Easy desserts with no more than five ingredients

Looking for some quick, simple desserts that don't use up all your supplies? These easy desserts with no more than five ingredients should do the trick!

Mar 19, 2020 1:39am

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, for the ultimate in quick and easy desserts. And with treats as impressive-looking as this plum tart and peach almond tarts, your guests be none the wiser to how little time and effort they took to make.

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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.

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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.

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Honey joys

Sweet honey meets crunchy cornflakes in this classic afternoon treat.

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You only need three ingredients for these healthy and delicious banana ice-blocks

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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.

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Pikelets

Smaller than pancakes, and fluffier than crepes, pikelets make a great breakfast, brunch or after-school snack! Traditionally served with jam and cream, but we also love them with a hearty dollop of our unbeatable lemon curd.

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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.

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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.

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Wagonettes

They're a little bit retro and completely delicious.

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Banana, coconut & rosemary nice-cream

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Easy passionfruit ice-cream

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3-ingredient banana and peanut butter pancakes

You don't need a pantry full of baking ingredients to whip up these delicious pancakes! Made with just peanut butter, egg, and banana - they're a delicious and high-protein breakfast in minutes.