27 sweet and simple desserts made amazing with only 5 ingredients (or less!)

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Delight in the simplicity of these 27 easy and tempting desserts, each crafted with just 5 ingredients or less! No need for a lengthy grocery list or hours in the kitchen; these sweet treats are here to prove that less really is more.

Closeup of a mug of frosted lemonade with a slice of lemon and two red straws.
Frosted Lemonade. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

From creamy milkshakes to rich chocolatey cake and everything in between, this collection of desserts is all about maximum flavor with minimal fuss. Satisfy your sweet tooth without the stress, and let the magic of these 5-ingredient wonders bring joy to your table.

Frosted Lemonade

Frosted Lemonade is a dreamy dessert-drink hybrid made with just lemon, sugar and ice cream. The tartness of the lemon perfectly complements the creamy sweetness of the ice cream, creating a refreshing treat that’s perfect for hot summer days.
Get the Recipe: Frosted Lemonade

M&M Chocolate Dump Cake

This cake is a chocolate lover’s paradise! It uses a mere handful of ingredients including a chocolate cake mix and M&M’s, making it ridiculously simple to prepare. It’s proof that amazing desserts don’t need to be complex.
Get the Recipe: M&M Chocolate Dump Cake

Air Fryer Pears

With only 5 ingredients, these sweet, warm air fryer pears are a delicious alternative to baked pears. With caramelized maple syrup, a hint of warm cinnamon, and the perfect amount of salt to balance the sweetness, they will be a new favorite in your home.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pears

Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

Cresdent rolls with cinnamon sugar and icing on a plate.
Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Get the comforting taste of homemade cinnamon rolls without the hard work! Using crescent roll dough, these rolls bake up to be fluffy, sweet, and glazed to perfection. It’s a quick and delicious breakfast treat or dessert that tastes like it took all day to make!
Get the Recipe: Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

Air Fried Oreos

No need for a state fair when you can make these crispy, chocolatey treats right at home! Just three ingredients and an air fryer are all you need. They’re a super simple, super satisfying way to make any day special.
Get the Recipe: Air Fried Oreos

Cool Whip Cookies

If you need a quick dessert that still delivers on taste, these lemony cookies are it! With a base of Cool Whip and cake mix, they’re incredibly easy to make. Plus, they’re melt-in-your-mouth soft.
Get the Recipe: Cool Whip Cookies

Blueberry Pie Bombs

Blueberry pie bomb cut in half to show the filling.
Blueberry Pie Bomb. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Sweet, tart, and irresistibly delicious, these pie bombs are a must-try! Using canned biscuit dough, canned blueberry pie filling, they’re an easy and fun way to enjoy pie anytime.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Pie Bombs

S’mores Crescent Rolls

Enjoy the flavors of a classic campfire s’more without the camping! With crescent rolls, chocolate, and marshmallows, this recipe brings together gooey, sweet, and slightly toasty flavors in a flash. It’s a fast-track to dessert bliss!
Get the Recipe: S’mores Crescent Rolls

Birthday Cake Popcorn

Covered in sprinkles, this delightful Chocolate Birthday Cake Popcorn is a party dessert that comes together with just five ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Birthday Cake Popcorn

Banana Strawberry Milkshake

Two glasses of strawberry banana milkshake topped with strawberry and whipped cream on a wooden cutting board with colorful straws.
Banana Strawberry Shake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Banana Strawberry Milkshake will be your new go-to dessert when you’re craving something sweet yet simple. Using just bananas, strawberries, milk, and a scoop of ice cream, you’ll have a creamy, fruity, and utterly delicious milkshake in no time.
Get the Recipe: Banana Strawberry Milkshake

Chocolate Cherry Cake

Just five ingredients stand between you and this heavenly Chocolate Cherry Cake. Cake mix, cherry pie filling, and a few other simple ingredients create a decadent, moist, and flavorful dessert. It’s an uncomplicated recipe with spectacular results!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Cake

Apple Pie Bites

Imagine the coziness of homemade apple pie, but faster and easier! These bites use simple ingredients like crescent roll dough and canned apple pie filling to make a delightfully simple dessert. They’re perfect for quick cravings!
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Bites

Frozen Lemonade Pie

Slice of lemonade pie with a pitcher of lemonade in the background.
Lemonade Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

When life gives you lemons, make this easy peasy Frozen Lemonade Pie! It’s refreshingly tangy, sweet, and perfect for a hot day. Just a handful of ingredients and no baking make this a summertime must.
Get the Recipe: Frozen Lemonade Pie

Nutella Crescent Rolls

These rolls are flaky, gooey, and absolutely decadent. Using premade crescent roll dough and a filling of creamy Nutella, you can create a dessert that seems like you spent hours in the kitchen. Effortless and delicious—what’s not to love?
Get the Recipe: Nutella Crescent Rolls

Pie Crust Tarts

Pie dough and your favorite jam is all that is needed to make these Pie Crust Cookies, that bake up golden brown and crispy. You can even use leftover pie dough.
Get the Recipe: Pie Crust Tarts

Cake Mix Donuts

Chocolate cake mix donuts with colorful sprinkles on a baking rack.
Cake Mix Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These donuts are a sweet dream come true! With just a simple cake mix and a few extras, you’ll have fluffy, soft donuts. Perfect for quick dessert fixes, they save time without skimping on flavor!
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Donuts

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crescent Rolls

This recipe combines three of the world’s best ingredients: peanut butter, chocolate, and crescent roll dough! It’s a simple treat that bakes up to gooey perfection. Perfect for when you need a quick, chocolatey, peanut buttery fix.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter & Chocolate Crescent Rolls

Classic Banana Pudding

Experience creamy bliss with homemade banana pudding, made with just 5 ingredients: ripe bananas,banana pudding mix, milk, vanilla wafers, and whipped cream, creating a luscious dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Get the Recipe: Classic Banana Pudding

Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese

Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese stacked up on a cutting board.
Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These cookies are a game-changer! Starting with a basic cake mix and jazzed up with cream cheese, you end up with thick, chewy, and indulgently soft cookies. They’re a testament to the magic of shortcut baking!
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese

Peanut Butter Cups

Indulge in the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate with these easy 3-ingredient peanut butter cups. With a smooth and creamy peanut butter filling encased in a chocolate shell, they are a delightful and satisfying treat.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cups

Reese’s Cheescake Dessert in a Jar

This quick and easy Reese’s Cheesecake Dessert in a Jar is so delicious! Makes a great dessert for one, but can be fully customizable, too!
Get the Recipe: Reese’s Cheescake Dessert in a Jar

Prosecco Popsicles

Prosecco popsicles with strawberries and blueberries on a white ceramic tray next to bowls of fresh berries.
Prosecco Popsicles. Photo credit: Feast + West.

These sparkling Prosecco Popsicles are so elegant yet they only call for five ingredients. Add your favorite frozen fruits to elevate this treat treat to enjoy anytime.
Get the Recipe: Prosecco Popsicles

Keto Frosty

This Keto Frosty is a delicious no-churn chocolate ice cream that can be ready to enjoy in 30 minutes! It’s made with only 3 ingredients: heavy cream, powdered monk fruit sweetener, and cocoa powder. The best part? No fancy ice cream maker required!
Get the Recipe: Keto Frosty

Grilled S’mores Pizza

Experience the perfect fusion of sweet and savory with this innovative twist on s’mores. This grilled dessert pizza starts with a traditional pizza crust transformed into a mouthwatering delight with a layer of Nutella, a cascade of gooey marshmallows, and a generous sprinkling of crushed graham crackers. Grilling creates a warm and melty treat that captures the essence of s’mores, offering a unique and indulgent dessert for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Grilled S’mores Pizza

No Bake Icebox Cake

Icebox cake with raspberries, blueberries and strawberries on a pink plate.
Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Keep cool in the kitchen with this no-bake cake! Using layers of whipped cream, graham crackers, and your favorite fruit or chocolate, it’s a cinch to assemble. It’s a great last-minute dessert that’s light, creamy, and indulgent.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Icebox Cake

Blueberry Milkshake

With just a few ingredients – blueberries, ice cream, honey and milk – a Blueberry Milkshake is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping things simple. This dessert is not just rich and creamy, but also packed with the refreshing flavor of blueberries.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Milkshake

Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits

A healthy and elegant dessert that will surprise you with its simplicity. With less than 5 ingredients and no added sugar, it’s a guilt-free treat for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits

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