As a video for three-ingredient cheesecake gets 1.6 million hits - these are the other genius recipes that are as easy as 1, 2, 3

  • A Japanese souffle with just three ingredients has sent social media crazy
  • The cake was created by YouTube user Ochikeron over two years ago
  • It now has over 1.6 million views on YouTube, which are steadily growing
  • The cake is made with just three eggs, chocolate and cream cheese 
  • A number of other creative three-ingredient recipes are also popular
  • They include a flourless chocolate cake, cookies and brownies  

A three-ingredient cheesecake has sent social media users into overdrive, with the recipe earning over 1.6 million views.

Posted by YouTube user Ochikeron over two years ago, the recipe for a Japanese souffle cheesecake recipe has reignited attention due to its simple ingredients and easy preparation.

Ochikeron transforms just three everyday household ingredients - three eggs, dark or white chocolate and cream cheese - into an impressive looking (and healthy) dessert cake.

This isn't the only creative three-ingredient meal however, with hundreds more time-saving alternatives...  

The three-ingredient cake: The popular cheesecake is made with just eggs, chocolate and cream cheese
The three-ingredient cake: The popular cheesecake is made with just eggs, chocolate and cream cheese

The three-ingredient cake: The popular cheesecake is made with just eggs, chocolate and cream cheese

The YouTube tutorial has over 1.6 million views which are steadily growing after renewed interest

Amazed: The YouTube tutorial has over 1.6 million views which are steadily growing after renewed interest

BANANA PANCAKES 

With just a banana, eggs and a little bit of cinnamon, three-ingredient pancakes are a simple breakfast choice.

Mix one banana with two eggs for the perfect mixture, and a sprinkle of sweet cinnamon means no maple syrup is required.

Banana pancakes: Easy breakfast pancakes can be made from a banana, two eggs and cinnamon 

Banana pancakes: Easy breakfast pancakes can be made from a banana, two eggs and cinnamon 

OREO DESSERT CAKE

Oreos, thickened cream and milk combined becomes a delicious after dinner treat.

Whip cream and place milk-soaked Oreos on top in layers, before placing non-soaked ones on top.

After a few hours in the fridge, the mixture hardens into a tasty cake-like dessert.

Oreo cake: A delicious dessert can be created with just a packet of Oreos, cream and milk

Oreo cake: A delicious dessert can be created with just a packet of Oreos, cream and milk

NUTELLA BROWNIES 

Nutella brownies can be created with just two eggs, a cup of Nutella and half a cup of flour. 

Once the ingredients are combined, they take just 15 minutes to become a batch of warm brownies. 

Nutella brownies: Tasty brownies can be made with two eggs, a cup of Nutella and half a cup of flour 

Nutella brownies: Tasty brownies can be made with two eggs, a cup of Nutella and half a cup of flour 

SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Powdered sugar, salted butter and two cups of flour blended together turn into a soft cookie dough.

Cut the dough into rounds and bake for up to 25 minutes for easy shortbread cookies.

Shortbread: Easy shortbread cookies are made with sugar, butter and two cups of flour 

Shortbread: Easy shortbread cookies are made with sugar, butter and two cups of flour 

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES 

An egg, one cup of sugar and a cup of peanut butter is the perfect combination for a batch of peanut butter cookies. 

Once the three ingredients have been stirred together and the mix is smooth, roll it into small balls.

Use a fork to flatten and create a pattern on the top and then cook for 12 minutes in the oven.

Peanut butter cookies: One egg + one cup of sugar + peanut butter = cookies in just 12 minutes 

Peanut butter cookies: One egg + one cup of sugar + peanut butter = cookies in just 12 minutes 

LEMON PUDDING  

A tasty lemon pudding can be created from just four lemons, two cups of sugar and three cups of cream. 

After boiling the lemon zest in water, add the sugar to create a syrup before adding the cream and simmering.

Add the lemon juice to the saucepan and once cool, pour into glasses and chill overnight for impressive looking puddings. 

Lemon pudding: A citrus-inspired pudding takes just four lemons, two cups of sugar and three cups of cream

Lemon pudding: A citrus-inspired pudding takes just four lemons, two cups of sugar and three cups of cream

POTATO SKINS 

Potatoes, cream cheese and bacon mixed together create mini potato skins, perfect for pre-dinner snacks. 

Once the potatoes are baked, spread the cheese and bacon mix inside before baking again. 

Cheesy potato skins: Cream cheese and bacon can be added to baked potatoes for a scrumptious entree 

Cheesy potato skins: Cream cheese and bacon can be added to baked potatoes for a scrumptious entree 

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE 

Eggs, chocolate chips and butter is all it takes to make a simple chocolate cake.

Six eggs, two cups of chocolate chips and six tablespoons of butter combined makes a smooth batter that takes about 40 minutes to cook.

Flourless cake: Six eggs, two cups of chocolate chips and six tablespoons of butter make a chocolate cake

Flourless cake: Six eggs, two cups of chocolate chips and six tablespoons of butter make a chocolate cake

PEANUT BUTTER CUPS

Half a cup of chocolate chips, a quarter of a cup of peanut butter and salt makes 15-20 peanut butter cups. 

After melting the chocolate, spoon a layer of chocolate into the bottom of each candy cup, followed by a ball of peanut butter and a layer of warm chocolate on the top.

Sprinkle with salt and allow to set in the freezer for up to 30 minutes. 

Peanut butter cups: Peanut butter cups can be made from choc-chips, peanut butter and salt in 30 minutes

Peanut butter cups: Peanut butter cups can be made from choc-chips, peanut butter and salt in 30 minutes

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