42 Single-Serve Individual Desserts for Solo Sweets

Sometimes you might feel like whipping up a big tray of dessert that you can slice into pieces or scoop out of. Other times, maybe you’re just in the mood for individual servings. Well, this lineup of single-serve desserts has got you covered, whether you’re hosting a fancy dinner party or just craving something sweet and easy. There’s a whole bunch of tasty treats here that are sure to please everyone!

Layered Strawberry Jello Parfait Cups

Layered strawberry jello parfait cups make a great treat. They are a great make-ahead no bake dessert. Once you know how to make jello cups you will want to make these all the time. They are a pretty layered parfait and ideal for any occasion.
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Easy Lemon Posset Brûlée

Blending sweetness, tartness and a creamy texture, a lemon posset brûlée is elegant enough for a dinner party as well as simple enough to become a real staple. If you love the zingy zippy flavor of lemons, you’re going to love this easy posset recipe.
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Mango Yogurt Mousse

Sweet meets wholesome in this mango mousse recipe. You only need three ingredients for a perfect mango yogurt mousse.
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Strawberry Shortcake

Looking for a sweet and refreshing treat to enjoy on your next picnic? These individual strawberry shortcakes are the perfect choice! With their fluffy biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, they’re a delicious and portable dessert.
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Limoncello Panna Cotta

A truly delicious classic Italian dessert, limoncello panna cotta with fresh berries is definitely something you should try. It’s straightforward to make, even if you don’t often make desserts, and the combination of fresh berries, limoncello liqueur, lemon zest, and cream is just mouthwatering.
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Boozy Bailey’s Snake Den Dirt Cups

Halloween boozy Bailey’s snake den dirt cups are strictly for the grownups only! Have you ever made dirt cups for adults? These worm and dirt parfaits are too good to only make around Halloween, so rustle these dessert cocktails up anytime!
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Mini Cherry Cheesecake Desserts

These mini cherry cheesecake desserts are the perfect single-serve treat, made with pre-made puff pastry shells and cherry pie filling for a simple and delicious dessert. Great for any occasion, these cherry tarts with puff pastry are sure to be a hit at parties, barbecues, or any time you want a sweet and easy dessert.
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Strawberry Mousse Tartlets

Mini strawberry mousse tartlets are filled with strawberry cream cheese nestled atop a pre-made crust for the perfect bite-sized delights.
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Easy Lemon Dump Cake (With Lemon Curd)

Indulge in the sweet, citrusy delight of Lemon Dump Cake! Tangy lemon brings a burst of flavor to this classic cake.
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Easy Instant Pot Fireball Apple Shortcakes

Looking for an Autumn Instant Pot dessert? Look no further – these Instant Pot Fireball apple shortcakes are a winning dish! It’s made with cinnamon apples soaked in Fireball whisky along with premade sponge cake dessert cups.
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Berry Pavlova With Lemon Curd

Looking for a deliciously crisp and airy pavlova with a luscious lemon curd? This naturally gluten-free dessert is topped with fresh berries.
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Brownie Sundae Waffle Bowls

Using boxed brownie mix, these easy brownie sundae waffle bowls are a delicious and visually impressive dessert option that combines the best of brownies, waffles, and ice cream. Perfect for pleasing a crowd, this dessert is sure to be a hit.
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Sweet Glorified Rice

Glorified Rice is a simple and delicious old-fashioned dessert recipe with sweet, creamy rice, mini marshmallows, pineapple, and strawberries.
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Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes

Serve up these mini caramel apple cheesecakes with streusel topping and lap up the praise! That’s right – they boast an incredible flavour and they look so cute. Everyone is going to love these little treats and don’t be surprised if they ask you for the recipe too!
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Easy No Bake Banana Pudding Cups

This easy no bake banana pudding cheesecake dessert is so easy and so good. Essentially a mini banana pudding trifle in each dish.
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Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake Trifle

These mini pineapple upside-down cheesecake trifles are one of my favorite things to serve in the spring and summer! Easy & impressive!
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Baileys Cookies And Cream Parfaits

These Baileys cookies and cream parfaits are a decadent dessert packed with layers of thick chocolate cream, boozy Baileys cream, and crumbled Oreo cookies.
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Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Cheesecake Parfait

This Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Cheesecake Parfait is a no-bake dessert, with brownie chunks, fresh raspberries, and chocolate cheesecake
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Easy Bourbon Pecan Pie In A Jar Recipe

This Easy Bourbon Pecan Pie in a Jar recipe is not only easier to make than the original recipe, but has a kick of bourbon to it!
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Chocolate Nutella Cheesecake Mousse

Chocolate Nutella Cheesecake Mousse. No-Bake 5-Minute Chocolate Nutella Mousse is made with only four ingredients — Nutella, cream cheese, heavy cream, and powdered sugar.
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Quick Mango Mousse

You need just 2 easy ingredients to make this eggless mango mousse that you can enjoy in an instant! Ready in 5 minutes.
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No Bake Pineapple Cheesecake

This dessert combines two classic treats into one tasty cup! Pineapple cheesecake tastes a lot like pineapple upside down cake, but you won’t have to fire up the oven to make this.
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Berry Trifle

This berry trifle is made from layers of fresh berries, moist cake, and vanilla pudding to create a creamy and delicious dessert. Not only is this a gorgeous-looking dessert (and it really is!) but it also boasts so much amazing flavor. If you like berries, this is one dessert you absolutely don’t want to miss out on.
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Frozen Fruit Cups

Frozen Fruit Cups are a refreshing and delicious treat that can be made any time of year. Easy, customizable, and perfect for a holiday menu!
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Nutella Oreo Mousse Cups

These no-bake Nutella Oreo Mousse Cups are very easy but super yummy. They would be perfect if you need to make something for New Years. They are so tasty!!
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Gingerbread Cheesecake Jars

Anyone who loves gingerbread, with its warm spices and wonderful sweetness, will love these no bake gingerbread cheesecake jars.
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Peanut Butter Mousse

This Peanut Butter Mousse starts with a layer of crushed Oreos followed by a rich and fluffy mousse. This is the perfect no-bake treat!
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Cookie Monster Cake In A Jar

Cookie Monster Cake in a Jar, an adorable and tasty dessert recipe idea inspired by a favorite blue character for kids.
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Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Pie In A Cup

Are you in the mood for delicious pumpkin treats but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? enter Easy No-bake Pumpkin Pie in a Cup Recipe
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Mini Tiramisu Cups

These mini tiramisu cups are a simple and easy no bake dessert layered with coffee and rum soaked lady fingers and eggless mascarpone cream.
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3-Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake Cups

These healthy 3-ingredient no-bake cheesecake cups are the ultimate quick, easy, and tasty dessert. Can be prepared in less than 10 minutes!
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No Bake Apple Pie Parfaits

No Bake Apple Pie Parfaits are the easiest apple pie dessert! Made with a few simple ingredients, this easy no-bake dessert is sure to please!
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No-Bake Cheesecake Bites

No bake cheesecake bites make the very best easy party desserts. Bite size desserts are always a hit and these are as easy to make as they are delicious!
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Mini Salted Caramel Cheesecakes

These Mini Salted Caramel Cheesecakes are creamy bite-sized cheesecakes with a graham cracker crust and topped with a delicious salted caramel.
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Lemon Blueberry Trifle

A stunning Lemon Blueberry Trifle with pound cake, lemon pudding, and fresh blueberries topped with whipped cream!
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No Bake S’Mores Trifles

These Easy No Bake S’mores Trifles are a fun twist on the classic summer dessert! Layers of Graham Cracker Crust, Milk Chocolate Ganache, Marshmallow Cream Filling and Chocolate Cream.
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Strawberry Crumble

Fresh spring strawberries make these individual strawberry crumbles a favorite spring and summer dessert. Top with vanilla ice cream and enjoy.
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Chocolate Pudding Cake

Quick and easy, this Chocolate Pudding Cake is a delicious chocolate cake covering a gooey chocolate pudding. One chocolate dessert that you don’t want to miss out on.
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Creme Brulee Mini Trifles Recipe With Raspberry

Mini Trifles: creme brulee custard layered with crushed shortbread cookies and raspberry jam. All under a crunchy Brulee topping!
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Festive And Delicious Jello Parfait

This jello parfait recipe is so delicious and such an easy recipe! Whipped cream and jello are the perfect combination.
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Nutella Mousse

4-ingredient Nutella mousse is rich, creamy, and full of chocolate hazelnut flavor. Fluffy, no-bake mousse gets topped with chocolate ganache and hazelnuts.
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Bomboloni – Italian Doughnuts

Make a batch (or two) of bomboloni, traditional Italian doughnuts filled with rich pastry cream. These are the perfect party treats that are insanely yummy and artisanal-looking.
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