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If you’re looking for a dessert for two people or a small batch dessert perfect for sharing for Valentine’s Day or just any time a little bit of dessert is needed then these recipes are for you! From cookies, to cakes, brownies, cheesecake and more there is a dessert for two perfect for your needs!
I love dessert. That’s probably obvious. What I’m not a fan of though is always making a whole bunch of desserts. It’s just me and my husband (and my toddler -so he isn’t eating much!) so we don’t always need a whole heck of a lot of sweets. And I also don’t want a lot laying around.
And then there also special occasions (you know that holiday in February) where a dessert just for two is exactly what Cupid ordered.
Some of these recipes make a perfect amount for splitting (think big chocolate chip cookie!), or a perfect amount for two (like my lava cakes for two), or maybe it’s a small batch recipe (like my small batch cheesecake that makes 4-6 servings- just enough to enjoy today and have seconds!).
So whether you’re just in need of a little bit of something sweet, or it’s Valentine’s Day and you’re looking to make a romantic dessert for two than one of these 40 dessert recipes I think will be perfect for you!
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Creme Brulee For Two
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These chocolate lava cakes for two are the perfect romantic Valentineโs day treat that is so easy to make! They come together super fast. Top them with ice-cream for a perfect way to end a dinner!
These small batch cinnamon rolls recipe makes a perfect batch of four cinnamon rolls! A fluffy yeasted dough spread with a cinnamon sugar filling, and topped with a easy cinnamon roll icing. When you have those cinnamon roll cravings but donโt want a full pan sitting around this small batch of cinnamon rolls is the answer!
This Small Batch Cheesecake has a classic graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake filling- all in a smaller quantity! Itโs easy cheesecake batter that whips up in your mixer in minutes. This cheesecake recipe bakes up in a loaf pan and thereโs no water bath required!
These small batch brownies will cure your chocolate craving strikes without making a huge batch of leftover brownies sitting around the house! An easy brownie batter gets mixed up and baked in a loaf pan. These brownies are the perfect size baked in a small amount!
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Skillet Blueberry Crisp For Two (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
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A quick and easy 15-minute start to finish chocolate chip cookie recipe for two people. This small-batch cookie recipe yields 2 to 3 cookies so perfect when you are craving cookies but donโt want to make a big batch.
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Kick off the morning hours with this simple and delicious two-serving Small Coffee Cake Recipe. This is the best way to wake up your taste buds and perfect if you only need a serving for two! Pour yourself a hot cup of coffee, and enjoy what's sure to become your new favorite thing to indulge in bright and early.
Easy Mini Vanilla Cake Recipe from Scratch – Perfect for Two!
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This Peach Cobbler in a Jar is a fun, very easy and sweet little Southern classic! This Mason Jar dessert recipe is truly the best ever. A layer of sweet juicy peaches is topped with a homemade Paleo cobbler topping then baked to gooey bubbly golden perfection.
An American classic dessert, Boston Cream Pie is a moist and tender vanilla cake filled with a thick layer of rich pastry cream and draped with a glossy dark chocolate ganache. This decadent 6-inch mini Boston Cream Pie perfect for small gatherings!
This mini skillet Mixed Berry Crisp features your choice of juicy berries bubbling under a crunchy, buttery topping. Use a butter substitute for a dairy-free dessert that's made for two!
This mini chocolate cake recipe is a beautiful small cake, thatโs perfect for a small amount of people. This recipe makes either 2, 2-tiered cakes or 4, 1-layer cakes, (your choice!) this chocolate cake is the perfect dessert for a romantic date night, easy cake recipe for the weekend, or for making for a birthday party!
Put the butter in a medium bowl and melt it in the microwave. Add the chocolate to the hot butter and stir until melted. 1/4 cup unsalted butter2 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
Crack your egg into a bowl, and add the 1 yolk. Add the sugar, and beat or whisk until light and thick, about 1 minute. Add egg mixture and 1 teaspoon flour to the melted chocolate; beat until combined. 1 egg1 egg yolk2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon flour
Butter and lightly dust with cocoa powder two 4-ounce molds or ramekins (make sure not to miss any spots, or the cakes will stick). Tap out the excess cocoa powder. Divide the batter among the molds. (At this point you can refrigerate them for up to 3 hours; just bring them back to room temperature before baking.)
When youโre ready to bake, heat the oven to 450ยฐF. Put the molds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until the cakes have puffed up a bit, the tops are barely set and the cakes still jiggle slightly when shaken, 7 to 9 minutes (better underbaked than overbaked). Let sit for 1 minute.
Put a plate on top of the ramekin and (with a potholder to protect your hand) carefully invert the cake onto the plate. Let it sit for 10 seconds, then lift up the ramekin. Serve immediately. My preference is a scoop of vanilla ice-cream on top!
Notes
You can freeze them. Allow to cool completely and wrap well. Freeze for up to 3 months. You can reheat in the microwave (you may lose some “lava”).
These can last 1 to 2 days at room temperature. Just make sure they are properly covered so they do not dry out.
Use good quality chocolate. You really will taste the difference.
Make sure to grease your ramekins well with butter and flour so they can be easily released.
Let the cakes sit for a few seconds after tipping them upside down.