Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Desserts 4 Five-Ingredient Desserts Anyone Can Make Need a delicious dessert that won't take all day to make? We've got options. By Betty Gold Betty Gold Betty Gold is the former senior digital food editor at Real Simple. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines and Grace Elkus Grace Elkus Grace Elkus is a food writer and editor with over a decade of experience in culinary media. Highlights: * Associate food editor at Real Simple, where she developed recipes, wrote food stories, and assisted with styling * Deputy food director at Kitchn, where she and her team were responsible for 100 recipes a month * Currently the content lead for JOKR Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 31, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Kelsey Hansen These easy five-ingredient dessert recipes couldn't be easier to prepare, but they can stand on their own among even the fanciest sweets. We included a variety of baked goods to satisfy every craving, whether you prefer a coconut-flecked pound cake or a warm fruit cobbler. For a lightened-up option, try the whole-wheat clafoutis, which is also great for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. And if you're looking for a low-lift main dish to serve ahead (or after—no judgment) of these delicious desserts, try one of our 35 fast dinner recipes. 01 of 04 Mixed Berry Biscuit Cobbler Kelsey Hansen The warm, fluffy biscuits are the real star of this dessert and have uses far beyond cobbler. Scoop them onto a baking sheet and bake until golden, then build strawberry shortcakes or serve with warm stone fruit. get the recipe 02 of 04 Coconut Pound Cake Kelsey Hansen Though many pound cake recipes call for a laundry list of ingredients, there are only four you honestly need: sugar, butter, eggs, and flour. Utilizing coconut three ways gave us the most bang for our buck: It’s mixed into the batter, used to coat the bundt pan, and sprinkled on top of the glaze. get the recipe 03 of 04 Honey Whole Wheat Strawberry Clafoutis Kelsey Hansen Have you ever roasted or broiled strawberries? It brings out their natural sweetness and softens them to an almost spoonable consistency. We used the technique to add flavor to our whole wheat clafoutis, and the results are simply delicious. get the recipe 04 of 04 No-Churn Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream Samantha Seneviratne Roasting freshly-picked strawberries releases their excess moisture and helps concentrate the sweet flavor of the fruit. The best part about this recipe is that no ice cream maker is required. get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit