Do you fancy a sweet treat? Here are 10 microwave dessert recipes to try right away

The microwave is one of the most loved and used utensils: simple to use, it quickly heats the dishes, allowing us not to wait too long to satisfy the languor. However, the microwave can also be used for other purposes. Cooking, for example.
Cooking with the microwave is easier (and healthier) than you think: just follow our recipes and make sure you wash the microwave well once used. Well, maybe this is a little less simple and intuitive: don't worry, our video will take care of giving you the right advice!

Now you are ready to prepare some microwave desserts that will be the envy of your most skilled friends behind the stove! Self

French toast in a cup

Did you wake up late on Sunday morning and want a quick brunch? Then the French toast in a cup is for you.

Ingrediants:
1 egg
3 tablespoons of milk
Cinnamon powder
Loaf bread
Butter

Beat all the ingredients in a small bowl. Meanwhile, grease the second cup with a knob of butter and place the sliced bread cut into cubes inside. Then pour the liquid mixture on the bread, mix lightly and let it rest for a minute. Finally, place your cup in the microwave and cook everything for one minute at maximum power, if cooking is not to your liking, try another 20 seconds until the desired result is achieved. Et voila!

Nutella pie

Are you able to resist Nutella? Not me and I love it in all its shapes and textures: spread on bread or in the form of ice cream, made as a semifreddo or as the main ingredient of a warm pie. Just like the Nutella pie, a delight for the palate.

Ingrediants:
4 tablespoons of sugar
3 tablespoons of cocoa
3 tablespoons of self-raising flour
3 tablespoons of milk,
3 tablespoons of seed oil
A spoonful of Nutella (even a little more for the sweet tooth)
1 beaten egg.

Mix everything with a fork, inside a cup, and cook in the microwave at maximum power for 90 seconds. The pie is ready, to make it even more delicious add a little whipped cream or a spoonful of vanilla ice cream.

Mini cheesecake

Cheesecake is a dessert that is increasingly loved by young and old, thanks to its not too acidic taste and the contrast between the crunchiness of the base and the creamy texture of the cheese. Today we offer you a super fast recipe, it only takes 90 seconds.

Ingrediants:
60 grams of soft cheese
2 tablespoons of sour cream
1 egg
½ teaspoon of lemon juice
a hint of vanilla extract
2-4 tablespoons of sugar (to your liking)

Mix all ingredients well in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook at maximum power for 90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds to incorporate all the ingredients well. Take small single-serving bowls and crumble some dry biscuits or shortcrust pastry. Compact everything and add the cheesecake mixture. Refrigerate until served and, if you like, add fresh fruit or a reduction of these.

Chocolate and salted caramel pie

Do you have two minutes of time? Then don't miss this delicious chocolate cake with a filling that will surprise you: salted caramel. Turn on the stopwatch, it will really only take two minutes: 120 seconds.

Ingrediants:
4 tablespoons of flour
4 tablespoons of sugar
3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 beaten egg
3 tablespoons of skim milk
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
2 salted caramel candies

In a small bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt, beaten egg, milk and seed oil. Mix and mix the ingredients well. Pour the mixture into a cup and add to the center the two soft candies, covering everything with the rest of the mixture. Cook for 90 seconds at maximum power, if the cake is still sticky, cook for another 30 seconds.

Chocolate chip cookies

Chocolate cookies are a real treat for the palate, perfect for breakfast, but also as a snack to break up the afternoon. Try this fast version, even the little ones will go crazy.

Ingrediants:
1 tablespoon of butter
1 tablespoon of white sugar
1 tablespoon of brown sugar
3 drops of vanilla extract
1 pinch of salt
1 egg yolk
¼ tablespoon of flour
2 heaped tablespoons of chocolate chips

Melt the butter in the microwave, without letting it get hot. Add sugar, vanilla, salt and mix everything. Mix the egg yolk and finally add the flour. Pour the mixture into the cup until it reaches 1/4 of this and finally add the chocolate chips. If the mixture is too soft, add a pinch of flour.

Cook in the microwave for 40-60 seconds at maximum power, however check the cooking state after 40 seconds. Remember not to exceed 60 seconds, if the biscuit is polluted it will continue to cook during cooling.

Blueberries muffin

For those who want a touch of sweetness in the morning, the Blueberries muffin it is an excellent solution: a sugary touch contrasted by the acidity of the berries. Furthermore, blueberries have numerous properties that will benefit your body: not only a good breakfast, but also a healthy one!

Ingrediants:
30 gr of frozen blueberries
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
2 tablespoons of sugar-free maple syrup
1/2 tsp orange zest
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg

Mix the dry ingredients, then add the egg, syrup and orange zest. Pour everything into a large cup previously greased with butter, coconut oil or special sprays and cook in the microwave for 90 seconds at maximum power. For a truly mouth-watering version, add a tablespoon of melted butter to the batter before cooking. Enjoy them!

Lemon cake

Lemon is the detox food par excellence. Why not use it, then, to make a fresh, light dessert with a summer flavor?

Ingrediants:
For the base:
1 cup of flour
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
6 tablespoons of softened butter

For the filling:
1 cup of sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest
3 large eggs, at room temperature
⅓ cup of fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon of flour
½ teaspoon of baking powder
¼ teaspoon of salt

Lightly grease a 20x20 pan.

For the base: Mix the flour, sugar and lemon zest together and finally add the melted butter. Press everything into the pan and cook for three minutes at 80% oven power. Make sure the base is firm and if not, cook for another 30 seconds.

For the filling: Whisk the sugar, lemon zest, eggs and lemon juice together. Add the flour, baking powder and salt and continue beating for 2-3 minutes. Pour the filling over the base and cook in the microwave for three minutes at 80% power. Check that the consistency is similar to that of a jelly, if not, try another minute of cooking. Let it cool down and put it in the fridge for a few hours if not overnight. Cut into squares, sprinkle with powdered sugar and, if necessary, sprinkle with a little lemon zest.

Carrots pie

Carrot cake is one of my favorite desserts. Alone or accompanied by a slightly sour creamcheese, in the version with amaretti or enriched with pecans, in any case between me and the carrot cake there is a great love.

Ingredients for a single portion:
1/4 cup of flour
1 tablespoon of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
A pinch of salt
1 tablespoon of coconut oil {melted}
1 tablespoon of milk
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
1 grated carrot

In a cup combine all the dry ingredients, then add the coconut oil, milk and vanilla. After mixing everything, add the grated carrot. Put everything in the microwave and cook for 90 seconds at maximum power (check later anyway one minute) For an even tastier result garnish with a spoonful of vanilla yogurt and a pecan nut.

Coconut and lime pie

Have you ever thought about combining coconut and lime? That might sound really bad, but I assure you that this coconut and lime pie is a real treat for the palate. Perfect for summer.

Ingrediants:
4 tablespoons of flour
1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
1 tablespoon of sugar
4 tablespoons of coconut milk
1 teaspoon of coconut flakes
1/4 teaspoon of lime zest

Combine all the ingredients, leaving the lime zest and coconut flakes aside, in a microwave-safe cup. Mix with a small whisk until you get a smooth batter. Make sure you mix all the flour, sometimes it tends to stick to the edges of the cup. Finally, mix the coconut flakes and lime zest briefly. Cook for a minute on maximum power of your microwave, then garnish with some lime zest.

Vegan banana cake

For those who have chosen to follow the vegan lifestyle, it is often difficult to find desserts that do not contain ingredients of animal origin, so let's make it ourselves, right ?! Here is the recipe for the vegan banana cake.

Ingrediants:
1/3 cup of flour
¼ cup of sugar
¼ tablespoon of yeast
A hint of cinnamon
A pinch of salt
Half a medium sized banana
A tablespoon of oil
2 tablespoons of soy milk
1/2 tablespoon of vanilla flavoring
Toasted almonds for garnish

Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a cup. Then add all the wet ingredients and mix well to combine. Microwave on full power for 2 - 2 ½ minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. For an added touch, create a glaze with 1 tablespoon of vegan soft cheese, 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar, a meager teaspoon of soy milk and a drop of vanilla flavoring. Mix everything until the mixture is light and fluffy