The Easiest 2-Ingredient Desserts for When You Want Something Sweet

They will positively satisfy your sweet tooth in a snap.

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Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora's passion for cooking began early on as a young girl, working in the kitchen at her father's Greek diner in Brooklyn, NY. Her recipes have appeared on Delish, Spruce Eats, Today.com, Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon, Dinnerly, Simply Recipes, and in various cookbooks.
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Published November 25, 2025
Theodora Kaloudis
baked flattened cookie on making tray, chocolate chips scattered on top, hand spreading melting chocolate with a small spatula

Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Ward / Prop Styling by Priscilla Montiel / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall

When you find yourself craving a sweet treat but don’t have the energy, look no further than these super-simple two-ingredient desserts. Yes, you read that right, only two ingredients! Using creative shortcuts like refrigerated cookie dough, canned pie filling, and boxed cake mix, it’s amazing to see how much can be done with so little. With mouth-watering recipes like 2-Ingredient Ice Cream Bread, Easy Cinnamon Apple Cobbler, and Chocolate-Rice Mousse, you’ll be in sweet bliss in no time.

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  • 2-Ingredient Jam Bars

    Side view of 2-ingredient jam bar squares piled high on a blue and white plate, with a bowl of jam in the background

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    “One thing I love about this recipe is that it’s a good use-it-up dessert. Whatever half-jar of jam you have languishing in the fridge can be used for this recipe. You can even use more than one for a fun flavor combo.” —Laurel Randolph, Assistant Editorial Director

  • 2-Ingredient Chocolate-Rice Mousse

    overhead view of small bowls of 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    “Jasmine rice is naturally soft and slightly sticky, which makes it the perfect base for this mousse. It gives the dessert a velvety consistency without being too heavy. The rice absorbs the chocolate and helps bind the ingredients together, resulting in a rich, indulgent dessert.” —Shayma Saadat, Recipe Developer

  • 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge

    Peanut butter fudge spread into a glass baking dish

    Simply Recipes / Meghan Splawn

    “You’ll need one (15-ounce) container of no-stir creamy peanut butter and one (16-ounce) container of vanilla frosting. While you can customize your fudge by adding chopped nuts or trying another flavor of frosting, I recommend sticking to a creamy, no-stir brand peanut butter. Jif, Skippy, and Peter Pan all work.” —Meghan Splawn, Recipe Developer

  • Easy Cinnamon Apple Cobbler

    A baked apple cinnamon dish with icing in a white casserole pan a serving spoon scooping a portion from one end

    Simply Recipes / Jessica Furniss

    "My favorite way to serve this cinnamon apple cobbler is with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. The ice cream gets all melty and mixes with the sweet icing for the most amazing saucy topping for the fruit-filled cobbler." —Jessica Furniss, Recipe Developer

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  • 2-Ingredient Ice Cream Bread

    ice cream bread slices on a wire rack, and in the surroundings, a jar with sprinkles on the counter

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Korzaric Sebrek

    “One easy way to customize the flavor is by changing the ice cream. Note that the ice cream’s flavor tends to be subtle in the final bread, so I like to add an extra ingredient to emphasize it. For example, if you use chocolate ice cream, add 1/2 cup or so of chocolate chips for a perfectly sweet loaf.” —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

  • 2-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Bark

    baked flattened cookie on making tray, chocolate chips scattered on top, hand spreading melting chocolate with a small spatula

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Ward / Prop Styling by Priscilla Montiel / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall

    “We like to add a generous sprinkle of flaky salt to balance out the sweetness, but it’s certainly optional. You could add colorful sprinkles, chopped nuts, or Health Bar crumbles. Just be sure to add your topping while the chocolate is still melted so that everything adheres.” —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

  • 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Quickies

    Plate of pumpkin quickies, and in the background, a cup of coffee and more quickies on a cooling rack next to a coral kitchen towel

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    “The 1960s recipe calls for just two ingredients: spice cake mix and a whole can of pumpkin purée. You stir them together, dole them out with a cookie scoop, and bake them. That’s it. That’s the recipe. Since it doesn’t get much easier than that, I was in.” —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

  • 2-Ingredient Chocolate-Dipped Orange Segments

    Overhead view of a parchment paper lined pan of orange slices that have been dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with salt

    Simply Recipes / Molly Adams

    “I make a big batch of the chocolate-dipped segments and keep them stashed in my freezer all winter long. The chocolate perfectly complements the floral notes of the orange, and a hit of flaky salt brings all the intense flavors together in perfect harmony.” —Molly Adams, Recipe Developer

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  • Angel Bars

    Square dessert bars dusted with powdered sugar on parchment paper

    “These sweet and tangy bars are made with just two ingredients. A box of Betty Crocker Angel Food Cake Mix is combined with a can of lemon pie filling and baked for thirty minutes. Then, it cools and chills in the fridge for an hour.” —Jessica Furniss, Recipe Developer

  • Croffles

    A plate of croffles arranged neatly

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    “When you make these croissant-waffle hybrids in a waffle maker, the outside gets perfectly crispy while the inside stays buttery and flaky. Plus, the machine makes little waffle pockets for holding whatever toppings your heart desires.” —Kris Osborne, Recipe Developer

  • 2-Ingredient Chocolate Yogurt Pudding

    2-Ingredient Chocolate Pudding in a bowl with a spoon

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    “It is so ridiculously easy to make that even when I’m tired, stressed, or crazy busy, I can whip up a bowl of chocolate comfort. It’s also made with ingredients that are easy to keep on hand, and any leftover yogurt or chocolate (ha, leftover chocolate!) will not languish in the fridge.” —Robin Asbell, Recipe Developer

  • Easy Cherry Cobbler

    verhead shot of a baking dish with cherry cobbler, with a portion of the cobbler scooped into a bowl

    Simply Recipes / Jessica Furniss

    “The genius of this version is that all it requires is a can of store-bought cinnamon roll dough and a can of cherry pie filling. I mix cut-up pieces of the cinnamon roll dough together with the cherry pie filling and bake. Then, while the cobbler is still warm, I drizzle the icing that came with the cinnamon roll dough over the whole thing.” —Jessica Furniss, Recipe Developer

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  • 2-Ingredient Soda Spice Cake

    A slice of spice cake with powdered sugar on a plate with a fork cutting a piece

    Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer

    “I actually allowed my four-year-old to do all the recipe testing here, which should tell you everything you need to know about the recipe. It could not be simpler.” —Molly Adams, Recipe Developer

  • 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Mousse

    Overhead shot: 2-ingredient pumpkin mousse topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice, all in a sherbert glass. On the counter, a spoonful of mousse

    Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker

    “This simple recipe is great for making ahead since it needs to chill for at least an hour in the fridge. It’s easy enough for a weeknight but elevated enough for a dinner party. I can imagine serving it at Thanksgiving, its lightness a welcome change after a heavy meal. And it’s so easy that kids can make it.” —Annika Panikker, Recipe Developer

  • 2-Ingredient Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Tray of 2-Ingredient Ice Cream Sandwiches at a Table With Decorative Single Use Napkins

    Simply Recipes/ Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle

    “Premium ice cream works best during the shaping step: It’s denser, more creamy, and melts slower than lower-quality ice cream, which is lighter and more airy (a quality in ice cream world known as “overrun”).” —Laura Manzano, Recipe Developer

  • 2-Ingredient Italian Affogato

    Espresso being poured over ice cream in a glass affogato dessert

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    “While traditional affogato calls for a freshly pulled shot, one to two ounces of strong, hot drip coffee or even instant coffee can still do the trick. I love Blue Bottle’s Instant Espresso—it’s made with 100% Arabica beans and has a rich, chocolatey flavor.” —Alexandra Emanuelli, Recipe Developer

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  • 2-Ingredient Chocolate Pudding

    spoonful of chocolate pudding lifted from a bowl with more

    Simply Recipes / Erika Kwee

    “I’ve tried using both soft and silken tofu, and they both give a really soft pudding texture that melts in your mouth. I promise you won’t be able to taste the tofu in this recipe. The chocolate covers it beautifully.” —Erika Kwee, Recipe Developer

  • Pineapple-Coconut Granita

    Glass bowls of pineapple coconut granita with spoons, set on a textured cloth

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    “For the best flavor, use fresh pineapple and freeze it. You can use 12 ounces of already-frozen pineapple in place of fresh pineapple, but the flavor won’t be as vibrant.” —Kayla Hoang, Recipe Developer

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