12 best easy desserts

Easy desserts are a category of sweet dishes that are simple to prepare and require minimal time and effort in the kitchen. These desserts are often popular among individuals who want to satisfy their sweet tooth without spending too much time or using complex ingredients. Here are some common examples of easy desserts:

  1. Fruit Salad: A fruit salad is one of the easiest desserts to make. Simply chop up a variety of fresh fruits, such as strawberries, grapes, melon, and pineapple, and mix them together.You can add a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of mint leaves for extra flavor.

  2. Ice Cream Sundae: Ice cream sundaes are a classic and effortless dessert. Scoop your favorite ice cream into a bowl, and then add toppings like chocolate syrup, whipped cream, nuts, and cherries.

  3. No-Bake Cookies: No-bake cookies are a quick and easy option. They typically include ingredients like rolled oats, cocoa powder, peanut butter, and sugar, which are mixed and shaped into cookies. They set in the refrigerator.

  4. Yogurt Parfait: Layering yogurt with granola and fresh berries creates a delicious and healthy dessert. You can customize it with different flavors of yogurt and toppings.

  5. Mug Cakes: Mug cakes are single-serving cakes that you can prepare in a microwave. They involve mixing a few basic ingredients like flour, sugar, baking powder, and milk in a mug, then microwaving for a quick cake fix.

  6. Pudding: Instant pudding mixes make it easy to prepare a creamy dessert. Just mix the pudding powder with milk, whisk until it thickens, and refrigerate until it sets.

  7. Frozen Fruit Bars: These are made by blending fruits like mango, strawberries, or kiwi with a sweetener, pouring the mixture into molds, and freezing them. They're a refreshing, homemade alternative to store-bought popsicles.

  8. Banana Ice Cream: Freeze ripe bananas and blend them until creamy. You can add flavorings like cocoa powder, peanut butter, or vanilla for variety.

  9. Chocolate Covered Strawberries: Melt chocolate and dip fresh strawberries into it. Allow them to cool and harden for a simple yet elegant dessert.

  10. Rice Pudding: A classic comfort dessert, rice pudding is made by cooking rice with milk, sugar, and flavorings like vanilla and cinnamon until it thickens.

  11. Fruit Crumble: Toss together fresh or canned fruit (like apples, peaches, or berries) with sugar and top it with a mixture of oats, butter, and brown sugar. Bake until it's golden and bubbly.

Easy desserts are great for satisfying cravings or serving as a last-minute treat for yourself and guests. They are generally less time-consuming and require fewer ingredients than more complex desserts, making them accessible to individuals with busy lifestyles or limited cooking experience. However, it's important to enjoy these desserts in moderation as part of a balanced diet to maintain good health.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best easy desserts on the market
  

The Deceptively Easy Dessert Cookbook: Simple Recipes for Extraordinary No-Bake & Baked Sweets

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Easy-to-Find Ingredients:

As with any recipe, the end result is largely dependent on the quality of the ingredients you put in it. That doesn’t mean you need exotic, rare, or hard-to-find ingredients for your dessert recipe. In fact, you will do well to stick to basic ingredients and quality brands.

Basic Equipment:

All these recipes can be made using basic equipment. In many cases, an electric handheld mixer, stand mixer, food processor, or other machinery will make the task easier and quicker, but they are not essential.

Handy Checklists:

Includes step-by-step checklists that you can apply to any recipe in this book, or elsewhere, when making desserts and that will help ensure your endeavors are successful.

Sample Recipe: No-Bake Key Lime Mousse Pie Cups

With a crunchy graham cracker crust and a tangy, creamy mousse filling, these no-bake pie cups will satisfy any pie craving with far less work than the traditional version. These make a refreshing dessert for a warm summer evening. For a fun picnic dish, make them in small Mason jars, cap them, and bring them along in a cooler stocked with plenty of ice to keep them cold.

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir to mix well. Divide the mixture equally among 10 (4-ounce) ramekins or custard cups.

2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.

3. In another small bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk and lime juice. Gently fold the lime juice mixture into the whipped cream until incorporated. Spoon the mixture into the ramekins or custard cups on top of the graham cracker crust. Chill thoroughly, for at least 1 hour, and serve cold. Cover any leftovers with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Substitution Tip:

I love to make this with tiny, extra-tart key limes, but you can substitute regular limes if you like. Add extra flavor by including 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest.

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