Please enjoy our most decadent slow cooker dessert recipes

Who knew the slow cooker could be your secret weapon for dessert, too? Forget hovering over the oven or juggling timers, just add your ingredients, switch it on and let this kitchen hero do all the hard work.

From creamy cheesecakes and comforting puddings to rich, chocolatey treats, these slow cooker desserts are all about big flavour with minimal effort. Perfect for entertaining or an easy weeknight sweet fix, this collection proves dessert really can be as simple as set-and-forget.

Even if you don’t have a slow cooker, many of these recipes are cooked low and slow in the oven, and the results are utterly mouthwatering!

New Idea’s 20 best Slow Cooker Dessert recipes

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Two of the yummiest fruits in the same dish!

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This slow cooker dessert may be the yummiest pudding EVER.

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An amazing summer treat.

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A classic warming dessert, now easy to cook!

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It just doesn’t get any easier than this delicious, saucy pudding cake. Just throw in the ingredients, and let your slow cooker do all the work.

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This gooey, chocolatey self-saucing pudding is worth sharing.

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A delicious, traditional Christmas dessert that doesn’t require hours of effort.

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Dreamy slices of heaven, simply hard to resist!

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This classic cheesecake is the perfect dessert choice to impress guests.

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We’ve upped the wow factor with this berry nice dessert!

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A sweet treat that’s hard to beat.

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A true blue dessert that every Aussie will love.

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Turn over-ripe bananas into delicious treats.

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A heavenly dessert to spoil everyone!

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A healthier (but still delicious) dessert.

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Crowd-Pleaser Berry Pavlova

Prep 30 mins, Cook 2 hours

The ultimate share dessert – already portioned up for your convenience.

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A warming take on everybody’s favourite dessert.

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Now THIS is one hell of a dessert!