These no-bake desserts are the perfect way to enjoy something sweet without ever heating up the oven.
Most of these easy desserts come together quickly and with minimal effort, so you’re bound to find a treat you’ll want to make right away.
Recipes at a Glance
About these recipes: A curated collection of desserts you can make without turning on the oven—everything from pudding cups to no-bake pies and parfaits.
Why you’ll love them: They’re fast, family-friendly, and perfect when you want something sweet without heating up the kitchen.
How to make them: Most recipes layer pudding, cream cheese or whipped topping over a crust or cookies, then chill until set—easy, no-bake magic.
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What is a No Bake Dessert?
A no-bake dessert is one you can whip up without ever turning on the oven.
These treats often use simple pantry ingredients and come together in no time.
Some recipes may call for melting chocolate in the microwave, but that’s as close as you’ll get to baking.
If you’re craving even more easy sweets, don’t miss my Cake Mix Baking Hack Recipes.
No-Bake Mason Jar Desserts
No bake desserts served in mason jars are a trendy and convenient way to enjoy delicious treats without the need for baking. These desserts, ranging from mousses to cakes, are not only visually appealing but also perfect for portion control and individual servings:
- Berry Trifle - made with store-bought angel food cake and fresh berries.
- Chocolate Pudding Parfaits with Oreo Cookies
- Mason Jar Pudding Desserts
- Mason Jar Recipes and Desserts - collection
- No-Bake Cheesecake Parfait with cherry topping
- Strawberry Shortcake Mason Jar
- Fruit Parfait Recipe with Whipped Cream
Christmas No-Bake Treats
No bake desserts for Christmas are a delightful and stress-free way to indulge in sweet treats while spending more time with loved ones and less time in the kitchen:
- 3 Ingredient Oreo Cookie Christmas Truffles
- Christmas No Bake Cookies
- Diabetic Chocolate Peanut Clusters
- Oreo Christmas Cookies
No-Bake Pies, Cakes and Bar Recipes
No-Bake Pies, Cakes, and Bar Recipes offer a wide range of delicious treats that require no baking, making them perfect for hot summer days or when you want a quick and easy dessert:
- Cool Whip Frozen Graham Cracker Sandwiches - made with chocolate graham crackers.
- Frozen Lemonade Pie - lemonade, creamy ice cream, and a sweet graham cracker crust create a flavor explosion that's perfect on a hot summer day.
- Homemade Peanut Butter Bars - these taste just like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
- No Bake Cheesecake Pie with Cherry Pie Topping
- No Bake Desserts with Cool Whip - When the temperatures soar and your sweet tooth calls, these refreshing Cool Whip creations are the perfect answer. No oven required!
- Vanilla Pudding Cheesecake - no-bake cheesecake pie that's ready to serve after a few hours of chilling.
- Weight Watchers Graham Cracker Cool Whip Sandwich - made with traditional honey graham crackers.
Pudding Recipes
Pudding dessert recipes are a classic and comforting choice, offering a creamy and indulgent treat that can be enjoyed warm or chilled, making them perfect for any season or occasion:
- Chocolate Eclair Pudding Dessert
- Chocolate Pudding Peeps
- Easy Chocolate Mousse
- Easter Pudding Cups
- Jello Pumpkin Pudding Recipes
- Marshmallow Bunny Peeps Pudding Cups
- Mousse Dessert Recipes
- Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding Cups
- Oreo Pudding Dessert
- Oreo Pudding Pie Dessert
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Pudding
- Strawberry Fruit Dip
- Strawberry Pudding Cups
No Bake Holiday Desserts
No Bake Holiday Desserts are a lifesaver during the festive season, allowing you to create delicious treats without the need for an oven, giving you more time to enjoy the festivities with family and friends:
- Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries - perfect for Valentine's Day.
- Chocolate Covered Heart Shaped Strawberries
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
- Easy Easter Desserts No Bake
- Easy Thanksgiving Cookies - Pilgrim Hats
- Flower Pretzel Bites - perfect for all your spring holidays, and baby showers!
- Heart Shaped Oreo Truffles
- Lucky Charms Cereal Bars Recipe
- No Bake Peanut Butter Cups
- No Bake Rice Krispie Egg Nests
- Oreo Cookie Patriotic Treats
- Reese's Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts
- Show Stopping Red, White and Blue No Bake Desserts
- Smore's Cups
- Thin Mint Christmas Cookies
Nutter Butter Cookies
Transform ordinary Nutter Butter cookies into whimsical holiday characters with just a little creativity! Dip them in chocolate, add some festive sprinkles, and create adorable snowmen, reindeer, or even Santa himself.
- Chocolate Dipped Nutter Butter Acorn Cookies
- Nutter Butter Ghost Cookies
- Nutter Butter Mummies
- Nutter Butter Reindeer Cookies
- Nutter Butter Snowman Cookies
- Nutter Butter Turkeys
Walking Desserts
Walking desserts are fun, portable treats served in cups or snack-size bags—perfect for parties, BBQs, or on-the-go snacking!
- Walking Apple Pie - everything you love about apple pie in a convenient ready-to-go packet.
- Walking Oreo Dessert
- Walking Smores - made with Teddy Grahams, marshmallows, and chocolate candy bars!
- Walking Strawberry Shortcake - a twist on the classic walking taco packed with the sweet flavors of summer.
Cheesecake Pudding Recipes
If you have a box of pudding mix and a block of cream cheese, you are on your way to creating one of my favorite easy dessert recipes! The best thing about Cheesecake Pudding Recipes is they don't require baking!
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