Think desserts have to be a complicated, fussy, multi-step deal? Think again. We’ve rounded up the simplest dessert recipes we could find, all using five ingredients or less, plus a few pantry staples, for the ultimate in easy desserts. And with treats as impressive-looking as this coconut banoffee tart, your guests will be none the wiser to how little time and effort they took to make.
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Lemonade scones
So simple, so delicious.
Salted popcorn and nut slice
The perfect balance of salty, sweet and crunchy, this delicious homemade slice is great to enjoy as an afternoon pick-me-up, or wrap up and give as gifts to loved ones.
5-ingredient easy coconut ice
It’s a classic.
Figgy brownies with chocolate butterscotch sauce
Five ingredients and pantry staples to create an easy dessert.
Slow-cooker five-ingredient berry cobbler
Only five ingredients and staples needed to create this simple dessert in your slow cooker.
Madeira cake
Madeira cake was named after the beverage with which it was traditionally enjoyed back in the 18th century and are loathe to mess with tradition. So, bottoms up!
Five-ingredient chocolate sesame tarts
It doesn’t take much to create a tasty dessert!
Coconut banoffee tart
Only a few simple ingredients to create this delicious dessert.
Vegan egg-free meringues
We used aquafaba and cream of tartar as tasty alternatives in these 100% vegan meringues. Serve topped with your favourite summer fruits for a light sweet treat in these warm months!
Gluten free buttermilk maple scones
Enjoy sweet and fluffy scones without the gluten.
Slow cooker five ingredient pecan pie
The classic dessert made easier using your slow cooker and five simple ingredients.
Crunchy chocolate bubble bars
Get the kids involved in this one!
Churros ravioli with ice cream
Create this simple dessert with five ingredients plus staples. It will only take you a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes to create this quick and easy dessert. Using wontons and chocolate to create ravioli for the ultimate fusion dessert. Looking for more five ingredient desserts? You will need to buy one 270g packet wonton […]
Frozen berry yoghurt cubes
The goodness of fresh berries and pineapple is combined with protein-packed yoghurt for a nutrient-rich start to the day.
Rose syrup soaked doughnuts
These fluffy bite-sized balls of fried doughnut are the dessert you’ve been dreaming of.
Pear fritters with raspberry rose syrup
The perfect dessert.
Apple, blackberry and marzipan hand pies
Create an easy dessert with only five ingredients and pantry staples.
Dark chocolate and nougat fudge bars
These fudge bars are soft, sweet, rich and will make an excellent sweet snack or finger food style dessert.
Chocolate fudge sauce
Chocolate fudge sauce is the perfect accompaniment to ice-cream, puddings and poached fruit. Just one taste of our deluxe home made version and we’re confident you’ll never resort to the bottled stuff again.
Honey joys
Sweet honey meets crunchy cornflakes in this classic afternoon treat.
Honey & banana ice-blocks
Healthy and delicious banana ice-blocks
Peach and almond tarts
Sweet, juicy peaches are beautiful served atop this golden, crumbly almond tart. Sprinkle with some icing sugar for a quick and tasty baked dessert.
Pikelets
Any day involving pikelets is a good day.
Easy cookies and cream pies
I think it’s pretty safe to say that cookies and cream is a popular flavour for just about any dessert.
Apple pie doughnuts
This five-ingredient dessert is so simple and versatile: you can use pear, figs, pineapple rings or stone fruit instead of the apple.
Wagonettes
They’re a little bit retro and completely delicious.
Banana, coconut & rosemary nice-cream
This dairy-free ‘nice’ cream recipe is a delicious sweet treat featuring fragrant rosemary and honey for a simple and elegant dessert dish.
Peanut and honey ice-cream sandwiches
These heavenly peanut and honey ice-cream sandwiches are the sweet treat that has been missing from your life! Quick and easy to prepare, and oh-so-delicious!
Toblerone fondue
This exceedingly rich, decadent dessert is just the ticket at the end of a long dinner party with friends. Serve with coffee and lots of laughs.
Mixed berry bonbons
With only three ingredients and just five steps this dessert is sure to be a repeat offender. With fresh berries, vanilla ice cream and melted white chocolate it’s a festive treat you won’t want to resist.
Easy passionfruit ice-cream
This no-churn ice-cream recipe is made with just three ingredients.
Three ingredient banana and peanut butter pancakes
You don’t need a pantry full of baking ingredients to whip up these delicious pancakes!
Easy three-ingredient rocky road
This 3-ingredient rocky road is super-simple and ready in under 15 minutes.
Grilled cinnamon doughnuts with maple syrup
Assuming you find yourself with left-over doughnuts to hand, a big assumption granted, there’s no better way to eat them than grilled with maple syrup.
Mixed berry fool
This quick and simple dessert is perfect for any time of the year. The combination of berries, custard and crunchy biscotti works beautifully together.
Quick and easy plum tart
Dessert doesn’t need to be complicated!
