{"id":240559,"date":"2026-05-16T03:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T03:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=240559"},"modified":"2026-05-16T03:10:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T03:10:01","slug":"15-stress-free-easy-dessert-recipes","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/240559\/15-stress-free-easy-dessert-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Stress-Free Easy Dessert Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you need a pick-me-up, a sweet craving hits, or need something last-minute to bring to a friend, having an easy dessert recipe handy can turn the day around. Even if you\u2019re not an expert baker, these stress-free desserts, made with minimal ingredients, will make you look like a pro in the kitchen. Featuring cobblers, dump cakes, no-bake desserts, lemon bars, chocolate desserts, and fruit-filled treats, these 15 stress-free desserts are easy to make with not a ton of prep time.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6320407623761920 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/pie\/chocolate-cobbler-5.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-KsgjCQ-rgaUw_phFqhUlUi5RAs4X1IG-VkDh-Zd_YYhayY3JvjG3xx8VfMpCPkBiR2KYOHPFTtJCydIwySA1HpEZQRgIXgjubZU3Q\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">ERIN LATCH<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SAVANNAH, TN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/UgdrPokw4U1LW9XW5u3BqizOXo0kLxxIMTWOtWDO_K7BRLohOXkco-MFpJyFqJOeQoJEIZZBMkLGmSiFKq1g1wVO0FM05RnFGb30mg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/pie\/chocolate-cobbler-5.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chocolate Cobbler<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This recipe is great anytime! I take is to family dinners and I fix it in the mornings to take to work for breakfast.&#8221; &#8211; Erin<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/strawberry-peach-easy-pies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vSM2Om1xYLf0SmvqfXb4FgcUQb4GpT8jtXFVU3vnD3qYTvkw_avDO62c2RELuoqwbcHafx7zYa2pJKtgdakZsXyTWX1IsthgjGCwLZY\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KAREN REES<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CANTON, GA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/oEHM_DeI3HcBjUMqXVXHfjvueaZRxQSPUPq6kOPHgNKrl8ECy70oB5rAe5XSEVsuxaY9fVdR4NXHZJlC63P4SbjB03de5i-r_uIBag=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/strawberry-peach-easy-pies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Strawberry Peach Easy Pies<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;What I cook my family when the sweet tooth is calling and my pantry echos back! Everyone loves these and they can be altered to hold your favorite fruit.&#8221; &#8211; Karen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/cheese-appetizer\/cinamon-cream-cheese-sopapillas___bebita.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/2NC_cAH4A1-5tsMEDFnP8yCwgEytQeDPqU3qe_vMYzWVCsIPYB91AOhWeQ5w4FTrJH5tp6ZjtrXE3d2enC4EIsIi-dtg-EdMIxLwN4d_-MGFxPiPORc\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MARTHA AGUIRRE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MURRIETA, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/nzMXcO2efkV133h5_FOjj96SIfLl5yOr2nIygtLnC3JRPOvtxWUgUH8c6RZ6odJW7s_gf02KOC8jpwq1RRiCSe9y1MX3_ybARx9RIYI=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/cheese-appetizer\/cinamon-cream-cheese-sopapillas___bebita.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cinnamon Cream Cheese Sopaipillas<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Well, this morning I was looking for a recipe to make something with Philadephia cream cheese. I went through many recipes and came out with this.&#8221; &#8211; Martha<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cookies\/easy-crescent-dough-lemon-bars.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/iGDYqss3w19DG1_IhWC_XoFuc7LPAVmUGUw2Vty3Samf0cIfGcYoVSAA36_I-xsCwhBPdlm85YLmu2q_3jIvn324KTXJXBegNVy6eJ0\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">AMBER MOON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SOUTHERN, AZ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/GzQUI_xmuyR-bzurT88JKUEUKGCrE0aj0RfjCosQJ86up9PGUBAe48BNktdxNsWHZZ1BRS-QKTHfsc3b_UL3Kyt9-799LXwjFhlcdNxe=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cookies\/easy-crescent-dough-lemon-bars.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Crescent Dough Lemon Bars<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Super simple and a hit. My mom now requires me to make these for her birthday, while the kids ask for them all the time. You can also use Nutella, jams, other curds, types of butter, add cream cheese alone or together, etc., as fillings.&#8221; &#8211; Amber<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/graham-cracker-pudding.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ZrqzwddeO1_6hxV5UN9wSw6jB73K7VtqyXR5jH0IiBcw07Ky0FgBuICXxMUq1p-knigu1MJzcttseE_vkN4KT9jvMhVRZpvWznuWARSjO-QwlRcqPD8\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">ERICA FREYER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MOCKSVILLE, NC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/aZsCDBOSLswRAAZ-LQOIPGmG9I4-nKZx-wRb6_X-Iuo-zec4Hu2DnQjwg7Js--mSIBf_lLHhELFplvS_KHtubj1xf3jPqc49OfqfURYq=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/graham-cracker-pudding.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graham Cracker Pudding<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a quick and simple dessert my mama use to make when I was young and I have continued sharing it with my kids. It&#8217;s delicious.&#8221; &#8211; Erica<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/other-dessert\/cream-cheese-muffin-puffs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/r3DX5_h-T2ccYoDXQYVM8WRwow18Due7Idl6c2NUKO0B4gtofyUkIttnyf-0jpQSMwHVUxWEBbUSNXcNoMa0jjPVsKBMv_TErzjNHQA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LORI FLEMING<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HUNTINGTON, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pQ0JXBRaNdPkv9exzAY8gV6SeIyb61NxMQFWtecypasm2TK0H2XmFubDR2m73feLp-2mccJAuWODX-_gR7CnR_zMIUuNmt2SAxUdpQewXO5MHO_Ud64=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/other-dessert\/cream-cheese-muffin-puffs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cream Cheese Muffin Puffs<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I love cream cheese and these are so quick and easy to make. They are so ooey-gooey when they first come out of the oven.&#8221; &#8211; Lori<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/dump-cake-surprise.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pjlM0g7CZoYDY4qWj7x4PrgydaEuxIZXuqucuJ90v00hvndt1ZWmFFB8s7W6ZPNgtJ1W6QySHWOTJVY8tfFXST64TMr01VPmXqVOhA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">TENISHIA STAMP<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">FAYETTEVILLE, NC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/fCW8KRhNE_qdPx9Jh3QCxeEogAPjlZa9MIfUjv16D72ukfe_dUxqySo0-gcIQGi3bus2pS6UDLKCG1_3MWeg7rUqbcGzKbQdkOTu53LmoB-eZB8U05k=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/dump-cake-surprise.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dump Cake Surprise<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I bake this Dump Cake Surprise because I add two ingredients I have yet to hear anyone else add. Teachers in the school system enjoy this treat and always ask for it on special occasions.&#8221; &#8211; Tenishia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/biscoff-icebox-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/meylxZ0j3GuDEc9y33EsuXRtuBUJukRiL69KkcCj4KfHRdi6kG8DWqvPeQfP7TFNSshApTMgJTTwswColOucGGiwpntx07KZ5Ul4jxaG5DwndjJdFNnR\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FRANCINE LIZOTTE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SURREY SOUTH, BC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/icDjZws_ushCWaokb9TIDukJ2PDo_KZMMbtSopPBfWqSRA-YLGkLdOHXIEvuJd8G3GvFRGcOqm-b6l4u3jeqmD2xd-Ma4qlA9EMiuYP_=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/biscoff-icebox-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biscoff Icebox Cake<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;With fruit, cookies, and whipped cream, this delicious frozen dessert is perfect for summer.&#8221; &#8211; Francine<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/cinnamon-apple-crisp\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/6wgAWOJyOXhKmjgEqZoH2Hx-JXkOc-25UMxRatfaoUZfYyBQCEYBZlNnlMeuhKf8eNm60cq4Sb-qjSiyqTd6109A8La_zSeWe2OZqvro\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/cinnamon-apple-crisp\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cinnamon Apple Crisp<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This cinnamon apple crisp is full of warm juicy apples and topped with a buttery oat crunch. This is the perfect dessert for any time of year for those apple lovers.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cookies\/pms-cookies-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-djSNVx5TPeBr6Ib-47x76sZAk39585GmbI8merPF9xcgVL7d8KfjtQFkC2jgyXOcgV8n_e_mOF2DcaEtmRhYyK_Nz6I0p_R7Ie2Xvw_FqIJz4-QIwU5\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KATHLEEN KULINSKI<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">STERLING, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/D5iEXUPs65WmC8uTB-Zz5dwvaE-scbbIlZ_-rqtFv6f3W_XgFxpInW8F9QXyWU9-UWEQU5PoprGkx4DfaU2J9cqR9yFnkqovTkt3dMA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cookies\/pms-cookies-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMS Cookies<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a little bit of chocolate, a little bit of salt, a little bit of peanut butter, and then there&#8217;s the marshmallow fluff &#8211; everything you need to combat PMS.&#8221; &#8211; Kathleen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-balls.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/wZ1l__vIUKsQPMVKDgNEFb3FE40uucfSX2JbUuKluvy7gKLMt83FSIB-3KmwcQLpVrOgz-hSrKhWi_PaiuFAxlXIfww-Ccc4blBbyw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JENNIFER SEGRETI<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">VENICE, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/3eRslmP52-2Nri7ALHoJ_d22bNAZs1ToNDeenJyDhP7UqLTq9nfSvcxAU6XRGMtrorzy8vVfkrhGP-9kBbacHv85E6QSWt8gyhQ3xx0=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-balls.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These balls are meant to be eaten as is, from the freezer! Of course, this is an egg-free recipe where I use Greek yogurt as a binder. I could eat cookie dough all day long; now I can without the hazard.&#8221; &#8211; Jennifer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cookies\/chocolate-chip-cream-cheese-brownies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/1gNQkarIjjuQUsi2X_xjnRL_U6wfmqZJevKDSEbgdjTqXvkE3rqrIgsvmKSvt1d0OK02SDi8xi6VAFQu9VbMmzLQ5KpaVdKpFbFT9TQh\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">ANIA REBEIL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CEDAR LAKE, IN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/bSEIh1CTXN3wNVghmyfW_BBIkH4aufZ4rg4Ajlf3VjBKNxaEXQR_Rfh2SS0T17Q3XD_ZN_2gry6z6uky4InQpT8yWt65UV2oQcVpD3E=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cookies\/chocolate-chip-cream-cheese-brownies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Brownies<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I received this recipe from a friend about 10 years ago. I think that the cookie dough recipe is from Crisco, but the cream cheese filling was added along the way. It is a great favorite in my family.&#8221; &#8211; Ania<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/fruit-dessert\/apple-crumble-bars.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/0qvo6PYqlIl0Xn_lDY_gjH8it9CeQ9Pq17eyZIAeG1MEq0HNvU2AkRmJ5LBq7YJ6LNwuCk8vJ8D-3uABqRydtlKpmJbcglcFWSYNLf0\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MAGGIE HEDEN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ANTIOCH, IL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/45JFVSK6EarNHSgAvGoaOOPPrlQNrZPTOsbg3xn1pFCZZI5Awpd4zSl0qBVH0FEmC-5y_Vdznpfa0GUJagro2sdIAfqupvlesOVfUbCp=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/fruit-dessert\/apple-crumble-bars.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Crumble Bars<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These are as easy as it gets! 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