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Less is more: incredibly simple desserts that only require 3 ingredients
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By Jean-Luc Moreau, the Technique desk · Eslovenia · 3 min ·

Less is more: incredibly simple desserts that only require 3 ingredients

We often crave something sweet, but we don't have the time, inclination or ingredients for complicated recipes. That's why three-ingredient desserts are the perfect solution. They are quick to prepare, simple and surprisingly delicious.

This time, we've gathered five easy recipes that prove that less is often more. From a luscious chocolate cake and heavenly lemon cream to quick cookies and homemade ice cream without a machine, each of these desserts requires just three ingredients, yet offers full flavor and a real sweet treat. Perfect for those times when you want something good - without the extra work.

Nutella ice cream without a machine

Simple, delicious and very creamy ice cream made from just three ingredients - cream, Nutella and condensed milk. You don't need a machine to make it, and you can add any toppings you want - from nuts and chocolate chips to caramel and chocolate spread. The recipe is HERE.

Lemon cream (posset)

Lemon posset is an elegant yet very simple dessert that is perfect for dinner parties, special occasions or when you want to make something quick and with a "wow" effect. It only requires three ingredients that you probably already have at home. You can serve the cream in glass jars or small cups, but it will look especially charming if you serve it in a lemon peel. The recipe is HERE.

Juicy chocolate cake

For a divinely good chocolate cake that melts in your mouth, you only need three ingredients, and there is no flour or sugar among them. Its charm is the juicy and creamy center, and the cake will also impress you with its quick and easy preparation. The recipe is HERE.

Nutella sticks

A quick and easy puff pastry cake with a cute look and great taste. You only need three ingredients to make it, and it's super easy to make and will take you less than an hour. The recipe is HERE.

Chocolate Banana Bites

Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Bites are the perfect combination of creamy, sweet, and crunchy, and many will be pleased to know that they are ready in just 10 minutes, without using the oven. You only need three ingredients for them, and the dessert will delight you with the perfect combination of creamy, sweet, and crunchy. The recipe is HERE.

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