Scrumptious 3 Easy Dessert Recipes To Try Out Today

Are you planning a dinner party soon and not quite sure how to end it?

You wouldn’t dare think of getting dessert delivered in these times when between 46 and 54 percent of people have become burgeoning cooks.

If you’re not one of those master-chefs-in-the-making, don’t worry. Simple desserts are delicious too.   

Check out these easy dessert recipes that make it look like you spent hours in the kitchen.

1. Everybody’s Favorite Brownies

This one is for all those who’ve tried to make brownies and failed before. This delectable dessert is notoriously temperamental for its too soft or too crunchy outcome. 

Here’s how to get it perfectly right the first time, quickly and easily.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of melted butter
• 2 cups of white sugar
• ½ cup of cocoa powder
• 1 t of vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
• ½ t of baking powder
• ½ t of salt
• ½ cup of walnut halves

Method:

1. Grease a 9×13-inch pan and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine all the ingredients except the walnuts and then spread the batter into the prepared pan. Decorate with the walnut halves if desired.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Test the center with a toothpick and continue baking until the toothpick comes out coated with crumbs.
4. Cool on a wire rack.

Brownies are delicious when served plain or topped with ice cream or cream.

2. Simple and Delicious Chocolate Cheesecake

Chocolate and coffee are two of everyone’s favorite flavors. You can never have too much of a good thing, combine and you’ve got a showstopper dessert. 

Here goes…

Ingredients for the Crust:

• 1 Full-size pack of Oreo cookies, crushed finely
• 8 T of unsalted butter, melted
• ½ t espresso powder

Ingredients for the Filling:

• 14 ounces of bittersweet chocolate, chopped coarsely
• 1 ½ t espresso powder
• 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• ¼ cup of light brown sugar, packed
• 1 T of Dutch-process cocoa powder
• 1 ½ t of vanilla extract
• 1 cup of heavy cream

Ingredients for the Ganache:

• 1 1/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate, chopped finely
• 1 ¼ cups of heavy cream
• ¼ cup of unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 1 t espresso powder

Espresso beans and chocolate shavings to garnish

All ingredients should be at room temperature.

Method:

1. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Combine the Oreo cookie crumbs, butter, and espresso powder in a large bowl and mix well.
3. Press the crust into the pan, pressing it down firmly, and place the crust in the freezer.

To Make the Filling:

1. Fill a medium-sized pot one-third full with water and bring it to a simmer.
2. Find a heatproof bowl that fits the top of the pan snugly and place it on top of the pan. It should not touch the water.
3. Reduce the heat to low and add the chocolate to the bowl. Heat, stirring occasionally until the chocolate’s melted.
4. Remove from the heat but leave the bowl of chocolate balanced on the pan. Stir in the espresso powder and set aside.
5. Pulse the cream cheese in a food processor for about two minutes until smooth.
6. Add the sugars and the cocoa powder. Beat until smooth.
7. Add the heavy cream and vanilla and mix for about 20 seconds until just combined.
8. Fold in the chocolate.
9. Take the bowl out of the food processor and stir the filling with a rubber spatula until it’s evenly combined.
10. Remove the crust from the freezer and pour the filling inside, smoothing the top.
11. Transfer your cheesecake to the refrigerator.
12. Leave to chill for at least six hours.

To Make the Ganache:

1. Place the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl.
2. Bring the cream to a low simmer in a small saucepan and pour half the cream over the chocolate pieces.
3. Set aside for two minutes.
4. Whisk the melted chocolate/cream mix into the remaining cream.
5. Whisk carefully until it’s smooth and glossy.
6. Add the butter and stir the mixture with a spatula until the butter’s melted, then fold in the espresso powder.
7. Set aside half a cup of the ganache until needed and pour the rest over the chilled cheesecake.
8. Sprinkle the cheesecake with the chocolate shavings and set aside for one hour.
9. Place the remaining ganache into a piping bag and pipe stars around the edge of the cheesecake. Top each star with a coffee bean.

To serve, slice the chilled cheesecake with a sharp knife. Wipe the blade clean after each slice. 

You can store this dessert in the refrigerator for up to four days, so it’s a great make-ahead option.

3. Easy Dessert Recipes With Cake

You simply can’t go wrong with cake and cupcakes are one of the world’s favorite treats. 

They’re easy to dress up or down and look fantastic displayed on a cupcake tower at dessert time. Try this easy vanilla cupcake recipe:

Ingredients for the Cupcakes:

• 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 cups of granulated sugar
• 3 t baking powder
• 1 t salt
• 1 cup of milk
• ½ cup of vegetable oil
• 1 t vanilla extract
• 2 eggs, large
• 1 cup of water

Ingredients for the Frosting:

• ½ cup of salted butter
• ½ cup of shortening
• 4 cups of powdered sugar
• 1 ½ t vanilla extract
• 2–3 T of water or milk

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and place cupcake liners in your cupcake pan.
2. Combine the dry ingredients and set aside.
3. Combine the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla, and eggs in a medium-sized bowl.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
5. Slowly add the water and mix slowly until combined. The batter will be thin.
6. Spoon the batter into your prepared cupcake liners.
7. Bake the cupcakes for 15 to 17 minutes.

To Make the Frosting:

1. Combine the butter and shortening and mix until smooth.
2. Add two cups of powdered sugar and mix until smooth, then add the vanilla essence.
3. Add the remaining powdered sugar and enough water or milk to reach the desired consistency.
4. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.

You can decorate these cupcakes with sprinkles, chocolate, or fruit, depending on your preferences. 

Cooking Up a Storm

Armed with these easy dessert recipes you’re ready to wow your guests and impress your friends at your next dinner party. 

In case you’re wondering what’s for the main course, browse our blog for more awesome food and drink ideas for every occasion.