27 Desserts Perfect For Two People

This take on Key lime pie has all of the refreshing tartness and buttery crumble of the classic dessert, but in adorable, individual containers. Make 'em for parties, or just when you and your sweetie need an easy treat.

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Got an urgent brownie craving? This easy mug brownie is ultra-fudgy and ready in minutes. It's rich enough for two people, but it's okay not to share. 😏

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We’ve got lots of magic shortcuts for you, from no-churn options to ice cream made in a bag, and now this recipe, ice cream in a mason jar. It really is as easy as it sounds: Simply put heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt into a jar, then shake it!

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If stealing bites of cookie dough from mom’s mixing bowl was your jam, then this edible cookie dough will be your perfect easy dessert. Loaded with mini chocolate chips and all those classic buttery brown sugar vibes, this “naughty” nostalgic treat will transport you back to childhood with just one bite.

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Oreo lovers, meet your new favorite dessert. These cookie balls are essentially just Oreo truffles. You simply crush up Oreos (we like using a food processor but the old zip-top bag and rolling pin definitely works), mix them up with cream cheese, then dunk those balls into melted chocolate. Easy peasy!

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In our book, no Valentine's Day is really complete without chocolate-covered strawberries. That said, they're so easy to make, there's really no excuse to not whip up a batch for someone you love (or as a simple sweet treat to enjoy all to yourself 😉) all year long.

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Crème brûlée says "fancy" like no other dessert: it's deliciously rich, luxuriously smooth, and indulgently creamy. And cracking that glassy sugar surface right before your first bite? Delightfully fun.

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If you've ever wanted to bake just one or two cookies but didn't want to turn on your oven (or clean an entire baking sheet because of it), these air fryer cookies are for you. It's easy to satisfy your craving—STAT—without overheating your kitchen or making a big mess.

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Individual apple pies complete with a lattice crust? Sign us up! Serve with caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Many a Brazilian birthday party has a dessert table that features these traditional fudgy, sprinkle-covered truffles, and it's pretty clear why. They’re delicious, adorable, and will disappear in seconds!

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Hailing from Sicily, classic granita ranks among the most refreshing desserts ever, up there with snow cones and Popsicles. This pineapple version is big on tropical flavors, with heavy notes of vanilla and toffee thanks to a splash of rum and a scoop of dark brown sugar.

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The not-too-sweet poaching liquid in this recipe features a star–and, no doubt, not cheap–ingredient: saffron. It gives the liquid and the pears a gorgeous sunny color that we think is worth it for this dish. If you want an affordable swap, use ground turmeric!

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Not having a big gathering? Not to worry, this cake is perfect for a mini celebration, and you only need one cake pan to make it!

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Bright, lemony and extra-creamy, this mousse sits atop a graham cracker base, resembling a mini cheesecake—one of our other favorite decadent desserts.

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Soufflés don't have to be something to fear! For tall, beautiful results, whip your egg whites well, coat your ramekins with sugar, DON'T open your oven (though you might want to), and serve these beauties right away.

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Craving an old-fashioned milkshake? Put the car keys away—this homemade recipe recreates the classic diner and drive-thru favorite right at home. All you need are two ingredients and a blender (or not!) to make this easy, classic recipe at home in 5 minutes, max.

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Similar to its relative crème brûlée, panna cotta is a dessert that looks impressive, but really is surprisingly simple to create. Delicate and creamy, this no-bake dessert requires (and benefits) from a long refrigeration in order to set, which makes it the perfect make-ahead dessert to impress.

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Raid the cookie and candy aisles to jazz these up—a bit of crushed candy or changing up the variety of Oreo can add a fun boost of flavor and color to your truffles. Make sure to save a little extra too, so you can top each truffle with some crumbs.

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This recipe is kind of like our mason jar ice cream, except even easier! Combining ice and salt creates a magical chemical reaction that helps freeze your ice cream mixture. Have fun with your mix-ins too—with a recipe this easy, the world is your ice cream shop.

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These pops are bananas! They're like everything you love about an ice cream sundae, but with chocolate-covered bananas as the star.

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