19 individual desserts for portion control

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Treat yourself to sweetness without going overboard with these delectable individual desserts. These perfectly portioned treats will satisfy your cravings while helping you stick to a serving size.

No-Bake Cheesecake in a Jar

Cheesecakes in jars with cherry topping.
Cheesecake in a Jar. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes

This delicious no-bake cheesecake in a jar is the perfect size for portion control. You’ll love the creamy texture and flavor of this easy-to-make individual dessert idea. It’s perfect for any occasion.
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Mini Baked Vegan Cheesecakes

With a creamy filling and crunchy crust, this easy-to-make vegan cheesecake recipe is perfect for portion control! It makes just a few individual desserts.
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Cinnamon Roll In-A-Mug

This delicious, no-fuss cinnamon roll in a mug is a quick and easy individual dessert. It’s perfect for days when you crave something sweet and want to control portion size.
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Soufflé Cheesecake

Soufflé cheesecake in ramekin with bite missing.
Soufflé Cheesecake. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes

Indulge in a decadent, fluffy soufflé cheesecake that comes in an individual portion-controlled size. Enjoy this unique dessert with a smooth and light texture that melts in your mouth.
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Single-Serving Peach Cobbler

This easy peach cobbler recipe for one person is the perfect individual dessert when craving something sweet and need to control your portion size. Because it’s a single serving, you don’t have to worry about leftovers or over-indulging.
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Carrot Cake in a Mug

Indulge in this tasty, easy-to-make individual carrot mug cake! This delicious portion-controlled snack is the perfect treat, ready in just a few minutes.
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Mini Pavlova Nests

Mini pavlova nests with whipped cream and berries.
Mini Pavlova Nests. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes

Enjoy the sweet goodness of mini pavlova nests. These delicious individual desserts are light, fluffy, and perfect for portion control.
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Hot Chocolate Mug Cake

This easy and delicious individual hot chocolate mug cake dessert is the perfect choice for a portion-controlled treat! Made with just a few simple ingredients, this mini cake can be enjoyed in less than 5 minutes!
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Chocolate Crème Brûlée

Indulge in a decadent treat with this rich and creamy crème brûlée dessert baked in individual ramekins. It’s a sweet and crunchy treat that comes in a perfectly portioned size for one.
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Edible Single Serving Cookie Dough

Edible Single Serving Cookie Dough.
Edible Single Serving Cookie Dough. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

If you’re in the mood for cookie dough but need to control portion size, this recipe is for you. This single-serve edible cookie dough is ideal for when you crave something sweet. It’s an individual dessert perfectly sized for one person.
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Nutella Mug Cake

This Nutella mug cake recipe is an easy homemade individual dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth quickly. In about 5 minutes, you’ll have a moist and chocolatey cake that’s perfectly portioned for one person.
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Chocolate Mug Cake

An easy microwave chocolate mug cake is perfect when you want something sweet but don’t have time to make a whole cake. In minutes, you’ll have a warm, gooey individual dessert to enjoy immediately.
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Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls

Small-batch cinnamon rolls.
Small-batch cinnamon rolls. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes

For a cozy morning treat, try this small-batch cinnamon rolls recipe. The individual sweet roll desserts are made with only a few simple ingredients and take minimal effort to create.
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Vegan Single-Serve Cookie

When it comes to vegan desserts, finding delicious and health-conscious ones is often challenging. But this healthy single-serve cookie recipe is the perfect treat for anyone looking for a healthier alternative to the traditional cookie. It comes in a perfectly portioned size for an individual dessert.
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Cake in a Mug with Cake Mix

Do you ever crave cake but don’t want to go through the hassle of making a full size one? Well, now there’s a solution! You can make a delicious individual dessert in a mug using cake mix in just a couple minutes.
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Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

Chocolate Chip Mug Cake.
Chocolate Chip Mug Cake. Photo Credit: Little Bit Recipes.

A quick and easy chocolate chip mug cake is the perfect individual dessert. It satisfies your sweet tooth without being too over the top. Best of all, it only takes a few minutes to make and comes in a portion controlled serving for one!
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Single-Serve Apple Pie

With a flaky crust and sweet filling, this single-serve apple pie is a satisfying individual dessert for one! Best of all, it’s easy to prepare with simple ingredients and makes portion control easy.
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Apple Mug Cake

For a delicious and easy individual dessert to make quickly, the apple mug cake will not disappoint! This single-serve treat is perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth craving without worrying about portion control.
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2-Ingredient Cookies and Cream Mousse

2-Ingredient Cookies and Cream Mousse.
2-Ingredient Cookies and Cream Mousse. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

It only takes a few minutes to make these creamy and delicious 2-ingredient cookies and cream mousse desserts created in portion-controlled individual serving cups! The classic flavor combination will delight both kids and adults alike.
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