However you make them or serve them, desserts are the perfect end to every meal. And they don’t have to be time consuming to make, either – you can rustle up something in no time at all. Here are eight incredibly delicious, fuss-free desserts for you to try at home:

1. This simple chocolate mousse

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Our mousse uses marshmallows to give it a fluffy texture, so it’s simpler to make

READ THE FULL RECIPE HERE.

2. An all-in-one banana bread

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This banana bread recipe requires minimum effort, and is likely to become a firm favourite.

READ THE FULL RECIPE HERE.

3. Three ingredient ice cream

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Make strawberry ice cream in an instant with this three ingredient recipe.

READ THE FULL RECIPE HERE.

4. Mouthwatering peanut butter brownies

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Not a fan of peanut butter? Just leave it out.

READ THE FULL RECIPE HERE.

5. This delicious salted banoffee tart

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Get ready for sighs of appreciation when you serve this sensational tart. If you prefer, top with lightly whipped, sweetened cream rather than meringue.

READ THE FULL RECIPE HERE.

6. Cheat's chocolate biscuits

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These fancy chocolate biscuits are great for an impromptu afternoon tea.

READ THE FULL RECIPE HERE.

7. This super easy pavlova

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This gorgeous dessert was allegedly first made in Australia in 1935 for the Russian dancer Anna Pavlova. We love it with whipped cream, crème fraîche and a splash of fruity liqueur

READ THE FULL RECIPE HERE.

8. Our really easy apple galette

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Stash this dessert in the freezer for a quick and easy go-to pud.

READ THE FULL RECIPE HERE.

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Vicky is our Food & Drink Director, where she oversees strategy and content across all of Hearst's brands, from recipe development to fun video franchises and everything in between.


With almost a decade's experience, Vicky was previously Editor of Delish UK, and Digital Food Editor of Good Housekeeping and she lives and breathes food content creation.


Outside of work, Vicky loves learning about wine, eating her way around the world, and hanging out with her dog Pickle.