No-Bake Desserts
No Oven, No Problem: Effortless No-Bake Desserts to Impress is your go-to guide for creating delicious, fuss-free treats without ever needing to turn on the oven. Whether you’re short on time, avoiding the heat, or simply looking for effortless dessert recipes, this collection offers a wide range of sweet delights. From creamy cheesecakes and rich chocolate truffles to refreshing fruit parfaits, these recipes are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort. Ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, these No-Bake Desserts will impress your guests and make dessert-making a breeze!
1. No-Bake Desserts Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are an easy and delicious dessert that is quick and easy to make.
Ingredients:
For base:
- Butter: 1 cup (melted)
- Peanut butter: 1 cup
- Biscuits (Graham Crumbs or Digestive Biscuits): 2 cups
- Powdered sugar: 2 cups
For above:
- Dark or milk chocolate: 1½ cups (chopped)
- Peanut butter: ¼ cup
Recipe:
Prepare the base:
- Add the melted butter and peanut butter to a large mixing bowl and mix well.
- Add powdered sugar and biscuit crumbs to this mixture and mix well to make a homogeneous mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking tray and press it down with a spoon or spatula so that the base is even.
Make the chocolate layer:
- Melt the chopped chocolate and ¼ cup peanut butter in the microwave or in a double boiler.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the base and even it out with a spoon.
Set the bars:
- Place the tray in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours to set.
- Once set, cut them into square or rectangular bars.
Serve:
- These bars are ready and ready to serve. Keep them in the fridge to keep them fresh and delicious.
- Kids and adults alike will love these simple and delicious no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars!
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2. No-Bake Desserts Cheesecake Bites
No-Bake Cheesecake Bites are a delicious and easy dessert that is quick and easy to make.
Ingredients:
For base:
- Digestive biscuits: 1½ cups (crushed)
- Butter: ½ cup (melted)
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons (optional)
For the filling:
- Cream cheese: 8 ounces (226 grams) (softened)
- Powdered sugar: ½ cup
- Vanilla essence: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon (optional)
- Whipped cream: 1 cup (folded)
For the topping:
- Chocolate ganache, fruit compote, or any of your favorite toppings
Recipe:
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Prepare the base:
- Add the crushed biscuits, melted butter and sugar (if using) to a large bowl and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a baking tray or silicone muffin molds and press down with a spoon to set well.
- Place this base in the fridge so that it sets well.
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Prepare the filling:
- In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla essence and lemon juice and mix again.
- Now add the whipped cream to this mixture and fold gently so that the filling remains light and creamy.
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Prepare the Cheesecake Bites:
- Remove the base from the fridge and top with the cream cheese filling.
- Smooth it out with a spoon or spatula.
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Make the topping:
- You can top the cheesecake bites with chocolate ganache, fruit compote, or any other topping you like.
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Set:
- Refrigerate the cheesecake bites for at least 3-4 hours to set well.
- If you want them to set more quickly, you can put them in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
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Serve:
- When the cheesecake bites are well set, remove them from the molds and serve. These bites are delicious little sweets that are perfect for any occasion.
- These No-Bake Cheesecake Bites are easy, delicious, and everyone will love them!
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3. No-Bake Desserts Oreo Truffles
No-Bake Oreo Truffles are a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for special occasions or every day. These chocolates and cream cheeses are easily prepared with a wonderful sweetness.
Ingredients:
- Oreo Biscuits: 36 pcs (crushed)
- Cream cheese: 8 ounces (226 grams) (softened)
- Chocolate: 12 ounces (340 grams) (melted – dark, milk, or white chocolate, depending on your preference)
- Topping: extra Oreo crumbs, chocolate sprinkles, or melted white chocolate (optional)
Recipe:
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Prepare the Oreo Base:
- Put the Oreo biscuits in a food processor and grind them until they become a fine powder.
- If you don’t have a food processor, put the Oreo biscuits in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
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Prepare the filling:
- Pour the softened cream cheese into a large bowl and add the crushed Oreo biscuit crumbs.
- Mix this mixture well to make a homogeneous dough.
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Make the truffles:
- Form the mixture into small truffles (about 1 inch in size).
- Place these truffles on a tray lined with baking paper.
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Set:
- Place the truffles in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm them up.
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Make the chocolate coating:
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a double boiler.
- Dip each truffle in the melted chocolate to coat it and then place them back on the baking paper.
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Make the toppings (optional):
- Top the truffles with additional Oreo crumbs, chocolate sprinkles, or melted white chocolate to enhance their appearance and flavor.
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Reset:
- Place the truffles back in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to set.
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Serve:
- When the chocolate coating is set, your delicious Oreo truffles are ready. Serve them anytime or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- These no-bake Oreo truffles will be loved by both kids and adults, and they’re perfect for any occasion!
4. No-Bake Desserts Lemon Bars
No-Bake Lemon Bars are a fresh and easy dessert perfect for special occasions and summer days. You don’t need an oven to prepare them, and they are quick to prepare.
Ingredients:
For base:
- Digestive biscuits: 1½ cups (crushed)
- Butter: ½ cup (melted)
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons (optional)
For the lemon filling:
- Condensed milk: 1 can (14 ounces / 396 grams)
- Cream cheese: 8 ounces (226 grams) (softened)
- Lemon juice: ½ cup (freshly squeezed)
- Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon (grated lemon peel)
- Vanilla essence: 1 teaspoon
For the topping (optional):
- Whipped cream: For garnish
- Lemon Zest: For Garnish
Recipe:
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Prepare the base:
- Add the crushed biscuits, melted butter and sugar (if using) to a large bowl and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a baking tray or square pan and press down well with a spoon or spatula.
- Place this base in the fridge so that it sets well.
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Prepare the lemon filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream until light and fluffy.
- Now add condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla essence.
- Beat this mixture well so that the filling becomes smooth and uniform.
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Prepare the bars:
- Remove the base from the fridge and pour the lemon filling over it.
- Smooth the filling with a spatula so that it is even.
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Set:
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 4-6 hours to set well.
- If you want to set quickly, you can put them in the freezer for about 1-2 hours.
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Topping and serving:
- When the lemon bars are well set, cut them into squares.
- Garnish with whipped cream and lemon zest if desired.
- Refrigerate the lemon bars and serve chilled.
- These no-bake lemon bars are light, fresh and flavorful and a perfect dessert for any occasion!
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5. No-Bake Desserts Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are a delicious and easy dessert that offers the perfect combination of chocolate and oatmeal. They can be prepared without an oven, and are quick to make.
Ingredients:
- Butter: ½ cup
- Sugar: 1½ cups
- Milk: ½ cup
- Cocoa powder: ¼ cup
- Vanilla essence: 1 teaspoon
- Peanut butter: ½ cup (creamy or crunchy, as you like)
- Instant oatmeal (oats): 3 cups
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon (optional)
Recipe:
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Prepare the chocolate mixture:
- Combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder in a large saucepan.
- Mix and heat this mixture on medium heat until the butter melts and all the ingredients are well mixed.
- When the mixture starts boiling, cook it well for 1 minute and then remove from the stove.
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Add peanut butter and vanilla:
- After removing from the heat, add the vanilla essence and peanut butter to the mixture.
- Mix the mixture well so that the peanut butter is completely incorporated into the chocolate mixture.
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Add Oatmeal:
- Now add instant oatmeal and salt (if using) to this mixture.
- Mix this mixture well so that the oatmeal is completely covered in the chocolate mixture.
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Make Cookies:
- Line a baking sheet with baking paper or wax paper.
- Using a spoon, drop the chocolate oatmeal mixture into cookie shapes on the baking sheet.
- You can set the size of the cookies to your liking.
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Set:
- Place the cookies at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to set.
- If you want to set it quickly, you can refrigerate it for 15-20 minutes.
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Serve:
- When the cookies are well set, serve them.
- You can also refrigerate them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- These No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are easy, quick to make, and so delicious, that kids and adults alike will love!
6. No-Bake Desserts Strawberry Icebox Cake
No-Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake is an easy dessert that combines fresh strawberries and creamy layers. You don’t need an oven to make it, and it’s perfect for summer days.
Ingredients:
- Digestive biscuits or graham crackers: 2-3 packets (about 300-400 grams)
- Fresh cream: 2 cups (chilled)
- Powdered sugar: ½ cup
- Vanilla essence: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh strawberries: 2 cups (finely chopped)
- Strawberry Jam: ½ cup (optional)
Recipe:
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Prepare the cream:
- Add the fresh cream to a large mixing bowl and beat well with an electric beater or by hand.
- When the cream starts to thicken a little, add powdered sugar and vanilla essence.
- Whip the cream further until it is well thickened and slightly fluffy.
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Biscuit Layer:
- Take an ice box or a rectangular glass dish.
- Place a layer of biscuits or graham crackers on the bottom surface of the dish.
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Cream Layer:
- Spread a layer of cream on top of the biscuit layer, and top with thinly sliced
- If you are using strawberry jam, a thin layer of jam can also be spread over the strawberries.
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Create more layers:
- Top this again with a layer of biscuits and then a layer of cream and strawberries.
- Repeat this process until you have at least 3-4 layers. The last layer should be cream.
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Set:
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours or overnight to allow the cake to set well and the biscuits to soften.
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Garnish and Serve:
- Before serving, garnish the top of the cake with more sliced
- You can also add a little whipped cream or strawberry syrup if you like.
- Cut the cake into squares and serve.
- This no-bake strawberry icebox cake is a light and refreshing dessert that everyone will love. Serve it cold in summer and enjoy!
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7. No-Bake Desserts Coconut Macaroons
No-Bake Coconut Macaroons are a delicious and easy dessert perfect for coconut lovers. They are prepared without baking and have a chewy texture and rich flavor.
Ingredients:
- Desiccated coconut: 2½ cups (finely shredded desiccated coconut)
- Condensed milk: ½ cup
- Honey: 2 tbsp
- Vanilla essence: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 pinch
- Dark chocolate: 4 ounces (115 grams) (melted, optional)
Recipe:
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Prepare the coconut mixture:
- Add desiccated coconut, condensed milk, honey, vanilla essence, and salt to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix this mixture well so that all the ingredients combine and form a thick mixture.
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Make the Macarons:
- Line a baking sheet with baking paper or wax paper.
- Using a spoon, drop the coconut mixture into small balls on the baking sheet.
- Using your hands, flatten each ball slightly to form a macaron shape.
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Set:
- Refrigerate the macarons for about 1-2 hours to set well.
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Chocolate Coating (Optional):
- If you want to make a chocolate coating, melt the dark chocolate in the microwave or in a double boiler.
- Dip the set macarons into the melted chocolate, and then place them back on the baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the macarons for another 15-20 minutes to let the chocolate set.
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Serve:
- When the macarons are well set, serve them.
- You can also refrigerate them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- These no-bake coconut macarons are easy, quick to make, and super delicious. Their coconut and chocolate combination is perfect for any occasion!
8. No-Bake Desserts Nutella Cheesecake
No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake is a creamy and easy dessert perfect for Nutella lovers. It does not require an oven, and is quick to prepare.
Ingredients:
For base:
- Digestive biscuits: 1½ cups (crushed)
- Butter: ½ cup (melted)
- Nutella: 2 tbsp
For the filling:
- Cream cheese: 16 ounces (450 grams) (softened)
- Powdered sugar: ½ cup
- Nutella: 1 cup
- Vanilla essence: 1 teaspoon
- Whipped cream: 1 cup (folded)
For the topping (optional):
- Nutella: ¼ cup (melted)
- Hazelnuts: ¼ cup (chopped, roasted)
- Chocolate Chips or Grating: For garnish
Recipe:
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Prepare the base:
- Combine crushed biscuits, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons Nutella in a large bowl.
- Mix this mixture well so that it comes together.
- Take a springform pan or Pyrex dish, and pour the mixture into it, pressing down well with a spoon or spatula.
- Place the base in the fridge to set.
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Prepare the filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add Nutella and vanilla essence and mix well to combine.
- Now fold the whipped cream into this mixture so that the filling becomes light and smooth.
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Prepare the cheesecake:
- Remove the base from the fridge and pour the prepared Nutella filling over it.
- Smooth the filling with a spatula.
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Set:
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4-6 hours or overnight to set well.
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Make the toppings (optional):
- Before serving, garnish with melted Nutella, chopped hazelnuts, and chocolate chips or gratings.
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Serve:
- When the cheesecake is well set, remove it from the pan and serve.
- This delicious Nutella Cheesecake will be the perfect dessert for any occasion and will be loved by everyone!
- This No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake is quick to make, delicious and a fantastic dessert for chocolate lovers!
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9. No-Bake Desserts Mango Mousse
No-Bake Mango Mousse is a light, fresh and aromatic dessert perfect for summer days. This dessert offers the perfect combination of mango sweetness and creamy mousse.
Ingredients:
- Ripe mango pulp: 2 cups (about 3-4 medium mangoes)
- Whipped cream: 1½ cups (chilled)
- Powdered sugar: ¼ cup (or to taste)
- Vanilla essence: 1 teaspoon
- Gelatin: 1½ teaspoons (or agar agar if making a vegetarian version)
- Water: ¼ cup (for dissolving gelatin)
- Fresh cream or extra mango slices: For garnish (optional)
Recipe:
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Prepare the mango pulp:
- Peel the ripe mangoes and extract their pulp.
- Put the pulp in a blender and grind it well to make a smooth puree.
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Prepare the gelatin or agar agar:
- Pour water into a small bowl and sprinkle gelatin or agar agar into it.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes so that it gets absorbed into the water.
- Now heat this mixture on the stove over low heat (or heat it in the microwave for a few seconds) until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Add this mixture to the mango puree and mix well.
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Prepare the cream:
- Pour the cold whipped cream into a large bowl and beat well with an electric beater or by hand until light and fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla essence and beat again.
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Mix the mango puree and cream:
- Add the prepared mango puree to the whipped cream.
- Fold the mixture well so that the mango puree and cream are combined, but be careful not to let the cream air out.
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Set the mouse:
- Pour the mousse mixture into serving glasses or bowls.
- Refrigerate these glasses for at least 3-4 hours or overnight to allow the mousse to set well.
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Garnish and Serve:
- When the mousse is set, take it out of the fridge.
- You can garnish the mousse with fresh cream, mango slices, or mint leaves.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
- This no-bake mango mousse is a light and fragrant dessert that will be loved by everyone with the sweetness and creaminess of mangoes!
10. No-Bake Desserts Rocky Road Fudge
No-Bake Rocky Road Fudge is a delicious and easy no-bake desserts that is a great combination of chocolate, marshmallows, nuts and biscuits. You don’t need an oven to make this and it is ready very quickly.
Ingredients:
- Dark or milk chocolate: 400 grams (about 14 ounces)
- Condensed milk: 1 can (14 ounces/396 grams)
- Butter: ¼ cup (about 50 grams)
- Small marshmallows: 1½ cups
- Digestive Biscuits: 1 cup (broken into small pieces)
- Mixed nuts: 1 cup (almonds, cashews, pistachios, etc., lightly roasted)
- Vanilla essence: 1 teaspoon
Recipe:
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Prepare the chocolate mixture:
- Combine chocolate, condensed milk, and butter in a large saucepan.
- Place the mixture over medium heat and whisk continuously until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla essence.
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Add the rest of the ingredients:
- Add the crushed biscuits, marshmallows, and toasted nuts to the chocolate mixture.
- Mix them all well so that all the ingredients are evenly coated in the chocolate.
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Set:
- Take a square baking dish or tray and line it with baking paper or wax paper.
- Pour the prepared mixture into this dish and smooth it with the help of a spatula so that it comes to an even level.
- Place the dish in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours to allow the fudge to set well.
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Slice and serve:
- When Rocky Road Fudge is well set, take it out of the fridge.
- Cut it into square pieces of your choice.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
- This no-bake Rocky Road Fudge is super easy, quick to make, and super delicious. It will be loved by both kids and adults, and is a perfect dessert for any occasion!
Frequently Ask Questions:
Q1: What are no-bake desserts?
Ans: No-bake desserts are sweets that can be prepared without using an oven. They typically involve combining ingredients and allowing them to set in the refrigerator or at room temperature, making them quick and convenient to make.
Q2: Why choose no-bake desserts?
Ans: No-bake desserts are perfect for those who want to save time, avoid heating up the kitchen, or enjoy desserts during hot weather. They require minimal cooking skills and can be made with simple ingredients.
Q3: What are some popular types of no-bake desserts?
Ans: Popular no-bake desserts include cheesecake, chocolate mousse, icebox cakes, energy bites, and layered puddings. These desserts often feature ingredients like cream cheese, whipped cream, fruits, and chocolate.
Q4: How do I ensure my no-bake dessert sets properly?
Ans: To ensure proper setting, use ingredients like gelatin or agar-agar, which help firm up the dessert. Refrigerating for the recommended time is also crucial to achieve the right texture.
Q5: Can I customize no-bake dessert recipes?
Ans: Absolutely! No-bake desserts are highly customizable. You can swap ingredients, add flavors, or incorporate your favorite toppings to make the dessert uniquely yours.