Perfect for hot summer days when your oven needs a break, my collection of no-bake desserts has something for everyone! You’ll find everything from no-bake cakes and cookies to pies and puddings.
30+ Must-Try No-Bake Desserts
While my favorite desserts are of the baked variety (namely my worst chocolate chip cookies and carrot cake), no-bake desserts hold a special place in my heart. In the midst of the hot weather right now, I think we can all appreciate the simple, yet incredibly satisfying results you can get from no-bake recipes, no oven required.
Why we love no-bake desserts:
- Quick to make, though chilling time can be a factor to consider for some.
- A life saver during the summer months when it’s far too hot to even look at the oven (see also my summer salads collection for those days when hot food just doesn’t appeal).
- Perfect for prepping for parties or potlucks, since most taste best when made in advance.
- Every bit as irresistible and impressive as a baked cake or pie. Seriously, just look at this no-bake chocolate cheesecake below!
All of the desserts I’m sharing today are noteworthy, but one of my more recent recipes has become a fast favorite for my family. My Mississippi mud pie (#1 on this list!) checks every box for me; it’s intensely chocolatey, quick to whip up with ingredients I usually have on hand already, and is perfect for making ahead. It’s just as enjoyable as a baked chocolate pie, if not more! Everyone who tries it LOVES it and asks for the recipe–I think you will too 😉
Let’s dive right in!
1. Mississippi Mud Pie
A gourmet experience! One of my favorite no-bake desserts, this pie is a chocolate lover’s dream.
2. No-Bake Cheesecake
Tastes just like the baked version! I also have a no-bake chocolate cheesecake (pictured above), if you prefer that flavor.
3. Eclair Cake
Layers of pastry cream and graham crackers are topped with fudgy ganache in this unique and crowd-pleasing no-bake dessert.
4. Ambrosia Salad
One of the most popular old-fashioned no-bake desserts! This one is fruity, colorful, and so flavorful with a homemade whipped cream base.
5. Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate mousse is a traditional French dessert that comes together quickly without the oven or the stove. Feels fancy, but is actually simple!
6. Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
A creamy and refreshing no-bake dessert, this recipe is especially tasty with ripe summer berries!
7. Chocolate Icebox Cake
Chocolate graham crackers transform into a soft, cake-like texture when layered with whipped cream and chocolate ganache. Regular graham crackers will work here too if you can’t find chocolate!
8. Banana Pudding
One of the most quintessential no-bake desserts of the southern United States, banana pudding is a must-try! It’s creamy and refreshing, especially on a hot summer day.
9. Puppy Chow
Perfect for parties! Everyone loves this sweet and crunchy cereal treat.
10. Eton Mess
So light and refreshing! This recipe requires zero baking if you use store-bought meringues.
11. No-Bake Cookies
The easiest cookies ever! I also have cookie butter no-bake cookies.
12. Peanut Butter Pie
Creamy peanut butter filling on a crisp Oreo crust–what’s not to like?! This is one of my favorite no-bake desserts!
13. Chocolate Pudding
Homemade pudding tastes far better than those snack packs from the store! Also try my vanilla pudding, if that’s your favorite.
14. Rice Krispie Treats
A classic no-bake dessert! I have so many flavors including peanut butter rice krispie treats, cookies and cream rice krispie treats, brown butter rice krispie treats, salted caramel rice krispie treats, cake batter rice krispie treats, and pumpkin spice rice krispie treats.
15. Tiramisu
Decadent and impressive, tiramisu is one of the most popular no-bake desserts. It’s an Italian classic!
16. Cookie Dough Dip
Something a little different, cookie dough dip is perfect for parties! It takes just a few minutes to whip up.
17. No-Churn Ice Cream
Aside from the classic flavors, I also have cookies and cream ice cream, cookie dough ice cream, key lime pie cream, and rice krispie treat ice cream!
18. Oreo Pie
Love Oreos? You can turn them into an incredibly tasty no-bake pie in just 15 minutes!
19. Lucky Charms Treats
Transform your favorite cereal into a shareable no-bake dessert!
20. Frozen Mudslide Pie
Inspired by the drink, this pie is the perfect dessert to cool you down on a hot summer evening!
21. Cheesecake Dip
If you love cheesecake, you need to try this dip! It’s great for parties and picnics.
22. S’mores Cereal Bars
Another cereal treat, but this time we’re taking inspiration from one of summer’s most quintessential desserts!
23. Chocolate Icebox Pie
Serve up slices of this no-bake chocolate pie to your guests, and everyone will be asking for the recipe!
24. Funnel Cake
Bring a taste of the fair to your home with this simple funnel cake recipe. Takes just minutes to prep on the stove!
25. Dirt Cake
Loved by kids and adults, this dirt cake recipe is an incredibly fun and nostalgic no-bake dessert!
26. Scotcharoos
Chewy, peanut buttery scotcharoos are one of my family’s favorite no-bake desserts!
27. Key Lime Shooters
Inspired by key lime pie, these cute and tasty shooters are perfect for summer parties!
28. Peanut Butter Pie Dessert Cups
Similar to my peanut butter pie, these individual shooters are perfect for serving a crowd.
29. Cake Batter Cheesecake Shooters
Made with real cake mix, these mini desserts are perfect for birthdays.
30. Oreo Cheesecake Dessert Cups
Like Oreo cheesecake, but mini and entirely no-bake!
31. Raspberry Cheesecake Shooters
Homemade raspberry filling combined with no-bake cheesecake and crunchy graham cracker crumbs–yum!
32. Nutella Crunch Dessert Cups
Love Nutella? This no-bake dessert incorporates nutella into the filling for a sweet and indulgent treat.
33. Lemon Lush Shooters
Lemon lush is a classic dessert. My version is made mini and entirely no-bake!
34. S’mores Dessert Cups
My final s’mores dessert, these cheesecake dessert cups have a marshmallow cheesecake filling layered with chocolate ganache and graham cracker crumbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
All of the no-bake desserts included here today are entirely no-bake, including any crusts.
I have many more recipes with no-bake fillings and baked crusts, like my strawberry pretzel salad, blueberry cream cheese pie, chocolate pie, strawberry cream cheese pie, banana cream pie, coconut cream pie, lemon blueberry tarts, strawberry tart, fruit tart, and lemon tart. I didn’t include these in today’s list, but feel free to try them if you don’t mind *a little* baking (usually about 10 minutes). 😉
Yes! My pumpkin pie cheesecakes and peppermint bark dessert shooters are popular no-bake desserts during the cooler months.
Many of my seasonal candy recipes are also no-bake, like my peppermint bark fudge, gingerbread fudge, hot chocolate fudge, pumpkin fudge, crockpot candy, peppermint Oreo truffles, caramel apple dip, and peppermint bark.
Or you can whip up a batch of fried apples on the stovetop and serve as-is or over vanilla ice cream–yum!
Feeling a little lazy? I’ve got you covered! Try my cheesecake stuffed strawberries, cookie dough dip, rice krispie treats, puppy chow, and no-bake cookies–all are linked above!
If you need even more ideas, many of my candy recipes come together on the stovetop and can absolutely be considered no-bake desserts. And who doesn’t love candy for dessert?!
Enjoy!
If you try any of these recipes, be sure to tag me on Instagram, and you can also find me on YouTube and Facebook
Sasue Krager
Sam, I love all your recipes, keep them coming. 😊
Sam Merritt
Thank you so much, Sasue! 🙂
Jill
Your recipes came at the perfect time. I’m a chocolate lover and these no bake desserts look simple delicious, and you don’t have to turn on your oven. Win Win.
Sam Merritt
I hope you love these, Jill! 🙂