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11 Fruit Desserts That Turn Canned and Frozen Ingredients Into Crowd Pleasers in No Time

ByLeah Ingram

These 11 fruit desserts turn canned and frozen ingredients into crowd-pleasers that whip up fast and give you sweet wins without worrying that you have to use up that fresh fruit before it goes bad.

A slice of lemon cake with white glaze is served on a white plate, garnished with whipped cream and a lime slice.
Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

No Bake Strawberry Lemonade Pie

A slice of strawberry lemon cream pie topped with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and a lemon slice, served on a white plate with a blue rim.
No Bake Strawberry Lemonade Pie. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

No Bake Strawberry Lemonade Pie layers sweet strawberries and tangy lemonade filling in a crunchy crust. It’s a fast, cool dessert that’s perfect for hot days when you want something fresh but don’t want to turn on the oven.
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Banana Pudding Icebox Cake

A slice of banana pudding is topped with whipped cream and a banana slice, served on a white plate.
Banana Pudding Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Banana Pudding Icebox Cake stacks layers of bananas, pudding and wafers for a chilled treat. It’s easy to build and stays cool, making it a great dessert to whip up when you want something sweet and refreshing.
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Zucchini Nut Bread

Close-up of a freshly baked banana bread in a metal pan, topped with chopped pecans, resting on a cooling rack.
Zucchini Nut Bread. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Zucchini Nut Bread sneaks veggies into a sweet loaf packed with crunchy nuts. It’s perfect for breakfast or a snack and comes together quickly with simple ingredients you probably have on hand right now.
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake

A rectangular baking dish with a golden-brown baked dessert, topped with whipped cream, sliced strawberry, and a mint sprig. Red sauce edges the dish.
Strawberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake throws fresh strawberries and cream cheese into a pan topped with cake mix. You just dump it all and bake for a fast dessert that tastes like it took way longer to make.
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Blueberry Coffee Cake

A close-up of a hand holding a slice of blueberry cake with a crumb topping. The whole cake is on a cooling rack in the background.
Blueberry Coffee Cake. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Blueberry Coffee Cake bursts with juicy blueberries and a crumbly topping. It’s great for mornings or dessert and comes together fast with simple steps that anyone can follow for a tasty treat.
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Two Ingredient Lemon Bars with Angel Food Cake Mix

A stack of lemon bars topped with whipped cream and a lemon slice on a white plate, placed on a blue striped cloth.
Two Ingredient Lemon Bars with Angel Food Cake Mix. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Two Ingredient Lemon Bars with Angel Food Cake Mix mix cake mix and lemon curd for a bright tangy dessert. These bars come together fast and deliver a fresh lemon punch with very little effort or ingredients.
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Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Slice of frosted zucchini cake on stacked plates with additional cake slices and a glass of milk in the background.
Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting bakes a moist veggie-filled cake topped with sweet frosting. It’s a quick way to add some green to your dessert plate without losing any of the sweet flavor everyone loves.
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Greek Yogurt Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Lemon Glaze

A lemon poppy seed muffin with white icing sits in an orange wrapper on a cooling rack. A lemon slice and poppy seeds in a small dish are in the background.
Greek Yogurt Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Lemon Glaze. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Greek Yogurt Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Lemon Glaze bake light muffins bursting with lemon flavor and a sweet glaze. They’re easy to make and perfect for breakfast or a snack that feels like a sunny day in your hand.
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Key Lime Pound Cake in Bundt Pan

Slice of lemon cake with white icing on a plate, accompanied by a dollop of whipped cream and a lime slice.
Key Lime Pound Cake in Bundt Pan. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Key Lime Pound Cake in Bundt Pan mixes tangy lime with buttery cake baked in a pretty shape. This dessert is quick to whip up and makes a fresh treat that’s perfect for sharing with friends or family any time.
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Slow Cooker Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

A close-up of a baked peach cobbler topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a mint leaf in a white dish.
Slow Cooker Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This Slow Cooker Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake is going to be your go-to dessert all year long. It is so easy to make that you won’t believe it until you try it. Made with just four ingredients, you dump it into your slow cooker and wait for the Crock Pot to do the baking for you.
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Cherry Crumble Using Frozen Cherries

A small black dish holds a berry crumble topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream and a spoon, placed on a textured surface.
Cherry Crumble Using Frozen Cherries. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This recipe for Cherry Crumble uses frozen dark cherries, which are sweetened with honey instead of sugar. We made the topping using almond flour and rolled oats so we can serve it to our gluten-free friends who can’t stomach — literally — traditional flour. Serve this dessert warm and with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Crumble Using Frozen Cherries