50 Quick and Easy Single Serving Desserts
Got a sweet tooth but don’t want a fridge full of leftovers? These 50 single serving dessert recipes are all about treating yourself. Craving a classic chocolate chip cookie or maybe a single serve cinnamon bun?
There’s something for every mood. These easy recipes come in handy for a after dinner dessert, no extra servings attached.
Super Simple Mug Cake Recipes and Cupcakes
The mug cake recipes are some of our favorites, and they’re all super simple to make. Just mix the ingredients together in a mug, microwave for a minute or two, and enjoy! For those of you who love cupcakes, we’ve also got some recipes for those too.
Single Serving Mug Desserts and Cupcakes
Red Velvet Cake
Red Velvet Cake is a magical gooey cake that is synonymous with Valentine’s Day. Enjoy a rich, chocolatey Red Velvet Cake in minutes with my Red Velvet Microwave Mug Cake with this recipe from Bigger Bolder Baking.
Photo Credit: Bigger Bolder Baking
Pumpkin Cake for One
Craving a pumpkin dessert late at night? Since no one has time to make a pumpkin pie in the middle of the week, we are grateful that someone out there invented baking dishes and mugs. Check out this pumpkin cake for one.
Photo Credit: The Solo Spoon
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
There’s nothing better than a melty, warm chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream on top. They’re cakey and moist on the outside with an irresistible center of warm dark chocolate flowing through the middle. This is an easy single serving delicious molten chocolate lava cake everyone loves! Great for those who are looking for a dairy free option.
Photo Credit: Naturallie Plantbased
Funfetti Mug Cake
If you’re a fan of single serving desserts you’re going to love this cute little Funfetti Mug Cake. In classic mug cake fashion, this perfectly sized dessert takes only a few minutes to mix together and about 60 seconds to cook. It’s the perfect quick fix for those times when you want just a little something sweet from the Budget Bytes blog.
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Chocolate Zucchini Mug Cake
Chocolate zucchini mug cake is an easy single-serve dessert to make when your sweet tooth strikes. Ready in 60 seconds in the microwave, this fluffy chocolate cake is made with simple baking ingredients and shredded zucchini.
Photo Credit: Zucchini Zone
Apple Spice mug Cake
Apple spice zucchini mug cake is a quick fall treat to make when your sweet tooth strikes. Filled with simple baking ingredients, plus shredded zucchini and applesauce, this fluffy mug cake is ready in only 60 seconds in the microwave.
Photo Credit: Zucchini Zone
Fruit Pebbles mug Cake
Mug cakes are all the rage, and this Fruity Pebbles Protein Mug Cake is low carb, high protein, and ready in minutes! Can it get any better??
Photo Credit: Joy to the Food
Carrot Cake for One
Jump up and down if you’d like a single-serving carrot cake in a mug that takes less than 5 minutes to make and is so healthy you can eat the entire recipe in one sitting.
Photo Credit: The Solo Spoon
Strawberry Mug Cake
This 2 Minute Strawberry Mug Cake is a sweet microwave treat that brings to mind, Strawberries and Cream with a low cook time. And the reminder that the strawberry season isn’t too far off.
Photo Credit: The Solo Spoon
Chocolate Mug Cake for Chocolate Lovers
This is the chocolate mug cake recipe for chocolate lovers. People say this fudgy chocolate mug cake recipe is hands-down the best mug cake they’ve ever tried. And you can make it in the microwave or oven!
Photo Credit: The Solo Spoon
Coffee Cake in a Mug
Hello coffee cake in a mug! But wait, there’s more. As in crunchy topping more, you know there couldn’t be coffee cake without some buttery topping on there. Try this recipe to have coffee cake whenever without the large batch.
Photo Credit: The Solo Spoon
Banana Mug Cake
Try this yummy mug cake for when you’re in a rush to get that sweet fix. It’s a healthy snack ready in just 6 minutes!
Photo Credit: Hurry the Food Up
Protein Mug Cake
Three ingredient protein mug cake – an easy microwave dessert recipe! This easy protein mug cake with no flour and no banana is a simple, protein-packed dessert or post-workout snack that’s ready in a matter of minutes!
Photo Credit: Chenee Today
Oreo Mug Cake
This Oreo mug cake is ready in a flash. With ground-up Oreos and a few pantry staples, it’s easy to make and even easier to eat. Perfect with a scoop of ice cream of course!
Photo Credit: Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream
Biscoff Mug Cake
This Biscoff mug cake recipe is a deliciously easy microwave recipe which means you can have an indulgent dessert in just a few minutes.
Photo Credit: Modest Munchies
Chocolate Buckwheat Mug Cake
Have your cake and chocolate for breakfast! This easy microwave Chocolate Buckwheat Mug Cake is gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! Under 90 seconds for a fully cooked and frosted mug cake with protein frosting! No oil or sugar needed and a perfect single-serve recipe to tame any chocolate craving, any time of day!
Photo Credit: Strength and Sunshine
Vanilla Mug Cake
If you have a dessert craving, this vanilla mug cake will satisfy it. With a few simple ingredients you probably have on hand, this cake is ready in just 7 minutes!
Photo Credit: Fantabulosity
Sunflower Mug Cake
This vanilla mug cake is easy to make with a few simple steps and gooey with the addition of sunflower seed butter!
Photo Credit: The Dizzy Cook
Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe
This rich and decadent microwave chocolate mug cake recipe makes a moist, flavorful mug of cake in just 5 minutes to satisfy any sweet tooth!
Photo Credit: An Edible Mosaic
Nutella Mug Cake
This Nutella mug cake is gooey, rich, chocolaty, soft, tender, and dreamy. When you’re in the mood for a decadent dessert, this easy mug cake comes in handy.
Photo Credit: Rich and Delish
Single Serve Angel Food Cake
Why do angel food cake recipes always require using a bunt pan and only come in servings of 8 or more? This perfect spring/summer dessert needs to be enjoyed more often than at large family gatherings. If you have ever wondered the same thing, this post is for you. Small batch and single serve angel food cake is here and don’t worry, the recipe has been adapted so you can also make 4 or 6 servings in the event you want more dessert.
Photo Credit: Make and Taste Blog
Peanut Butter Brownie Mug Cake
A one minute Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Mug Cake. A moist chocolate cake with a melty peanut butter center that quickly bakes up in a mug in your microwave!
Photo Credit: Nourish Your Glow
Chocolate Chip Keto Mug Cookie
This vanilla mug cake is easy to make with a few simple steps and gooey with the addition of sunflower seed butter!
Photo Credit: Cassidy’s Craveable Creations
Single Serving Cheesecake
This single serving cheesecake uses an easy graham cracker crust, is made in a mug, and cooks in the microwave. It only takes about ten minutes to prep and cook!
Photo Credit: Kirbie Cravings
Protein Brownie Mug Cake
Craving a brownie? You can enjoy our healthy and delicious 3 ingredient chocolate protein mug cake within the next 2 minutes! It’s also paleo, gluten-free, and nut-free!
Photo Credit: Sorey Fitness
Chocolate Vegan Mug Cake
Looking for a delicious and easy dessert that’s perfect for one person? Look no further than this single-serve chocolate vegan mug cake recipe! This mug cake is made without any eggs or cow’s milk, making it an excellent option for those with a vegan diet.
Photo Credit: The Solo Spoon
Grain Free Lemon Mug Cake for One
This grain free lemon mug cake for one is grain-free, made with protein, and is the perfect protein-packed low carb muffin recipe made in 2 minutes. This recipe includes two options: a keto option and a dairy free option so you can customize for your health goals.
Photo Credit: The Helpful GF
Easy Fruit Focused Desserts for One Person
When your sweet tooth starts to kick in, it’s time to break out the fruit. From apple crisp to fruit nachos, these fruity desserts are easy to make and even easier to eat.
Plus, they’re perfect for those nights when you don’t want to spend a lot of time prepping a dessert. Start with your favorite fruits and in minutes, you’ll have a delicious and satisfying dessert that’s all your own.
Single Serving Fruity Desserts
Microwave Apple Crisp
This easy microwave apple crisp recipe is a quick single serve option when you need a delicious fall dessert in minutes. Top with a scoop of ice cream or some whipped cream and enjoy!
Photo Credit: Running to the Kitchen
Single Serving Peach Crisp
This crisp recipe is good for one, but it’s also easily scalable. This is designed to be made in an oven safe dish or mini skillet to give the crisp a nice amount of surface area to get a good golden brown crunch to the crisp topping.
Photo Credit: The Solo Spoon
Single Serve Bananas Foster
Do you know just how ridiculously easy Bananas Foster is? So easy, you’d be crazy to not make this one! You’d be passing up the opportunity to impress someone, with little effort!
Photo Credit: Amandas Cookin
Easy Blueberry Cobbler for One
This Easy Blueberry Cobbler is ready in one minute! Learn how to make blueberry cobbler in the microwave with fresh or frozen blueberries. This homemade dessert for one is a simple treat for those sweet tooth and sugar cravings.
Photo Credit: The Solo Spoon
Skillet Peach Crumble for One
In a bit of a rush? You’re just 15 minutes away from a warm dish of peach crumble. This peach dessert is made on the stove in a skillet, and is the perfect quick summer dessert for one great cool summer dessert.
Photo Credit: Nourish Nutrition Blog
Fruit Nachos for One
Looking for a quick and easy recipe for one? Fruit nachos are a delicious and healthy dessert option using ingredients you probably already have on hand. This dessert nachos recipe takes just a few minutes to bring together and is flexible enough to make a few simple tweaks to meet your individual taste.
Photo Credit: The Solo Spoon
Oven Baked Single Serving Apple Crisp
This single serving apple crisp is the perfect easy fall dessert for one. It takes just 10 minutes to assemble, and about 30 to bake. It’s good out of the oven, but honestly really shines at room temperature-if you can wait! Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect recipe.
Photo Credit: Nourish Nutrition Blog
Air Fryer Single Serving Apple Crisp
Looking for a delicious and easy dessert? Look no further than this single serving apple crisp dessert made right in your air fryer! This recipe is perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to make a whole batch of dessert, or for anyone who wants a delicious and individualized treat.
Photo Credit: The Solo Spoon
Cookies, Brownies, Rolls, and Creme Brûlée, oh my!
You’re in for a sweet treat with these easy single serving cookies, brownies, cinnamon rolls and more! Most of these recipes can be made in just minutes so you always have a delicious dessert on hand when the mood strikes.
Cookies, Brownies, Rolls, and more
Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
This chocolate chip skillet cookie recipe is incredibly easy to make (it takes 5 mins to prep, tops) and the hardest part of it is waiting for the cookie to bake! And then cool slightly (important, I may have accidentally burnt the roof of my mouth!
Photo Credit: The Solo Spoon
Giant Sugar Cookie
This recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction makes 1 big, soft, and fluffy sugar cookie. It’s oh-so-buttery and the process is so simple.
Photo Credit: The Solo Spoon
Single Serving Chocolate Chip Cookies – Just 2 Cookies!
This Single Serving Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe makes two large cookies that are crispy outside, soft inside, and packed with buttery brown sugar vanilla flavor. This is an easy one-bowl recipe that takes just 20 minutes from start-to-finish. It’s the perfect way to satisfy a chocolate chip cookie craving!
Photo Credit: The Solo Spoon
Snickerdoodle Cookie in a Cup
Snickerdoodle Cookie in a Cup is buttery with warm cinnamon flavors that are just perfect together!
Photo Credit: The Solo Spoon
Double Chocolate Skillet Brownie for One
A Double Chocolate Skillet Brownie for one! Gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free, get ready to bake up a delicious chocolatey dessert right in your cast iron skillet! You can’t have too many brownie recipes and one you can eat with a spoon? There’s always room for that!
Photo Credit: Strength and Sunshine
Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie for One
This easy eggless chocolate chip cookie recipe for one cookie means eating a warm single serving chocolate chip cookie baked in a ramekin without being tempted by a whole dozen for a late-night sweets craving.
Photo Credit: Chocolate Moosey
Cinnamon Roll for One (No Yeast!)
If you want to make a cinnamon roll but don’t have yeast check out this recipe from the Big Man’s World blog! This single serving, vegan, and gluten-free cinnamon roll for one is a GAME CHANGER. No yeast, no resting time, and no microwave needed!
Photo Credit: The Big Man’s World
Rice Krispie Treats for One
A microwave rice krispie treat for one is the perfect quick dessert with only 4 ingredients. This is so easy to make in a mug or ramekin.
Photo Credit: Wondermom Wannabe
Single Serving Creme Brulee
Crème brûlée is already easy to make, but making just one is a total breeze. Any guesswork you may have performed trying to come up with an individualized recipe is done for you. Being that the recipe is so simple, you can go ahead and double it: two ramekins, two spoons, one sweet experience.
Photo Credit: Serious Eats
Single Serving Chocolate Chip Cookie – Just One Cookie!
So you want a chocolate chip cookie, but don’t want to whip up a whooooole batch of chocolate chip cookies just for yourself? You’ve come to the right place. I present to you the best single serve chocolate chip cookie recipe you’ll ever from Boma Bakery.
Photo Credit: Brom Bakery
Monkey Bread for One
Because you’re soooooo craving monkey bread but you don’t want to eat 12 servings of it. That’s why you should make this Single Serve Monkey Bread.
Photo Credit: Crazy for Crust
100 Calorie Brownie
100 CALORIE brownie is a healthy single serving brownie recipe! This easy recipe makes a fudgy chocolate brownie for one in the microwave in 1 minute! These low calorie brownies are perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth!
Photo Credit: Brooklyn Farm Girl
All the Puddings and Pies
Last on the list are puddings and pies. For puddings, you can go the traditional route with a creamy vanilla or chocolate pudding made with milk and sugar. Or, you can try out some unique flavors.
For pies, you can find a variety of single serving sweet pies such that only require a few ingredients like fruit, sugar and butter.
Pudding and Pies
Banana Cream Pie
Homemade banana cream pie made with one banana, creamy vanilla pudding, and a cookie crust. A deliciously rich single serving banana cream pie recipe.
Photo Credit: One Dish Kitchen
Chocolate Protein Pudding
13 grams of protein per bowl in a rich and sticky chocolate, this protein pudding recipe makes the perfect mini dessert!
Photo Credit: Fit As a Mama Bear
Rice Pudding for One
A classic, simple rice pudding recipe made with cooked rice and a few pantry staples. It’s a wonderfully rich and creamy single serving dessert.
Photo Credit: One Dish Kitchen
Single Serve Chocolate Chia Pudding
10 minute Chocolate Chia Pudding tastes like dessert with the nutrition of a healthy breakfast. Refrigerate this naturally gluten free and vegan treat for up to 5 days for easy grab and go snacks.
Photo Credit: iFood Real
Key Lime Pie for One
All the flavors you love in a key lime pie can be found in this Key Lime Pie For One! Smooth and creamy with the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Baked in a ramekin or small baking dish, this classic pie is made with “regular limes” and comes complete with a buttery graham cracker crust. So easy to make!
Photo Credit: One Dish Kitchen
Microwave Bread Pudding
Looking for something warm, sweet, and satisfying to end your meal? “Instant” bread pudding goes from inspiration to “Ahhh…” in just 5 minutes.
Photo Credit: King Arthur Baking
Chocolate Pudding for One
This Chocolate Mousse will quickly become your go-to recipe whenever a chocolate craving strikes & is the easiest recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Photo Credit: The Solo Spoon
Let’s make some single serve desserts!
Who doesn’t love a quick, delicious dessert after a good meal? But making a whole batch can be tedious, time-consuming, and sometimes wasteful—not to mention pricey. That’s where single-serving desserts come in—they’re easy, fast, and just right for one! We hope you make one tonight for dessert!
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