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Speedy Treats: 15-Minute Dessert Recipes

It is possible to prepare a homemade dessert in 15 minutes or less. We'll prove it.
<p>Bananas cooked in rum become a nice, warm glaze over melting vanilla ice cream.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="../../../recipefinder/bananas-foster-recipe-mslo0212"><strong>Banana Foster</strong></a></p>
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It is possible to prepare a homemade dessert in 15 minutes or less — and here are 15 simple recipes to prove it.Looking for more quick recipes? Try our collections of 30-minute meals and 5-minute homemade salad dressings — they'll make you think twice about ordering takeout.
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Bananas Foster

<p>Bananas cooked in rum become a nice, warm glaze over melting vanilla ice cream.</p>
<p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="../../../recipefinder/bananas-foster-recipe-mslo0212"><strong>Banana Foster</strong></a></p>
Courtesy of Martha Stewart

Bananas cooked in rum become a nice, warm glaze over melting vanilla ice cream.

Recipe: Banana Foster

2

Grilled Chocolate Sandwiches

<p>There's always room for dessert, especially when it's this sweet treat. Grilled chocolate sandwiches are delicious and take almost no time to prepare.</p><p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/grilled-chocolate-sandwiches-recipe-mslo0212%22 target="_blank"><b>Grilled Chocolate Sandwiches</b></a></p>
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There's always room for dessert, especially when it's this sweet treat. Grilled chocolate sandwiches are delicious and take almost no time to prepare.

Recipe: Grilled Chocolate Sandwiches

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3

Ginger Yogurt Sauce on Pineapple

<p>Gingered yogurt provides a sweet and spicy edge to pineapple spears in this light dessert.</p><p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/ginger-yogurt-sauce-pineapple-recipe-mslo0212"><b>Ginger Yogurt Sauce on Pineapple</b></a></p>
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Gingered yogurt provides a sweet and spicy edge to pineapple spears in this light dessert.

Recipe: Ginger Yogurt Sauce on Pineapple

4

Broiled Apricots with Ginger Whipped Cream

<p>Dessert doesn't need to be overly sweet to taste indulgent. Broiling apricots with a touch of brown sugar intensifies the fruit's flavor without adding too many calories.</p><p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/broiled-apricots-ginger-whipped-cream-recipe-mslo0212"><b>Broiled Apricots with Ginger Whipped Cream</b></a></p>
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Dessert doesn't need to be overly sweet to taste indulgent. Broiling apricots with a touch of brown sugar intensifies the fruit's flavor without adding too many calories.

Recipe: Broiled Apricots with Ginger Whipped Cream

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5

Orange Sauce on Ricotta

<p>Creamy ricotta adds a whole new dimension to the blasts of orange in this spoonable dessert.</p><br /><p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/orange-sauce-ricotta-recipe-mslo0212"><b>Orange Sauce on Ricotta</b></a></p>
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Creamy ricotta adds a whole new dimension to the blasts of orange in this spoonable dessert.

Recipe: Orange Sauce on Ricotta

6

Broiled Plums with Mascarpone Cream

<p>A sprinkling of brown sugar is transformed into a sweet, syrupy topping when the plums are heated under the broiler. Add a whipped topping made from mascarpone cheese and cream and you've got an impressive dessert.</p><br /><p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/broiled-plums-mascarpone-cream-recipe-mslo0212"><b>Broiled Plums with Mascarpone Cream</b></a></p>
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A sprinkling of brown sugar is transformed into a sweet, syrupy topping when the plums are heated under the broiler. Add a whipped topping made from mascarpone cheese and cream and you've got an impressive dessert.

Recipe: Broiled Plums with Mascarpone Cream

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7

Blueberries with Maple Whipped Cream

<p>A hint of maple in this whipped cream pairs beautifully with fresh blueberries.</p><br /><p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/blueberries-maple-whipped-cream-recipe-mslo0212"><b>Blueberries with Maple Whipped Cream</b></a></p>
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A hint of maple in this whipped cream pairs beautifully with fresh blueberries.

Recipe: Blueberries with Maple Whipped Cream

8

S'mores Sundaes

<p>Simple as can be, this sundae will unite ice cream fans and s'mores lovers in sweet harmony.</p><br /><p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="/recipefinder/smores-sundaes-recipe-mslo0611"><b>S'mores Sundaes</b></a></p>
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Simple as can be, this sundae will unite ice cream fans and s'mores lovers in sweet harmony.

Recipe: S'mores Sundaes

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9

Blackberry Fools

<p>Although this dessert is best made immediately before serving, it can be assembled before dinner and refrigerated for up to one hour.</p>
<p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/blackberry-fools-recipe%22 target="_blank"><b>Blackberry Fools</b></a></p>
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Although this dessert is best made immediately before serving, it can be assembled before dinner and refrigerated for up to one hour.

Recipe: Blackberry Fools

10

Peppermint Hot Fudge Sundaes

<p>Peppermint extract can be found in most supermarkets. Bright, refreshing mint flavor plays a tongue-tingling counterpart to rich fudge sauce.</p><p><b>Recipe:</b> <a href="http://gogonow.org/recipefinder/peppermint-hot-fudge-sundaes-recipe-mslo0611%22%3E%3Cb%3EPeppermint Hot Fudge Sundaes</b></a></p>
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Peppermint extract can be found in most supermarkets. Bright, refreshing mint flavor plays a tongue-tingling counterpart to rich fudge sauce.

Recipe: Peppermint Hot Fudge Sundaes

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Sweets in Minutes

<p>Find more quick dessert recipes at <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/" target="_blank">MarthaStewart.com</a>:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/275225/quick-chocolate-dessert-recipes/@center/276948/dinner-tonight#/281521" target="_blank"><b>30 Simple Chocolate Desserts</b></a></p><br />
<p><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/275565/quick-cookie-recipes/@center/276948/dinner-tonight" target="_blank"><b>34 Easy Cookie Recipes</b></a></p><br />
<p><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/275029/quick-fruit-dessert-recipes/@center/276948/dinner-tonight" target="_blank"><b>60 Fast Fruit Desserts</b></a></p>
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