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    Home » Desserts

    35 Best Desserts for Two

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on January 31, 2024, updated February 14, 2024 - 2 Comments

    Collage showing different desserts you can make for two.

    When you're looking for smaller-batch desserts for two, you are sure to find something tasty in this list of 35 amazing options. From chocolate covered treats to mousses, panna cottas, and even mini-cakes - there's something here for every palate.

    Collage showing different desserts you can make for two.

    Whether you're looking for the perfect date night dinner, or want to treat yourself without too much leftovers - sometimes small batch is just the way to go. We gathered up the best recipes that are perfect for two, so you have less leftovers, but still get all the flavor!

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    • 1. Chocolate Covered Strawberries
    • 2. Chocolate Fondant
    • 3. Dulce de Leche Mousse
    • 4. Churros
    • 5. Lava Cake
    • 6. No Bake Oreo Cheesecake in a Jar
    • 7. Lime Posset
    • 8. Passion Fruit Gino
    • 9. Mini Lemon Tarts
    • 10. Coconut Mango Tapioca Pudding
    • 11. Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse
    • 12. 3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
    • 13. Vanilla Mousse Parfait
    • 14. Butterscotch Cake
    • 15. Strawberry Tiramisu
    • 16. Caramelized Peaches
    • 17. Coconut Custard
    • 18. Pistachio Panna Cotta
    • 19. Cherry Panna Cotta
    • 20. Yogurt Parfait
    • 21. Lavender Lemon Crème Brülée
    • 22. Danish Apple Cake
    • 23. Strawberry Mint Fruit Salad
    • 24. Pizookie
    • 25. Individual Blueberry Crisps
    • 26. Mini Cheesecake
    • 27. Mini Chocolate Cheesecake
    • 28. Mini Burnt Basque Cheesecake
    • 29. No Bake Mini Cheesecake
    • 30. Air Fryer Bread Pudding
    • 31. Mini Fraisier Cake with Elderflower
    • 32. Lemon Ricotta Mini Cheesecake
    • 33. Chocolate Truffles
    • 34. Dark Chocolate Orange Fudge
    • 35. Coffee Mousse
    • Reviews

    1. Chocolate Covered Strawberries

    PINK CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES.
    Photo credit: Sims Home Kitchen.

    Indulge in these mouth-watering Pink Chocolate Covered Strawberries for dessert or special romantic occasions. Use a few easy-to-find ingredients and top them with your favorite decorations.

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries

    2. Chocolate Fondant

    Chocolate Fondant Cake.
    Photo credit: A Baking Journey.

    These super rich and decadent French Chocolate Fondant Cakes for two are the perfect dessert for a date night or Valentine's Day. They are super easy to make with 5 ingredients only and will be ready in about 20 minutes!

    Chocolate Fondant

    3. Dulce de Leche Mousse

    DULCE DE LECHE MOUSSE.
    Photo credit: The Cinnamon Jar.

    This easy dulce de leche mousse comes together in just 5 minutes for a rich, luscious dessert that's ever the crowd-pleaser! Made with dulce de leche, double cream, and a little pinch of salt, this decadent mousse delivers an insanely creamy texture in a cinch.

    Dulce de Leche Mousse

    4. Churros

    Air fryer churros.
    Photo credit: Everyday Family Cooking.

    Treat the whole family to amazing air fryer churros from scratch! Simply mix the dough, pipe, chill, and air fry. Don’t forget to roll in the cinnamon sugar to finish!

    Churros

    5. Lava Cake

    Photo credit: Air Fry Anytime.

    Indulge in the ultimate chocolatey delight with this Air Fryer Lava Cake featuring a decadent molten center, a hint of peppermint, and a perfect balance of gooeyness and crispness.

    Lava Cake

    6. No Bake Oreo Cheesecake in a Jar

    No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Parfait In A Jar.
    Photo credit: Andrea's Notebook.

    Looking for a delicious and easy dessert recipe that doesn’t require any baking? Try this no-bake Oreo cheesecake parfait in a jar! With layers of creamy cheesecake filling, crushed Oreo cookies, and whipped cream, this dessert is perfect for any occasion. Plus, it’s easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time for a stress-free dessert option. Get the recipe now and enjoy a sweet and satisfying treat in no time!

    No Bake Oreo Cheesecake in a Jar

    7. Lime Posset

    Lime posset.
    Photo credit: What a Girl Eats.

    Lime posset is a delicious twist on a classic lemon posset, equally delicious, and just as easy to make! The perfect sweet and sour treat to top of a big dinner.

    Lime Posset

    8. Passion Fruit Gino

    baked fruit with white chocolate
    Photo credit: Air Fry Anytime.

    Passion Fruit Gino is a romantic version of the classic Swedish dessert. With bananas, berries and passion fruit baked under a layer of white chocolate it's best served hot over vanilla ice cream.

    Passion Fruit Gino

    9. Mini Lemon Tarts

    Mini Lemon Tarts.
    Photo credit: Addicted to Dates.

    Sweet, tart, and perfectly portioned, these vegan Mini Lemon Tarts are a welcome addition to any celebration. Made with fewer than 10 ingredients this easy lemon tart recipe is simple enough for even novice bakers to try!

    Mini Lemon Tarts

    10. Coconut Mango Tapioca Pudding

    COCONUT MANGO SAGO TAPIOCA PUDDING.
    Photo credit: Go Healthy with Bea.

    This recipe uses tapioca pearls, mango and coconut milk to make a dessert that is both beautiful and delicious. Layers of creamy coconut tapioca pudding and mango topped with grated coconut create the perfect Asian-inspired dessert.

    Coconut Mango Tapioca Pudding

    11. Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse

    Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse.
    Photo credit: Go Healthy with Bea.

    Learn how to make a perfectly fluffy Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse! This 2 ingredient chocolate mousse is quick and easy to make. It's vegan-friendly and offers a delicious alternative for those with a sweet tooth and dietary restrictions alike.

    Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse

    12. 3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse

    3 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Cups.
    Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

    These decadent chocolate mousse cups can serve as a simple dessert or a tantalizing topping for cakes, pastries, cobblers — you name it! This is a 3 ingredient chocolate mousse recipe that can be whipped to perfection in no time at all. It’s the best light, easy chocolate mousse to end your night with!

    3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse

    13. Vanilla Mousse Parfait

    Fluffy Vanilla Mousse Parfaits.
    Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

    Vanilla Mousse Parfaits are the perfect light dessert for any occasion. Since they only take 15 minutes to make and have a stunning presentation, you can make them on a weeknight or for an elaborate holiday party. Get ready for a celebration of flavors with this 2-ingredient dessert.

    Vanilla Mousse Parfait

    14. Butterscotch Cake

    Butterscotch Cake for Two.
    Photo credit: Veena Azmanov.

    A butterscotch cake makes the perfect valentine’s day dessert for two. Rich and buttery with the flavor of butterscotch from the brown sugar. The best part it takes just 10 minutes to prep and 25 minutes to bake.

    Butterscotch Cake

    15. Strawberry Tiramisu

    INDIVIDUAL STRAWBERRY TIRAMISU.
    Photo credit: Healthy Foodie Girl.

    A no-bake summery dessert layered with ladyfingers, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. It is a magically sweet and refreshing strawberry dessert! Also, it is the perfect dessert for a dinner party or to bring to any potluck or BBQ. It’s light and airy with bursts of strawberry flavor in every bite.

    Strawberry Tiramisu

    16. Caramelized Peaches

    Peaches.
    Photo credit: Begin With Balance.

    These easy air fryer peaches are a summer favorite, and we love that you can have them for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. They are perfectly caramelized and then topped with greek yogurt, honey, and granola for a sweet, crunchy, treat.

    Peaches

    17. Coconut Custard

    DAIRY FREE COCONUT CUSTARD RECIPE.
    Photo credit: Flavours Treat.

    Dairy free coconut custard is a creamy dessert that takes less than 15 minutes to make. A delicious vegan custard sauce bursting with fabulous coconut flavor will make any coconut lover jump for you. It is a super easy recipe made with just 4 ingredients and perfect to serve dinner guests or just your special someone.

    Coconut Custard

    18. Pistachio Panna Cotta

    PISTACHIO PANNA COTTA.
    Photo credit: Waiting for Blancmange.

    Pistachio panna cotta is a decadent and dreamy pistachio twist to the classic Italian dessert. This easy panna cotta recipe is the perfect date night treat, topped off with Amarena cherry syrup and quick pistachio brittle.

    Pistachio Panna Cotta

    19. Cherry Panna Cotta

    CHERRY PANNA COTTA.
    Photo credit: Waiting for Blancmange.

    A quick and easy cherry compote topping a vanilla yogurt panna cotta is the perfect combination of flavors. Sure to be a fruity fave, this simple make-ahead dessert is perfect for a weekday treat but also elegant enough for dinner parties.

    Cherry Panna Cotta

    20. Yogurt Parfait

    EASY VEGAN YOGURT PARFAITS.
    Photo credit: Vegan on Baord.

    This vegan parfait recipe is so easy! Fresh berries, crunchy granola and vegan yogurt are layered to make a beautiful dessert that's so healthy you can even have it for breakfast!

    Yogurt Parfait

    21. Lavender Lemon Crème Brülée

    LAVENDER CRÈME BRÛLÉE.
    Photo credit: Champagne Tastes.

    This lavender crème brûlée is a delicious twist on the classic dessert. It's made with lavender-lemon infused cream whisked into egg yolks and topped with burnt sugar.

    Lavender Lemon Crème Brülée

    22. Danish Apple Cake

    CHEAT’S DANISH APPLE CAKE.
    Photo credit: Fab Food 4 All.

    Cheat’s Danish Apple Cake (Gammeldags Æblekage) comprises of layers of stewed apple & crushed oat cookies topped with whipped cream & grated dark chocolate. An easy twist on this traditional Danish dessert!

    Danish Apple Cake

    23. Strawberry Mint Fruit Salad

    STRAWBERRY AND MINT FRUIT SALAD.
    Photo credit: Go Healthy with Bea.

    Mintry and fresh, this strawberry salad is the perfect ending to a large meal. Enjoy with a loved one, or keep it all for yourself!

    Strawberry Mint Fruit Salad

    24. Pizookie

    Pizookie.
    Photo credit: Every Little Crumb.

    I’ve never had a skillet cookie as good as this air fryer pizookie. It’s absolutely delicious and so easy and convenient to make! After having a pizookie like this, I doubt I’ll ever bake them in an oven again.

    Pizookie

    25. Individual Blueberry Crisps

    Easy Individual Blueberry Crisps.
    Photo credit: G-Free Foodie.

    Try this recipe for super-simple Individual Blueberry Crisps, and I promise you'll be hooked. They are so easy and full of bright, delicious flavor, and perfect for dessert any time of year.

    Individual Blueberry Crisps

    26. Mini Cheesecake

    EASY 4-INCH MINI CHEESECAKE.
    Photo credit: Lifestyle of a Foodie.

    This 4-inch cheesecake recipe for two is just like a regular cheesecake, but it’s made in a 4-inch cheesecake pan.  It is smaller in size but still maintains that creamy, luxurious smooth texture with a light tanginess. 

    Mini Cheesecake

    27. Mini Chocolate Cheesecake

    CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE.
    Photo credit: Lifestyle of a Foodie.

    This chocolate cheesecake mini recipe is made in a 4-inch springform pan and yields a perfectly creamy and smooth chocolate cheesecake for two people. This is the perfect make-ahead dessert for Valentine’s Day or just a regular date night.

    Mini Chocolate Cheesecake

    28. Mini Burnt Basque Cheesecake

    SMALL BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE.
    Photo credit: Lifestyle of a Foodie.

    Burnt basque cheesecake is a classic recipe that you can make time and time again. This creamy 4-inch version is the perfect dessert for two. Say bye bye to leftovers, and hello to fresh baked goods!

    Mini Burnt Basque Cheesecake

    29. No Bake Mini Cheesecake

    Chocolate No Bake Mini Cheesecakes .
    Photo credit: Addicted to Dates.

    Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dessert with this simple recipe for vegan No Bake Mini Cheesecakes. With their creamy, luscious texture and perfect Oreo cookie crust, these low-lift mini cheesecakes are the perfect treat for any occasion.

    No Bake Mini Cheesecake

    30. Air Fryer Bread Pudding

    Bread Pudding.
    Photo credit: Air Fry Anytime.

    Air Fryer Bread Pudding is a quick and delightful dessert featuring a cinnamon-infused French bread base which is perfectly crisped up in the air fryer. Best of all? It's customizable with a variety of tempting toppings.

    Air Fryer Bread Pudding

    31. Mini Fraisier Cake with Elderflower

    MINI FRAISIER CAKE WITH ELDERFLOWER.
    Photo credit: Somebody Feed Seb.

    Individual Fraisier cakes, made with elderflower cream, genoise sponge and lots of strawberries, are certain to impress! This recipe is an easier version of a traditional French Strawberry Fraisier Cake. It's also made in smaller mini portions!

    Mini Fraisier Cake with Elderflower

    32. Lemon Ricotta Mini Cheesecake

    LEMON RICOTTA RAMEKIN CHEESECAKES.
    Photo credit: Champagne Tastes.

    These Italian-style lemon ricotta ramekin cheesecakes are made with ricotta and mascarpone cheeses, Greek yogurt and lemon zest for easy individual-sized desserts.

    Lemon Ricotta Mini Cheesecake

    33. Chocolate Truffles

    Vegan Chocolate Truffles.
    Photo credit: Happy Kitchen.

    Vegan Chocolate Truffles are a perfect effortless and decadent treat for any special occasion. These indulgent truffles boast a rich cocoa flavor and the smoothest texture and only require three simple ingredients to make.

    Chocolate Truffles

    34. Dark Chocolate Orange Fudge

    HEALTHY DARK CHOCOLATE ORANGE FUDGE.
    Photo credit: Love Incredible Recipes.

    This homemade dark chocolate orange-flavoured fudge is incredibly delicious, healthy and super quick and easy to make! This flavourful refined sugar-free fudge is made with just four ingredients including fresh oranges and dates!

    Dark Chocolate Orange Fudge

    35. Coffee Mousse

    Coffee mousse.
    Photo credit: The Cinnamon Jar.

    Get ready to swoon over this irresistible 3-ingredient coffee mousse dessert. It's unbelievably creamy, smooth, rich and bold, just the way we like it. And yes, it's seriously rich!

    Coffee Mousse

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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    1. Cynthia Woodman

      February 09, 2024 at 11:42 pm

      Thank you for including me! pinned and scheduled!

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    2. Cynthia

      February 06, 2024 at 3:22 am

      thank you for including my lime posset! I've scheduled a share to my FB and pinned!

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