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14 Easy Dessert Recipes You Can Make With Just 5 Ingredients or Less

February 25, 2025 by Amanda Tyler Leave a Comment

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There are times when it’s great to make some decadent cakes or elaborate desserts. But there are other times when I am looking for something easy to make without a lot of ingredients.

These easy recipes require only five ingredients or less, so you can likely make them in one shopping trip or less!

Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake

Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake.

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Who doesn’t love a three-ingredient dessert, especially when all you need is one dish? This Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake is the ultimate blend of sweet and tart fruit, soft with an irresistibly buttery crisp topping.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake

Easy 3-Ingredient Fudge Recipe 

Easy 3-Ingredient Fudge Recipe (Sweetened Condensed Milk).

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This easy 3-ingredient fudge made with sweetened condensed milk is the perfect treat to make any time. It’s simple and easy to make… not to mention rich and delicious!

Get the Recipe: Easy 3-Ingredient Fudge Recipe 

Two Ingredient Lemon Bars

Two Ingredient Lemon Bars.

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These two-ingredient lemon bars are a breeze to make and offer the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Made with a box of angel food cake mix and a can of lemon pie filling, they are the ideal choice for a quick and easy dessert.

Get the Recipe: Two Ingredient Lemon Bars

Chocolate Covered Orange Slices

Chocolate Covered Orange Slices.

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If you want to try something new, I’ve got just the fun, easy recipe for you. This chocolate-covered orange slices recipe is the perfect recipe to make an elevated candy that will impress family and friends.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Orange Slices

Mango Chia Seed Pudding

Mango Chia Seed Pudding.

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This Mango Chia Seed Pudding with coconut milk is a rich and creamy breakfast or dessert if you are looking for better alternatives to sugary puddings. It’s incredibly refreshing, plus it’s so quick and easy to make, ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s also a family-friendly recipe so that everyone can enjoy it!

Get the Recipe: Mango Chia Seed Pudding

3 Ingredient Brown Sugar Cookies

3 Ingredient Brown Sugar Cookies.

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These three-ingredient brown sugar cookies are perfectly sweet and buttery! They’re made with simple ingredients, and they taste like a mix between shortbread and butter cookies. They are easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes!

Get the Recipe: 3 Ingredient Brown Sugar Cookies

Death by Chocolate Dump Cake

Death by Chocolate Dump Cake.

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This Death by Chocolate Dump Cake is a sweet dessert for the serious chocolate lover! Using only five ingredients, this is quick to prepare and so incredibly chocolatey.

Get the Recipe: Death by Chocolate Dump Cake

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse.

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This cottage cheese chocolate mousse recipe is rich, silky, smooth, and satisfying. It’s quick to make and provides 28 grams of protein per serving, with only four ingredients.

Get the Recipe: Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies

Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies.

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This easy cinnamon roll apple pie recipe uses refrigerated cinnamon rolls and apple pie filling. This Pillsbury cinnamon roll apple pie recipe is the perfect 2-ingredient hack for a quick and easy dessert! You can even make your cinnamon roll apple pie cups with streusel topping!

Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies

Nutella Covered Strawberries

Nutella Covered Strawberries.

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Are you looking for a sweet and indulgent treat with a twist on regular chocolate-covered strawberries? This Nutella Covered Strawberries recipe is the perfect choice! It combines the luscious creaminess of Nutella with the rich flavor of dark chocolate and strawberries’ juicy sweetness, creating a truly heavenly dessert.

Get the Recipe: Nutella Covered Strawberries

3 Ingredient Avocado Brownies Recipe

3 Ingredient Avocado Brownies Recipe.

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Satisfy your sweet cravings guilt-free with this easy, fudgy, 3-ingredient avocado brownie. It’s a wholesome twist on traditional favorites. Enjoy these healthy brownies with the perfect blend of flavors and simple ingredients in every bite.

Get the Recipe: 3 Ingredient Avocado Brownies Recipe

Dessert Cream Pops

Keto Carnivore Dessert Cream Pops.

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Are you looking for a keto-friendly sweet treat that fits your keto-carnivore lifestyle? These cream pops are satisfying and easy to make with three simple ingredients: cream cheese, Truvia (or your favorite keto-friendly sweetener), and heavy whipping cream!

Get the Recipe:  Dessert Cream Pops

Chocolate Peanut Clusters

Chocolate Peanut Clusters (or Nut Clusters).

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These Chocolate peanut clusters (or nut clusters) are a tasty treat with just two ingredients and possibly the easiest cooking instructions. They are good all year round!

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Clusters 

Creamy 3-Ingredient Dulce de Leche Mousse 

Creamy 3-Ingredient Dulce de Leche Mousse (Easy Recipe!).

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This simple recipe uses simple ingredients, is quick to make, and is ideal for a dinner party or feeding a crowd. Each pre-portioned decadent mousse highlights the rich, sweet dulce de leche flavor. Try this easy dulce de leche mousse and enjoy how it tastes like it took hours!

Get the Recipe: Creamy 3-Ingredient Dulce de Leche Mousse 

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