Desserts are the best part of any meal, but let’s face it, they’re also often the most challenging part, mostly if you already cooked an entire dinner with starters and sides. If only we could put together extraordinary desserts in just minutes and with a few leftover ingredients!
Well, guess what? We can make easy and tasty desserts, and you can too. Read on and see our selection of fantastic 2-ingredient desserts. They’re also keto, so they’re low in carbs and will keep your weight in check. Choose your favorites and write these recipes down; they’re great aces to have up your sleeve.
1. Easy Low Carb Dessert Pudding
Puddings remind us of our fondest childhood memories; they’re silky and creamy, but also messy and decadently sweet. ¨Puddings are all about pleasure, but also about simplicity; no pudding recipe should ever be complicated.
Now, using only two ingredients? That’s incredible, and the resulting pudding is totally awesome. Instant pudding and heavy whipping cream – that’s it. Make the most out of this treat by trying all the distinct pudding flavors out there. They’re all delicious, but you’ll definitely find some more of your style than others.
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Ingredients:
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Sugar-free instant pudding, any flavor you want!
Instructions:
- Make the pudding as you would typically do but substitute the milk with heavy whipping cream.
- Whip until creamy and frothy, cool for an hour in the fridge and enjoy!
2. 2-Ingredient Keto Chocolate Cake
What if I said you could enjoy a low-carb, two-ingredient chocolate cake without using any cake mix whatsoever? Well, it’s true, and the results are much better than you would anticipate.
This delicacy is better when prepared in small ramekins or oven-safe, single-serving plates, so don’t expect a double layer wedding cake with only two ingredients. Now, let’s meet our ingredients: eggs and chocolate chips. That’s it!
You can take this cake even further by using sugar-free chocolate chips, then your cake is not only easy to make but also keto-friendly.
Ingredients:
- 1 egg per serving
- 2 ounces of sugar-free chocolate chips per serving.
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Separate the egg’s white and yolk.
- Whisk the egg whites until soft peak.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave and combine it with the yolk.
- Fold in the egg white meringue and fill in your ramekins.
- Bake for between 15 and 20 minutes or until cooked through.
3. 2-Ingredient Low Carb Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter cookies? Yes, please. If they’re low carb, even better. Made with just two ingredients? Are you kidding? I’m in!
Egg and peanut butter, that all you need for some tasty and nutty one-biters. You can sprinkle them with coarse salt to liven the flavors and add a crunch, and no, salt doesn’t count as a third ingredient.
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 cup chunky peanut butter
Instructions :
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine the ingredient in a mixing bowl.
- Roll out dough balls, flatten them with your palm and place them in a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10 minutes and let them cool before enjoying.
4. 2 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Recipe
The chocolate mousse is a timeless classic, suitable for the fanciest dinner tables. A regular mousse is already easy to make; now, one made with only two ingredients is much better, especially when you’re in a rush.
The best part? We’re not using mousse pre-mix, just heavy whipping cream and non-sugar chocolate chips.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave and combine them with half-a-cup of whipping cream.
- With a hand mixer, whip the remaining whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Carefully fold the two mixtures until incorporated and serve in your cup.
- Refrigerate for an hour and serve.
5. 2-Ingredient Cream Cheese Crepes
Crepes are just thin pancakes, but they’re incredibly more sensual. You can top these beauties with anything; they’re super versatile.
This recipe makes pretty straightforward crepes, which you can fill with any sweet or savory filling. If you’re going for sweet crepes, you can add half a teaspoon of vanilla extract or cacao powder for something else entirely.
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 4 ounces of cream cheese
Instructions :
- Whip or bake the cream cheese and the whole eggs until creamy.
- Heat a skillet and scoop the batter to form medium-sized pancakes or crepes.
- Top them with whipped cream sweetened with a low-carb sweetener, fresh berries or low-cal chocolate syrup.