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    Dessert Recipes

    Making dessert for just one or two people always feels like a little treat without the guilt of leftovers calling your name. I love how easy it is to scale down sweet recipes so you still get something warm, fresh, and satisfying without overdoing it. These ideas keep things simple while giving you just the right amount of indulgence.

    Top Desserts

    • A fork holding a bite of cake topped with cream is in focus. In the background, a white ramekin filled with cake mix used to create a delightful cake in mug and cream is visible on a white surface.
      Mug Cake with Cake Mix
    • no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies on white plate.
      Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies
    • Peanut butter mug cake in coffee cup.
      Peanut Butter Mug Cake
    • Lemon ricotta cookies on small plate.
      Easy Lemon Ricotta Cookies

    Small-Batch Cookies

    • Three chocolate cake mix cookies topped with pastel candy eggs are arranged on a white plate, with additional candy eggs scattered nearby.
      Double Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies for Easter or Everyday
    • A hand holding a red velvet cookie with white chocolate chips; more cookies are blurred in the background.
      Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
    • Three cookies with colorful candy-coated chocolate pieces are on a white plate, with one cookie partially eaten. The plate rests on an orange cloth.
      Easy Small-Batch M&M Cookies
    • Stack of five chocolate chip cookies on a white plate.
      Chocolate Chip Coconut Flour Cookies (Low-Carb, Gluten-Free)
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    Mug Cakes

    • A small ramekin filled with banana mug cake, topped with banana slices. A spoon with a piece of the cake rests on the wooden surface beside it.
      Banana Cake in Mug (Gluten-Free)
    • A white mug on a saucer filled with a dessert topped with crushed chocolate cookies and cream, placed on a marble surface with a spoon nearby.
      Oreo Mug Cake
    • Closeup of red velvet mug cake with bite missing.
      Red Velvet Mug Cake
    • Cinnamon roll in a mug cut in half on plate.
      Cinnamon Roll In A Mug
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    More Sweet Treats for One or TWo

    • A stack of pecan bars on a white plate, with chopped pecans on top and layers of paper between the bars.
      Almond Flour Keto Pecan Pie Bars
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • single serving of marshmallow fruit salad.
      Marshmallow Fruit Salad with Cool Whip
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • Three chocolate brownie bites topped with chocolate chips on a white plate, sprinkled with cocoa powder, with a red and white napkin on the side.
      Brownie Bites in Air Fryer
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • single serve pie on cutting board with apple in back.
      Mini-sized Single Serv Apple Pie
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • baked mini pie crust.
      Individual Mini Pie Crust Shell for a Single Serving
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • A bowl of vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream, a cherry, and colorful sprinkles, with a spoonful being lifted.
      Almond Milk Ice Cream in Ninja CREAMi
    • A ceramic bowl filled with three scoops of light brown ice cream sits on a light-colored surface.
      Dairy-Free Almond Butter Ice Cream in Ninja CREAMi
    • A slice of pumpkin roll cake with cream cheese filling on a patterned plate, next to a fork on a cracked white surface. A pink cloth is partially visible in the background.
      Easy Small Mini Pumpkin Roll
      Cook Time55 Minutes
    • A plate of pumpkin hand pies, with one showing its filling, displayed on a round slate board.
      Pumpkin Pocket Pies to Eat with Your Hand
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • Cheesecake in jars with cherry filling.
      Philadelphia No-Bake Cheesecake in a Jar
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • small batch cinnamon rolls in baking pan.
      Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls for Two
      Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
    • spoon bite of chocolate mug cake.
      Chocolate Cake for One with No Egg and No Oven
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • Vegan whipped cream in small glass bowl.
      Easy Coconut Dairy-Free Vegan Whipped Cream
      Cook Time4 Hours 10 Minutes
    • Cobbler in cast iron skillet with vanilla ice cream on top.
      Easy Blueberry Cobbler
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • Two grilled banana halves topped with chopped nuts are arranged on a white plate, with a sprinkle of cinnamon on the surface.
      Grilled Bananas
      Cook Time10 Minutes
    • A glass filled with layers of sliced strawberries, white cream, and pink meringue pieces, garnished with a mint leaf, on a white surface.
      Easy Strawberry Eton Mess for One
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • A bowl of blueberry ice cream topped with whipped cream and fresh blueberries, with a sliced lemon in the background.
      Blueberry Frozen Yogurt
      Cook Time24 Hours 10 Minutes
    • A bowl of caramelized plantain slices with a fork picking up one piece showing the soft inside.
      Minatamis Na Saging (Sweetened Bananas)
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • cream cheese frosting without butter on small mason jar cake.
      Cream Cheese Frosting Without Butter
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • A leche flan dessert with caramel sauce and a spoon on a plate.
      Filipino Leche Flan (Single-Serve)
      Cook Time50 Minutes
    • A chocolate nest made of pretzel sticks holds three pastel candy eggs, displayed on a white pedestal against a light background.
      Chocolate Easter Nests
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • mini banana bread recipe.
      Mini Banana Bread For Two
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • A croissant topped with green matcha glaze and chopped pistachios, served on a white plate with extra glaze and pistachios on the side.
      Pistachio Cream Croissant
      Cook Time10 Minutes
    • Two glass cups of layered tiramisu with a dusting of cocoa powder on top, placed on a white napkin beside a silver spoon.
      Mini Individual Tiramisu Cups
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • edible cookie dough single serving for one.
      Edible Single Serving Cookie Dough
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • A wooden bowl filled with three scoops of vanilla ice cream, topped with caramel sauce and shredded coconut, sits on a woven placemat next to a metal spoon.
      Creamy Coconut Ice Cream (Dairy-Free)
      Cook Time24 Hours 5 Minutes
    • A brown bowl filled with several scoops of coconut milk ice cream sits on a light surface, with a spoon and other dishes visible in the background.
      Coconut Milk Ice Cream (Ninja CREAMi or Ice Cream Maker)
      Cook Time24 Hours 10 Minutes
    • A bowl filled with purple ube halaya, a Filipino dessert made from purple yam, placed on a white surface with a red and white checked cloth partially visible.
      Ube Halaya
      Cook Time1 Hours 10 Minutes
    • A stack of five round, golden-brown sugar cookies on a white plate.
      Small-Batch Sugar Cookies
      Cook Time22 Minutes
    • A bowl of rice pudding topped with ground cinnamon, with a spoonful being lifted from the bowl.
      Low-Carb Keto Rice Pudding (Dairy-Free)
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • A white bowl filled with fruit salad in creamy sauce, topped with red cherries, green gelatin cubes, and assorted fruit pieces on a white surface.
      Filipino Fruit Salad
      Cook Time2 Hours 10 Minutes
    • A serving of berry cobbler topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is presented on a white scalloped plate.
      Mixed Berry Crumble for One
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • A stack of brown sugar cookies on a plate next to a glass of milk.
      Small-Batch Brown Sugar Cookies
      Cook Time27 Minutes
    • A dessert plate with cooked apples topped with granola and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, placed on a white table with a red-checked cloth napkin to the side.
      Single Serving Apple Crisp in Air Fryer or Oven
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • A serving of fruit crumble topped with vanilla ice cream and chopped pistachios on a white plate.
      Strawberry Crisp for One
      Cook Time18 Minutes
    • A small glass gravy boat filled with thick yellow sauce sits on a white surface.
      Mango Coulis
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • A glass filled with layers of mango puree, granola, and yogurt, topped with diced mango and a mint sprig.
      Mango Parfait
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • A glass cup filled with mango mousse, topped with diced mango pieces and garnished with a mint sprig.
      Mango Mousse
      Cook Time2 Hours 10 Minutes
    • A glass of strawberry milkshake topped with whipped cream, strawberry sauce, a fresh strawberry, and a red-striped straw.
      Fresh Strawberry Milkshake (Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free)
      Cook Time10 Minutes
    • A glass bowl filled with several scoops of purple ice cream, set on a light-colored surface with blurred kitchen items in the background.
      Ube Ice Cream in Ninja CREAMi (Dairy-Free)
      Cook Time24 Hours 15 Minutes

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    Hi, I'm Lisa! I'm a cookbook author who has been creating recipes for over a decade. I'd like to show you how easy it is to downsize your cooking for one or two people.

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