With just 3 ingredients, you can whip up everything from savory snacks to sweet treats, all without the hassle.
These simple recipes are perfect for busy days when you want something homemade but don’t have much time to spare.
Ready to simplify your cooking? Here are 10 must-try recipes that prove less is more.
3 Ingredient Condensed Milk Fruit Squares
Packed with dried fruit and sweetness from the condensed milk, they're ready in under 40 minutes, including prep. No fancy tools or long steps, just mix, bake, and enjoy 😋
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup (150g) self rising flour (self raising flour)
- 1 ¼ cups (250g) dried fruit mix
- 14 oz can (397g) sweetened condensed milk
3 ingredient whipped cream frosting (stabilized, no gelatin)
Without the risk of the frosting melting, means that you can frost your bakes a day or two ahead. This recipe does not use gelatin, so it makes a great option if you prefer to work without it.
Ingredients
- 1 cup / 8 ounces / 230g cream cheese
- ¾ cup / 90g powdered sugar
- 2 cups / 500ml heavy whipping cream
3 Ingredient Cheese Muffins
Just 5 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to bake. With only three ingredients, you’ll have perfectly fluffy, golden muffins in no time. They’re ideal as a quick snack, breakfast, or for serving alongside a warm bowl of soup.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240g) self-rising flour (self raising flour)
- 2 cups (200g) grated cheese (I used cheddar in this recipe)
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) milk
3 ingredient mini butter cookies
Light, deliciously buttery and crisp, these make perfect cookie jar fillers, tea time treats or great to share as gifts.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (187g) all purpose OR cake flour OR plain flour
- ½ cup (60g) powdered / confectioners sugar
- ⅔ cup (150g) melted butter
3 ingredient Cheddar Cheese Cookies
With crisp, buttery edges and soft centers, this dough is the perfect canvas to get creative with your add-ins. Herbs, spices, toppings like sesame seeds this foolproof cookie recipe is so adaptable.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cold salted butter, cubed
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour (same as plain flour -UK) OR cake flour
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded/grated)
3 ingredient Butter Cookies
These 3 ingredient Butter Cookies is absolute melt in your mouth deliciousness. It is super easy to make and has an irresistibly rich buttery flavour and a light crisp texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227g) butter softened
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
- 2 cups (250g) cake / all-purpose flour
3 Ingredient Baked Yogurt (no flour, no eggs)
This 3 Ingredient Baked Yogurt dessert is super easy to make and prepared within minutes. You have a choice of baking it in the airfryer for 15 minutes or oven for 30 minutes. Then chill the baked dessert in the fridge for about 30 minutes and enjoy.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (200 ml) heavy cream (can use double cream or whipping cream)
- ¾ cup 200 ml cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup 200 ml plain yogurt (I recommend regular full-fat yogurt)
Basil Pesto - Nut free, Dairy free - 3 ingredients
This fresh and flavorful Basil pesto is nut free, dairy free and made with 3 simple ingredients. Its easily prepared in under 5 minutes and can be spread on pizza or bread, tossed in pasta or even as a dip.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (72g) fresh basil leaves, stems removed
- ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
3 ingredient yogurt flatbread
When you need a quick and easy side dish for dinner, this 3 ingredient yogurt flatbread recipe comes to the rescue. Made without yeast, yet so soft and pliable these are perfect as a sandwich wrap, or quick pizza base, or naan alternative.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) self-raising flour
- 1 cup (250ml) yogurt
- ½ teaspoon salt
3 ingredient Shortbread
This delicious, 3 ingredient Shortbread is light, buttery, and a breeze to make. I promise that even if you have never baked anything in your life, you will be able to make these with absolute ease.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (170g) butter
- ⅔ cup (80g) powdered sugar
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
Enjoy 😋
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