Selection of 9 simple and quick no bake dessert cup ideas anyone can make at home in no time.
Choose your favourite dessert to surprise your family and friends, they will be delighted! Perfect dessert ideas for parties or celebrations!
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STRAWBERRY DESSERT CUPS
makes 8 x 160ml / 6 oz cups
150g (9 pieces) Digestive biscuits (Graham crackers)
30g (2 tablespoons) melted butter unsalted
200g strawberries
250ml (1 cup) whipping cream
1,5 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CARAMEL AND CHOCOLATE DESSERT CUPS
makes 4 x 160ml cups
1st layer:
100g chocolate biscuits (any brand)
20g unsalted butter melted
100ml whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla bean paste or essence
100g caramel / dulce de lece
100g dark chocolate
200g whipping cream
2 biscuit halves
chocolate sprinkles
VANILLA DESSERT CUPS
makes 4 x 220ml / 8oz cups
200g store bought Madeira cake or plain sponge cake
300ml (1 cup) whipping cream
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla bean paste or essence
2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles
For decoration: candied cherries (optional) can be substituted with strawberries or fresh cherries
SIMPLE CHOCOLATE DESSERT CUPS
makes 6 x 160ml / 6oz dessert cups
200g store bought chocolate brownies or chocolate cake or muffins.
400ml (1 1/2 cup) whipping cream
1.5 tbsp (3 tsp) sugar
2 heaping tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
For decoration: candied cherries, dark chocolate chips.
BLACKCURRANT DESSERT CUPS
makes 6 x 220 ml cups
200g chocolate biscuits
40g unsalted butter melted
250g Mascarpone OR cream cheese
250g whipping cream
3 tbsp sugar
vanilla
chocolate sprinkles or chocolate shavings
glazed cherries
CHOCOLATE DESSERT CUPS:
makes 4 x 165ml / 6 oz cups
150g chocolate biscuits (I have 10 Bourbon biscuits)
30g (2 tablespoons) melted unsalted butter
1 heaping tablespoon custard powder
1 tablespoon sugar
250ml (1 cup) milk
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
200ml (3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon) whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
ORANGE DESSERT CUPS:
makes 3 x 220ml cups
50g (1/4 cup) sugar
40g (1/4 cup) cornstarch
500ml (2 cups) orange juice (fresh or packed)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
200ml (3/4 cup) whipping cream (minimum 33% fat)
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
BLACK FOREST DESSERT CUPS:
makes 5 x 165ml / 6 oz cups
200g chocolate brownies
250g (1 cup) Mascarpone or cream cheese
250ml (1 cup) whipping cream
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
150g (1/2 cup) Morello or sour cherry jam
LEMON DESSERT CUPS
makes 3 x 220ml cups
20g (2 tbsp) cornstarch (corn flour in the UK)
75ml (1/3 cup) water
75ml (1/3 cup) fresh lemon juice (from 2-3 lemons)
100g (1/2 cup) sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
75g Madeira cake, vanilla cake or vanilla muffins
250ml (1 cup) whipping cream (minimum 33% fat)
1 tsp lemon zest (from 1/2 lemon)
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Enjoy 💗