16 Ridiculously Easy No-Bake Desserts to Try ASAP
These sweet recipes are quick, simple, and oven-free
Whipping up an easy no bake dessert is a great way to spend an afternoon, keep the kids entertained, or just satisfy your sweet tooth … stat. These recipes are perfect anytime, especially when you need a dessert that’ll cool you down without heating up the kitchen, or during the holidays when oven space is scarce. Some of these no bake dessert recipes have few ingredients, so they can be made quickly and served ASAP. Others offer make-ahead options that you can prep in advance to enjoy a chocolatey dessert or fruity pie at a moment’s notice. Your future self will thank you.
Try our 3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse for an elegant no bake dessert that couldn’t be easier to make but looks (and tastes!) like it took all day. Bonus: you don’t even have to worry about tempering egg yolks or dealing with fussy egg whites, our recipe uses melted marshmallows for structure and airiness instead! Please, hold your applause.
Assemble no bake Oreo Cookie Cheesecake Bites up to 24 hours ahead of time and keep ‘em in the fridge overnight — they’ll be the best make-ahead dish you’ve ever made. Or, stock up on the best ice cream and turn it into no bake Ice Cream S'mores for the ultimate backyard dessert. Pop pretty Lemon Mascarpone Parfaits into the fridge until you’re ready to take them out for dessert (and wow the whole fam) or get creative with No-Bake Waffle Dippers that are cute enough to double as a gift.
Don’t get us wrong, we love to bake, but sometimes these easiest-ever no bake treats truly hit the (sweet) spot.
Ice Cream S'mores
Get creative with your mix-ins and toppings— anything goes!
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Cookie Cheesecake Bites
This no bake recipe with few ingredients (just 5!) can be made 24 hours in advance for the perfect make-ahead dessert.
S'mores Icebox Cake
Two favorite sweets layered into one is the chocolatey no bake dessert of your dreams.
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3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
Yep, you read that right. It only takes a few ingredients to make this elegant treat.
Lemon Mascarpone Parfaits
This easy dessert gets a one-two-three punch of citrus from lemon sorbet, lemon curd, and lemon zest.
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Easiest-Ever Fruit and Coconut Ice Cream
This homemade ice cream can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks — because you should always have sweet midnight snacks on hand.
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Cappuccino Icebox Cake
Satisfy your sweet tooth and caffeine craving at the same time!
No-Bake Waffle Dippers
With just 3 ingredients, these cute cookies make a simple and tasty gift— even if it's the last minute.
No-Churn Mango-Berry Ice Cream
Bright and berry-ful, this is the perfect no bake dessert for kids (that adults will love too!).
Peach Melba Ice Pops
Frozen yogurt and fresh fruit make this tasty treat surprisingly healthy. Go ahead, have two.
Mango Sorbet Pie
The sweet, nutty crust made from vanilla Oreos and pistachios really makes this fruity dessert stand out.
Fresh Fruit Cheesecake Pie
Use fruits of all different colors to create this easy treat that's almost too pretty to eat.
Coconut Cream and Raspberry Jam Pie
You'll fall in love with the whipped cream cheese and coconut cream filling.
Semifreddo With Honeyed Peaches
Semifreddo is a frozen mixture of crème fraîche, sugar, and heavy cream that's a fancy (and easy!) way to switch up your basic ice cream dessert.
Key Lime Icebox Cakes
Layers of gingersnap cookies and a creamy, zesty filling bring all the flavors of your favorite pie — no oven necessary!
No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Pie
Think the fluffy chocolate-marshmallow filling is good? Just wait 'til you hit the chocolate cookie crust ...
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