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30 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!

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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Slow-cooker five-ingredient berry cobbler

Slow-cooker five-ingredient berry cobbler

Only five ingredients and staples needed to create this simple dessert in your slow cooker.

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Figgy brownies with chocolate butterscotch sauce

Figgy brownies with chocolate butterscotch sauce

Create this simple dessert with five ingredients plus staples. Rich and chocolate-y with soft, fruity figs and a sweet chocolate butterscotch sauce.

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Five-ingredient chocolate sesame tarts

Five-ingredient chocolate sesame tarts

You only need a few ingredients and pantry staples to create these mini chocolate tarts flavoured with orange and topped with sesame sprinkles

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Gluten free buttermilk maple scones

Gluten free buttermilk maple scones

With milk powder, buttermilk and gluten-free flour to create a fluffy combo in under 25 minutes and drizzle with maple syrup for a gluten-free treat.

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Slow cooker five ingredient pecan pie

Slow cooker five ingredient pecan pie

We’ve made this classic American dessert so much easier with only five ingredients (plus staples) and your slow cooker needed to create a tasty treat

crunchy bubble bars

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Chocolate bubble bars

Chocolate bubble bars

This super simple four ingredient dessert is great for getting the kids involved in the kitchen. No baking required.

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Churros ravioli recipe with ice-cream

Churros ravioli recipe with ice-cream

It will only take you a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes to create this quick and easy dessert. Using wontons and choc for the ultimate fusion

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Figgy brownies with chocolate butterscotch sauce

Figgy brownies with chocolate butterscotch sauce

Rich and chocolate-y with soft, fruity figs and a sweet chocolate butterscotch sauce.

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Rose syrup soaked doughnuts

Rose syrup soaked doughnuts

These fluffy bite-sized balls of fried doughnut are the dessert you’ve been dreaming of. The best part? They’re soaked in a rose-water syrup for added sweetness.

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Pear fritters with raspberry rose syrup

Pear fritters with raspberry rose syrup

These fritters are made with pre-made pancake batter for a simple dessert that can be ready in under half an hour. Topped with raspberries and yoghurt.

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Apple, blackberry and marzipan hand pies

Apple, blackberry and marzipan hand pies

Sweet apples, berries and marzipan inside flaky pastry for an easy treat.

DARK CHOCOLATE AND NOUGAT FUDGE BARS

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Dark chocolate and nougat fudge bars

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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Coconut banoffee tart

This coconut banoffee tart is simple to make and utterly delicious. Only five ingredients & a few pantry staples are needed to create this easy treat

CHOCOLATE FUDGE SAUCE

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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

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Honey joys

Honey joys

Sweet honey meets crunchy cornflakes in this classic afternoon treat.

honey & banana ice-blocks

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Honey & banana ice-blocks

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

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Peach and almond tarts

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

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Pikelets

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

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

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Apple pie doughnuts

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

Wagonettes

They’re a little bit retro and completely delicious.

Banana nice cream recipe with coconut and rosemary

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Banana, coconut & rosemary nice-cream

Banana, coconut & rosemary nice-cream

ice-cream sandwiches

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Peanut and honey ice-cream sandwiches

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

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Toblerone fondue

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

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Mixed berry bonbons

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

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Easy passionfruit ice-cream

Easy passionfruit ice-cream

3-ingredient banana and peanut butter pancakes

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3-ingredient banana and peanut butter pancakes

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.

Rocky road

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Rocky road

Rocky road

Grilled cinnamon doughnuts with maple syrup

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Grilled cinnamon doughnuts with maple syrup

Grilled cinnamon doughnuts with maple syrup

mixed berry fool

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Mixed berry fool

Mixed berry fool

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Quick and easy plum tart

Quick and easy plum tart

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