Easy desserts

Whip up one of these speedy desserts for a fuss-free lunch or dinner party. Choose from easy fruit puds, simple summer bakes, make-ahead treats and frozen delights, many of which can be prepared in 15 minutes or under

POPULAR EASY DESSERT RECIPES ON WAITROSE.COM

Chocolate & vanilla mousse pots

Gooseberry, pistachio & yogurt cake

Strawberry & mango salad

Cherry tarte tatin

FIVE-INGREDIENT DESSERT RECIPES

Need a sweet treat that doesn’t require a long list of ingredients? These simple puds are made with just five ingredients or fewer

Roasted papaya with vanilla ice cream

Roasting the papaya intensifies its sweet flavour and sprinkles of sugar create a lovely caramelised edge

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Raspberry & lime possets

Can be made a day ahead and the flavours work just as well with lemons

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Rocky road ice cream bars

These fun ice cream bars can be wrapped up and frozen as individual portions, ready for any occasion

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Chocolate & raspberry mousse pots

Have a go at this super-quick, no-fail mousse made with marshmallows

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Blueberry & lemon curd sundaes

Zingy, light and quick to assemble

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Passion fruit & lime cream pots

Perfect party puddings, serve with shortbreads, or coconut macaroons

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SPEEDY DESSERTS

If you fancy something sweet but have no time to spare, these quick desserts all take less than 20 minutes to prep. Some can be made in advance and kept in the fridge, ready to serve when you are

Speedy one-pan brownies

Cherry, mascarpone & amaretti pots

Flourless chocolate cloud cake

Tiramisu pots

CREAM OF THE CROP

Deliciously versatile, cream is the home cook’s trusted friend, adding flavour, texture and depth to all manner of sweet dishes. Skimmed from the rich, buttery top layer of milk, cream in all its forms is pure pleasure

Double cream – this gorgeously thick cream can be whipped and piped for decorating desserts or used as a pouring cream for fruit and puddings

Crème fraîche – with a milder flavour and thicker consistency than soured cream, crème fraîche has a longer life than other creams and can be enjoyed with fruit and desserts

Soured cream – this thick, smooth cream brings a welcome tang to recipes such as cheesecake or as a topping for rich desserts

ICE CREAM & FROZEN DESSERTS

When the temperature starts to soar, cooling treats are the dessert of choice. These recipes are all no-churn, so are simple to make without a machine

No-churn strawberry cheesecake ice cream

Mango & ginger sorbet

No-churn espresso caramel ice cream

No-churn lime & ginger ice cream

EASY, FRUITY DESSERTS

If you love fruit-based desserts, we’ve some gorgeous recipes to try, including a super simple no-cook fool with tropical fruit, and a fragrant cake infused with lemon thyme