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50 Easy Single Serving Desserts You Can Make In Minutes!

Quick single serving desserts.

Delicious desserts don’t have to be difficult or time-consuming to make! With these 50 easy single serving dessert recipes, you can whip up a delicious treat in minutes right in your own kitchen without having to make an entire big batch of dessert to store for later.

Whether you’re in the mood for a classic chocolate chip cookie or something a little more adventurous like a single serve cinnamon bun, you’ll find something to satisfy your sweet tooth. From fruity and light desserts to microwaveable mug cakes, these simple recipes are sure to hit the spot. So get ready to enjoy these quick and easy single serving desserts without all the mess and fuss!

Super Simple Mug Cake Recipes and Cupcakes

The recipes below are some of our favorites, and they’re all super simple to make. Just mix the ingredients together in a mug, microwave for a minute or two, and enjoy! For those of you who love cupcakes, we’ve also got some recipes for those too.

Single Serving Mug Desserts and Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake is a magical gooey cake that is synonymous with Valentine’s Day. Enjoy a rich, chocolatey Red Velvet Cake in minutes with my Red Velvet Microwave Mug Cake with this recipe from Bigger Bolder Baking.

Photo Credit: Bigger Bolder Baking

Pumpkin Cake for One

Craving a pumpkin dessert late at night? Since no one has time to make a pumpkin pie in the middle of the week, we are grateful that someone out there invented baking dishes and mugs. Check out this pumpkin cake for one.

Photo Credit: The Solo Spoon

Molten Chocolate Lava Cake

There’s nothing better than a melty, warm chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream on top. They’re cakey and moist on the outside with an irresistible center of warm dark chocolate flowing through the middle. This is an easy single serving delicious molten chocolate lava cake everyone loves! Great for those who are looking for a dairy free option.

Photo Credit: Naturallie Plant based

Funfetti Mug Cake

If you’re a fan of single serving desserts you’re going to love this cute little Funfetti Mug Cake. In classic mug cake fashion, this perfectly sized dessert takes only a few minutes to mix together and about 60 seconds to cook. It’s the perfect quick fix for those times when you want just a little something sweet from the Budget Bytes blog.

Photo Credit: Budget Bytes

Chocolate Zucchini Mug Cake

Chocolate zucchini mug cake is an easy single-serve dessert to make when your sweet tooth strikes. Ready in 60 seconds in the microwave, this fluffy chocolate cake is made with simple baking ingredients and shredded zucchini.

Photo Credit: Zucchini Zone

Apple Spice mug Cake

Apple spice zucchini mug cake is a quick fall treat to make when your sweet tooth strikes. Filled with simple baking ingredients, plus shredded zucchini and applesauce, this fluffy mug cake is ready in only 60 seconds in the microwave.

Fruit Pebbles mug Cake

Mug cakes are all the rage, and this  Fruity Pebbles Protein Mug Cake  is low carb, high protein, and ready in minutes!  Can it get any better??

Photo Credit: Joy to the Food

Carrot Cake for One

Jump up and down if you’d like a single-serving carrot cake in a mug that takes less than 5 minutes to make and is so healthy you can eat the entire recipe in one sitting.

Strawberry Mug Cake

This 2 Minute Strawberry Mug Cake is a sweet microwave treat that brings to mind, Strawberries and Cream with a low cook time. And the reminder that the strawberry season isn’t too far off.

Chocolate Mug Cake for Chocolate Lovers

This is the chocolate mug cake recipe for chocolate lovers. People say this fudgy chocolate mug cake recipe is hands-down the best mug cake they’ve ever tried. And you can make it in the microwave or oven!

Coffee Cake in a Mug

Hello coffee cake in a mug! But wait, there’s more. As in crunchy topping more, you know there couldn’t be coffee cake without some buttery topping on there. Try this recipe to have coffee cake whenever without the large batch.

Banana Mug Cake

Try this yummy mug cake for when you’re in a rush to get that sweet fix. It’s a healthy snack ready in just 6 minutes!

Photo Credit: Hurry the Food Up

Protein Mug Cake

Three ingredient protein mug cake – an easy microwave dessert recipe! This easy protein mug cake with no flour and no banana is a simple, protein-packed dessert or post-workout snack that’s ready in a matter of minutes!

Photo Credit: Chenee Today

Oreo Mug Cake

This Oreo mug cake is ready in a flash. With ground-up Oreos and a few pantry staples, it’s easy to make and even easier to eat. Perfect with a scoop of ice cream of course!

Photo Credit: Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream

Biscoff Mug Cake

This Biscoff mug cake recipe is a deliciously easy microwave recipe which means you can have an indulgent dessert in just a few minutes.

Photo Credit: Modest Munchies

Chocolate Buckwheat Mug Cake

Have your cake and chocolate for breakfast! This easy microwave Chocolate Buckwheat Mug Cake is gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! Under 90 seconds for a fully cooked and frosted mug cake with protein frosting! No oil or sugar needed and a perfect single-serve recipe to tame any chocolate craving, any time of day!

Photo Credit: Strength and Sunshine

Vanilla Mug Cake

If you have a dessert craving, this vanilla mug cake will satisfy it. With a few simple ingredients you probably have on hand, this cake is ready in just 7 minutes! 

Photo Credit: Fantabulosity

Sunflower Mug Cake

This vanilla mug cake is easy to make with a few simple steps and gooey with the addition of sunflower seed butter! 

Photo Credit: The Dizzy Cook

Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

This rich and decadent microwave chocolate mug cake recipe makes a moist, flavorful mug of cake in just 5 minutes to satisfy any sweet tooth!

Photo Credit: An Edible Mosaic

Nutella Mug Cake

This Nutella mug cake is gooey, rich, chocolaty, soft, tender, and dreamy. When you’re in the mood for a decadent dessert, this easy mug cake comes in handy.

Photo Credit: Rich and Delish

Single Serve Angel Food Cake

Why do angel food cake recipes always require using a bunt pan and only come in servings of 8 or more?  This perfect spring/summer dessert needs to be enjoyed more often than at large family gatherings.  If you have ever wondered the same thing, this post is for you.  Small batch and single serve angel food cake is here and don’t worry, the recipe has been adapted so you can also make 4 or 6 servings in the event you want more dessert.

Photo Credit: Make and Taste Blog

Peanut Butter Brownie Mug Cake

A one minute Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Mug Cake. A moist chocolate cake with a melty peanut butter center that quickly bakes up in a mug in your microwave!

Photo Credit: Nourish Your Glow

Chocolate Chip Keto Mug Cookie

Photo Credit: Cassidy’s Craveable Creations

Single Serving Cheesecake

This single serving cheesecake uses an easy graham cracker crust, is made in a mug, and cooks in the microwave. It only takes about ten minutes to prep and cook!

Photo Credit: Kirbie Cravings

Protein Brownie Mug Cake

Craving a brownie? You can enjoy our healthy and delicious 3 ingredient chocolate protein mug cake within the next 2 minutes! It’s also paleo, gluten-free, and nut-free!

Photo Credit: Sorey Fitness

Chocolate Vegan Mug Cake

Looking for a delicious and easy dessert that’s perfect for one person? Look no further than this single-serve chocolate vegan mug cake recipe! This mug cake is made without any eggs or cow’s milk, making it an excellent option for those with a vegan diet. 

Grain Free Lemon Mug Cake for One

This grain free lemon mug cake for one is grain-free, made with protein, and is the perfect protein-packed low carb muffin recipe made in 2 minutes. This recipe includes two options: a keto option and a dairy free option so you can customize for your health goals.

Photo Credit: The Helpful GF

Easy Fruit Focused Desserts for One Person

When your sweet tooth starts to kick in, it’s time to break out the fruit. From apple crisp to fruit nachos, these fruity desserts are easy to make and even easier to eat.

Plus, they’re perfect for those nights when you don’t want to spend a lot of time prepping a dessert. Start with your favorite fruits and in minutes, you’ll have a delicious and satisfying dessert that’s all your own.

Single Serving Fruity Desserts

Microwave Apple Crisp

This easy microwave apple crisp recipe is a quick single serve option when you need a delicious fall dessert in minutes. Top with a scoop of ice cream or some whipped cream and enjoy!

Photo Credit: Running to the Kitchen

Single Serving Peach Crisp

This crisp recipe is good for one, but it’s also easily scalable. This is designed to be made in an oven safe dish or mini skillet to give the crisp a nice amount of surface area to get a good golden brown crunch to the crisp topping.

Single Serve Bananas Foster

Do you know just how ridiculously easy Bananas Foster is? So easy, you’d be crazy to not make this one! You’d be passing up the opportunity to impress someone, with little effort!

Photo Credit: Amandas Cookin

Easy Blueberry Cobbler for One

This Easy Blueberry Cobbler is ready in one minute! Learn how to make blueberry cobbler in the microwave with fresh or frozen blueberries. This homemade dessert for one is a simple treat for those sweet tooth and sugar cravings.

Skillet Peach Crumble for One

In a bit of a rush? You’re just 15 minutes away from a warm dish of peach crumble. This peach dessert is made on the stove in a skillet, and is the perfect quick summer dessert for one great cool summer dessert.

Photo Credit: Nourish Nutrition Blog

Fruit Nachos for One

Looking for a quick and easy recipe for one? Fruit nachos are a delicious and healthy dessert option using ingredients you probably already have on hand. This dessert nachos recipe takes just a few minutes to bring together and is flexible enough to make a few simple tweaks to meet your individual taste.

Oven Baked Single Serving Apple Crisp

This single serving apple crisp is the perfect easy fall dessert for one. It takes just 10 minutes to assemble, and about 30 to bake. It’s good out of the oven, but honestly really shines at room temperature-if you can wait! Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect recipe.

Air Fryer Single Serving Apple Crisp

Looking for a delicious and easy dessert? Look no further than this single serving apple crisp dessert made right in your air fryer! This recipe is perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to make a whole batch of dessert, or for anyone who wants a delicious and individualized treat.

Cookies, Brownies, Rolls, and Creme Brûlée, oh my!

You’re in for a sweet treat with these easy single serving cookies, brownies, cinnamon rolls and more! Most of these recipes can be made in just minutes so you always have a delicious dessert on hand when the mood strikes.

Cookies, Brownies, Rolls, and more

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

This chocolate chip skillet cookie recipe is incredibly easy to make (it takes 5 mins to prep, tops) and the hardest part of it is waiting for the cookie to bake! And then cool slightly (important, I may have accidentally burnt the roof of my mouth!

Giant Sugar Cookie

This recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction makes 1 big, soft, and fluffy sugar cookie. It’s oh-so-buttery and the process is so simple.

Single Serving Chocolate Chip Cookies – Just 2 Cookies!

This Single Serving Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe makes two large cookies that are crispy outside, soft inside, and packed with buttery brown sugar vanilla flavor. This is an easy one-bowl recipe that takes just 20 minutes from start-to-finish. It’s the perfect way to satisfy a chocolate chip cookie craving!

Snickerdoodle Cookie in a Cup

Snickerdoodle Cookie in a Cup is buttery with warm cinnamon flavors that are just perfect together!

Double Chocolate Skillet Brownie for One

A Double Chocolate Skillet Brownie for one! Gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free, get ready to bake up a delicious chocolatey dessert right in your cast iron skillet! You can’t have too many brownie recipes and one you can eat with a spoon? There’s always room for that!

Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie for One

This easy eggless chocolate chip cookie recipe for one cookie means eating a warm single serving chocolate chip cookie baked in a ramekin without being tempted by a whole dozen for a late-night sweets craving.

Photo Credit: Chocolate Moosey

Cinnamon Roll for One (No Yeast!)

If you want to make a cinnamon roll but don’t have yeast check out this recipe from the Big Man’s World blog! This single serving, vegan, and gluten-free cinnamon roll for one is a GAME CHANGER. No yeast, no resting time, and no microwave needed!

Photo Credit: The Big Man’s World

Rice Krispie Treats for One

A microwave rice krispie treat for one is the perfect quick dessert with only 4 ingredients. This is so easy to make in a mug or ramekin.

Photo Credit: Wondermom Wannabe

Single Serving Creme Brulee

Crème brûlée is already easy to make, but making just one is a total breeze. Any guesswork you may have performed trying to come up with an individualized recipe is done for you. Being that the recipe is so simple, you can go ahead and double it: two ramekins, two spoons, one sweet experience.

Photo Credit: Serious Eats

Single Serving Chocolate Chip Cookie – Just One Cookie!

So you want a chocolate chip cookie, but don’t want to whip up a whooooole batch of chocolate chip cookies just for yourself? You’ve come to the right place. I present to you the best single serve chocolate chip cookie recipe you’ll ever from Boma Bakery.

Photo Credit: Brom Bakery

Monkey Bread for One

Because you’re soooooo craving monkey bread but you don’t want to eat 12 servings of it. That’s why you should make this Single Serve Monkey Bread.

Photo Credit: Crazy for Crust

100 Calorie Brownie

100 CALORIE brownie is a healthy single serving brownie recipe! This easy recipe makes a fudgy chocolate brownie for one in the microwave in 1 minute!  These low calorie brownies are perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth!

Photo Credit: Brooklyn Farm Girl

All the Puddings and Pies

Last on the list are puddings and pies. For puddings, you can go the traditional route with a creamy vanilla or chocolate pudding made with milk and sugar. Or, you can try out some unique flavors.

For pies, you can find a variety of single serving sweet pies such that only require a few ingredients like fruit, sugar and butter.

Pudding and Pies

Banana Cream Pie

Homemade banana cream pie made with one banana, creamy vanilla pudding, and a cookie crust. A deliciously rich single serving banana cream pie recipe.

Photo Credit: One Dish Kitchen

Chocolate Protein Pudding

13 grams of protein per bowl in a rich and sticky chocolate, this protein pudding recipe makes the perfect mini dessert!

Photo Credit: Fit As a Mama Bear

Rice Pudding for One

A classic, simple rice pudding recipe made with cooked rice and a few pantry staples. It’s a wonderfully rich and creamy single serving dessert.

Single Serve Chocolate Chia Pudding

10 minute Chocolate Chia Pudding tastes like dessert with the nutrition of a healthy breakfast. Refrigerate this naturally gluten free and vegan treat for up to 5 days for easy grab and go snacks.

Photo Credit: iFood Real

Key Lime Pie for One

All the flavors you love in a key lime pie can be found in this Key Lime Pie For One! Smooth and creamy with the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Baked in a ramekin or small baking dish, this classic pie is made with “regular limes” and comes complete with a buttery graham cracker crust. So easy to make!

Microwave Bread Pudding

Looking for something warm, sweet, and satisfying to end your meal? “Instant” bread pudding goes from inspiration to “Ahhh…” in just 5 minutes.

Photo Credit: King Arthur Baking

Chocolate Mousse for One

This Two-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse will quickly become your go-to recipe whenever a chocolate craving strikes & is the easiest recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth. This creamy mousse is a great dessert for special occasions that comes together in a fraction of the time it takes to make traditional chocolate mousse. This recipe is actually written as a serving for two but you can use the serving feature on this blog to make it one serving or save the second serving for dessert the next night.

Photo Credit: Pretty Delicious Life

Let’s make some single serve desserts!

Who doesn’t love delicious quick single serving desserts after a good meal? But sometimes, making a whole batch of dessert can be tedious, time-consuming, involves some food waste, and can be expensive. That’s why single-serving desserts are the perfect solution – they’re easy to make, fast to cook, and perfect for one!

From skillet cookies to microwave rice krispie treats, here are 50 single-serving desserts recipes that you can make in a couple minutes. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet and chocolaty, creamy and fruity, or something in between, these recipes have you covered. So the next time you’re in a dessert mood, skip the store-bought stuff and try one of these delicious single-serving dessert recipes. You won’t regret trying these single-serve dessert recipes!

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13 easy desserts that take less than one hour

For when you need cake asap..

In a perfect world, I always have a dessert at the ready, whether it’s frozen cookie dough or a snacking cake to power me through the week. But in reality, most desserts take more time than I have on a typical weekday, when even making dinner at home can sometimes feel like a major effort. Enter these 13 recipes, which take less than an hour — prep and bake time included.

1) Quick and Easy Fudge Brownies 

It's right there in the name: These simple brownies are mixed in just one bowl and come together in a flash. Just dump, stir, and bake; in just over 30 minutes, you have a pan of warm, fudgy brownies to feed your dinner guests (and plenty for the next morning). 

Get the recipe: Quick and Easy Fudge Brownies  

Shop the recipe: Callebaut Semisweet Chocolate Chips and Espresso Powder  

2) Tequila-Lime Snack Cake 

This citrusy, slightly boozy cake is a fun way to keep the party going past cocktail hour. Masa harina imparts its subtle notes of sweet corn, which pairs beautifully with lime zest. Topped off with a tequila-lime juice glaze, it’s sophisticated in taste yet simple (only two bowls needed!) to execute.

Get the recipe: Tequila-Lime Snack Cake  

Shop the recipe: Masa Harina  

3) King Arthur’s Original Cake Pan Cake 

No eggs or butter in the fridge? Good news, you won’t need any for this cake! Baking for a friend who eats gluten-free? No problem, just use our Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour . Short on time? Well, it takes five minutes to mix the ingredients and 30 minutes to bake! Yes, you can have it all.

Get the recipe: King Arthur’s Original Cake Pan Cake  

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4) Vanilla Rice Pudding 

Don’t overlook this humble stovetop dessert. Made with a handful of basic ingredients (rice, cream, sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt) and cooked in a saucepan on your stovetop, this silky rice pudding provides a quick fix when a dessert craving hits. Make it extra special by using flavorful vanilla bean paste. 

Get the recipe: Vanilla Rice Pudding  

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5) Basque-Style Cheesecake (Tarta de Queso)

It’s hard to believe just five ingredients can result in such an impressive dessert. From its blistered, caramelized exterior to a soft and creamy interior, this cheesecake is truly unlike any you’ve had before. It has all the elements of a special occasion bake without the time commitment.  

Get the recipe: Basque-Style Cheesecake (Tarta de Queso)  

Shop the recipe: Springform Pan

6) Everyday Olive Oil Cake 

There’s hardly an occasion when you wouldn’t  want a slice of plush, moist olive oil cake. Keep it classic, scenting the cake with orange zest and juice, or customize the base recipe. Add chopped chocolate or toasted nuts for a bit of texture, amp up the flavor with a smidge of almond extract or Fiori di Sicilia , or swap out a bit of the all-purpose flour for cornmeal or whole wheat flour.

Get the recipe: Everyday Olive Oil Cake  

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7) Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodle Cake  

Cinnamon sugar brings nostalgic flavor to this ready-in-no-time snacking cake. Pockets of chocolate chips and tangy sour cream swirled into the batter give this cake a flavor boost with little fuss.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodle Cake  

Shop the recipe: Callebaut Semisweet Chocolate Chips and Vietnamese Cinnamon  

8) Easy Vegan Lemon Cake

For big lemon flavor that packs a puckery punch, this cake calls for three types of lemon. But it doesn’t call for eggs and butter, because whether you’re vegan or simply low on groceries, you still deserve a tender, delicious cake to serve for dessert.

Get the recipe: Easy Vegan Lemon Cake  

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9) Easy Chocolate Pudding  

Classic chocolate pudding never goes out of style. This rich, velvety pudding takes all of 20 minutes to make. Scoop it into coupes or the fancy glassware you reserve for guests for a luxurious yet fuss-free dessert. 

Get the recipe: Easy Chocolate Pudding   

10) Pecan Pie Bars 

All the nutty, caramelly goodness of pecan pie, but without the time-consuming pie crust! Instead, the base of these bar cookies is a simple, press-in brown sugar shortbread crust that comes together in a flash. 

Get the recipe: Pecan Pie Bars  

Shop the recipe: 9" x 13" Pan  

11) Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie  

Sure, you could whip up a batch of chocolate chip cookies and no one would complain. But for even less effort, you could serve this giant, skillet-baked version for a true after-dinner winner. (No scooping or chilling required!) You may not even need a knife to slice it — just go straight in with a spoon and scoops of ice cream at the ready. 

Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie   

Shop the recipe: Callebaut Semisweet Chocolate Chips and Vanilla Extract  

12) Chocolate Fudge Cake Doughnuts 

Doughnuts in half an hour? Yes, it’s possible! Baking rather than frying speeds up the process, but you still get a delightfully fudgy and decadent dessert. 

Get the recipe:  Chocolate Fudge Cake Doughnuts  

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13) Self-Rising Pineapple Upside-Down Cake 

Everything about this recipe centers around delicious convenience. It calls for canned pineapple rings (no slicing required!), uses self-rising flour, and doesn’t even require a mixing bowl — just a single saucepan and a cake pan !  

Get the recipe: Self-Rising Pineapple Upside-Down Cake  

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Looking for more easy recipes? Here are our  18 easiest recipes , which only call for a few ingredients and no special equipment.   

Cover photo ( Everyday Olive Oil Cake ) by Rick Holbrook; food styling by Kaitlin Wayne. 

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Need recipes for gluten free. Biscuits.

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Thank you for the small batch recipes. I'd very much like to see more. Particularly single serving recipes. There approximately 26 million single person households in the USA and the trend is increasing.

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16 Sweet Single-Serving Dessert Recipes for One

Single living, like everything else, has its pros and cons. Like when you’re craving some apple pie but you don’t want to make one because the remaining three-quarters in your fridge will taunt you all night long. What’s a girl to do, right? Fortunately, there are some brilliant people who figured out how to make single-serving sizes for all our favorite desserts. Check out these 16 dessert recipes for one that will put your mugs and ramekins to work.

1. Mini Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake : You can have your (mini) cake and eat it too! (via Picky Palate )

2. Mason Jar Lid Pies : We’ve seen all kinds of Mason jar recipes, but have you used the lids themselves? These mini pies put ’em to good use and couldn’t be cuter. (via Brit + Co )

3. Chocolate Chip Cookie : There are times when all we need is a chocolate chip cookie to make everything better. But instead of filling up the entire cookie jar, here is a recipe for just one. (via Cooking Classy )

4. Chai Mug Cake : Pretend like you remembered your roommate’s birthday with this super fast and super easy mug cake . (via Brit + Co )

5. Single Serving Creme Brûlée : Just because creme brûlée involves some serious torch action doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in this decadent dessert all by your lonesome. (via Serious Eats )

6. Single Serving Apple Crisp : Dip your spoon into this warm, spiced apple crisp on a cold autumn night. The best part? There isn’t enough for leftovers… but it’s easy enough to whip up another one in a pinch. (via Pinch of Yum )

7. Paleo Vanilla Cupcake : When you get that cupcake craving, this Paleo-friendly bite is just what you need. (via Fit Foodie Finds )

8. Mini Strawberry Shortcake : Seriously though, strawberry shortcake is possibly the perfect spring dessert. So we’re diggin’ this recipe for just one. (via Chocolate Covered Katie )

9. S’mores Mug Cake : All that chocolate and fluffy marshmallow topping? We’re so totally in. (via How Sweet It Is )

10. Single Serving Pumpkin Cake : While we wait for PSLs to come back to Starbucks , we won’t mind getting our pumpkin fill with this mini cake. (via Mangia )

11. Blueberry Mug Cake : With the arrival of spring and blueberries , we can’t resist the urge to put those sweet little blue morsels into almost everything. (via My Ginger Garlic Kitchen )

12. Single Peanut Butter Cookie : Yes to peanut butter and chocolate chunks. No to flour. This cookie is a dream come true. (via Kirbie’s Cravings )

13. Single Serving Berry Cobbler : Here’s a recipe that doesn’t even require all the berries in the carton. You know what that means? More strawberries for you! (via Domestic Fits )

14. Blueberry Cobbler : See? We just couldn’t stay away from the blueberries. Warning: You will require ice cream for this single serving dessert. (via Baking Magique )

15. Single Apple Pie : We couldn’t leave out a single serving of apple pie for those pie-craving gals out there. You’re welcome. (via Twigg Studios )

16. Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake : Making one shortcake in a mug is a feat, but making that shortcake chocolate shortcake is a miracle. (via Just Putzing Around The Kitchen )

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53 Easy Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious

There are times when, feeling ambitious, the idea of rolling up your sleeves and getting lost in a weekend baking project sounds fun. Other times, easy desserts—the kinds that immediately meet your sugary needs—are all you can fathom making. Something sweet must appear, ASAP, your body tells you. (Or maybe it’s your heart talking. As they say, the heart wants what it wants.) For those latter moments, here’s a collection of desserts that come together with minimal active prep and cooking times. From brownies and one-bowl cakes to simple ice cream sundaes and three-ingredient truffles, this list contains 53 ways to make something satisfyingly sweet—right now.

Molten Double Chocolate Mug Cake

Mug cake isn't exactly the prettiest of easy desserts , but does that matter when it’s this gooey-rich and comes together in just three minutes? 

Candied Pumpkin With Tahini and Date Syrup (Kabak Tatlısı)

Candied pumpkin is a popular sweet in Turkey, where it can either be cooked on the stove or in an oven. This recipe goes with the oven method for ease and speed.

Vanilla No-Bake Cheesecake With a Chocolate Cookie Crust

If you are new to no-bake cheesecakes, welcome to a world without cracked cake exteriors or over-baked interiors. There's no baking here , just refrigerating.

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Like chocolate chip cookies, classic peanut butter cookies are hard to beat. But this gluten-free, three-ingredient cookie recipe—yes, you read that right—may be even better.

Blackberry and Chocolate Ice Cream Icebox Cake

This dish looks more complicated than it is. Really, if you have the time to whip some cream , you can throw together this no-bake dessert. (Also available in peach and pecan or raspberry-pistachio .)

Plátanos Horneados con Crema y Queso (Baked Banana With Crema and Cheese)

Whether you cook these heirloom bananas on a baking sheet in your oven or toss them onto the grill, their flavors will concentrate, which means most of the work is done. To finish, just top them with crema and queso fresco.

PBJ Thumbprint Bars

These blondie-like bars are flavored with peanut butter and dotted with pools of jam and toasty chopped peanuts. Finish the batch with a drizzle of melted white (or dark, or milk) chocolate.

Berry Cream Cheese Cake

Dark brown sugar gives this snacking cake a little molasses edge, which cuts the sweetness of the berries and the richness of the cream cheese.

Summer Berry-Coconut Milk Ice Pops

This jammy mash-up of blackberries , strawberries, and blueberries with coconut milk and cardamom beats vanilla ice cream any day.

Hot Water Peach Cobbler

The method here is a bit unusual: Dress juicy peaches with lemon zest, then smear the batter on top, followed by a dousing of sugar and hot water . The result is a crackly crust unrivaled in the world of cobbler recipes .

Microwave Coconut Sticky Rice With Mango

Coconut sticky rice needn't be intimidating. As Pepper Teigen, also known as model and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen ’s mother, will show you, all you need is a microwave.

Best Cocoa Brownies

These deliciously fudgy brownies do call for good cocoa powder , but they don’t require you to melt dark chocolate . Skip that and get these babies into the oven even faster.

Lemon curd can be made with pantry staples , and this easy recipe calls for nothing beyond lemons (the juice and the zest), sugar, butter, and eggs.

One-Bowl Ricotta Olive Oil Pound Cake

No need to wait around for butter to soften for this citrusy one-bowl olive oil cake. It's also perfect in any season: Serve it with berries in summer, plums or figs in the fall, a citrus salad come winter, or poached rhubarb in spring. Or, skip the fruit and have it with a nice cup of tea . 

Butter Mochi

Butter mochi's texture falls somewhere between sticky taffy and cloud-like marshmallows: delightfully chewy, bouncy, and dense all at the same time.

Cinnamon–Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie

There are times for individual cookies , and there are times that call for a large-format cookie that everyone at the table can enjoy. This one (an example of the latter) is, according to one reader, “easy, appealing, and tasty! Part of the fun is the variation in texture from the chewy center to the crisp edge.” Agreed.

Frozen Chocolate Bananas

Sure, Oreos and Reese's peanut butter cups are great, but how about a sweet treat that's almost as easy to make as it is to unwrap a package of cookies or candy—so easy, in fact, that your little ones can help ?

Cranberry-Orange Snacking Cake

The genius of this easy snacking cake recipe comes from using canned cranberry sauce as the fruit swirl. It’s perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

Frozen Yogurt Bark

This refreshing treat is fun to eat for breakfast, but if you're serving it for dessert, you could drizzle some white chocolate or smashed pretzel bits (or maybe even Nutella?) over the bark before popping it in the freezer.

Homemade "Dole Whip"

As any Disney Park fanatic can tell you, it’s not a visit to the Magic Kingdom without a helping of this dairy-free, soft-serve–like pineapple dessert. Now you can make the magic at home.

Whipped Cream Cake

Neither butter nor oil is responsible for this cake's tender and moist texture. In this clever recipe from expert Rose Levy Beranbaum, it's all about heavy cream .

Chocolate Swirl Tiramisu

Classic tiramisu , while delicious, involves whipping egg yolks and soaking ladyfingers and fastidiously layering everything in a dish. In other words, it's a project. This cheater's tiramisu cuts some corners.

Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownie

Is it a brownie or a chocolate chip cookie bar? Whatever you want to call it, it's clear that salted caramel and rich, fudgy chocolate were made for each other.

Chocolate-Avocado Pudding

Avocado is the key to this low-sugar, vegan-friendly, crowd-pleasing chocolate pudding. So, yes, it would be completely acceptable for you to eat this (produce-based!) dessert for breakfast.

Instant Pot Lemon Vanilla Rice Pudding With Whipped Cream

If you have an Instant Pot , you can make this creamy, aromatic rice pudding with just ten minutes of active time. Let the machine do the rest.

3-Ingredient Creamy Coconut-Lime Ice Pops

Unsweetened coconut milk , cream of coconut, and limes. That's all you need for this easy dessert recipe, which makes for creamy, floral, refreshing, and portable treats.

Midnight Puppy Chow

This twist on the slumber party classic puppy chow—also known as monkey munch, muddy buddies, muddy munch, or reindeer chow—gets its darker look from a dusting of cocoa powder instead of confectioners' sugar.

Chocolate-Almond Fridge Fudge

This fudge is definitely an easy dessert to make, but one thing is non-negotiable: using bittersweet chocolate with minimum 60% cacao. Lower percentages won't get you the right texture (and fudge is all about the texture).

Raspberry-Lemon Icebox Cake

Maybe you ate gingersnaps growing up, but did you ever think to use them in a cake? Now's your chance. They add a hint of spice to this cream cheese–enriched make-ahead summer classic.

Sheet-Pan Brownie Thins

Some people are cakey brownie people, and some are chewy brownie people. This one's for the latter group. Spread the batter into a thin layer and you'll end up with ¼-inch-thick brownies, all of which have the texture of those edge pieces you usually go for.

Apple and Nut-Butter Puff Pastry Tarts

This recipe satisfies the urge for apple pie with a pack of store-bought frozen puff pastry.

Apple-Cranberry Crisp With Oatmeal-Cookie Crumble

Inspired by the bright flavors of cranberry sauce, tangy cranberries and sweet orange zest add a floral tartness to this apple crisp, which is topped with an oatmeal cookie crumble studded with almonds.

No-Bake Butterscotch-Coconut Cookies

Need cookies in a flash? These butterscotch "buttons" come together in 15 minutes and don't require an oven. (You don't need to turn that thing on right now.)

3-Ingredient Frozen Mud Pie

The pie crust: Buy a frozen pie shell . The ice cream: Buy that, too. The hardest part about this delicious dessert is slicing it.

Two-Ingredient Truffles

Chocolate truffles sound elaborate, but they're almost as easy to make as s'mores: The base contains just two ingredients. After that, explore any fun toppings you like, from pistachios to toffee.

One-Bowl Milk Chocolate Cake With Chocolate-Caramel Frosting

One-bowl cakes are the kind of dessert you can make on a whim on a weeknight. Real milk chocolate—not just cocoa powder—gives this cake batter its rich, chocolatey flavor.

Easy Fruit Tart With Pecan Cookie Crust

This gorgeous dessert has a nutty tart shell inspired by pecan sandies and a lemon curd–spiked whipped cream filling. The fruit topping can be as simple as you like; just sprinkle berries on top if you want to. That's it.

3-Ingredient Maple-Pecan Fudge

This pecan-studded fudge is all about the flavor of pure maple syrup—and you really do want to use pure maple syrup since syrup with additives can separate during cooking.

Texas Sheet Cake

When time is tight and you need something to bring to a potluck, this is the perfect crowd pleaser: A large, thin layer of chocolate cake slathered with gooey chocolate frosting.

Quick Raspberry Charlotte

This sweet treat is a continental love story. Savoiardi, or crisp Italian-style ladyfingers, get the French treatment when they're doused in Cognac, cream, and raspberry purée.

Slow-Roasted Rhubarb

You could make a fancy rhubarb cake or tart , but rhubarb’s naturally sweet and tangy flavors don’t need much more than a simple roasting in order to fully express themselves. This would be delicious served over ice cream after a big lasagna dinner.

Pastel Butter Cookies

To give almond shortbread cookies the pastel treatment, dust them with powdered sugar—powdered sugar that you've dyed with finely ground freeze-dried blueberries, raspberries, and mangoes . (Look at you!)

Balsamic-Strawberry Pops

Ice pops are lovable because there’s so much payoff for so little fuss. These strawberry pops have two twists, though: balsamic vinegar and black pepper. (They work; promise.)

Raspberry Sundaes With Chocolate Sauce and Roasted Almonds

The only thing you really make for this simple dessert is the chocolate sauce. Otherwise, it’s just scooping and assembling.

Raspberry and Aperol Floats

These bittersweet floats feature citrusy Aperol , but you can use Campari if that's what you have on hand. Want to make a version for non-drinkers? Substitute pomegranate juice for the liqueur.

Bittersweet-Chocolate Truffles

What's easier than making truffles? Half-making them. Bring the truffle mixture to the table and serve it family-style; then your guests can handle the toppings, tossing them in cocoa powder or sandwiching them between wedges of clementine.

Mini Strawberry Eton Mess

A classic British dessert—truly a beautiful, delicious mess—made of whipped cream, store-bought meringues , and fruit, the Eton mess looks like it took way more time to make than it did.

Any Berry Galette

Galettes satisfy the taste for pie, but they're so much more forgiving. The shape doesn't really matter and the crust is easy to make (or buy).

Meyer Lemon Cream With Graham Crackers and Sea Salt

Adding cream to lemon curd makes it extra spoonable, almost mousse-like. From there, just crumble some graham crackers in your hands and sprinkle them on top. (The title of this gallery doesn’t lie.)

Anytime Chocolate Chip and Oat Cookies

Optimized for portioning, chilling, and baking right from the freezer, this texture-rich cookie dough—it has oats, whole grain flour, and nuts and seeds—means you're never more than 25 minutes away from a warm, gooey cookie .

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Grated zucchini is the secret behind this cake's moistness (and a fun way to get your vegetables in), while chocolate chips and walnuts add texture. This recipe would probably make great cupcakes, too. Just saying.

No-Churn Almond and Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream

If you've never seen "ice cream" and "easy desserts" in the same sentence, please meet no-churn ice cream. No ice cream machine is required; just an electric mixer and a freezer.

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17 Quick Desserts That Are Ready in a Flash

The Spruce / Kristina Vanni

Craving a delicious dessert, like, now? These quick and easy desserts are ideal when you need an after-dinner sweet tooth fix, and fast. Whether you want to satisfy a solo dessert craving, are looking for no-fuss family desserts, or need a last-minute treat for parties and potlucks, we've got a recipe here for you.

Bananas Foster

Cooking for one, and want to treat yourself to a special dessert? Flambé some bananas foster —a dish of buttery, cinnamon-spiced, rum-soaked banana slices that you literally set on fire—and call it dinner and show. Top with vanilla ice cream , and serve at once. The recipe can be doubled easily to serve two, as needed.

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Diana Rattray

Who doesn't love chocolate chip cookies ? These classic, buttery cookies are absolutely loaded with chocolate chips and take only 10 minutes to bake, so they're a great way to satisfy a last-minute cookie craving. For a fun variation, use half butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, or mint chocolate chips.

Chocolate Lava Cakes

Chocolate lava cakes are an easy and elegant dessert for two. You need only 15 minutes to make these decadent, miniature chocolate cakes, but we won't tell if you don't! With gooey centers that explode with molten chocolate when you dig in with your fork, they make an ideal ending to romantic dinners at home.

Snickerdoodle Mug Cake

The Spruce / Leah Maroney

Microwave mug cakes are the perfect solution when you're craving a fast sweet treat. This snickerdoodle mug cake cooks in just one minute for a warm, cinnamon-sugary treat with all the deliciousness of its namesake cookie. It's also an easy recipe for kids to make on their own, with no egg cracking and no hot oven.

Funfetti Rice Krispies Treats

The Spruce / Stephanie Goldfiinger

Fun and easy to make and eat, these colorful Rice Krispies treats with rainbow sprinkles are a great recipe to introduce young kids to the joy of baking. Store them in an airtight container for kids to grab when they want a snack, or stack them on a pretty platter for a tasty, hand-held birthday treat .

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

 The Spruce / Elaine Lemm

Planning an anniversary or Valentine's Day dinner at home? There's nothing more romantic than a ripe, juicy strawberry dipped in smooth, rich chocolate . Best of all, this classic dessert is incredibly easy to make in just a few minutes for enjoying with your after-dinner coffee or cocktails.

Peach Shortcakes With Cream Scones

The Spruce / Christine Ma

Creamy, biscuity, vanilla-scented scones are the perfect platform for warm, syrupy peaches and sweetened whipped cream. These easy, individual peach shortcakes come together in about 30 minutes and can be made all year round using canned peaches instead of fresh.

Edible Cookie Dough

If you're a cookie baker who struggles not to eat raw cookie dough, this recipe is for you. It tastes just like the regular cookie batter you love but contains no eggs and uses heat-treated flour, making it a safe-to-eat cookie dough . Add chocolate chips, nuts, or rainbow sprinkles.

Cake In a Jar

Cake in a jar is an Instagram-worthy dessert idea that makes a great holiday or hostess gift . Make a batch of charming mason jar cakes in less than 30 minutes, including the cake and frosting, for delighting your friends and family. Decorate jars with DIY labels, gift tags, ribbons, and other creative touches.

Lemon Butter Cookies

The Spruce / Diana Rattray

Want a quick treat to serve your book club, bring to bridal showers, or nibble with your afternoon cup of tea or coffee? These lemon butter cookies are cute little snowballs of deliciousness, with a powdered sugar coating and loads of vibrant citrus flavor from fresh lemon juice and zest .

Tiger Fudge

The Spruce / Elizabeth LeBau

Soft and creamy tiger fudge with pretty ribbons of peanut butter and chocolate is a delectable treat for kids of all ages. Nobody will believe it took only three ingredients and about 10 minutes to make. Get kids involved in swirling the ingredients together before you place the candy in the fridge to set.

Apple Crisp

The Spruce / Nyssa Tanner

Warm, syrupy cinnamon apples nestling beneath a sweet and crunchy oat topping make this homestyle apple crisp a favorite, no-fuss family recipe. To shorten the baking time, slice the apples into smaller pieces and divide them and the topping mixture among individual ramekins to make single-serve portions.

Fastest Cheesecake

The Spruce / Rachel Riesgraf

Use full-fat dairy ingredients in this recipe for the rich, creamy, fluffy cheesecake of your dreams . Make it in 15 minutes flat and chill for an hour before presenting it to your delighted family or guests. Top with your choice of fresh or canned pie filling or drizzle with chocolate sauce for a marbled presentation.

Watermelon Granita

Bursting with the refreshing flavors of sweet, juicy watermelon and bright, tangy lime, this Italian-inspired granita is a cool, refreshing iced dessert that doesn't require an ice cream machine or churning. With only three simple ingredients, it's an easy treat to whip up in the summer heat. Make it the day of serving or up to one week ahead.

Fried Apples With Cinnamon

Southern-fried apples accented with cozy baking spices are a delicious way to enjoy fresh seasonal fruit for dessert. Ladle them over bowls of vanilla bean ice cream or plate them with a dollop of whipped topping for an everyday family dessert. They make a yummy addition to a breakfast plate of pancakes , too.

Fluffy Homemade Vanilla Cake

Need a cake for a last-minute party or potluck invite? Look no further than this fluffy homemade vanilla cake that you can prepare in about half an hour, including the chocolate buttercream frosting . Use vanilla extract for a classic vanilla-flavored cake, or sub in almond extract for a nuttier-tasting crumb.

Strawberry Biscotti Parfait

The Spruce / Elaine Lemm

Strawberries and whipped cream are a match made in heaven. Layered with amaretto-soaked biscuits, they create an utterly elegant, summery strawberry parfait . Serve them as the perfect finishing touch to Italian dinners, garnished with optional fresh mint leaves for a pretty presentation.

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40 Easy Dessert Recipes You Can Make In One Bowl

Get ready to save time and cleanup with these one bowl dessert recipes.

Baking can be complicated. Whether you're trying to get those cake layers perfectly flat, figure out the science behind baking soda versus baking powder, or guess how high to fill that Bundt pan so it doesn't overflow, preparing dessert can get confusing. Luckily, you now have some of the easiest dessert recipes up your sleeve.

From no-bake cookies to summer cobblers and decadent pound cakes , these easy recipes are achievable for home chefs of any level. Our Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever lives up to its name. Our 4-ingredient Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies and Easy Skillet Apple Pie will have you hooked. And you better believe that we have a few tricks up our sleeve (Two-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake? Yes, please).

If you need a recipe in a hurry , these favorites won't let you down. Quick cleanup, foolproof methods, and simple ingredient lists—these recipes are the answer to all your baking woes.

Two-Step Pound Cake

You won't need to spend hours in the kitchen to make this delightful  dessert  that just so happens to double as a  breakfast  food. This pound cake really is as easy as mixing the ingredients together and baking them. A standing mixer with a paddle attachment makes it all work.

Slow-Cooker Peach Cobbler

With this easy recipe, the slow cooker has dessert handled. Aside from being quick and using relatively few ingredients, using a slow-cooker makes for easy cleanup and doesn't require cranking up the oven in the summer when peaches, and therefore cobblers, are at their best.

Ultimate Dark Chocolate Brownies

Rich dark chocolate mixed with bourbon and espresso make this recipe our favorite grown-up brownie ever. You can skip those two ingredients to make it kid-friendly, but on the other hand, is that really necessary? Maybe these brownies need to be relegated to the adults, every time.

Vanilla Mug Cake

Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

This cake is both mixed and baked (well, microwaved) in the same bowl (well, mug). That's what makes mug cakes so special and fun. They're the perfect for-one dessert when you're craving something sweet but you need it to be easy and mess-free, too.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Originally published in 1993, we haven't spent a holiday season without making these since. Unlike many bourbon or rum ball recipes, these call for honey instead of corn syrup, which them a more complex flavor and keeps them from being overly sweet. The recipe couldn't be easier to make if you use a food processor to finely chop up the vanilla wafers and pecans.

Nutter Butter®-Banana Pudding Trifle

This easy trifle is nostalgic for some of us, as the flavor of an all-time favorite cookie is included. That delicious hint of peanut butter is what makes this trifle a winner, and the banana pudding reminds us of our best parts of childhood. Dig and savor the memories.

Two-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake

Not only is this cake made in just one bowl, it requires just two ingredients: angel food cake mix and a can of crushed pineapple. It really couldn't be easier. For extra flavor and presentation points, frost it with whipped topping and decorate with fruit or sprinkles.

Chewy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars

You don't even have to turn the oven on to whip up this delicious treat with just one bowl! And trust us when we say you will be celebrated as the genius who decided to choose the best duo in dessert: peanut butter and chocolate. This recipe will be a family favorite.

Blueberry-Cheesecake Ice-Cream Pie

This cool treat is perfect for a hot summer afternoon. You need to follow the assembly instructions in order to pull it off properly. After you add each layer, let the cake rest in the freezer. This will maintain the cake's layered look and get you just the right amount of praise at the potluck.

Spiced Pecan Pie Bars

Ground cinnamon and ginger give the classic pecan pie a welcome twist—in big-batch bar form! This is perfect for the school function you promised to make dessert for, or for a potluck birthday party. And once made, you will come back to these delights again and again.

Mini Chocolate Chess Tarts

These mini delights are great for cocktail parties or luncheons with serve-yourself dessert tables, and they're so easy to make. Save time by stacking pie crusts to cut multiple rounds in one turn. You'll get to the finish line fast and will be serving these up in no time.

Easy Blackberry Cobbler

Make use of fresh blackberries this summer with this quick treat. This humble recipe evokes memories of my childhood summers spent roaming the woods, dodging brambles while plucking blackberries with purple-stained fingertips. And when we say it's easy to pull together, we mean it!

Classic Southern Buttermilk Pie

This old-school favorite came around in the era of desperation pies , and we're still making it today. With a simple ingredient list, a fantastic history, and an irresistible flavor, you'll want to add buttermilk pie to your table the next time you host company.

Coconut Pudding

Top these coconut pudding cups with whatever festive toppings you have on hand for pretty presentation. Try unsweetened coconut flakes for a not too sweet topping to keep the theme in place, or use whatever you deem appropriate from your collection of baking accoutrements.

Turtle Trifle

This recipe uses store-bought ingredients like frozen pie and caramel topping to cut down on prep time. Its flavor inspiration from classic turtle candy and features marscapone cheese, whipping cream, vanilla, pecan pie chunks, toasted pecans, and fudge candy caramel toppings.

Fudgy Pecan Bourbon Balls

During the holidays, these are the best bite-sized treats to give as host gifts. With only 30 minutes of hands-on time, you'll spend less time making these morsels than you would picking out a present for someone at the store! If you want to make a few batches and save them to gift, they freeze well and can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week.

So Good Brownies

If you're in need of a go-to easy brownie recipe, save this one. There are multiple variations on this recipe that allow you to make it your own each time out. Give the coconut version a try, or the streusel-topped variation, and no one will ever know it's the same delicious brownie recipe in disguise every time.

Shaker Lemon Pie

Shaker cooks considered lemons an important part of a healthy diet, even though they were expensive and hard to come by, so they devised this pie to make use of every bit of the fruit. You can thank the Junior League of Charleston, West Virginia, for this old-school pie that uses every bit of the lemon—peels, too.

Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies

Hannah Zimmerman / Southern Living

These peanut butter cookies only require four ingredients and a few minutes to throw together, so you can satisfy your sweet tooth as quickly and easily as possible. The oil in the peanut butter and the proteins in the egg blend together with the sugar to make a cookie with a soft texture.

Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites

How fun are these mini pecan pie bites for a cocktail party? The mini-phyllo pastry shells make all the difference when you are prepping these little treats. The festive flavors are a holiday reminder, but can be enjoyed any time of year.

Million Dollar Pound Cake

With just seven pantry staple ingredients, you can make one of our all-time favorite pound cake recipes. It is a simple recipe to create, and can be served freshly baked or made ahead and stored for a quick dessert option. This will definitely become a dessert go-to in your household.

Easy Skillet Apple Pie

Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Fresh apple pie, made in your cast-iron skillet from start to finish. It just doesn't get better than that! Serve this skillet apple pie with vanilla bean ice cream for a dessert that gives all the right feels.

Best-Ever Brownies

These fudgy brownies truly are the best ever, and the recipe makes 2 ½ dozen so everyone can experience them. Most from-scratch recipes tend to be dry and cakey, but these have been developed into the ultimate chewy, extra-chocolatey treat. 

Seven-Layer Cookies

This sweet recipe was the first-ever bar cookie featured in Southern Living . It's so easy, that you basically just stack the ingredients up and bake it! They are the perfect choice if you need a last-minute dessert to bring to the neighborhood potluck or are on the hunt for a decadent treat to add to your dessert buffet. 

Classic Chess Pie

Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly

A Southern staple, chess pie is simple and sweet, which is all we need in a dessert. A chess pie will be a crowd-pleaser every time you serve it. Even better? Our recipe uses pre-made piecrust, so pulling one together for last-minute celebrations is a breeze.

Pecan Pie Bars

If you love pecan pie but need a recipe that feeds a crowd, here you go! These pecan squares are easier to make than traditional pecan pie, and use common and widely available ingredients. Your next potluck dessert promise will be filled with these exquisite bars.

Cornflake Wreath Christmas Cookies

Katie Sikora / Southern Living

During the holiday season, these cute cookies are so much fun to make with the kids to give to classmates.  All you need are mini marshmallows, butter, green food coloring, vanilla and almond extract, cornflakes, and red hot candies. These are great for party favors or can double as the perfect gift idea for a family gathering.

Freezer Peach Pie

You can keep this fresh peach pie filling in your freezer for up to six months for when you need a last-minute dessert or have a serious craving. Just make sure you make enough to last you until winter. These might go faster than you think.

Our Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever

We named this recipe "easiest ever," and it holds up to it—trust us. Using only seven ingredients, this pumpkin pie punches more than its weight in flavor. Our test kitchen didn't devise this recipe to be any harder than it needs to be, and we guarantee that you and your family will love it.

Toasted Oatmeal Cookies

Toasted oats elevated your usual oatmeal cookie in this favorite recipe from our November 1992 issue. Our test kitchen loved these cookies back then, and we think they deserve a second look today, mainly because of the toasted oats, which elevate an everyday cookie into something special.

Pecan-Peach Cobbler

Southern pecans are kneaded into the pie crust, making this confection completely irresistible. Bring it to your next church potluck, family gathering, or birthday celebration, and it's guaranteed to be the hit of the party. Although we prefer this recipe with fresh summer peaches, you can make it with frozen if you have a major craving in the off-season.

Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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You can enjoy this beautiful pound cake with your morning coffee or as a pretty luncheon dessert. For the strawberry swirl, we used pre-made strawberry glaze for convenience. Dollop the glaze in layers throughout the pound cake batter to achieve this marbled look, and watch guests swoon as you cut into the cake.

Chocolate Parfaits

The kids will love this quick dessert. Though we call for whipped topping and grated chocolate, this recipe is versatile. Try layering fresh fruit such as strawberries into the pudding to make it your own.

Every chocolate lover has to have a good fudge pie recipe in their collection. When this pretty pie comes out of the oven, you'll be thinking it looks a lot like your Thanksgiving pecan pie at first glance. But as soon as you slice into the decadent dessert, the oozing chocolate inside will put those thoughts to rest.

Mini Pecan Pies

Instead of standing at the dessert table to slice, make these mini pecan pies for easy serving. Made with frozen tart shells and a sweet, nutty filling that comes together in a single bowl, they make a fantastic addition to a dessert table or holiday buffet. 

Utterly Deadly Southern Pecan Pie

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You can have decadent pecan pie right from your cast-iron skillet. Serving it in the skillet is also easy and makes the dish even more Southern. You won't regret taking your  pecan pie  to new heights with this recipe.

Mamie Eisenhower's Chocolate Fudge

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This first-lady-approved dessert has had our hearts for years. Newspapers across the land printed the fudge attributed to Mrs. Eisenhower shortly after she became First Lady in 1953. It remains a benchmark for chocolate fudge. It's delicious, creamy, and fool-proof.

Quick & Tasty Banana Pudding

Seriously quick, seriously tasty! This banana pudding recipe isn't from scratch, but it's perfect if you're short on time. If there are Nilla Wafers involved, you know it's going to be good.

Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Pie

How could pecan pie get any better? Add chocolate and bourbon, and you will understand the magic. Like other pecan pies, we think this one would be over-the-top delicious served with a spoonful of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Mocha Pudding Cake

For this pudding cake, simply put all the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do the baking. Forget finicky batters and uneven layers—when dessert is made in the slow cooker everyone wins. We recommend serving it warm with a cold scoop of ice cream.

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17 Healthy Desserts for One

These healthy desserts are the perfect option when you're craving something sweet. Each dessert makes one serving, which is just the right amount for late night snacking. These recipes are full of fruit, so you'll have a healthy and fresh bite. Desserts like Mug Brownie and Quick Strawberry Cheesecake are delicious, flavorful and will become your new go-to desserts.

Mug Brownie

You might want to keep a copy of this recipe in the pantry beside the cocoa for those moments when you crave a chocolaty treat. Cook this fudgy brownie in a mug in the microwave and it's ready in less than a minute! Source: EatingWell.com, March 2018

Honey-Peanut Popcorn

This healthy snack recipe tosses together crunchy popcorn, salty peanuts and a touch of honey for the perfect sweet-salty snack to satisfy that afternoon, or evening, craving. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2017

Ricotta & Yogurt Parfait

Reminiscent of a lemon cheesecake, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to throw together in the morning. Or stir together the filling in a jar the night before and top with the fruit, nuts and seeds when you get to work. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2016

Banana Split Tarts

Ready in just five minutes, this dessert for one is super-satisfying. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

Pumpkin Cheesecake Topped Waffles

Bored with plain waffles and syrup? Don't settle for the ordinary any longer--with just a few extra ingredients your breakfast waffles can taste like a delectable dessert! Just a tablespoon of canned pumpkin mixed with reduced-fat cream cheese will have you asking for seconds. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

Dark Chocolate and Peanut Popcorn

Popped popcorn gets tossed with salted roasted peanuts and drizzled with melted dark chocolate for a quick and easy snack. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

Quick Strawberry "Cheesecake"

Get cheesecake flavor without having to bake with this healthy dessert recipe. To make it gluten-free, look for gluten-free graham crackers. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2017

Banana Pudding Snack

A simple and satisfying snack, ready in minutes! Vanilla pudding is topped with sliced bananas and crushed wafers. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

Cinnamon-Sugar Microwave Popcorn

This easy cinnamon-sugar microwave popcorn recipe serves up a hint of something sweet in a whole-grain snack you can feel good about enjoying. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2018

Limey Mango Chunks

This refreshing snack boasts plenty of vitamin C. Buying frozen mangoes saves prep time and guessing about ripeness. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

Confetti Birthday Cake Popcorn

Reminiscent of Funfetti birthday cake, this healthy popcorn recipe is a fun twist on a favorite sweet treat. Melted white chocolate and rainbow sprinkles coat microwave popcorn for an easy 10-minute dessert or snack. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2018

Strawberries and Fruit Dip

Strawberries pick up the slack to provide vitamin C in the summer when oranges are out of season. Just one cup of strawberries will provide 150 percent of your daily vitamin C needs. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

Yogurt Banana Sundae

Need a sweet treat for a snack or dessert? This healthy low-calorie recipe will satisfy your craving for a banana sundae (without the ice cream) and is ready in less than 5 minutes. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2018

Hot Cocoa Microwave Popcorn

When it's chilly outside, enjoy the best of two spectacular snacks with this delicately sweetened popcorn treat made in the microwave. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2018

Chocolate-Pistachio Kiwi

Drizzle melted dark chocolate onto sliced kiwis and sprinkle with pistachio nuts for a fast healthy dessert or snack that satisfies your sweet, salty cravings. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2018

Bananas About Chocolate

This treat is both decadent and healthy! Chocolate does have a place in a healthy diet, as studies suggest that components in dark chocolate can help lower blood pressure. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

Cranberry White Chocolate Popcorn

Popcorn and chopped sweetened dried cranberries are tossed together and drizzled with white chocolate. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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 85 Single Serving Dessert recipes, including recipes for Single Serve Brownie Batter Dip, Single Serve Frozen Yogurt, and Single Serve Baked Brie.

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Mug cakes are such a great way to satisfy that sweet tooth without making an entire cake. Less effort, less mess, and endless possibilities for flavors, mix-ins, and toppings!

How do you make a mug cake?

You can use a cake mix or start from scratch to mix up the batter. Some recipes even have you do the mixing right in the mug or ramekin (extra points for fewer dishes)! Pop it right into the microwave (or bake it in the oven kind of like a cupcake). Add a scoop of ice cream on top, and enjoy a delicious, warm cake for one!

How do you remove a mug cake from the mug?

You don’t! Grab a spoon and dig on in. But if you really want to remove it from the mug, you’ll need to mix the batter in a separate bowl and then pour it into a greased mug. After it cooks, use a silicone jar scraper to gently pop it out.

Can you bake a mug cake in the oven?

Sure! Just make sure you have an oven-safe dish first. And don’t forget to use a mitt to remove it from the oven (the reminder sounds silly, but you’d be surprised how easy it is to forget and reach for that mug handle bare handed!). Here are a few fun options for oven-safe (and microwave safe) mugs and ramekins that would be great for mug cakes!

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50+ rice krispie treat recipes, 21 thoughts on “85 single serving dessert recipes”.

Oh my gosh – I’m loving this! A little dangerous to know I can make myself a single serving dessert at any time 🙂

Can’t even imagine how long this took you to compile, but thank you!

And thanks for including my Microwave Strawberry Vanilla Mug Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Glaze.

Pinning this of course!

My contributors are amazing! They put so much work into these posts!!!

Oh my goodness…single serving heaven! Pinned this and look forward to making some of these. I didn’t know there was so many possibilities for single serve recipes. Love the healthier options too!

what a great collection – thank you so much for including mine!

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Wow, there’s a lot of great single serving recipes there! Thanks so much for featuring a few of mine 🙂

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Who knew there were so many single-serving dessert recipes out there?! I have a love/hate relationship with them because on one hand, there is only one serving. On the other hand, there is only ONE serving!! I need therapy… 🙂

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Pretty sure I gained 10lbs after finding this! Not complain though lol(: Single serving heaven!

My wife loves making single serving baked dishes. She’s going to dig this list. Awesomeness! Bake on!

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21 Quick Desserts for Almost-Instant Gratification

When you have a sugar craving that needs calming.

Vanessa Greaves is a Senior Editor at Allrecipes with nearly two decades of experience helping home cooks gain confidence in the kitchen. A self-taught cook who grew up reading cookbooks for fun, Vanessa lives and breathes the challenges faced by busy everyday cooks to get dinner on the table.

These quick and easy treats have got your back when your sweet tooth is craving dessert but time's not on your side. We mean it. Most of these desserts you can have ready in under 30 minutes. Best of all, you'll find most of the ingredients right in your pantry.

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

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You could stick to the 3-ingredient magic of this super simple cookie recipe, or follow the lead of several reviewers who added chocolate to the mix. Your cookie, your choice. It's all good.

Edible Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

You know how it is. Sometimes you just want to eat cookie dough. This safe-to-eat, egg-free recipe is here to second that emotion.

Southern Fried Apples

Spooned over ice cream while they're still warm from the skillet, slices of fresh apple sautéed in butter and cinnamon sugar deliver the goodness of pie without all the baking. Add a splash of bourbon or brandy for a boozy finish, if you wish.

Plantains in Butter Rum Sauce

If you've always wanted to try cooking plantains but didn't know where to start, use this simple recipe as your intro. You can substitute regular bananas if you can't find plantains; the flavor will be sweeter and the texture will be softer.

3-Ingredient Rocky Road Fudge

House of Aqua

So easy. Just add chocolate chips and peanut butter in a saucepan until completely melted, then cut the hear. Stir in marshmallows, pour into a pan, and cool.

Pumpkin Cannoli

If you can whip cream, you can make this fall-flavored twist on traditional cannoli in just minutes. This recipe calls for piping the filling into pre-made cannoli shells, but home cook Valerie Riley used puff pastry cups and loved the results.

Hasty Chocolate Pudding

Satisfy your chocolate comfort food cravings in mere minutes, thanks to your microwave. While this chocolate pudding might be hasty, it sure is tasty. Add your favorite toppings like bananas or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge (2-Ingredient)

Okay, so this stretches the definition of fudge. But when you're jonesing for something like fudge that's quick, this 2-ingredient treat just might do it for you.

Rocky Road Popcorn Balls

Popcorn attains dessert status when it's all balled up with chocolate, marshmallows, and peanuts. You can change up the nuts or leave them out altogether. Check out the video to see how to make them.

Baked S'mores Dip

No campfire? No problem. This s'mores dip comes to you straight from the oven. Bake in a casserole dish or a cast iron skillet if you want to give it an outdoorsy spin.

Easy Lemon Cookies

Only five ingredients and 10 minutes of prep create these sweet and tart crinkle cookies. With almost 1,500 reviews, this cookie stands out on Allrecipes as an exceptional dessert.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

This chocolate-covered strawberries recipe is the stuff of professionals and yet shockingly easy at the same time. Melt shortening with chocolate and you've guaranteed yourself a smooth, shiny coating around the strawberry.

Bananas Foster II

This New Orleans classic takes just 20 minutes to make. It's traditionally served with ice cream, but you can spoon it over pancakes, waffles, or French toast, as well.

Amazing Healthy Dark Chocolate

Don't confuse "healthy" for flavorless. This three-ingredient dark chocolate tastes rich and indulgent. "Dip fruits in it, chill and roll into truffles, press into mold and chill, or make hot chocolate," says recipe creator Heidiwilliams89 .

Short Cut Strawberry Short Cakes

This 25 minute dessert is made best with fresh strawberries and a buttery pound cake. "With a nice cappuccino on the side, it is a great summer dessert," says reviewer Dragica .

Aunt Betty's Banana Pudding

"This is a rich banana pudding recipe that my great aunt Betty created," says home cook Genia Vincent. "It is very delicious. Great for cookouts or when company comes over."

Quick Keto Chocolate Mousse

You don't have to follow the keto diet to enjoy this thick, decadent mousse. Lighten it up with fresh fruit, or create a mocha version with coffee extract. "It's so quick it will be ready in no time," says recipe creator Frances C . "No need to pre-whip the heavy cream—just throw everything into a bowl and mix."

Edible Cookie Dough

This egg-free cookie dough is good in the fridge for a week or up to three months in the freezer, so make a big batch and you'll have something ready anytime the need for sweets strikes.

Simple Lemon Cake

This simple lemon cake is great for parties or potlucks—or when you just want something light and sweet. This moist and tender cake can be finished with a Lemon Whipped Cream Frosting or whatever you prefer.

No Egg Chocolate Mug Cake

Need fluffy chocolatey goodness right now? This ridiculously easy mug cake comes together in just 7 minutes. Enjoy each rich spoonful equipped with sliced almonds and chocolate chips.

Chia Coconut Pudding with Coconut Milk

"This has to be my new favorite dessert!" shares reviewer Cinead . "It's not really sweet but flavorful and filling. I used papaya to keep it with a tropical flavor and a light touch of simple syrup using raw pure cane sugar."

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53 Easy Dessert Recipes You Can Whip Up at a Moment’s Notice

By Zoe Denenberg and The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors

We love making a weekend project out of an elaborate cake or pasty, but having a few easy dessert recipes ready to fire is crucial for satisfying sudden sugar cravings or for when you realize— eep! —you forgot the final course while your dinner party guests are en route. For situations like these, we turn to something semi-homemade (shortcuts are key) or otherwise no-fuss: ice cream made in a resealable plastic bag , apples simply halved and baked until soft and warm, or pastries that make the most out of our favorite freezer staple (spoiler: It’s frozen puff pastry ).

In this collection of easy dessert recipes, we’re asking the important questions: Why fuss over flaky pastry when you can make a press-in cookie crust in a fraction of the time? Why use more than one bowl to mix cake batter? Why churn ice cream from scratch when you could make cool, calm, collected semifreddo ? Scroll on for your new favorite quick, easy, and delicious desserts.

Olive Oil Cake

This easy dessert recipe needs little adornment, but if you’re making it for spring, spoon sliced strawberries on top and add a big dollop of crème fraîche.

Matcha-Dipped Strawberries

Speaking of strawberries, dip the fresh fruit—you don’t even have to remove the stems—into a mixture of white chocolate and matcha , sprinkle with sesame seeds, and dessert is done.

Buttermilk Banana Cake

Those bananas that you let go black and brown? They can become more than just banana bread ; they can become this cardamom-scented cake with a buttermilk glaze.

Blueberry Compote With Coriander

Fresh or frozen blueberries team up with coriander in a versatile compote—it takes no more than 10 minutes in a saucepan—that you can serve over ice cream or a simple store-bought sponge cake.

Pear Snacking Cake With Chocolate and Rosemary

This easy cake is for those who don’t like their desserts too sweet. (Although you don’t have to wait until dessert time; this snacking cake is just as good with coffee for breakfast.)

Cinnamon Butterscotch

There’s no need for a candy thermometer when making this butterscotch sauce. Drizzle it over apple desserts , vanilla ice cream, or even toast.

Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake

Tightly wrapped, this fall-friendly crumb cake can hang out at room temperature for a couple of days—so if you made it for breakfast and need a dessert, go ahead and serve it again.

Matcha Swirl Spritz Cookies

Thanks to strategically placed matcha powder and green food coloring, these cookies look like they were a lot more complicated to make than they are.

Raspberry Jell-O Salad

Be the relative you want to be: Be the relative who brings their famous raspberry Jell-O salad—topped with whipped cream and crushed graham crackers—to every family gathering.

Chocolate Pie With Press-In Crust

You could assemble this press-in pie crust with your eyes closed: Mix melted butter, sugar, salt, and flour in a bowl, then press the dough onto the bottom and up the sides of a buttered pie dish. Then into the oven it goes.

Buttery Jam Diagonals

All the comfort of jam-filled thumbprint cookies in a striking, reimagined shape—and a streamlined, less-fussy process. There’s no faster way to churn out a dozen pretty cookies .

Stone Fruit Brown Betty

Got two pounds of summer fruit and a few slices of stale sandwich bread? You’re just an hour away from this bubbling, juicy, cinnamon toast-y brown Betty.

Oatmeal Baked Apples

Top a baked apple with granola (using store-bought makes it even easier) and maple-syrup-infused sour cream for an easy dessert recipe that effortlessly transitions between delightful breakfast and satisfying dessert.

Blueberry Fool With Toasted Coconut

Just like the Eton mess , the laid-back blueberry fool is a classic British dessert with an airy texture and subtle sweetness. This one is particularly creamy, tangy, crunchy, and jammy—basically all the good things.

Hadji Bada (Iraqi Almond Cookies)

Hadji bada, Iraqi almond cookies, have a floral backbone courtesy of a hint of rose water and a gluten-free flourless cookie dough thanks to almond meal.

Flourless Chocolate Cake With Café de Olla Ganache

So dense it’s almost fudgy, the best part of this flourless chocolate cake might be the Mexico-inspired café de olla ganache that gets poured over top.

BA’s Best Peanut Butter Cookies

File these peanut butter cookies under “easy cookies” and “superior cookies.” (Double-roasted peanuts bring big flavor.) If you’re looking for a no-bake dessert , though, these chocolate-peanut butter cookies are the ones.

Yogurt-​Berry Paletas

If you always keep a carton of yogurt in the fridge, allocate a few scoopfuls to these cooling yogurt-berry paletas. You only need a few hours and a silicone ice-pop mold to make this easy dessert recipe.

Easy-Fancy Pear Galette

This galette is just as great for brunch as it is for dessert. Since it relies on canned pears and store-bought puff pastry, you can make it in a pinch.

Chewy Date and Dark Chocolate Cookies

Tahini, olive oil, dates, and bittersweet chocolate chunks make the texture of these cookies almost brownie-like. Pantry running on empty? These Nutella brownies require only three ingredients.

Easiest Vanilla Birthday Cake

We call this cake recipe the easiest for a reason, but if you really don’t want to bake a cake from scratch, learn how to jazz up boxed cake mix .

A Giant Panna Cotta

This large-format panna cotta sets in a baking dish, so there’s no need for ramekins (or for cleaning them all). Spoon out servings for an effortless dinner party finale.

Classic Bananas Foster

High drama, minimal effort—that’s the allure of this classic, fiery, quick dessert. If you’re not a fan of bananas, know you can light just about any fruit on fire .

Any-Berry Lemon Ricotta Cake

“Delicious cake that tastes like summer,” says a reader from Lyon, France. Use any berry you’d like in the simple, flexible recipe, and it’s still guaranteed to taste that way.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

This peanut butter fudge pie has a little secret—oh, we just gave it away: There’s a layer of chewy chocolate on the bottom. It’s got all the flavor of a frozen Reese’s cup , but in a cool, creamy sliceable form.

Chocolate-Matcha Butter Mochi Cake

This bouncy, buttery mochi cake is naturally gluten-free—thanks, sweet rice flour —and is sure to impress everyone at the potluck. Just look at that chic dusting of matcha on top.

Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats With Brown Butter

What should you do with the rest of that jar of peanut butter ? Use it for these chewy treats, made with marshmallow and puffed rice cereal. Brown butter gives them a warm, toffee-like flavor.

Ruffled Milk Pie With Raspberries

If you want an easy recipe that looks incredible, reach for frozen sheets of phyllo pastry . Scrunch them up with your hands, then stud them with fresh berries and bake them in a milky custard and you’ve got an artful centerpiece.

Blackberries and Vanilla Cream With Crispy Puff Pastry

This low-maintenance riff on French mille-feuille is all about deconstruction. You don’t have to be careful with the puff pastry; you’re going to break it into shards anyway.

Classic Banana Pudding

No need to get fancy with this cookout classic: Boxed vanilla wafers earn their place here. Note, though, that the components need time in the fridge, so while this may be an easy dessert recipe, it does take a little planning.

Strawberry-Biscoff Cheesecake Tart

With no springform pan or mixer required and a 30-minute bake time, this might be the least fussy cheesecake we’ve ever met. Prefer no-bake cheesecake? Try these ginger-lime bars .

Plum–Black Pepper Yogurt Semifreddo

Think of semifreddo like homemade ice cream, only requiring less effort. This one gets its light, airy texture from a mixture of sweetened condensed milk, Greek yogurt, and whipped cream.

Citrus Caramel Sundaes With Toasted Almonds

Making the caramel is the trickiest part of this otherwise hands-off recipe, but follow our lead and you’ll be just fine. (It only takes sugar and water.)

Brown-Sugar-Braised Pineapple

Picked a subpar pineapple at the grocery store? Bathe it in brown sugar syrup and no one will be the wiser. The only real effort required in this recipe is cutting that pineapple.

BA’s Best Snickerdoodles

There are three major time-savers in this cookie recipe : No need to wait for butter to soften; you’re melting it. No need to chill the cookie dough ; just let it sit on the counter. No need to cook them until golden brown; you’re not looking for color, just a 10-minute bake.

Chocolate-Almond Fridge Fudge

A secret ingredient replaces the dairy in this easy chocolate dessert. Just kidding, it’s not a secret: It’s avocado . Bonus: This recipe can be made one week ahead of serving.

Candy Cane Ice Cream in a Bag

Making ice cream without an ice cream machine? If you have two resealable plastic bags , rock salt, and a bunch of ice, then you can do it.

Brown Butter Peach Cobbler

We don’t mean to brag, because cobbler is delicious all on its own, but if you want to make your peach cobbler even better, we know how: Add brown butter.

Rum-Soaked Fruit and Coconut Crisp Sundaes

It only takes 10 minutes and zero heat to turn ripe strawberries and raspberries into a syrupy topping for a not-so-typical vanilla ice cream sundae.

Easy Sheet Cake With Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting

Meet your new favorite birthday cake recipe , cooked in one 13x9" baking dish. (For what it’s worth, our readers tell us the batter and icing work well as cupcakes too.)

BA’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

What makes this the best chocolate chip cookie recipe? Crispy edges, chewy centers, and classic flavor with every batch. Oh, and there’s no electric mixer required.

Chocolate-Avocado Pudding

Silky like chocolate mousse , this pudding is actually vegan (thanks, avocado), low-sugar (thanks, maple syrup and agave nectar), and would be acceptable on the breakfast table. Mousse could never.

Peach and Sesame Crumble

Triple the sesame, triple the deliciousness. Rich, earthy tahini teams up with toasted sesame seeds and toasted sesame oil to balance the sweetness of late summer peaches in this easy dessert recipe.

Chocolate Date-Caramel Cups

We’ll say it: These are better than chocolate peanut butter cups. Also, using muffin tin liners to assemble and shape this easy dessert makes it even easier.

Lemon Pound Cake

If you haven’t had success preparing dessert recipes in the past, you’ve come to the right place. We promise you: This classic lemon pound cake is not one you can mess up.

Coconut-Mango-Lime Barfi

This recipe is one-bowl and no-bake. You don’t even have to make triangle shapes if you don’t want to; just roll the barfi into truffles. So, tell us: What are you gonna do with all your free time?

Cookies and Black Sesame Cream

Cookies and cream meets black sesame ice cream in this no-churn summer dessert. Originally developed with Nabisco’s Famous Chocolate Wafers (since discontinued), you can swap in Oreos instead.

Blackout Chocolate Banana Bread

Think of this recipe as a cross between BA’s Best Banana Bread and a crowd-pleasing blackout cake . Whole wheat flour lends a nuttiness to the batter, but feel free to replace it with more all-purpose if that’s all you’ve got.

Blackberry Icebox Cake

Not only is this icebox cake a no-bake dessert , it also has you build its layers in a bowl for maximum ease. Invert it, remove the bowl, and boom: You’ve got a dome-shaped dessert that helps you keep your chill.

These rice cakes have just three ingredients: sweet rice flour, a little sugar, and water. Then you just need nutty-tasting roasted soybean powder, which you can find at Korean markets or online .

Cardamom Bread Pudding

Infuse heavy cream with sugar and cardamom, toast white bread in a skillet , and then let your refrigerator do the rest of the work before you top this easy dessert recipe with chopped pistachios and serve.

Dark Chocolate-Espresso Ice Pops

Remember those fudge pops you’d eat as a kid? Make a grown-up version of the chocolate dessert by mixing in a pinch of espresso powder.

Roasty Toasty Pecan-Caramel Shortbread Cookies

All right, we’re just going to say it: shortbread > sugar cookies . This not-too-sweet treat is one of our favorite easy dessert recipes because it’s a slice-and-bake and leans on store-bought dulce de leche .

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20 Easy Desserts You Can Make in Under an Hour

Because homemade treats are the best treats!

When you’re already making a full meal, dessert is likely the last thing on your mind. Fair enough! It’s nice to have something sweet after dinner, however, and homemade treats are the best kind. Luckily, we have plenty of dessert recipes that take less than an hour to prepare, and won’t result in a million dirty dishes. Strawberries dipped in chocolate totally count, and so does a tower of pre-made cider doughnuts with layers of whipped maple cream cheese .

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If you feel like baking , try a biscuit cobbler bursting with berries, or a batch of warmly spiced pumpkin muffins. There’s a treat for everyone in this recipe round-up, so keep reading to find your new favorite easy dessert. 

Apple Cider Doughnut Tower

For an autumnal celebration, look no further than this majestic tower of cider doughnuts with layers of whipped maple cream cheese, a generous caramel drizzle, and plenty of toasted pecans . No baking required!

Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls

Use pre-made puff pastry to make these flaky treats; they aren’t your classic squishy brioche cinnamon rolls, but they are definitely delicious.

Salty-Sweet Chunkers

These cookies are full of salty-sweet mix-ins like pretzels and marshmallows, but you can swap them with pretty much anything that sounds good in a cookie. M&M’s? Sure! Crushed potato chips? Why not!

Peach Cobbler Trifle

This recipe is more about assembling than cooking, thanks to a store-bought pound cake . Layers of peaches, whipped cream, and pound cake get chilled in the refrigerator before serving for a refreshing, festive, summery dessert.

Honeydew and Blackberry Ice Cream Sundaes

Fruit fiends will love this sundae recipe, which combines blackberry ice cream with fresh honeydew . Add an easy sesame-almond brittle for a sweet, crunchy component.

Cinnamon Spiced Pumpkin Muffins

These tender, cakey muffins include a cup of pure canned pumpkin and plenty of warming spices. Ready in just 35 minutes, they are the perfect fall treat.

Vegan Blueberry Cookies

The vibrant hue of these vegan cookies is completely natural thanks to a generous amount of blueberries . Opt for vegan butter and white chocolate chips so that everyone, including plant-based eaters, can enjoy them. 

Mixed Berry Biscuit Cobbler

Kelsey Hansen

You can use fresh or frozen berries for this recipe, and switch up the berry varieties depending on what you have on hand. The juicy berries are topped with buttery, fluffy biscuits with golden, sugar-sprinkled tops. 

Honey Whole Wheat-Strawberry Clafoutis

A clafoutis sounds and looks extremely elegant, but shhh, it couldn’t be easier to make. This rendition includes fresh strawberries , whole wheat flour, and honey, for a just-sweet-enough clafoutis that could be served for breakfast or dessert.

Summer Berry Trifle With Elderflower Cream

Berries and whipped cream are a summer classic, and this recipe takes that pairing to another level with crushed cookies for texture, and a splash of elderflower liqueur to flavor the cream. 

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Scones

Studded with white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts , and drizzled with a caramel glaze, these scones are decadent and delicious. The best part? They’re ready in 30 minutes. 

Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

These five-ingredient cookies are a breeze to make thanks to their base of store-bought puff pastry. Sprinkle the puff pastry with a mixture of cinnamon , pecans, and sugar, roll it, slice it, and bake! 

Pumpkin Bread Trifle With Pepita Streusel

Antonis Achilleos

A trifle is the perfect dessert for when you don’t have much time and want to make something special; there’s no baking involved, and you can adapt it for whatever flavors you love most. This rendition embraces all things pumpkin, with pumpkin seeds , pumpkin pie spice, and pumpkin bread.

Summer Ambrosia

Fruit salad with marshmallows? Yes, please! You heard it here first: This fruity old-school dessert is back in style, and it’s ridiculously easy to make.

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Chocolate-covered strawberries aren’t just for Valentine’s Day . These healthy two-ingredient treats are easy to assemble and a total crowd-pleaser no matter what month it is.

Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Dump Cake

This cake celebrates the pairing of melty dark chocolate and custardy pumpkin . The best part is that the recipe only dirties a few dishes.

Salty Coffee Toffee Bars

These crunchy, chewy toffee bars are a perfect housewarming or holiday gift . Once the bars have hardened and set, you can break them into big shards and store them in glass jars. 

Pluot Crumble

If you’re not familiar, pluots are in the stone fruit family—a juicy, sweet cross between apricots and plums. Pistachios give the streusel topping an unexpected twist, and pair beautifully with the pluots.

Easy Chocolate Mousse With Croissant Crumbs

Chocolate mousse is a dinner party hero; it makes everyone happy and can be made in advance. Here, each serving of chocolate mousse gets sprinkled with toasted croissant crumbs, because why not?

Sweet Tahini and Date Truffles

Victor Protasio

You just need 45 minutes to make these scrumptious chocolate and date truffles. The almond flour gives them a marzipan-like texture, and the fruitiness of the dates pairs well with the slight bitterness of the chocolate and tahini. Quick and indulgent, these truffles might just become your new best friend.

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14 Quick Desserts Ready in One Hour or Less

Sometimes you might be in the mood to dedicate an afternoon to a dessert, creating complex cakes , tarts , and other treats that require more than a few hours (or even more than a day). Other days, you need faster gratification — and that's where these recipes come in. All 14 of these desserts are ready in one hour or less, from chocolate chip cookies to cobblers and yes, even cakes. Make yourself a batch of elegant Tropical Mendiants , which we liken to "mini, open-faced chocolate candy bars," or these absolutely dreamy Air Fryer Brownies . Have fresh fruit to use up? Treat yourself to some Tanghulu (Candied Fruit Skewers) , which are just as beautiful as they are delicious. There are all kinds of quick, tasty treats in this collection — all you need to do is pick one, and you'll be done before you know it.

Salted Caramel S'mores

Homemade graham crackers add a deeper, almost caramel-like flavor to these next-level s'mores. Filled with the classic combo of marshmallow and chocolate squares, they get a drizzle of salted caramel for a rich and gooey bite. Chef Andrae Bopp opts for drama and uses his kitchen torch to char the marshmallows; your oven's broiler or a campfire will work just as well.

Wine-Poached Strawberries and Apricots

Semi-dry Riesling, which is refreshing and not too sweet, is the secret to this impressive, balanced dessert. Dried apricots lend a gentle bitterness while the strawberries add sweetness and impart the rosiest color. Unsweetened whipped cream make you nervous? Trust us — the boozy berries provide all the sweetness this dessert needs.

Air Fryer Brownies

With the help of an air fryer, these gooey, fudgy brownies — baked in ramekins and reminiscent of a molten chocolate cake — are less than an hour away. Adding espresso powder to the batter helps bring out the chocolate flavor, as does the crunchy sea salt garnish at the end. Serve them on their own, or with your favorite ice cream. Better yet, top them with berries, whipped cream, chopped nuts, or caramel sauce to make a brownie sundae.

Molten Chocolate Cakes

Speaking of molten chocolate cakes, try these from chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, ready in just 35 minutes. They're supremely rich and chocolaty — if you want to pair them with wine, we'd recommend a Ruby Porto. Feel free to serve the cakes plain or topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Tanghulu (Candied Fruit Skewers)

The perfect tanghulu is a skewer of ripe fruit covered evenly in a thin, clear sugar shell. This simple recipe for the Chinese street snack relies on a precise ratio of sugar, water, and corn syrup that produces a crisp, even candy shell. Be sure to thoroughly dry the fruit prior to dipping it in the syrup. To add a sweet chew or nutty crunch to these treats, stuff the fruits with red bean paste or walnuts prior to skewering and dunking.

Chocolate Cupcakes

These classic chocolate cupcakes come together in 45 minutes and can easily be prepared in advance (even frozen!), making them great for entertaining. You can pick from three frosting recipes to finish them off — chocolate , marshmallow , or white buttercream .

Strawberry, Lemon, and Vanilla Ice Cream Parfait

Fresh strawberry sauce and refreshing lemon sorbet make these giant sundaes a delightful early summer treat. Crushed graham crackers add a nice crunch, while vanilla ice cream brings sweet creaminess to the parfaits. A dollop of fresh whipped cream and more crushed graham crackers top the parfaits off.

Roasted Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream and Balsamic Syrup

"I'm no pastry chef, but I bake a killer cobbler," says chef and TV host Andrew Zimmern. He tops this roasted peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream and thick, rich aged balsamic syrup for a summer-ready dessert, each baked individually in an eight-ounce ramekin.

Platanos Foster

Pastry chef Paola Velez gives Bananas Foster, the classic flambéed dessert, a Caribbean twist by swapping in plantains for the bananas and adding warm spices and coconut water to the caramel sauce. If you can't find extra ripe plantains, place them in a brown paper bag and leave them in a warm, dark place until they ripen — keep in mind that very green plantains could take a week or more. When flambéing, make sure to have the lid for your skillet on hand in case the flame gets out of control and you need to smother it. Rum raisin ice cream is the perfect accompaniment to the caramelly plantains.

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies take less than half an hour to make from start-to-finish. If you want to get a head-start and make things even quicker, you can freeze the unbaked dough in a log — tightly wrapped in plastic wrap — for up to two months. Once ready to bake, slice the dough into 1/2-inch pieces and let those pieces defrost on a cookie sheet for 10 minutes before baking.

Chocolate-Chip-Pecan Cookie Bars

These cookie bars are studded with toasted pecans and semisweet chocolate chips, but feel free to mix things up. Try walnuts or almonds instead of pecans, or swap out the chocolate chips for dried cranberries. The bars will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.

Extra-Creamy Chocolate Mousse

What sets pastry chef Dominique Ansel's chocolate mousse apart from other versions of the dessert is that he folds in the chocolate just before serving, giving this a striking swirled look. The recipe calls for bittersweet chocolate — try to use 70 percent, if available.

Tropical Mendiants

Paola Velez's stunning mendiants are surprisingly easy to make with her simple method for tempering chocolate in the microwave. Piped into rounds, the chocolates are topped with a colorful mix of tropical fruit, toasted nuts, and seeds. Like mini, open-faced chocolate candy bars, the mendiants can be made ahead and served right from the fridge.

Birdseed Rice Crispy Treats

Chef Kim Alter's original recipe for these updated classic treats featured a "birdseed" mixture of puffed grain and brown rice; we riffed on her idea and added some toasted and raw seeds and flaky sea salt to add even more layers of flavor. Once made, the crispy treats can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.

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10 Desserts for One You'd Never Guess Were This Simple

Posted: May 15, 2024 | Last updated: May 15, 2024

Are you ready to enjoy some solo sweetness without the hassle? I’m excited to share delicious desserts for one that are surprisingly simple to whip up. From comforting classics to irresistible treats, these single-serving treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in a pinch. Get ready to treat yourself to some mouthwatering goodness with minimal effort and maximum flavor!

Best Chocolate Mug Cake

This chocolate mug cake is a quick fix for your dessert cravings. Perfect for when you need a sweet treat in a hurry, it’s moist, chocolatey, and incredibly simple to make. You’ll be amazed at how such basic ingredients can create such a delightful indulgence. With a cooking time of just a few minutes in the microwave, it’s an ideal choice for a dessert for one. Plus, the recipe is so straightforward that even beginners can whip it up effortlessly. Get the Recipe: Best Chocolate Mug Cake

Single-Serving Peach Cobbler

Indulge in the comforting flavors of peach cobbler with this single-serving recipe. Made with juicy peaches and a buttery, crumbly topping, it’s a delightful dessert that’s perfect for one person. The simplicity of this recipe makes it a great choice for a quick and easy dessert fix. In just a few simple steps, you can have a warm and comforting treat ready to enjoy. With its short preparation time, it’s the perfect solution for satisfying your sweet tooth without any hassle. Get the Recipe: Single-Serving Peach Cobbler

Cake Mix Mug Cake

This cake mix mug cake is a hassle-free dessert option that doesn’t sacrifice on flavor. Using a cake mix simplifies the baking process, making it a breeze to whip up a single-serving cake in minutes. Perfect for when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, this mug cake delivers on taste without the fuss. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, it’s an excellent choice for a quick dessert fix. Whether it’s for a late-night treat or an afternoon snack, this mug cake is sure to hit the spot. Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Mug Cake

Single-Serve Apple Pie

Satisfy your craving for apple pie with this single-serving recipe that’s as easy as it is delicious. Made with tender apples and a flaky crust, it’s a comforting dessert that’s perfect for one person. The convenience of making just one serving means you can enjoy the classic flavors of apple pie without any leftovers. With its short baking time, you can have a warm and cozy treat ready to enjoy in no time. Whether it’s for a special occasion or simply a spontaneous indulgence, this single-serve apple pie is sure to impress. Get the Recipe: Single-Serve Apple Pie

Red Velvet Mug Cake

Treat yourself to the rich flavor of red velvet with this single-serving mug cake. With its vibrant color and indulgent taste, it’s the perfect dessert for one person. The simplicity of this recipe makes it a great choice for a quick and easy dessert fix. In just a few minutes, you can have a moist and delicious cake ready to enjoy. Plus, it’s made with basic pantry ingredients, so you can whip it up whenever a craving strikes. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this mug cake is sure to hit the spot. Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Mug Cake

Filipino Leche Flan

Indulge in the creamy goodness of Filipino leche flan with this single-serving recipe. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s an easy dessert that’s bursting with flavor. The smooth texture and rich caramel taste make it a delightful treat for one person. With its short preparation time, you can satisfy your sweet tooth in no time. Plus, it’s a classic dessert that’s sure to impress with its authentic flavor and velvety consistency. Whether you’re craving something sweet after dinner or looking for a special dessert to enjoy, this leche flan is the perfect choice. Get the Recipe: Filipino Leche Flan

Edible Single Serving Cookie Dough

Craving cookie dough? This single-serving edible cookie dough recipe is the answer. It’s safe to eat raw and requires no baking, making it a quick and convenient dessert option. With just a handful of ingredients, you can satisfy your sweet tooth in minutes. Plus, the recipe is customizable, so you can add your favorite mix-ins for extra flavor. Whether you enjoy it straight from the bowl or use it as a topping for ice cream, this edible cookie dough is a delicious treat for one. Get the Recipe: Edible Single Serving Cookie Dough

Healthier Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie

Enjoy the classic taste of chocolate chip cookies without any guilt with this healthier single-serving recipe. Made with wholesome ingredients and less sugar, it’s a dessert you can feel good about indulging in. The recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in a pinch. With its short baking time, you can have a warm and gooey chocolate chip cookie ready to enjoy in no time. Plus, it’s portion-controlled, so you won’t have to worry about overindulging. Whether you’re craving a midnight snack or a post-dinner treat, this single-serve cookie is a wholesome option. Get the Recipe: Healthier Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie

Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

Craving a warm, gooey chocolate chip treat? This mug cake has you covered. Made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes, it’s the perfect dessert for one person. The rich chocolate flavor and melty chocolate chips make it a decadent indulgence. With its short cooking time, you can satisfy your sweet tooth in no time. Plus, it’s made in a mug, so there’s minimal cleanup required. Whether you’re treating yourself after a long day or just need a quick pick-me-up, this chocolate chip mug cake is sure to hit the spot. Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

Hot Chocolate Mug Cake

Warm up with a cozy mug cake that tastes just like hot chocolate. Made with cocoa powder and mini marshmallows, it’s a delightful dessert for one person. The recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for when you need a sweet treat in a hurry. With its short cooking time, you can have a comforting dessert ready to enjoy in minutes. Plus, it’s made in a mug, so cleanup is a breeze. Whether you’re craving something sweet on a chilly evening or need a pick-me-up during the day, this hot chocolate mug cake is the perfect choice. Get the Recipe: Hot Chocolate Mug Cake

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