19 Skillet Dessert Recipes (Cast Iron Skillets)

When someone in the kitchen brings out a skillet, the result is usually amazing. Skillet recipes do not begin and end with savory dishes like breakfast meats or dinner proteins like steak and seafood. Skillet desserts are an outstanding way to prepare steamy, toasty, multi-texture cakes and pastries presented with some beautiful flare. Please any crowd by featuring chocolate with the Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie Cakes and Cast-Iron Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls. If your crew digs into fruity desserts, sizzle up a Skillet Strawberry Crisp or Smoked Berry Cherry Pie.

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Baked French Toast Maple Cinnamon Skillet

skillet with thick french toast baked with icing and topped with fresh strawberries — Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

This delicious French toast bake is fun for breakfast, brunch or even dessert. It is made with Pillsbury biscuits that bake until golden brown.

Get the recipe: Baked French Toast Maple Cinnamon Skillet

Blueberry Skillet Crumb Cake

a slice of the thick blueberry crumb cake held over the skillet with the remaining cake — Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

This delicious sweet cake is bursting with blueberries in every bite. This is the perfect recipe for either a sweet breakfast or even dessert.

Get the recipe: Blueberry Skillet Crumb Cake

S’mores Dip

This S’mores Dip is super easy to make with just two ingredients: melty dark chocolate and perfectly toasted fluffy marshmallows. Perfect for dipping strawberries, fruit, and graham crackers, and it will taste just like s'mores from the campfire.

Get the recipe: Easy Cast Iron Skillet S’mores Dip

Easy Cast Iron Skillet Apple Crisp Recipe With Oats

two photos of skillet with apple crisp with oat topping and vanilla ice cream — Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

If you love traditional apple crisp, this recipe will quickly become your favorite. This dessert is so rich in apple-cinnamon flavor and combines the soft texture of caramelized apples with crunchy crispy golden oats. A perfect family dessert after a weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe: Easy Cast Iron Skillet Apple Crisp Recipe With Oats.

Skillet Pineapple Upside Down Cake

pineapple upside down cake with cherries in each pineapple ring — Photo Credit: Joyous Apron

Baked or grilled pineapples are absolutely delicious. This recipe combines juicy tropical pineapples with tart maraschino cherries over sweet brown sugar crumble, which is one of the best crumbles, by the way.

Get the recipe: Skillet Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

Chocolate Chip Dutch Baby Recipe with Easy Macerated Strawberries

a slice of chocolate chip dutch baby topped with fresh strawberries — Photo Credit: An Edible Mozaic

A Dutch baby pancake is an amazingly sweet and puffy breakfast that you can whip in just 10 minutes. This simple recipe adds chocolatey flavors and sweet strawberries making it a perfect treat for your loved ones.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Dutch Baby Recipe with Easy Macerated Strawberries.

a skillet with thick chocolate chip cookie topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate drizzle — Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

If tonight you don't want anything fancy, just a good old warm chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream on top, save this recipe. Hot melted chocolate inside, soft chewy dough, and chocolate drizzle on top - what else can we wish for?

Get the recipe: Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake.

Puff Pastry Apple Galette

skillet with puff pastry galette with fresh apples. vanilla ice crea, and caramel drizzle on top — Photo Credit: The Short Order Cook

If you have loads of apples this season, try baking this one-pan dessert. It is a flaky and light pastry that absorbs all the delicate flavors of fresh apples, caramel, and cinnamon. A French classic with an American twist.

Get the recipe: Puff Pastry Apple Galette.

Fried Apples

These Fried Apples are super simple but taste amazing. The ideal dessert using a handful ingredients you can met this up for friends or family. Top with cream or ice cream.

Get the recipe: Fried Apples

Strawberry Crisp

This one-skillet recipe is simple and only takes 25 minutes to make. It is a classic combo of fresh strawberries and crispy oats with vanilla ice cream. It's a low-effort crowd-pleaser!

Get the recipe: Strawberry Crisp.

Smoked Berry Cherry Pie

a slice of pie with blueberries and cherry filling — Photo Credit: Stef's Eats And Sweets

This BBQ season you can take a break from grilling meats and smoke this delicious skillet pie. Bursting juicy, sweet blueberries, tart cherry pie filling, and soft crust in every bite. Kids and adults love this dessert and for some, it brings back some childhood memories!

Get the recipe: Smoked Berry Cherry Pie.

Brown Sugar Peach Crumb Pie

a slice of the peach crumb pie topped with brown sugar and pecans and served with vanilla ice cream — Photo Credit: The Weekday Pescatarian

It is a one-pan dessert, easy to make every time you crave it. Golden crust, tender peaches with spices and pecans, and brown sugar crumble crowned with ice cream - or, in one word, perfection.

Get the recipe: Brown Sugar Peach Crumb Pie.

Rhubarb Crisp

This recipe is a traditional rhubarb crisp our grandmas would make. Sweet and juicy rhubarb with cinnamon on the buttery crust, and served warm with a scoop of ice cream on top. Simple, tasty, and satisfying.

Get the recipe: Rhubarb Crisp.

Peach Tarte Tatin

A variation of the classic French tarte tatin, but with peaches. It is an upside-down cake with the most tender peaches simmered in caramel sauce, and covered with light flaky puff pastry. An absolute delight for a family weekend.

Get the recipe: Peach Tarte Tatin.

Apple Cake with Cinnamon

a slice of skillet cake topped with cinnamon and apple slices — Photo Credit: One Hot Oven

This recipe is a simple, mildly sweet, one-pan cake. It sticks to the classic time-tested flavors combo: apples and cinnamon. The vanilla cake itself is moist and pillowy, simple and delicious.

Get the recipe: Apple Cake with Cinnamon.

Cookies and Cream Pizookie with Oreos

a skillet with chocolate cookie with chocolate chips, crushed Oreo sandwich cookies and vanilla ice cream — Photo Credit: Elle & Pear

There is no such thing as a cookie too big. This recipe makes a skillet-sized cookie packed with chocolate, fudge, and Oreos, and served warm with melting ice cream on top. The best news is that it only needs 40 minutes to make.

Get the recipe: Cookies and Cream Pizookie with Oreos.

Cast Iron Banana Bread

thick slice of banana bread baked with chocolate and pecans and topped with caramel sauce — Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

Good old banana bread with a twist - baked with chocolate and pecans in a skillet. Simple, delicious combo of flavors, and perfectly balanced sweetness. Quick and easy to make, homemade banana bread just tastes so much better than any store-bought.

Get the recipe: Cast Iron Banana Bread.

Warm Chocolate Skillet Cake With Pecans

a slice of chocolate cake topped with chocolate ganache, nuts, and ice cream — Photo Credit: Oh My Creative

If you have a serious chocolate craving, this cast iron dessert is an easy, and extremely satisfying, fix. Imagine vanilla-chocolate moist cake, covered in thick chocolate frosting with pecans, ready in just 20 minutes.

Get the recipe: Warm Chocolate Skillet Cake With Pecans.

Cast Iron Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

cast iron with cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese frosting — Photo Credit: Brooklyn Active Mama

Homemade cinnamon rolls are the ultimate comfort food. This recipe doesn't make any regular rolls though, these skillet baby rolls are packed with chocolate goodness, and covered with chocolate cream cheese frosting. Creamy, rich, and satisfying dessert.

Get the recipe: Cast Iron Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls.