What Are Some of the Great Easy-to-Make Desserts?

Are you in the mood for a delightful yet simple dessert, but don’t have much time or energy? Look no further! Here, we will explore easy-to-make desserts that require minimal effort and still deliver maximum flavor. From luxurious raspberry chocolate cheesecakes to fun, homemade layer desserts, we’ll cover a range of options that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Luxurious Raspberry Chocolate Cheesecake

Let’s start with a decadent and luxurious cheesecake recipe that is both elegant and easy to make. This Raspberry Chocolate Cheesecake is a perfect choice for your next dinner party or a cozy evening at home. Here’s what you need:

Crust

1 cup graham cracker crumbs ? cup granulated sugar ? cup melted butter

Chocolate Cheesecake Filling

2 eight-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Raspberry Topping

1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (thawed if frozen) ? cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional) 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)

Garnish

Fresh raspberries Shaved chocolate or chocolate curls (optional)

To make the cake, preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. For the filling, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs, melted chocolate chips, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture over the crust and bake for about 45 minutes. Let it cool before preparing the raspberry topping. Mix the raspberries with sugar and lemon juice (if using), and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Strain the juice and mix in cornstarch (if using) to thicken. Pour the raspberry mixture over the cheesecake and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Garnish with fresh raspberries and shaved chocolate before serving.

Laziest Dessert Ever!

Yes, as a chef, I can still manage to whip up a dessert with minimal effort. The simplest layer desserts often require just a few ingredients and a bit of playing around with different flavors and textures. Here’s how I made one yesterday:

Ingredients Kept Handy

A packet of chocolate mousse (forgot where I got it from) Broken chocolate biscuits (leftovers) Frozen berries A block of chocolate Leftover fresh strawberries Kahlua (from last Christmas) Instant coffee Wine glasses (handy for easy serving)

Steps

1. Coffee Jelly: Making coffee jelly was the main effort here. I used two cups of instant coffee, sweetened to taste, with 2 ? teaspoons of gelatin mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold water. I microwaved the gelatin for 30 seconds to melt it and stirred it into the coffee, then divided it into six wine glasses and refrigerated it for an hour.

2. Packet Mousse: I whipped up the packet mousse with a cup of milk and a capful of Kahlua, which took about 5 minutes. I left this to set as well.

3. Layering: Once everything had set, I layered it with biscuit crumbs, berries, and chocolate shavings. It was simple, easy, and oh-so-yummy. While I could have made individual desserts, I was too lazy to do extra work.

This lazy dessert approach is perfect for a last-minute craving or when you just want to relax without putting in too much effort. Don’t worry; your guests will enjoy it just the same.

Encouraging Your Kids to Get Creative

Layered desserts are also a great way to involve kids in the cooking process. They can get creative with layering different ingredients and sauces. Provide them with mason jars, sundae glasses, or even mini buckets and spades. You can keep it healthy with fruits, nuts, toasted muesli, yoghurt, carob, or make it indulgent with mini marshmallows, premade jelly, MMs, crumbled honeycomb, chocolate buttons, and cake or meringue.

Conclusion

Easy desserts can be both delicious and stress-free. Whether you’re a busy professional, a home chef, or a parent looking for a fun activity with your kids, these recipes and ideas are perfect for you. So go ahead, try out some of these easy-to-make desserts, and enjoy a delightful treat without breaking a sweat.