As a college student, I am always looking for a sweet snack, however, living in a dorm can make it difficult to make anything. Any recipes I make have to be extremely simple with minimal ingredients as I only have a mini-fridge and a microwave accessible to me. These two recipes are the easiest dorm desserts I have made as each recipe requires less than 5 ingredients and only needs a microwave. 

Chocolate-covered Strawberries

  • Prep Time:5 mins
  • Cook Time:3 mins
  • Total Time:8 mins
  • Servings:4
  • Easy

    Ingredients

  • 1 package strawberries
  • 1 package any chocolate your choosing
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  • Step 1

    Melt the package of chocolate in a microwave for 30 seconds. Stir the chocolate then continue melting in 30 second intervals to ensure the chocolate is completely melted.

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  • Step 2

    Wash the strawberries and cut off the stems.

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  • Step 3

    Place the strawberries on a plate and drizzle the chocolate on top of the strawberries with a spoon (you can also dip them into the chocolate).

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  • Step 4

    Allow the strawberries to set for at least 1 hour and enjoy!

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Chocolate Mug Cake

  • Prep Time:1 min
  • Cook Time:4 mins
  • Total Time:5 mins
  • Servings:5
  • Easy

    Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 package any chocolate your choosing
Alexa (Lexye) Hill
  • Step 1

    Beat the egg in a microwave-safe container.

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  • Step 2

    Add the cocoa powder and the maple syrup to the mug and mix until well combined.

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  • Step 3

    Microwave at full power for about 40 seconds or until fully cooked. If you stick a fork in the cake, it should come out clean.

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  • Step 4

    Microwave the chocolate in a separate container in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted. Pour the melted chocolate on top of the cake. Enjoy!

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Dessert Daydreams

Both of these recipes are easy dorm desserts that will cure any sugar craving. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, these recipes are easy to replicate. Even the most inexperienced baker can easily make these desserts. For more desserts to make in your microwave, check out this spoon article on 4 Easy Desserts You Can Make in Your Microwave.