No offense to cookies, cakes or brownies (we’re still obsessed), but they’re just so expected. Less standard are surprising dessert hybrids that combine the usual suspects in glorious ways. And while we can’t say any of these 21 recipes are under 100 calories, we can promise they’re, like, life-changingly good.
21 Mouthwatering Dessert Mash-ups You Didn't Know You Needed
It's as if your two favorite desserts had a baby

Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Croissant Bread Pudding
To think we used to throw out day-old croissants...

Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies
A little bit creamy, a little bit chewy.

Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Ice-cream Sandwich Cake
This guy looks way harder to make than it actually is.
Get the recipe

Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Brownie Pie
Make your slices as large as you'd like.

Photo: Eric Moran/Styling: Erin McDowell
Ice-cream Cupcakes
Store these babies in the freezer for a super-quick sugar fix.
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