Best Dessert Recipes
Seven incredibly easy and quick dessert ideas that satisfy your sweet tooth without consuming your entire evening in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Five-Minute Mug Cake
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips (optional)
Two-Ingredient Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
- 4 cups frozen strawberries
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional) for brightness
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
No-Bake Cheesecake Cups
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping
- Fresh berries for topping
Easy Apple Crisp
- 4 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup cold butter, diced
- Pinch salt
Three-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
- 1 cup peanut butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Quick Banana Pudding Parfaits
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 12 vanilla wafers, crushed
Instructions
Five-Minute Mug Cake
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds until the cake rises and is set.
- Let cool for 1 minute before enjoying (the center will be molten and delicious!).
Two-Ingredient Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
- Place frozen strawberries in a food processor along with honey and yogurt.
- Pulse until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add lemon juice if using and pulse to incorporate.
- Serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency or transfer to a container and freeze for 1-2 hours for a firmer texture.
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
No-Bake Cheesecake Cups
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer graham cracker mixture and cream cheese mixture in cups, topping with fresh berries.
Easy Apple Crisp
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine sliced apples with sugar and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, and cold butter until crumbly.
- Spread apples in a baking dish and top with the crumble mixture.
- Bake for 25 minutes until the topping is golden.
Three-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg until well combined.
- Scoop tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet, flattening slightly.
- Bake for 10 minutes until set.
Quick Banana Pudding Parfaits
- In a bowl, prepare instant vanilla pudding mix according to package instructions.
- In glasses, layer pudding, sliced bananas, whipped topping, and crushed vanilla wafers.
- Repeat layers and serve immediately.
Notes
These desserts can be made ahead of time and are perfect for parties or gatherings. Experiment with substitutions to fit dietary needs.