Five ingredients or less dessert recipes are always great to have handy. If you’re a novice baker, fewer ingredients means fewer steps and a less complex recipe. Besides being beginner-friendly, they’re typically made with pantry ingredients which means they are budget-friendly. Also, they’re perfect for impromptu gatherings. These simple and minimal-ingredient recipes are ideal to have handy when your sweet tooth calls.
Graham Cracker Pudding
“A quick and simple dessert my mama used to make when I was young, and I have continued sharing it with my kids. It’s delicious.” – Erica
Dump Cake Surprise
“I bake this Dump Cake Surprise because I add two ingredients I have yet to hear anyone else add. Teachers in the school system enjoy this treat and always ask for it on special occasions.” – Tenishia
Canned Biscuit Sugar Donuts
“My mother made these for us since we were young, and she made them when I married, too. I made them for my daughters (who loved them) and now my grandchildren look forward to making them – helping to cut the holes and dipping them in the sugar. They are delicious served warm.” – Kathy
Are You Kidding Cake
“I have named this cake appropriately because that’s what people say when they ask for the recipe. This is a moist cake and tasty. No icing is needed, so it makes a nice lunchbox dessert.” – Jane
Mom’s Incredibly Easy Peanut Butter Pie
“Peanut butter is a staple in our house, especially for Stephanie! I have been making this pie for years and it always meets with oohs and aahs at parties and family events.” – Fran
German Chocolate Cake Balls
“A great way to turn your favorite cake into a finger food.” – Cynthia
Apple Pie, Deep Fry
“I worked in a taco shop once that made this apple treat. Simple and very good to eat. Anyone I make them for cannot wait for more.” – Marie
Brownie Mix Cookies
“These Brownie mix cookies are a cookie and brownie rolled into one. They are chewy with a fudgy center and crinkly top, the ultimate cookie.” – Debbie
Real Deal Irish Shortbread Cookies
“I was given this recipe many years ago by a little old Irish woman I know. It far surpasses any other shortbread I have ever eaten. Even after a trip to Ireland! Melt in your mouth delicious!” – Laura
Easy Chocolate Fondue
“I made up this fondue recipe one day when I was making a fruit tray for a work gathering, and it was gone in no time. My coworkers absolutely loved it and were dipping not only fruit but also pretzels and cookies as well in the fondue.” – Pamela
Kentucky Chess Bars
“When I make these, they don’t last an hour in my house. Family and friends eat them right up and don’t even leave a crumb. I am always having people request these naughty, sweet, just too good not to share bars.” – Kim
Coconut Macaroons
“These macaroons are so simple but taste complex. They have evolved from being a staple at our annual Christmas party to the go-to treat for whenever we have company, are watching football games, or just want to indulge.” – Melanie
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Sopaipillas
“Well, this morning I was looking for a recipe to make something with Philadelphia cream cheese. I went through many recipes and came out with this.” – Martha
Salted Monkey Balls
“I took these to work one busy Saturday and everyone gobbled them up. I was calling them Salted Peanut Butter Banana Truffles, but that’s a lot of words for some awesome lil balls and this is more fun!” – Rachel
No-Bake Chocolate Oreo Pudding Pie
“With a big glass of milk… heavenly.” – Tamra
Cupa, Cupa, Cupa Cobbler
“One of my favorite movies is Steel Magnolias. In the movie, Truvy talked about her Cupa, Cupa, Cupa recipe. My mother made this all the time when I was growing up. So simple, yet so good. You can use your favorite fruit or make it using an undrained fruit cocktail.” – Paula
“Stupid Cookies”
“This is a good name for these cookies, they are addictive, and you start feeling stupid because you can’t stop eating them!” – Dayle
Mertzie’s Addictive Pretzel Candy Fudge
“This is so yummy! You will gobble it up. I always make a double batch.” – Michelle
Snowballs (White chocolate cookie butter balls)
“Cookie butter has a taste similar to a Biscoff cookie. The snowballs taste yummy. So now I can enjoy my candy at the party while my friends enjoy buckeyes.” – Cathie
Chocolate Cracker Toffee
“Crispy toffee-coated crackers topped with chocolate!” – Kevin