10 Quick And Easy Dessert Ideas

Searching for quick desserts that you can get on the table in less than 30 minutes? We’ve got you covered.

15 Minute Desserts

There's nothing better than getting a delicious dessert whipped up and on the table in 15 minutes. From a fancy tiramisu to a complete chocolate fix, you'll be drooling over these desserts in no time.

Chocolate Persimmon Dessert:

This persimmon no-bake dessert is vegan, gluten free and only requires two ingredients: persimmons and cocoa powder. This makes the perfect dessert for busy or lazy cooks and a great way to get kids to eat more fruits.

Get Your Chocolate Fix
Persimmon chocolate dessert on a white plate

Pineapple and Coconut Tiramisu:

An exotic summer dessert that you can whip up in 15 minutes and keep in the fridge for up to three days.

Get Whisking
Pineapple tiramisu in a jar

Kiwi and Lime Cheesecake:

A simple and delicious cheesecake with a creamy filling made from double cream (or vegan whipping cream), cream cheese (or vegan cream cheese), lime zest, chopped kiwi and icing sugar.

Say Cheese
Kiwi cheesecake on a white plate

20 Minute Desserts

Craving a quick sweet treat? All of these recipes can be cooked, baked or poached in only 20 minutes.

Poached Plums With Golden Oats:

Savour the delightful combination of tender plums gently poached in vanilla syrup, paired with a crunchy granola-style oat topping.

Start Poaching
Poached plums topped with ice cream

Caramelised Pineapple:

We love serving these super quick caramelised pineapple chunks with flaked almonds and lime juice over yoghurt, porridge or with a scoop of ice cream.

Get Caramelising
Caramelised pineapple over yoghurt with flaked almonds on top

Apple Fritters With Cinnamon Sugar:

These fruit fritters are easy, quick and so delicious you just can’t go wrong by making them. You can even try the same recipe with other fruits such as bananas, pineapple, pears or peaches.

Ready To Fry?
Apple fritters in a white bowl

Date and Tahini Oat Cookies:

Packed full of natural sugar from the dates, these delicious cookies are chewy, nutty and utterly moreish. Crunchy on the outside but still soft in the centre, you can whip these vegan treats up in only 20 minutes.

Start Baking
Oat cookies on a white plate

25 Minute Desserts

Have a little bit of extra time? Give these recipes a try, from cookies to showstopper cheesecakes all of these recipes are achievable in only 25 minutes.

Lemon and White Chocolate Chip Cookies:

Consider your weekend baking sorted with these quick and easy lemon and white chocolate chip cookies. Each bite is slightly crispy on the edges but soft and gooey in the centre, plus they’ll be ready to eat in 25 minutes.

Get Your Sweet Fix
White chocolate chip cookies on a white plate

Grilled Pineapple With Coconut Cream:

Serve this delicious warm and caramelised pineapple with coconut cream for dessert (or even a breakfast). Check out the leftover tips for vegan pineapple pancakes and rustic pineapple galette recipes.

Turn On The Grill
Grilled pineapple topped with coconut cream on a white plate

Vegan Passionfruit Cheesecake:

This is a real showstopper of a cheesecake; which also happens to be totally vegan. With a tangy, tropical passion fruit gel topping, a deliciously creamy coconut cheesecake and a crunchy buttery biscuit base. This makes a large cheesecake, yielding 12 generous portions so perfect for your next outdoor picnic.

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Vegan passionfruit cheesecake on a white plate with half of a passionfruit next to it