At first glance, waffle bowls, or bols gaufres — squished sugar cones with dark-chocolate ruffle trims — may look like something went awfully wrong at the dessert factory. But look again, think dessert, and let your imagination soar. Delicately packaged in a box with a sponge to protect them, these six edible, eye-catching bowls are a quick fix if you’re looking to impress guests with a special dessert but don’t have the time — or the inclination — to toil for hours in the kitchen. Just fill each bowl with a small amount of something — freshly cut fruit, ice cream, pudding, sorbet, sherbet, yogurt — and top with whipped cream and a few chopped nuts ... then get ready to enjoy the compliments. The added bonus: no dishes to wash when you’re finished.

Available at Trader Joe’s stores for $2.49 for a box of six.