Push a pie crust in the bottom of your slow cooker for a dessert that is perfect for Christmas +7 recipes

Have you ever made dessert in the slow cooker? What's amazing about desserts made in the slow cooker is that they are warm and gooey, instead of room-temperature desserts like cake and cookies. Even better than that, if you show up to Christmas dinner with some desserts made in your slow cooker, you'll be the hit of the holiday.

Here are some fantastic recipes for desserts that you can try making in a slow cooker. You'll be pleasantly surprised with how easy they are and not only that you'll save time so that you can get out of the kitchen and really enjoy the festive season.

Slow cooker pecan pie
This recipe for slow cooker pecan pie is a surprisingly simple, and incredibly impressive contribution to any Christmas spread. A great recipe to get the little ones involved with, this dish calls for only a few easy steps and 10 minutes of prep time. Try saying that for any of the other Christmas dishes!

Slow cooker pumpkin pie
No holiday is complete without pumpkin pie. Sweet and creamy pumpkin puree mixed with all the best spices of fall and topped off with a dollop of whipped cream, there's no better end to a big Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. But when the turkey, roast, and side dishes have already taken up your oven space, there's often no room for the last course of the meal. Luckily, the slow cooker can step up to the plate.

Slow cooker warm cherry brownies
These brownies are easy to make. You use a box mix but swap out the oil for butter to make it even better. Top the brownies with canned cherry pie filling, and put the lid back on so the cherries get warmed up.

Slow cooker fruit crumble
Crumble is one of those desserts that can really go well or badly. Too much liquid, and you lose the crunch. Not enough, and it's a brick to bite into. This easy three-ingredient recipe below will leave you with nothing to worry about.

Slow cooker pumpkin spice cake
Some puddings have dinner party looks, and some… don't. This delicious recipe isn't the most refined-looking dessert, but as we all know, it's what's on the inside that counts. It's a breeze to throw together and smells amazing while it's baking away in your slow cooker.

Spiced caramelized pear upside-down cake
Most people think of using their slow cooker to make hearty soups and long-simmered stews in their slow cooker, but it’s a great tool for making desserts as well. Upside down cakes are a great dessert to make in a slow cooker because the long, slow cook really caramelizes the fruit topping beautifully.

Slow cooker layered apple cake
Easy as pie. That's the perfect way to describe this slow-cooked layered apple cake. Great for a weekday treat, during the holidays but especially on Christmas. Paired with creamy vanilla ice cream and the option of graham cracker crumbles, this simple slow-cooked treat will be a winner your holiday festivities.