We all deserve something sweet once in a while, but sometimes it requires too many ingredients to make a tasty dessert. Forget the pain of buying too many ingredients, ’cause we got you covered. Try these desserts that all take only five ingredients or less.
1. Simple Nutella Soufflé
Photo by Alex Furuya
Some things just aren’t for sharing. This two-ingredient personal soufflé is one of them.
2. Pumpkin Butter Pecan Gingersnap Rolls
Photo by Anthony Wan
If you’ve forgotten what seasons other than winter feel like, these fall-flavored treats are here to help you out.
3. Cake Batter Milkshake
Photo by Andrea Kang
Heeeey, batter batter batter. This milkshake recipe is a definite home run.
4. Oreo Cheesecake Truffles
Photo by Christine Pritula
These truffles are truly beautiful on the outside and the inside. Check out the recipe here.
5. Ritz Cracker Rolos
Photo by Holly Birchfield
These hybrid treats would make your middle-school self go wild. And your current self will probably be pretty damn pleased too. Get snackin’ with this recipe.
6. Three-Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies
Photo by Maggie Lees
Cake mix is actually magic. Recipe here.
7. Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats
Photo by Alex Furuya
You didn’t think it was possible for RKTs to get any better, but then came along this recipe.
8. Copycat Dunkaroo Dip
Photo by Aarthi Chezian
Put on your NSYNC CD and your light-up velcro sneakers and get to dunkin’ with this dip.
9. Grilled Pineapple S’mores
Photo by Sarah Silbiger
After this, pineapple is going to become a campfire essential. Get the recipe here.
10. No-Bake Girl Scout Cookie Truffles
Photo by Morgan Weinstein
Thin Mints just got a little fatter and a whole lot better. Learn how here.
11. Nutella and Berry Dessert Crêpes
Photo by Jennifer Cao
Pretending you’re on vacation in Paris just got a whole lot easier with this recipe. Now all you need to do is find a French lover, and you’re golden.
12. Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark
Photo by Phoebe Melnick
Williams-Sonoma has nothin’ on this stuff. Get cracking with this recipe.
13. Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles
Photo by Emily Hu
If you’re an avocado aficionado and a chocoholic, these truffle balls are gonna be your new best friends.
14. Decadent Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Photo by Morgan Goldberg
Two words: TREAT. YO’SELF. Get these sexy thangs here.
15. Five-Ingredient Cannoli Dessert Dip
Photo By Kelly Logan
Everyone knows the best part of the cannoli is the cream filling, anyway. Do away with unimportant stuff and get dipping with this recipe.
16. 18-Minute Pecan Pie Muffins
Photo by Kathleen Lee
Every pie is a personal pie if you try hard enough. With these cute muffins, it’s just a little more manageable.
17. Chocolate-Dipped Apricots with Coconut Flakes
Photo by Anika Schaedle
Dried fruit doesn’t have to just be something you find at your grandparents’ house. Recipe here.
18. Easy Coconut Macaroons
Photo by Anna Kranwinkle
Gluten-free, simple, and delicious?! With these macaroons, you can finally have it all.
19. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Pops
Photo by Hannah Lin
There’s always money in the banana stand. Go bananas with this recipe.
20. No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Photo by Rachel Conners
Chocolate + peanut butter + you = the greatest threesome of all time. Get it on with this recipe.
21. Chocolate Caramel Matzo Brickle
Photo by Amanda Shulman
Is this kosher? Why yes, yes it is. Get the recipe here.
22. Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Photo by Katya Simkhovich
A dessert so hot, rich, and irresistible you’ll want to make it your trophy spouse. Get your fix with this recipe.
23. Dark Chocolate, Raspberry, and Brie Grilled Cheese
Photo by Bernard Wen
Take a walk on the sweeter side of life with this indulgent dessert grilled cheese.
24. Apple Pie Crescent Bites
Photo by Hunter Siegrist
These rolls are to apple pie what calzones are to pizza. That is, also awesome. Get ’em here.
25. Chocolate-Covered Candy Pretzels
Photo by Isabelle Langheim
Dipping your pretzels in Nutella is fine, I guess, but these pretzel sticks are here to help you take snacking to the next level.
26. Gooey S’mores Panini
Photo by Tarika Narain
You shouldn’t have to go outdoors to get your s’mores fix. And thanks to this sweet recipe, you no longer have to. Learn how here.
27. One-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream
Photo by Katie Walsh
Can you guess the ingredient? Learn how to make this healthy, refreshing treat here.
28. Crunchy Chocolate Nut Truffles
Photo by Mimi Takano
Mmm…nutty balls. Get ’em in your mouth here.
29. Honey Ricotta Toast
Photo by Daniel Schuleman
If you weren’t aware, artisanal toast is à la mode. Get trendy with this recipe.
30. Three-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Photo by Katherine Carroll
If you’re devoted to the #basic life, these muffins will be your new favorite post-spin class treat.
31. Chocolate Chip Caramel Peanut Butter Bars
Photo by Claire Thompson
These hot messes are definitely NSFW, so keep ’em at home and eat them yourself. Get them here.
32. Two-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
Photo by Jeanne Kessira
When 50% of a recipe is chocolate, you know you have a good thing going. Check it out here.
33. Creamy Nutella Milkshake
Photo by Jocelyn Hsu
Drinking your Nutella is a little classier than eating it with a spoon. But of course, you can always do both. Get your fix here.
34. Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge
Photo by Caitlin Shoemaker
Hoooooly fudge. Make this decadent dessert your new religion.
35. Microwavable Rice Krispie Treat in a Mug
Photo by Rebecca Block
With this recipe, satisfying your late-night sweet tooth has never been so achievable.
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