We've rounded up some easy dessert recipes for kids to make including ice cream sundaes and pancakes too...
We all deserve a sweet treat every now and again, so we've put together a collection of simple but delicious easy dessert recipes for kids. Each of these easypudding recipeshas simple steps that the children can assist with, and will help to get them excited about cooking.
Have a look through our easy dessert collection with the kids to see which ones they fancy making: there are simple sundaes, an easyEton Messand irresistiblechocolatepuds. For each recipe, we've listed the different ways the kids can safely get involved and assist you in the kitchen, from weighing ingredients to decorating.
Recipes like ourEton Messorraspberry and Maltesers crunchcan even be made from start to finish by older little chefs, leaving you to sit back and wait to be served a yummy dessert.
We've also included some dessert recipes with fresh fruit to help you and the kids towards your five-a-day.
Have a look through our easy dessert recipes and why not get the kids to help make one tonight...
First up, this spectacular sundae comes from the famous Choccywoccydoodah chocolate shop, but even though it looks impressive, it's very easy to assemble together with the kids. The pud is piled high with raspberries,Maltesers, brownies and cream. Tasks for the kids
- Washing the raspberries
- Cutting up the brownies with supervision
- Layering up the sundaes
Get the recipe: Ice cream sundae
Eton mess
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Make traditional Eton Mess with strawberries, crisp meringues and soft whipped cream together with the kids. Once you've helped them chop up the berries, older kids can make this recipe by themselves.
Angel Delight ice lollies
It only takes 3 ingredients to make these sweet and fruity ice lollies. The kids are going to love whisking all the mixture together and eating their treats afterwards!
Tasks for the kids
- Measuring milk
- Adding Angel Delight
- Whisking and pouring
- Slicing fruit
Get the recipe: Angel Delight ice lollies
Mary Berry’s chocolate cake
Kids won’t be able to resist tucking into Mary Berry’s chocolate cake. It’s simple and easy-to-make and we are sure they will enjoy licking the spoon.
Tasks for the kids
- Whipping the cream
- Whisking and pouring
- Cracking the eggs
- Mixing the batter
- Flipping the pancakes with supervision
- Greasing the brownie tin
- Cracking the eggs
- Mixing the ingredients together
- Whipping the cream
- Mixing the sauce
- Sifting the icing sugar
- Counting cupcake cases
- Crumbling cake
- Making Angel Delight
- Assembling cheesecakes
- Sieve the fruit
- Whisk the evaporated milk
- Counting cupcake cases
- Squeezing yogurt out of tubes
- Slicing fruit
- Adding mixture to cupcake cases
- Crush the biscuits
- Stir the mixture
- Make sundaes or help scoop into cones
- Washing the fruit
- Softening the gelatine in cold water
- Layering the trifles
- Decorating
- Crushing the biscuits
- Mashing the fruit
- Beating the mixture
- Layering the cheesecakes
- Lining muffin tray and adding Oreos to cupcake cases
- Whisking cream
- Measuring ingredients
- Assembling cheesecakes
- Whipping the cream
- Crushing the Maltesers
- Mixing everything together
Get the recipe: Mary Berry’s chocolate cake
Chocolate and hazelnut pancakes
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Pancakes are a great way to make a dessert out of storecupboard ingredients. Whip them up in minutes and cover in this quick chocolate sauce for a speedy weeknight pud.
Tasks for the kids
Get the recipe: Chocolate and hazelnut pancakes
Annabel Karmel's chocolate orange brownies
These brownies can be cut into squares for an afternoon treat or served warm with ice cream for dessert. Try experimenting with flavours like chopped nuts or lemon zest once you and the kids have mastered this recipe.
Tasks for the kids
Get the recipe: Annabel Karmel's chocolate orange brownies
Waffles with almond cherry sauce
Thie delicious sauce in this recipe can be knocked up with frozen fruit from your freezer and is a perfect topping for ice cream, waffles and pancakes. .
Tasks for the kids
Get the recipe: Waffles with almond cherry sauce
Mini Angel Delight cheesecakes
We just love these mini Angel Deligjht cheesecakes and they're certainly proven popular with our users over the past few months. Ready in just 30 mins!
Tasks for the kids
Get the recipe: Mini Angel Delight cheesecakes
Raspberry mousse
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This easy raspberry mousse recipe can be made with fresh berries in season, or frozen in winte. It's an ideal afternoon cooking project for older kids, who can tackle most of the stages but will need a parent to help dissolve the jelly.
Tasks for the kids
Get the recipe: raspberry mousse
Frozen Frube yogurt bites
The kids are going to love these frozen Frube yogurt bites. Made with just 2 ingredients that make the perfect dessert.
Tasks for the kids
Get the recipe: Frozen Frube yogurt bites
Rocky road ice cream
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This easy ice cream recipe combines lots of ingredients kids love, like chocolate and marshmallows. Serve it in cones or layer it up with cream and extra marshmallows and chocolate sauce to make sundaes.
Tasks for the kids
Get the recipe: Rocky road ice cream
Fruity trifles
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These fruity trifles are perfect for kids' parties thanks to their wobbly jelly, soft Swiss roll layer and creamy custard. Try getting your little one to help make and decorate them for their big day.
Tasks for the kids
Get the recipe: Fruity trifles
Quick cheesecake
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You can rustle up this tasty dessert in under half an hour. Get the kids to help out - they'll love assembling the colourful layers of fruit, biscuits and creamy cheesecake.
Tasks for the kids
Get the recipe: Quick Cheesecake
Mini Oreo cheesecakes
These mini Oreo cheesecakes are super easy to make with the kids and taste delicious too!
Tasks for the kids
Get the recipe: Mini Oreo cheesecakes
Raspberry and Maltesers crunch
With only four ingredients this dessert is one that experienced little chefs can make from start to finish as there's no heating or chopping involved.
Tasks for the kids
Get the recipe: Raspberry and Maltesers crunch
