The taste.com.au team’s favourite easy desserts
From the chocolate ripple cake to the extremely easy strawberries and cream mud cake, here’s 15 dessert recipes beloved by the foodies at Taste.com.au
Want to know the easy desserts the taste team can’t stop making (and eating!)? We asked the team to share the recipes they turn to when they’re craving something sweet.
Editor-in-chief Brodee loves this super-easy dessert, which takes literally no time at all.”We twist it with different berries, jams, liqueurs and even shapes – I once did it in a heart shape for my husband who is obsessed with Choc Ripple biscuits. Fun to do with kids as well.”
This is Editor Cassie’s go-to dessert.”Great for my sweet tooth and it only takes 10 minutes – less if you use bought caramel!”
Chocolate crackle peanut caramel slice
Senior Online Editor Laura says: “I’ve taken this as my ‘bring-a-plate’ dessert to so many barbecues. It always gets eaten and is ridiculously easy to make.”
Classic baked vanilla cheesecake
“It’s a classic, easy, everyone loves it and always works perfectly,” says Food Director Michelle.
1-minute microwave chocolate brownie in a mug
Senior Producer Bec says: “A rich and gooey chocolate hit in just one minute. Amazing!”
Gluten-free chocolate self-saucing pudding
Sub-editor and digital producer Jodi says this is her favourite dessert year-round.” It uses just pantry ingredients for an easy winner.”
Creative Director Giota loves this pav because it’s so easy to prepare and is a winner with everyone.
Peanut butter-filled ice-cream balls
“Super easy, super quick and super delicious,” says Deputy Food Editor Amira.
Editor Kim says “With just 6 ingredients, this ice-cream cake is so easy to make. Try stopping at one slice!”
Food Editor Claire says: “With a biscuit crust and a marshmallow and peanut butter filling, this tart is super easy to make yet looks impressive.”
“Nutella + pancake = dessert heaven,” says Art Director Tash.
Pistachio and pomegranate rocky road slab
Content producer Steph says: “The freeze-dried strawberries on this rocky road are a complete game changer.” We completely agree!
Colin’s cheesecake mousse with crumble and berries
Senior Food Assistant Alison loves this “crispy” and “creamy” dessert. You can also make it ahead of time.
Easy strawberries and cream mud cake
Video Producer Jade says: “This looks impressive but you can whip it up pretty quickly with bought white chocolate mud cake (I love a shortcut!).”
5-ingredient Tim-Tamington slice
Content Producer Rosie says: “5 ingredients. Tim Tam. Lamington Slice. Need I say more?”
For more recipe ideas, go to taste.com.au or check out the Taste Test Kitchen now.
Originally published as The taste.com.au team’s favourite easy desserts
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