Dessert

18 quick versions of your favourite desserts

From Italian tiramisu and cannoli, to French-style vanilla slices and tarte tatins, some of our favourite desserts can take hours to cook. But these shortcut recipes will have you jumping for joy.

When we think about making dessert for our friends and family to finish off a dinner party or Sunday night spread, it may seem overwhelming to have to spend a few more hours crafting up a sweet masterpiece.

And while traditional dishes like homemade Italian cannoli and creamy vanilla slices do take some time to make, this collection of recipes uses handy shortcuts to get your dessert on the table in no time at all.

Flick through our recipes and see what catches your attention. You’ll be able to impress your diners without going to huge efforts… Win, win!

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No-bake peanut butter and chocolate pie

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No-bake peanut butter and chocolate pie

With only five ingredients, this no-bake peanut butter and chocolate pie uses supermarket shortcuts to make it super easy to whip up this decadent dessert. The irresistible flavours of sweet chocolate and salty peanut butter are sure to satisfy all your cravings, with minimal effort.

Classic chocolate mousse

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Classic recipe for chocolate mousse

With just four simple ingredients you can whip up this silken dessert that’s good enough to be on a restaurant menu.

No-bake mars bar slice

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No-bake Mars Bar slice

Mars Bar slice

Mars Bars are a classic treat and what better way to enjoy them than this quick and easy slice. It’s perfect for kid’s parties or just to satisfy the sweet tooth.

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Lemon delicious

All the bright flavours of lemon in a moist and fluffy pudding. Serve with a dollop of cream or ice-cream for a delicious after-dinner treat.

Easy Boston bun

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Easy boston bun

Every decent bakery will have the classic boston bun in the display cabinet and now you can make this easy version. Enjoy with lashings of butter.

Easy lemon cheesecake

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Easy lemon cheesecake

Easy lemon cheesecake

Easy Danish Pastries

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Easy Danish pastries

Sweet and fruity, these apricot and cherry Danish pastries are easy enough to throw together after work for a weeknight family dessert.

vanilla cheesecake slice

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Vanilla cheesecake slice

This creamy vanilla and passionfruit layers in this dessert take unbaked to a new level. Of course the crispy base is baked to give it that delectable crunch!

triple choc cheesecake slice

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Triple choc cheesecake slice

Triple choc cheesecake slice

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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.

black forest cake recipe simple

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Cheat’s black forest cake

With decadent chocolate, fresh cherries and a rich vanilla cream, this recipe has everything you love in a black forest cake but takes less than a quarter of the time to prepare!

Cheat's Vanilla Slice

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Cheat’s vanilla slice

Cheat’s vanilla slice recipe.

Cheat's Banana Tarte Tartin

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Cheat’s banana tarte tatin recipe

Cheat’s banana tarte tatin recipe.

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Cheat’s frozen Christmas puddings

Cheat’s frozen Christmas puddings recipe.

Rocky road

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Rocky road

Rocky road recipe.

quick cheat's recipes of your favourite desserts

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Quick and easy plum tart

Quick and easy plum tart recipe.

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Quick and easy lemonade scones

Quick and easy lemonade scones recipe.

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Tiramisu cake

Tiramisu cake recipe.

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