Some sweets are worth remembering – not because they’re complicated, but because they’re so easy, so reliable, and so satisfying that you’ll want to keep them in your back pocket at every opportunity. All you need are these 15 sweet recipes five ingredients or lessWhich makes them perfect for last-minute cravings, weekend desserts, or impromptu dinner parties.
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Eclair Cake
AllRecipes/Kim Shupe
“This éclair cake is a very quick and simple no-bake dessert. It uses graham crackers and pudding mix. It tastes just like an éclair, but is hearty enough for a crowd! This is a great recipe for kids who are learning to cook because there’s no baking involved or no power kitchen equipment. Just a bowl and a spoon!” -Kathy Gordon
Easy Tomato Masala Cake
This masala cake is so moist and delicious that no one would guess that its secret ingredient is thick tomato soup. “No change,” says reviewer mimistuff, “a wonderful cake that everyone in my family enjoys.” I just tell everyone it’s a spice cake. No details unless they want the recipe. Then the shock begins. tomato soup! , Are you kidding me!”
Watergate Salad
all dishes/qi ai
This American classic combines instant pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, chopped walnuts and frozen whipped topping to add nostalgia to any dinner or potluck spread.
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake
Christina Vanni/Eric Kleinberg
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bar fans, rejoice: This recipe is a delicious showstopper. Just make sure to whip up a batch Copycat Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Topping In advance.
German Chocolate Cake Cookies
Jason Donnelly / Food Styling: Holly Driesman / Prop Styling: Natalie Ghazali
“I doubled the amount of these cookies because the first batch was gone while the second batch was in the oven!!! They are absolutely delicious…” -GillyWombat
Easy Blueberry Cobbler
“Used frozen blueberries instead of fresh blueberries. Delicious. Thanks for the recipe.” —PatriciaDickerson59
Banana Lumpia
Lumpia is a type of spring roll from Filipino and Indonesian cuisine. They are made from thin pastry wrappers filled with salty or sweet ingredients – in this case, fresh bananas. “I made this recipe exactly as written and it was amazing!!” Reviewer says Dnm4345. “For this to work really well you need to buy lumpia (spring roll) wrappers from an Asian store.”
Simple Creme Brulee Dessert
Dotdash Meredith Food Studio
“Easy and totally delicious! I love hearing my guests slam their spoons on the ramekins trying to get the last morsel! I have a torch, but prefer the broiler, we like the top very crystallized and the custard a little warm. Topped with candied berries! Viola!” -Gina Hanson
Banoffee pie
Dotdash Meredith Food Studio
,Banoffee pie This is the one dessert people actually ask for the recipe potluckCombining the rich, complex notes of dulce de leche with the light sweetness and velvety texture of fresh-cut bananas, this is an instant crowd pleaser.” -Catherine Jessie
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Preeti Venkatram/Allrecipes
“Ladies and gentlemen, your frosted glass of milk is done! Super easy and super delicious. It bakes up in no time, even by hand. I also used 3/4 cup of sugar and they were amazing. I weighed each cookie before baking (25 grams each) and it yielded 18 cookies (using 3/4 cup of sugar).” -Buckwheat Queen
Quesillo (Venezuelan Flan)
“I’ve tried making flan and failed more than once. This recipe was easy to follow and delicious. For the sugar I cooked over medium-high heat and stirred constantly, and it turned to (caramel) in exactly 7-10 minutes. I didn’t have a flan pan so I used an oven safe pot with an 8 inch radius and secured the lid tightly with aluminum foil and it worked perfectly. Gone. Would definitely make again.” -Homechellinstars
Air Fryer Oreos
Dotdash Meredith Food Studio
“I used Bisquick – these were really great. And very quick to make! Will definitely make again as my whole family enjoyed these.” -Swati
Cocoa Powder Chocolate Mousse
peyton beckwith
“I made this when I was bored, and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised! The whisking took longer than I thought (though my mixer isn’t that fast), but when I tried it, the chocolate tasted great! I served it to my family and it was literally gone in minutes. I think I’d make it as a frosting/filler for a multi-layer cake. I can use it, because I am a total chocolate lover. I haven’t tried making any changes, but I might make some changes. Day!” -D-D
4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler
Ramona Cruz-Peters
“Got a ton of peaches from the garden, so it was perfect to use them up before they spoiled! Love an easy dessert!” -RachelN
Chocolate Dump Cake
AllRecipes/Sonia Bozzo
“This cake is delicious. First time making dump cakes and I knew my cake was going to stick to the pan. And I was wrong! My cake was completely baked in 35 minutes. Such an easy recipe with things I always have on hand. Thanks for sharing your recipe.” -yoli
