No Bake Desserts

No-bake desserts are the perfect solution when you want something sweet without turning on the oven. Ideal for warm weather, busy days, or last-minute cravings, these treats come together quickly with minimal effort.

These are the kind of desserts you can throw together in your pajamas, with your favorite music playing, or while chatting with a friend. No stress, no heat, just pure dessert joy.

Whether it’s creamy, crunchy, fruity, or chocolatey, no-bake desserts deliver big flavor and satisfying texture without the fuss of traditional baking. They’re great for parties, potlucks, or just an easy weeknight treat. With simple ingredients and stress-free prep, these desserts make it easy to enjoy something delicious anytime.

A big thanks to some amazing Food Blogger friends for their creative and delectable No Bake Dessert recipes… Maria’s Mixing Bowl , Midwestern Holidays , Mama Needs Cake , Life With The Crust Cut Off , Kim Schob , Kitchen Divas , Caked by Katie , Moore or Less Cooking , Jersey Girl Cooks , Swirls of Flavor , The Foodie Affair , Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch , Kudos Kitchen by Renee , That Skinny Chick Can Bake , The Cooking Duo , This Mom Cooks , Manila Spoon , The Salty Pot , What’s Cookin Italian Style Cuisine , A few from me too, right here on Pam’s Daily Dish

Enjoy all the recipes!

Tips on How To Make No-Bake Desserts

Give It Time to Chill (Seriously): The fridge is your best friend here. Most no-bake desserts need a few hours to firm up—sometimes even overnight. It’s worth the wait. So mix it, chill it, and let time do its thing.

Don’t Skip the Butter in Your Crust: A good no-bake crust usually needs crushed cookies or graham crackers mixed with melted butter. That butter isn’t just for flavor—it’s what helps the crust hold together.

Keep It Cool Until Serving: Since these desserts aren’t baked, they’ll soften quickly if left out too long. Try to keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to serve, especially if it’s a warm day or you’re taking them to a gathering.

Make It Your Own: No-bake recipes are super flexible. Feel free to get creative—swap out fruit, mix in chocolate chips or nuts, drizzle caramel on top. You really can’t mess it up. Just go with flavors you love, and have fun with it.

20+ No Bake Desserts

1. Mini No-Bake Cheesecake Parfaits

These mini no bake cheesecake parfaits are delicious and so simple to make. Six delicious, individual cheesecake parfaits loaded with rich cheesecake, graham crackers, and berry layers.Cheesecake parfaits are a great way to enjoy this sweet, tangy dessert because they have all the great flavor of the classic in a fun, layered look.

Get the full recipe from: Pam’s Daily Dish

2. Funfetti Cake Pops (No Bake)

Funfetti Cake Pops have colorful sprinkles inside and out, are completely no-bake, and come together with just 5 ingredients! Fun, festive dessert for birthday parties, baby showers, or any time you need a little pop of cheer. Funfetti Cake Pops are a super cute sweet treat that’s completely no bake! And so simple — all you need are a few items from the grocery store!

Get the full recipe from: Midwestern Holidays

3. No Bake Strawberry Delight

No Bake Strawberry Delight is the perfect summer dessert! It’s light, refreshing, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Made with a graham cracker crust, a layer of creamy cheesecake filling, and topped with juicy strawberries and whipped cream.

Get the full recipe from: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

4. No Bake Key Lime Pie

No bake key lime pie with key lime zest and graham cracker crust is a refreshing and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for warm weather.Since this pie is no-bake, it is a great option for those who don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen or who don’t want to heat up their oven. It’s also a great dessert to bring to a potluck or summer barbecue.

Get the full recipe from: Mama Needs Cake

5. No Bake Banana Split Cake

This no bake banana split cake has all the delicious flavors of a banana split ice cream sundae and a vanilla cheesecake all rolled into one amazing dessert. It’s a rich dessert perfect for any occasion and any time of year. This delicious, no-bake cheesecake starts with a simple graham cracker crust.

Get the full recipe from: Pam’s Daily Dish

6. No Bake S’mores Cheesecake

These little jars are brimming with S’mores flavor, all wrapped up in a smooth creamy marshmallow cheesecake with chocolate fudge, crumbly graham crackers and all topped off with toasted marshmallow.These S’mores Cheesecake are awesome, they are cool and creamy, and you will love serving them in the little jars because you can always grab one out of the fridge for a late night snack and be good to go!

Get the full recipe from: Life With The Crust Cut Off

7. Chewy Maple Pecan No-Bake Cookies With Oats

Packed with wholesome oats and pecans’ rich, nutty flavor, they hit all the right spots without needing an oven. Perfect for those warm days when you don’t want to turn up the heat in the kitchen! Whether you’re enjoying them as a quick breakfast on the go or a midday pick-me-up, they’re sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping things simple and delicious!

Get the full recipe from: Kim Schob

8. No Bake Eclair Dessert

No bake eclair dessert cake with vanilla wafers, homemade pastry cream, and topped with chocolate ganache. The combination is delicious together and perfect for any special occasion like a birthday celebration. These light and delicious cookies taste delicious right out of the package.

Get the full recipe from: The Foodie Affair

9. No Bake Mandarin Orange Cheesecake

This smooth and creamy no-bake mandarin orange cheesecake is so easy to put together. It tastes like a full fat cheesecake, but only has a fraction of the fat and calories. Creamy deliciousness, that’s what this luscious pie is all about.

Get the full recipe from: Pam’s Daily Dish

10. No Bake Berry Lush

This No Bake Berry Lush is made with brightly colored layers that will add a beautiful flare to your dessert table. It’s the perfect summer dessert that is sure to impress. The creamy, tangy filling compliments the sweet and tart berry gelatin layers for a dessert that is truly irresistible.

Get the full recipe from: Maria’s Mixing Bowl

11. No Bake Peanut Butter Fudge

This no bake chocolate peanut butter fudge recipe is rich, dense, and loaded with peanut butter and chocolate flavors. The perfect easy treat for any occasion!If you love chocolate and peanut butter and you’re a lazy cook – as we all often are – you’re going to love this fudge. It’s rich and full of the classic combo of chocolate and peanut butter. It’s also ridiculously easy!

Get the full recipe from: Kitchen Divas

12. No Bake White Chocolate Mousse and Raspberry Trifle

Layered with cake, white chocolate mousse, and fresh raspberries this no-bake trifle is totally luscious! Bursting with delicious sweet-tart flavors from fresh raspberries and white chocolate, this No-Bake White Chocolate Mousse and Raspberry Trifle is a summer must-have dessert. Quick, easy and to make, too. Make sure to use the best white chocolate you can find, too! Enjoy!

Get the full recipe from: Manila Spoon

13.No-Bake Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars

This easy school cafeteria recipe for No Bake Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars will bring back delicious memories of this classic sweet treat. A layer of thick, buttery, and sweet peanut butter batter is topped with a smooth chocolate ganache in this nostalgic dessert. It’s perfect for holidays when you need a quick and simple treat that you know everyone will love.

Get the full recipe from: Moore or Less Cooking

14. No Bake Cookie Dough

No Bake Cookie Dough is an easy recipe for cookies that will keep your kitchen cool. With just a few ingredients you can have delicious chocolate chip cookies and not even turn your oven on! With just a few basic ingredients you can stir up a bowl of love in your kitchen today! No-Bake Cookie Dough is sure to please!

Get the full recipe from: Swirls of Flavor

15. Easy, No Bake Cookie Cake (For Cookie-Loving Kiddos!)

Incredibly delicious and requested again and again, this No Bake Cookie Cake has everything that cookie-obsessed humans love packed into one bowl. Yummy birthday cake cookies, creamy pudding, soft and squishy fruity marshmallows, and pillowy whipped cream. Best of all, it’s 4 ingredients, takes minutes to put together, and the little cookie monsters in your life will gobble this up like they’ve just come off a sugar strike!

Get the full recipe from: The Salty Pot

16. No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are an excellent choice for a fall dessert! They combine the classic flavors of pumpkin and cheesecake without the need for baking and are great for anyone looking to enjoy a seasonal treat without using the oven! Perfect for busy days or when you need something for a special occasion. They are easy to cut into individual servings, which makes them perfect for sharing.

Get the full recipe from: The Cooking Duo

17. Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake Cups

These easy Lemon No Bake Cheesecake Cups are sweet, creamy, and bursting with tart lemon flavor. This refreshing no-bake lemon dessert is ideal for spring and summer and stores well in the fridge or freezer.These light and lemony cheesecake mousse cups are comfort food in a dessert.

Get the full recipe from: Jersey Girl Cooks

18. No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake

This No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake with an Oreo crust, layers of ganache, and a luscious chocolate chip cheesecake filling is as decadent as a baked cheesecake! If you’ve never tasted a No-Bake Cheesecake before, this one will knock your socks off! With a chocolate crust, mini chocolate chips, and chocolate ganache, this No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake won’t last long as it’s impossible to resist!

Get the full recipe from: That Skinny Chick Can Bake

19. No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake

A delicious combination of two favorite desserts from scratch Banana Pudding and Cheesecake making this No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake a family favorite in our house. A graham cracker crust is filled with an easy Banana Pudding Cheesecake filling filled with fresh bananas. Top with lightly sweetened whipped cream and sliced banana for a show stopping dessert.

Get the full recipe from: Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

20. No-Bake Peppermint Buttercream Wafer Cookies

No-Bake Peppermint Buttercream Wafer Cookies are the perfect holiday cookie. Homemade peppermint buttercream is sandwiched between two crispy wafer sheets, sliced, and then dipped into white chocolate and festive sprinkles. These no-bake holiday cookies are pretty on a platter and don’t require much fuss. They have a light peppermint flavor and are crispy and creamy all in one bite.

Get the full recipe from: Kudos Kitchen by Renee

21. No-Bake Butterscotch Rice Krispie Bars (Gluten-Free)

Ooey gooey butterscotch yum. That’s what these gluten-free No-Bake Butterscotch Rice Krispie bars are. A simple small batch no-bake recipe mixes up in a snap full of rice krispie cereal, whole grain oats, peanut butter, and maple syrup. The best part about this recipe is the minimal ingredients, equipment, and time needed. So grab a large microwave-friendly mixing bowl and let’s get going.

Get the full recipe from: Cakes by Katie

22. No Bake Eggnog Pie

This No-Bake Eggnog Pie is a creamy holiday delight everyone loves and it is so light it’s the perfect dessert. Using a premade pie crust and three other ingredients you are on your way to the easiest holiday dessert pie in minutes. This eggnog pie just shouts holiday flavors and is made so quickly it’s perfect for that last-minute guest and can be made with just 4 ingredients quickly.

Get the full recipe from: What’s Cookin Italian Style Cuisine

23. Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies (gluten free)

These chocolate and peanut butter no bake cookies are a breeze to whip up! The chocolate and peanut butter combined with quick oats makes a fudgy cookie that tastes delicious with a cup of coffee. If you have friends or family who have gluten intolerances, then these no-bake cookies are a great option because they are made with an oat base instead of flour, but be sure to purchase quick oats that specify gluten free on the packaging.

Get the full recipe from: This Mom Cooks

Frequently Asked Questions on No-Bake Desserts

Are no-bake desserts healthy?

It depends on the recipe! Some no-bake desserts use natural sweeteners and wholesome ingredients, while others can be rich and indulgent. You can always find or make lighter versions if you want a healthier option.

Can I make no-bake desserts ahead of time?

Absolutely! In fact, many no-bake recipes taste even better the next day once the flavors have had time to blend and settle. They’re great for preparing ahead for parties or just to have a sweet treat ready to go.

How long do they need to be in the fridge?

Most no-bake desserts need at least 2 to 4 hours in the fridge, but overnight is usually best. This gives everything time to set properly and makes slicing and serving much easier.

Can I freeze no-bake desserts?

You sure can—many no-bake treats freeze really well. Just wrap them tightly to avoid freezer burn. When you’re ready to enjoy, let them thaw in the fridge for a few hours or at room temperature for a bit.

Conclusion

No-bake desserts are proof that you don’t need an oven to enjoy something sweet and tasty. They’re quick to make, great for any time, and perfect when you want a treat without extra fuss.

Just mix up a few ingredients, let it chill, and you’re good to go. So, next time you want a simple dessert, give no-bake a try. It’s all about easy steps and yummy results. Enjoy every bite!

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you check out all the yummy no bake dessert recipes. All are so good! To save and collect these or any favorite recipes, you can pin on Pinterest. It’s a great way of saving recipe for later on. Please stop back again soon, there’s so many more recipes to see both sweet and savory, new roundups will also be coming up!

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