a dollop of store-bought yogurt.

If you’re looking for an easy way to serve soft, warm brownies to a crowd, this cake is the solution. It has the same gooey insides as a typical browning with a slightly crisp texture around the edges. It’s quick and easy to prep and gives you the excuse to use your slow cooker for something sweet.

The steamy moisture that a slow cooker produces helps create the perfect texture for this creamy cheesecake. Not only does it prevent cracks from forming, it also helps achieve a smooth and creamy texture. We think it’s fantastic when topped with ripe summer peaches, but berries work well here too.

This slow-cooked cobbler is a great way to use up frozen peaches and better yet, it’s super simple to make. The biscuit topping adds light, fluffy and crunchy texture to the super sweet peach filling. Add some toasted, chopped pecans for a little Southern flair.

If you’ve ever been apple picking, you know how tough it can be to eat up the big bounty of apples before they go bad. That’s where this simple recipe comes in: it’s an easy way to repurpose your apples into a delicious spread. Cinnamon, cloves and allspice add warm, inviting spice to the chunky applesauce.

This simple candy recipe requires less than five ingredients. All made in a slow cooker, the hands off dessert is easy to whip up and even easier to devour. Peanuts, white almond bark, and two types of chocolate combine to create this sweet and salty dessert.

Keep your oven (and home) cool this summer with a seasonal fruit cobbler baked in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with toasted almonds for some extra crunch.

This easy chocolate fondue couldn’t be any easier. Simply add the chocolate, cream, milk, vanilla and salt into the slow cooker, then let it cook on high for about 30 minutes. Whisk to make sure everything is incorporated, then serve with fruit, marshmallows and pound cake.

Stuffed apples are an ideal dessert for a cozy fall day. For this recipe, be sure to use baking apples (like Rome or Golden Delicious) to ensure a tender texture that doesn’t fall apart. Rolled oats and chopped walnuts make a crunchy, nutty topping.

Rice's natural starch (helped along with a bit of coconut milk) turns into creamy, surprisingly light rice pudding with sweet floral flavor from coconut water. Set out a toppings bar of dried fruits, toasted nuts, shredded coconut and seeds and let everyone personalize their own bowl.

This sweet, fruity dessert is warm and cozy, so it’s perfect for any time of year. It’s easy to prep and is a great way to use up any overripe bananas. Serve it with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

This pudding-like cake does perfectly in the slow cooker: The gentle, moist heat keeps the cake nice and supple and prevents it from getting too dense or hard. A nutmeg-laced toffee cake is the perfect topping for the sticky pudding. For even more convenience you can make the cake a day ahead and store it in the slow cooker.

This slow cooked pineapple recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare. Once cooked, the sugars in the pineapple develop a caramelized flavor that combines beautifully with brown sugar, fresh ginger and cinnamon. Serve over yogurt or with a scoop of vanilla or coconut ice cream.

This cobbler can be made all year long thanks to frozen peaches. Fold them into a crumble of sugar, oats, allspice, nutmeg and butter before cooking.

Fruit compote is a great dessert to make in the slow cooker, because the flavors and juices get to mingle together over low heat. A splash of lemon juice and apple cider vinegar helps balance out the sweetness of the fruit with a bit of acidity.

If you’ve never made cheesecake in the slow cooker before, start with this easy recipe. Cooking the pumpkin cheesecake in a slow cooker helps it develop an extra smooth and creamy texture. The gingersnap cookie crust adds bright flavor and extra crunch.

Caramel can burn easily, so the low heat of a slow cooker is an easy way to keep it at the optimal temperature. This recipe combines packaged caramel with heavy cream, vanilla extract and butter to create a smooth, creamy dip. The acidity of the green apples help balance out the super sweet flavor of the caramels.