Indulge away! These desserts are the perfect size for a sweet treat without a ton of tempting leftovers.
26 Dessert Recipes Made in an 8×8 Pan
Updated on Oct. 08, 2024
Banana Pudding
I didn’t see my son, Lance Corporal Eric Harris, for more than two years after he enlisted in the Marines after high school. And when I saw him arrive at the airport, I just grabbed hold of him and burst out crying. When we got home, the first thing he ate was two bowls of my easy banana pudding recipe. He’s a true southern boy! It’s a dessert, but you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. —Stephanie Harris, Montpelier, Virginia
1/25
2/25
Blueberry Buckle
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This blueberry buckle recipe came from my grandmother. As children, my sister and I would go to Pennsylvania for blueberry picking. Mother taught us to pick only perfect berries, and those gems went into this wonderful recipe. —Carol Dolan, Mount Laurel, New Jersey
3/25
Coffee ‘n’ Cream Brownies
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend gave me the recipe for these rich cakelike brownies topped with a creamy coffee-enhanced filling and a chocolate glaze. I like to garnish each square with a coffee bean. —Michelle Tiemstra, Lacombe, Alberta
4/25
Cherry Supreme Dessert
Total Time
10 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Marshmallows and a tart cherry topping lend flavor and eye appeal to this popular dessert. Better yet, it’s easy enough for kids to make!
—Sherri Keim, Grand Junction, Colorado
5/25
Gingersnap Rum Apple Crisp
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother makes incredible apple crisp, and I've added a few twists of my own. We think it's best warm, with ice cream on the side. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
6/25
Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Bars
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I’ve tried “light” cheesecake recipes before with mixed results. Making a few changes, I created a rich, creamy cheesecake filling that truly tastes like the real deal. —Katie Farrell, Ann Arbor, Michigan
7/25
Almond Blondies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These make a nice change from the typical chocolate brownie. When I bake up a batch, they disappear quickly at my house. —Cindy Pruitt, Grove, Oklahoma
8/25
Old-Fashioned Scalloped Pineapple
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My deliciously different dressing goes well with turkey or ham. It's also good for dessert with a little cream poured over the top! —Nancy Brown, Dahinda, Illinois
9/25
Peach-Rosemary Cobbler
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Ripe peaches and warm biscuit topping go hand in hand. The fresh rosemary and cinnamon adds a delicious twist. —Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California
10/25
Apricot-Hazelnut Triangles
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These crispy cookie treats can be changed up—try different nuts and jams, and dark or white chocolate depending on the holiday. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
11/25
Lemon Bars
Total Time
55 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This delightful lemon bar recipe is from my mother's file. I've been serving it for many years. They has a wonderful tangy flavor, and they're always a hit. The color and shape make them a nice addition to a platter of cookies. —Etta Soucy, Mesa, Arizona
12/25
Chocolate Ganache Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This decadent triple-layer beauty is pure chocolate indulgence. The cake layers can be frozen prior to final assembly; in fact, they're easier to work with when frozen. —Kathleen Smith, Overland, Missouri
13/25
Rhubarb Oat Bars
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 bars
From the Recipe Creator:
These chewy rhubarb bars provide just the right amount of tartness and sweetness. They are simply unbeatable! —Renette Cressey, Fort Mill, South Carolina
14/25
Rhubarb-Blueberry Crumble
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Rhubarb and strawberry often go together, but blueberries give rhubarb a fresh and summery touch. — Mike Schulz, Tawas City, Michigan
15/25
Tiramisu Nanaimo Bars
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I love Tiramisu. After tasting Nanaimo Bars at a local bakery, I decided to combine them with the flavors of Tiramisu. My friends and I love my creation and it is more convenient to eat than traditional Tirimisu. —Susan Riley, Allen, Texas
16/25
Summer Celebration Ice Cream Cake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I wanted to make my youngest son an ice cream cake one year for his summer birthday, as he prefers ice cream to the traditional cake. He picked the flavors and I decided to try my favorite brownie recipe as a crust. It worked! —Krista Frank, Rhododendron, Oregon
17/25
Makeover Cream Cheese Streusel Bars
Total Time
50 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With an oh-so-chocolaty crust, a crispy, crunchy topping and soft cream cheese filling, these delectable bars are over-the-top indulgent. —Janet Coops, Duarte, California
18/25
Peach Pudding
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This out-of-this-world dessert is one of our favorite, easy peach recipes. I was raised in Oklahoma, and we used Elberta peaches right off our trees when we made this outstanding cobbler. —Virginia Crowell, Lyons, Oregon
19/25
Apple Fritter Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I was experimenting with a beer bread to make it into a dessert and came up with this delectable apple fritter cake. —Ann Marie Eberhart, Gig Harbor, Washington
20/25
Rosy Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a cake that gets its rosy hue from the rhubarb topping. It’s moist on top and light as a feather on the bottom. —Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
21/25
Lime & Spice Peach Cobbler
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This was my grandmother’s favorite recipe to make when they had bushels of peaches. Now I love to bake it whenever I can for my family and friends. —Mary Ann Dell of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
22/25
Creme de Menthe Squares
Total Time
30 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This layered bar hits all the sweet spots: It’s airy, creamy, crunchy and the perfect mix of cool mint and rich chocolate. It has a vintage dessert appeal that no one in our family can resist. —Marilyn Blankschien, Clintonville, Wisconsin
23/25
Cinnamon Roll Cherry Cobbler
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Red Hots and canned cherries flavor this memorable dessert from my childhood. I hadn’t had it in years, so when I found my mother’s recipe, I had to make it to see if it’s as good as I remembered. It is! —Betty Zorn, Eagle, Idaho
24/25
Cappuccino Cake Brownies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 bars
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like your sweets with a cup of coffee, this recipe is good for you! These no-nut brownies combine a mild coffee flavor with the richness of semisweet chocolate chips. They're a quick and easy dessert or anytime snack at our house.
—Mary Houchin
Swansea, Illinois
25/25
Apple Coffee Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I wish I could give credit where it's due, but I don't remember where this recipe originated. It seems as soon as this coffee cake is out of the oven, my family has it eaten!
