So you’re craving something sweet (who isn’t these days), but you can’t make a market run…and maybe you’re missing sugar, or flour, or eggs. Never fear, these recipes are simple to whip up, are made with basic pantry staples, and many of them are the perfect way around those missing ingredients.
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RecipeMilk Chocolate Pudding
Most puddings contain eggs for added creaminess, but here, creamy milk chocolate makes eggs unnecessary. To be ready in 30 minutes, this pudding is served warm, but you can also chill it if you like.
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RecipeWarm Maple and Cinnamon Bread Pudding
Out of granulated sugar? The sweetness in these puddings comes from maple syrup. The flavor is reminiscent of French toast and perfect for dessert. -
RecipeHoney Shortbread
Just five ingredients and these sweet-and-salty, crunchy cookies can be yours. -
RecipeYogurt Cake with Chocolate Ganache Frosting
Here's what every simple container of yogurt aspires to be. Who knew it was so glamorous? Yogurt adds moisture to this dense cake’s crumb and a light tartness that breaks up the richness of the heavenly chocolate ganache frosting.
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RecipeUltimate Fudgy Brownies
You won't find the secret to rich, fudgy chocolate brownies in a box: Make them from scratch for the best flavor and texture. This one-pot batter comes together in minutes and there's a good chance you already have all the ingredients on hand.
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RecipeSalted Butterscotch Crème Brûlée
Salt lends depth to this rich butterscotch custard and keeps it from entering too-sweet territory. For best results, use ramekins that are about 3/4 inch deep. Once baked, the custards need to chill for at least 2 hours and can hold for up to 2 days, making this dessert a great option for dinner parties.
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RecipeFlourless Chocolate Cake
This rich, one-bowl cake is ideal with a dollop of tangy crème fraîche and fresh raspberries, but it's also delicious served unadorned. -
RecipeBest-Ever Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is the best kind of comfort food: sweet, rich, seductive, and easy to make. Although this pudding will look a bit loose when cooked and still warm, it will thicken to the perfect consistency upon cooling (if you prefer your rice pudding warm, see the variation below).
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RecipeCrunchy Cocoa Wafers
These crisp, ultra-chocolate-y wafers are the very best kind of cookies you can make if you don't have any eggs. -
RecipeSalted Butter Caramel-Chocolate Mousse
There’s not much one can say about this. One bite will leave you just as speechless.
