Do you have a sweet tooth? Try these easy dessert recipes that come together quickly, such as kheer, chocolate mug cake, and halwa.
Everyone has experienced having a sudden need for something sweet but lacking the patience or time to prepare a complex dessert. Having a few quick and easy dessert recipes in your repertoire can be a huge help when you have last-minute guests, late-night indulgences, or a brief celebration. Good news? Cooking doesn't have to take up your entire day. These delectable Indian and fusion sweets may be prepared in less than 30 minutes, making them ideal for sating your sweet desire without having to wait around.
Sooji Halwa (Semolina Pudding)
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients:
Half a cup of sooji, or semolina
Half a cup of sugar
1/4 cup of ghee
A half-cup of water
1/4 teaspoon powdered
cardamom Garnish with cashews and raisins.
Directions:
In a skillet, heat the ghee and cook the cashews and raisins until golden. Put aside.
Add the sooji to the same pan and cook over medium heat until fragrant and lightly
browned.
Bring water, sugar, and cardamom powder to a boil in a separate saucepan.
To prevent lumps, slowly add the sugar water into the roasted sooji while stirring
constantly. Cook the mixture until it thickens and separates from the pan's sides.
Serve hot, garnished with fried nuts. Why we adore it:
Made with basic ingredients from the kitchen, this traditional Indian dish is simple and soothing.
Instant Chocolate Mug Cake
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 2 mins
Total Time: 7 mins
Ingredients:
All-purpose flour, 4 tablespoons
Three tablespoons of sugar
Two tablespoons of cocoa powder
1½ teaspoons of baking powder
Three tablespoons of milk
Two tablespoons of melted butter or oil
Vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp
Nuts or chocolate chips are optional.
Instructions:
Combine all the dry ingredients in a mug that is suitable to use in the microwave.
To create a smooth batter, add the wet ingredients and thoroughly mix.
Add nuts or chocolate chips, if using, and stir.
The cake should rise and set after 1.5 to 2 minutes on high in the microwave.
Before you start eating, let it cool for a minute.
Why we adore it: In just a few minutes, enjoy absolute chocolate bliss without the mess or need for an oven
Banana Malpua (Quick Version)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Ingredients:
One ripe banana
Half a cup of all-purpose flour or maida
Two tablespoons of sugar
1/4 teaspoon powdered cardamom
Half a cup of milk
Shallow frying with ghee
Directions:
In a bowl, mash the banana.
To make a thick batter, combine the milk, cardamom, sugar, and flour.
In a pan, heat the ghee.
Spoon batter into the heated ghee, spreading it out a little.
Cook until golden brown on both sides over low heat.
Drizzle with honey or rabri and serve warm.
Why we adore it: Malpua with the inherent sweetness of bananas in just a few minutes!
Coconut Ladoo with Condensed Milk
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Ingredients:
cups of dried coconut Two
One cup of condensed milk with added sugar
Half a teaspoon cardamom powder
Pistachios, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
Place 1.5 cups of coconut in a skillet with heated condensed milk.
On low heat, stir continuously for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
Stir in the cardamom powder.
Roll the mixture into tiny balls after letting it cool slightly.
Spread the remaining coconut over each ladoo.
If desired, garnish with pistachios.
Why we adore it: Mix, roll, and savor without the need for sugar syrup or any preparation
Choco-Oats Energy Bites
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: None
Total Time: 10 mins
Ingredients:
One cup of rolled oats
Two tablespoons peanut butter
Two tablespoons of maple syrup or honey
One tablespoon of cocoa powder
One tablespoon of dark chocolate chip
A dash of salt
Directions:
In a bowl, thoroughly mix all the ingredients.
To solidify the mixture, chill it for ten minutes.
Make tiny, bite-sized balls by rolling.
For up to a week, keep in the refrigerator.
Why we adore it: A healthy, guilt-free dessert that's really fast.
Quick Shrikhand (Flavored Yogurt Dessert)
Prep Time: 5 mins
Chill Time: 10–15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients:
Two cups of Greek yogurt or hanging curd
Half a cup of powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon powdered cardamom
One tablespoon of heated milk soaked with
A few strands of saffron As a garnish, chopped nuts
Instructions:
Use a whisk to smooth the hanging curd.
Final Thoughts
Making something genuinely decadent doesn't require a lot of work or expensive equipment. These easy sweets demonstrate that all it takes to satisfy a craving for something sweet is a few basic ingredients and a little love. There is something for everyone here, from contemporary microwave wonders like mug cakes to classic Indian treats like halwa and kheer.
Make one of these simple treats—ready in 30 minutes or less—instead of going to the bakery the next time your sweet tooth strikes!