Easy No-Bake Dessert Recipes

If you’re looking for simple no-bake treats that come together quickly without having to turn on the oven, you’re in luck. I’ve rounded up all my favorite easy no-bake dessert recipes for easy reference. Perfect for hot summer days or when you don’t have time to wait for an oven to preheat, these kid-friendly and adult-approved desserts are great options for everything from a quick afternoon snack to a potluck contribution.

Anyone who knows me knows that even though I love cooking, I’m a sucker for recipes that are fast and easy to prepare, from easy breakfasts to quick dip recipes. After all, there are only so many hours in the day … who has the time to wait for the oven preheat or for the cookies to cool? Over the years I’ve amassed quite a collection of tried and true recipes for quick no-bake desserts for just about every occasion. Looking to whip up healthy no-bake treats for the soccer team? I’ve got you covered. Need a standout no-bake dessert recipe for a special occasion? Look no further.

Bypass the oven in favor of these classic and creative no-bake dessert recipes, including quick-fix cheesecake parfaits, kid-friendly cookie pops, bite-sized cheesecake cups and more sweet treats that can be whipped up without ever preheating the oven.

Seasonal No-Bake Desserts

Celebrate holidays with the perfect sweet treat.

No-Bake Oreo Bat Cookies: Perfect for Halloween or any spooky occasion, chocolate-dipped Oreos get transformed into creepy bats complete with bloodshot eyes.

Halloween Dirt Cups: Worms and bones and mummies, oh my! Let your crew of little monsters assemble these fun individual desserts.

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfaits: Looking for an alternative to pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving? Individual parfaits of pumpkin pudding, whipped cream and crushed gingersnaps or graham crackers are a fun new take on a classic. 
No-Bake Orange Cranberry Cheesecake Parfaits: Tart sugared cranberries top creamy, rich cheesecake in these pretty parfaits. They’re a good additional option to the traditional desserts for your Thanksgiving or Christmas table.

No-Bake Gingerbread Cookie Balls: Perfect for a cookie swap or a holiday dessert spread, these four-ingredient treats are like a gingerbread truffle.

Chocolate Reindeer Marshmallow Pops: These reindeers could not be cuter, with their pretzel antlers and candy eyes and noses! Wrapped in cellophane bags, they make great stocking stuffers or party favors. 

No-Bake Desserts Kids Will Love

Check out these kid-approved treats that come together with very little muss and fuss.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip: No need to shoo the kids away from licking the bowl with this cookie dough dupe that is meant to be eaten raw. Butter cream cheese and brown sugar makes a tasty and decadent cookie dough dip that is yummy scooped up with pretzels, sliced apples or store-bought shortbread cookies. 

No-Bake Chocolate Cookie Pops: Less fussy than cake pops, these handheld treats are made from chocolate sandwich cookies blended with cream cheese, then dipped in melted chocolate. They make a great party favor — use colored sprinkles to customize them to the theme or occasion. 

Funfetti Marshmallow Popcorn Treats: Ooey, gooey and crunchy, these marshmallow treats are as fun to eat as they are to look at.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars: Just three ingredients and a few minutes are needed for a stovetop treat that’s a fun spiced riff on rice krispie treats. These always go over great at bake sales and kids’ parties. 

No-Bake Cheesecake Variations

Everyone loves cheesecake! And there’s no need for an oven when there are so many variations that can be blended together in a bowl.

Easy No-Bake Cheesecake: Don’t worry about water baths and prebaking pie crusts with this quick and easy recipe that makes a perfectly tangy, creamy class cheesecake.

No-Bake Cheesecake Cookie Pops: Cake pops crossed with cheesecake? Yes, please! Whir up vanilla sandwich cookies with cream cheese, dip them in white chocolate, and decorate with sprinkles for the cutest pops with an irresistibly creamy filling.

Easy No-Bake Cheesecake Parfaits: These pretty layered desserts look great in fancy receptacles like martini glasses or footed parfait bowls. Mini versions, layered into disposable shot glasses, are fun for parties. 

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip: Cheesecake in dip form is hard to resist when it’s topped with caramelly sauteed apples and served up with pretzels, cookies or sliced apples for dipping. 

Chocolatey No-Bake Treats

Calling all chocoholics! I’ve got you covered. Make one of these decadent chocolatey goodies to satisfy even the biggest chocolate craving.

Easy No-Bake Chocolate Tart with Raspberries: A simple Oreo cookie crust is filled with a rich chocolate ganache and topped with tangy raaspberries for an impressive dessert. Strawberries also work great for this recipe.

Momoo’s No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars: Made with just a few ingredients, these rich bars are my go-to for potlucks and family get-togethers.

White Chocolate-Covered Strawberries: Make these easy confections to serve as an elegant and romantic treat for a dinner date or Valentine’s Day. 
No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Cups: These chocolates look just like peanut butter cups but with a fun change-up: they’re filled with a dollop of cheesecake filling. A pinch of flaky salt complements the rich dark chocolate.

Easy Frozen Desserts

Cool off on a hot day with a selection of popsicles, fro-yo, ice cream and more.

The Easiest-Ever Ice Cream Cake: Layer together a frozen pound cake, vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries and chocolate chips for an easy yet impressive ice cream cake. I love to drizzle the slices with chocolate sauce before serving for a pretty presentation.

Boozy Milkshakes: A soda-shop treat gets a grown-up upgrade. Blend Kahlúa and brandy with vanilla ice cream for a frozen take on a White Russian cocktail.

Shortcut Choco Tacos: The only oven you’ll need to make this riff on a nostalgic ice cream treat is a microwave.  

Easy Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches: Homemade lemon ice cream (no ice cream maker needed!) is sandwiched between store-bought sugar cookies for a sunny frozen treat. 

No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream: You’ll be making this three-ingredient ice cream all summer long. Once you’ve mastered the technique, it’s easy to change up the flavors using other fruits like peaches, raspberries or bananas.

5-Minute Healthy Greek Frozen Yogurt: Once you discover how easy it is to make your favorite fruity fro-yo flavor, you’ll be mixing up this recipe on the regular! Get creative with flavor combinations — my current favorite is blueberry and peach!

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