Microwave dessert magic: quick treats and pies

Time is no longer a hurdle for crafting elaborate meals or indulgent desserts. For those who want quick fixes, the microwave offers a practical solution. Used correctly, this compact appliance can handle a surprising range of dishes in minutes, including pastries that were once thought to demand an oven.

There are many recipes that can be made with a microwave, avoiding the stovetop entirely. When used well, it delivers results fast and with minimal effort. If pastries appeal, these ideas show what can be accomplished in a short time.

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Apple pie

Five delicious dessert recipes that you can prepare quickly and easily in the microwave

• 4 apples
• 4 eggs
• 50 grams of butter
• 300 ml of milk
• 150 grams of sugar
• 150 grams of flour
• A packet of yeast

The first step is to prepare the apple filling: peel and slice the apples. Melt the butter, then combine it with the eggs, sugar, flour, milk, and yeast in a bowl and whisk until smooth.

When the batter is ready, pour it into a mold and layer the apples carefully. Microwave on medium power for about five minutes. The result is a delightful dessert.

• 500 grams of cream cheese
• A pack of Maria biscuits
• 70 grams of butter
• 2 eggs
• Half a cup of sugar

Crush the cookies into fine crumbs. Heat the butter in the microwave and mix it with the cookie crumbs to form a base. Press the base into a microwave-safe mold and refrigerate.

Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese with sugar in another bowl, then add the eggs one at a time. Pour the filling over the chilled base and microwave on high for five minutes.

• 175 grams of carrots
• 2 eggs
• 90 grams of flour
• 150 grams of sugar
• 50 milliliters of extra virgin olive oil
• 10 grams of baking powder
• candy crystal
• 40 grams of shelled walnuts

Grind peeled carrots with sugar, then add the eggs and oil and mix well. Stir in the flour and baking powder until a smooth batter forms. Pour into a greased mold and cook in the microwave on high for about seven minutes. Let the cake rest briefly before removing from the mold. Finish with powdered sugar and walnuts if desired.

Lemon Pie

• A pack of Maria biscuits
• 70 grams of butter
• 2 lemons
• 4 tablespoons of sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch

Make a base by breaking the biscuits and mixing with melted butter. Line a mold and chill briefly. Dissolve cornstarch in two tablespoons of water and add with lemon juice and zest. Beat in the eggs and sugar until smooth, then pour into the prepared mold. Microwave for five minutes, then chill the pie for a few hours to set.

Chocolate sauce

• 2 eggs
• Candy
• 70 grams of flour
• 80 grams of butter
• 150 grams of dessert chocolate
• A small amount of dark chocolate
• 1 pinch of yeast

Chop and melt the chocolate with butter. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and yeast. Fold the melted chocolate into the egg mixture, then add the flour to form a thick batter. Fill serving vessels and place a piece of dark chocolate in the center. Microwave each portion for about one minute at 800 watts.