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Looking for single-serve dessert recipes? Keep scrolling to find the perfect sweet treat.
We are firm believers that we “need” a small, sweet treat after dinner. It’s pretty much a nonnegotiable.
After a long day at work, eating a delicious dinner and crashing on the couch to catch up on our favorite shows, the craving hits us. We need a little something sweet, but we don’t want a large batch of cookies or brownies lying around.
That’s when we resort to making a single-serve dessert.
It’s quick, easy and just enough to satisfy our craving.
There are surprisingly so many delicious single-serve desserts out there. We rounded up some of our favorites. Everything from a chocolate chip cookie for one, to a chocolate mug cake and even a single serve cheesecake. You’re going to want to save this for later—when you need a quick, easy dessert recipe just for you.
This post is all about single-dessert recipes.
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23 Delicious Single-Serve Dessert Recipes
1. Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie
Cookies are our kryptonite. Every once in a while, we don’t want a batch of cookies in our house, so making a single serve chocolate chip cookie is a genius idea. Plus, there’s nothing as classic and tasty as a warm chocolate chip cookie right out of the oven.
2. Creme Brûlée Cheesecake for One
We absolutely love bite-size desserts for dinner parties. These mini creme brûlées would be such a great thing to serve guests as a single, sweet bite after dinner.
3. Fudge Brownie Pot
Craving a chocolatey, sweet treat? Try this fudge brownie pot. This recipe makes enough for two, so you can share one with a roommate, boyfriend or sibling.
4. Single Serve Cinnamon Roll
On the weekends we crave a sweet treat and many times that’s a cinnamon roll. However we never want to make a giant batch without a group of people to share it with.
That’s why we love this single-serve cinnamon roll. It makes the perfect size cinnamon roll in a small ramekin or cup.
5. 4-Ingredient Single Serve Blueberry Cobbler
Have some berries in the fridge? Why not treat yourself by making this single-serve blueberry cobbler.
It’s made just like a cobbler, but on a way smaller scale. If you know anything about cobblers, they take little time to whip together. All you have to do is mix the berry mixture together, top it with the crumble and pop it in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
6. Air Fryer Mug Coffee Cake
Coffee cake is just one of those classic desserts that never fail.
If you’re craving something sweet to pair with your coffee after dinner, you’ve got to try this air fryer coffee cake!
7. High Altitude Chocolate Mug Cake
Living in a higher altitude location, cook times and baking are a bit different. That’s why this chocolate mug cake is tthe perfect dessert to try.
Pro tip: Top it with a scoop of your favorite brand of vanilla ice cream…you won’t regret it.
8. Easy S’mores Dip for One
Calling all s’mores lovers! This sweet treat is for YOU!
The decadent chocolate and marshmallow dip is the perfect dessert for a girl’s movie night. Serve it with some other treats and snacks for an assortment of movie-time goodies.
9. Single Serve Frozen Yogurt Recipe
Who knew you could make your own frozen yogurt at home? This would be such a delicious summer time treat.
Make sure to add some of you favorite toppings — sprinkles, oreos, fruit etc.
10. Brookie for One
Brownie + cookie = brookie.
We could just drop the mic there, but that’s not all. This brookie is 100% all for you. A decadent layer of brownie on the bottom and topped with a delicious cookie top.
11. Single Serve Levain Chocolate Chip Cookie
One of our favorite treats to indulge in when we visit New York is a warm Levain cookie.
Levain is known for making one of the best chocolate chip cookies in the world. They are ultra thick, gooey cookies that truly are worth the hype.
Now, you can make one that’s super similar at home! We promise you’ll absolutely love it!
12. Rice Krispie Treat in a Mug for One
Similar to our love for a fresh cokie out of the oven, we love a hot homemade rice krispie treat.
If you’ve never had one, your life is about to change. Just think…a crunch, crackly Rice Krispie cereal coated in a warm, melted buttery marshmallow. WOAH!
13. 5-Minute Molten Chocolate Mug Cake
Looking for a quick dessert? This one only takes 5 minutes to whip up. Top it with some of your favorite vanilla, caramel or coffee ice cream for delicious late night treat.
14. Individual Apple Crumble
There aren’t many things in life that warm your soul like a hot apple crumble. The blend of caramelized cinnamon apples and crispy crumble are unbeatable.
15. Nutella Ice Cream for One
We’re huge fans of Nutella in our house, so this single serve treat is calling our name.
If you love the chocolatey-hazelnut goodness that is Nutella, you’re going to have to try this dessert!
16. Quick and Easy Vanilla Mug Cake
We have gotten our whole family (especially our dad) hooked on mug cakes. They are so simple to make and only take several minutes to bake in the microwave.
This vanilla mug cake is a classic. We love the addition of sprinkles to the batter, because it turns out tasting like a funfetti cake.
17. Giant Single Serve Monster Cookie
Craving a cookie, but wanting something different than your classic chocolate chip cookie? If so, this single-serve monster cookie will certainly satisfy your sweet tooth.
18. Single Serve Peanut Butter Cookie Dough
Unpopular opinion: peanut butter cookie dough > baked peanut butter cookies.
There’s just something about peanut butter cookie dough that hits different than when it’s baked into cookies. If you agree, then you’re going to have to try this peanut butter cookie dough.
19. Single Serve Vanilla Cake
Well, we can check eating an entire cake off our bucket list. LOL.
While this cake may be a little bite more than a serving, it’s perfect for sharing with a friend, sister or boyfriend for a swee treat at the end of the day.
20. Edible Brownie Batter for One
One thing about me…I could eat an entire box of brownie batter for myself. I think it reigns supreme over all the other “batters” out there.
I’m definitely adding this single-serve dessert recipe to our list!
21. Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting for One
Raise your hand if you love carrot cake? Now you can make a single-serve cake just for you to indulge in! SCORE!
22. 4 Inch Cheesecake for One
We can’t think of a cuter dessert than these 4-inch cheesecakes. They are the perfect treat to make for a dinner party or girl’s night. That way, everybody has their own!
23. Small Batch Lemon Bars
Whether you’re wanting to bake a small treat for a few friends or make a dessert for you to share with someone, these small batch lemon bars are a great choice.
They are full of zesty lemon flavor, balanced with a sweet filling and thick shortbread crust.
This post is all about single-serve dessert recipes.
