7 super-easy midweek desserts

By Lesego Madisa, 30 March 2022

Long day at the office or just craving something sweet? Here are 7 speedy and easy desserts that are so fuss-free, you can whip ‘em on a weeknight.

1. THE CHOCOLATE FIX: FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE

Fudgy, light and, of course, chocolatey, making this flourless chocolate cake is way easier than it sounds. A slice is pure decadence. This is one to add to your arsenal for any midweek special occasions – minimal effort with showstopping results!

Ultimate flourless chocolate cake

Get the recipe for the ultimate flourless chocolate cake here

2. BACK TO BASICS

Custard is a classic companion for puddings and jelly but it’s fantastic on its own, too. Double the ingredients if you’re making this for a bigger family.

Get the recipe for basic custard here

3. EASY AS PIE

It doesn’t get simpler than this 5-ingredient blueberry pie. Get creative with swaps: frozen raspberries and chocolate ice cream, or frozen pineapple chunks and coconut ice cream.

easy blueberry pie

Get the recipe for easy blueberry pie here

4. TAKE THE BISCUIT

This is our definition of a treat before bedtime. A sweet snack to make when you don’t want to commit to an elaborate dessert.

Get the recipe for red velvet crackle biscuits here

5. THE FOOLPROOF PUD

Autumn and winter weeknights will never be the same thanks to this easy-to-whip up pudding.

Jack's apple pudding

Get the recipe for apple pudding here

6. GLUTEN-FREE GAME-CHANGER

With no frying involved, these nutty "churros" can bake while you clean up, and are ready to serve when you’re ready to put your feet up.

gluten-free churros

Get the recipes for cheat’s gluten-free churros here

7. THE 20-MINUTE DESSERT

This is our vegan take on strawberries and cream. It’s a quick and low-effort dessert that can easily be adjusted to your taste. Don’t have strawberries? Use what’s in season.

Get the recipe for strawberries with a splash of coconut here

Lesego Madisa

Article by Lesego Madisa

TASTE's commercial content producer loves thrifty recipes, fridge foraging and never says "no" to cake. When she's not flipping through the pages of food mags and cookbooks, she's happily baking and knitting in her tiny apartment.
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    Lois Carol Wessels
    1 April 2022

    Wil be systematically trying the recipes one by one! Thank you