Continuing with our easy January series (because getting back to work is tough enough, let's keep cooking easy), I've got 5 easy sweets for you that require just 10 minutes prep each! There's a classic chocolate Hedgehog slice, a restaurant worthy panna cotta, the honey butter toast sensation on social media, an easy orange blender cake or one of the best apple (or pear) cakes, all that take just 10 minutes prep!
This Hedgehog slice involves just five minutes of active prep and uses pantry staples with no condensed milk required and tastes so good that you will wonder how it was so easy!
There's a reason I never order panna cotta and that's because I know that it is the easiest and cheapest dessert to make. But that doesn't mean that it isn't delicious! This classic panna cotta will give you that delicious wobble!
There's no reason for you to travel to London to try this honey butter toast when you can make it with 10 minutes prep at home! My friend Laura who tried my version and Arome's swears that my recipe is better too! :)
NGL this is one of my most popular cakes and there's a reason why. Not only is it really delicious but it is also super easy. It's just a matter of blending everything together!
This is one of my favourite ever cakes and shows you that you can make one of the most delicious cakes with 10 minutes prep. Use tinned or fresh apples or pears (you can also use peaches or cherries!). Everyone that makes this cake loves it!
So tell me Dear Reader, have you been taking it easy this January? Which dessert would you make first?
Top 5 Easy Desserts for January was written by Lorraine Elliott and published on Friday, January 9, 2026 in
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