The 5×5 Dessert Collection
5 stunning desserts. Only 5 ingredients each. Minimal effort.
🍋 Lemon Posset with Shortbread Crumble
Creamy, tart, and luxurious with a silky texture — feels like a plated restaurant dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 butter shortbread cookies
Directions
- In a saucepan, gently heat heavy cream and sugar until sugar dissolves and mixture just starts to simmer.
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Pour into coupe glasses or espresso cups and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, crush shortbread cookies and sprinkle on top.
- Finish with a curl of lemon zest for garnish.
🍫 Salted Chocolate Olive Oil Mousse
Grown-up, glossy, and rich. The olive oil adds depth and smoothness that feels ultra-modern.
Ingredients
4 oz dark chocolate
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large eggs
Pinch of flaky sea salt
2 tbsp granulated sugar
Directions
- Melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
- Whisk in olive oil until glossy.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites and sugar to stiff peaks.
- Fold whites into chocolate mixture gently until smooth.
- Chill, then top with extra olive oil drizzle and pinch of flaky salt.
🍌 Caramelized Banana Tarte Tatin (Mini Skillet)
Dramatic presentation, deep flavor payoff, and an easy cheat on classic French pastry.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In mini skillets or ramekins, melt butter and brown sugar to create caramel base.
- Add sliced bananas and cook until golden.
- Top with puff pastry circle, tucking in edges.
- Bake until pastry is puffed and golden.
- Invert to serve, revealing caramelized bananas. Drizzle with vanilla if desired.
🍓 Balsamic Macerated Strawberries with Sweet Ricotta Cream
Fresh and refined. Perfect for summer or dinner party dessert boards.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Slice strawberries and toss with sugar and balsamic vinegar. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Whip ricotta with vanilla until creamy and smooth.
- Spoon ricotta cream into glass jars or small bowls.
- Top with balsamic strawberries.
- Optional: Garnish with basil chiffonade for a fresh finish.
🥥 No-Bake Coconut Tahini Bites
Trendy and clean — perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers.
Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
¼ cup tahini
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Pinch of sea salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, tahini, maple syrup, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Form into small balls or bites.
- Optional: Roll in toasted sesame seeds or drizzle with melted dark chocolate.
- Chill until firm.
- Enjoy straight from the fridge for a satisfying treat.
Pre-Diabetic Southwest Tofu Scramble
Pre-Diabetic Cesar Lettuce Wrap
