16 Easy Desserts That Need Just 5 Minutes of Prep
Dessert does not have to take all day to feel special. These 16 easy desserts need just 5 minutes of prep but still deliver big flavor, creamy textures, fruity bites, and sweet treats worth saving room for. From fudge and cookie bars to mug cakes, cobblers, and no-bake favorites, each recipe keeps the work simple while making the payoff feel impressive. A few minutes in the kitchen is all it takes to get something sweet started.
Cherry Bars (with Coconut and Chocolate)
Cherry Bars are the delicious, chewy, fruity cousin to the classic Hello Dolly Bar. If you love a treat made with a little bit of everything, these bars are perfect for you!
Heart Lava Cake with Pink Ruby Chocolate
The perfect dessert for a romantic dinner. Quick and easy to make, this heart lava cake has a soft chocolate exterior and a gooey, silky smooth liquid core. The cake takes only 15 minutes to make and is made with naturally pink ruby chocolate (no food colouring). Served hot with fresh strawberries and a side of vanilla ice cream!
Biscoff Butter Cookies
Biscoff butter cookies are super soft, extra gooey, and packed full of cinnamon cookie butter flavor. This easy, no-chill recipe is made in one bowl and ready to eat in 20 minutes!
Nutella Magic Shell
Everybody’s favorite chocolate hazelnut spread hardens into a delicious ice cream topping in this 2-ingredient Nutella Magic Shell. It’s a fun and simple way to take your favorite frozen desserts to the next level.
M&M Cookie Bars
These M&M Cookie Bars are colorful and chewy with the delicious crunch of M&Ms. Perfect for bake sales or a quick and easy dessert!
3 Ingredient Blueberry Cobbler
This 3 Ingredient Blueberry Cobbler with cake mix keeps the magic of a classic dump cake but gives it a pop of fruity flair. It’s simple, satisfying, and sure to become a favorite summer dessert!
Chocolate Chip Bars
Chocolate Chip Bars are chewy, delicious, super easy to make, and not overly sweet. Perfect for a quick, chocolatey snack!
Strawberry Truffles
Simple and delicious, these Strawberry Truffles are the perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day! With just six ingredients and a few minutes, you’ll have a festive treat that looks as sweet as it tastes!
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge
All you need is three simple ingredients to make a delicious and creamy peanut butter fudge. Perfectly sweet and soft, this 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge is an easy, quick and delicious treat!
Lemon Pineapple Jell-O with Pineapple Whipped Cream Topping
Lemon Pineapple Jell-O with Pineapple Whipped Cream Topping is a light and refreshing slice of vintage wonderfulness! The deliciously sweet and citrusy stuff can be served as a salad or a dessert and served with or without the chopped walnuts on top.
3 Ingredient Funnel Cake
This 3 Ingredient Funnel Cake is surprisingly easy to make but still has all the nostalgic flavor you love. Simply mix, pipe, and fry! Then enjoy them with all of the toppings that make this fair treat so irresistible.
Chocolate Mug Cake
Ready in minutes, this chocolate mug cake is so rich and moist. It’s dairy-free, and vegan. With added chocolate chips, it’s a chocolate lovers dream!
Scotcharoos
Scotcharoos are a decadent no-bake dessert that combines rice krispies cereal with corn syrup and peanut butter topped with a melted chocolate and butterscotch combination. Only 15 minutes to whip up, the hardest part is waiting for the chocolate to set before you can get your hands on this sweet treat!Get the Recipe
Vegan Mug Cake
This chocolate vegan mug cake is the ultimate dessert! It takes just 5 minutes and comes out perfectly moist and gooey.
Dark Chocolate Hummus
Dark chocolate hummus is a luxurious appetizer, snack or dessert. For lovers of brownie batter dip – this is a healthier version! Whip it together in just 5 minutes. Enjoy it with sweet or salty dippers like cookies, pretzels or fruit.
Carnation Fudge (A Foolproof Recipe!)
Carnation Fudge is a foolproof fudge that is sweet, sticky and chocolatey. You only need five simple ingredients to make this fudge that is perfect for sharing with friends and family!
