40 No-Bake Desserts That Are Easy to Make
For when turning on the oven is just too much.
Sometime life gets in the way of you enjoying a good dessert after dinner. Maybe you're short on time at the end of a long day. Or perhaps you don't want to turn on the oven when when the temperature is in the 80s. But these things don't have to stop you from enjoying a sweet treat at the end of a meal. For those days when you just don’t want to put in the effort to make something sweet (hey, there’s no shame in that), try whipping no-bake desserts.
From fruity ice pops and gooey brownies to frozen cheesecake and chocolate mousse, these recipes are all delicious — and don't require an oven to come together. You can even prep some of these simple dessert recipes over the weekend, stick them in the fridge, and enjoy them throughout the week.
If you’re feeling extra generous, prep some of these desserts for your upcoming summer cookout, Father’s Day celebration, or 4th of July barbecue.
Peach Melba Ice Pops
You can keep these peach and raspberry ice pops in the freezer for up to a week.
Creamy Frozen Raspberry Mousse
The next time the kids want a sweet treat and there's no ice cream, whip up this mousse. It only takes five minutes.
Chocolate-Cherry Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ice cream sandwiches get ten times better after being dipped in melted chocolate.
Mango and Nut Dream
All you need to make this dessert is Greek yogurt, mango chunks, nuts, and brown sugar.
Meyer Lemon Posset
You can top this citrus dessert with blueberries — or whatever berry your heart desires.
No-Bake Chocolate Brownies
These brownies are topped with sea salt for a savory and sweet treat.
No-Churn Banana Split Ice Cream
Make this classic dessert easier to serve by mixing all the banana split ice cream ingredients into the ice cream first.
Strawberry-Thyme Lemonade Pops
These refreshing strawberry lemonade pops are made even better by adding thyme to them. Trust us, it's good.
Frozen S'mores
S'mores are even better when served frozen, and they take only 25 minutes to prep.
Divinity Candy
You can prep this pillowy dessert up to three days before serving it. But who would want to wait that long?
Matzo Brittle
Don't have any matzo or can't find any at the store? Use saltines instead!
Chocolate–Pistachio Orange Slices
Looking for a sweet and juicy treat? This dessert is as simple as dipping orange slices into melted white chocolate.
Cranberry Flummery
This is the perfect dessert to make as soon as cranberries are in season.
Grasshopper Bars
If you're planning on hosting a dinner party, these are a great grab-and-go treat.
No-Bake Lemon Tarts
For a tangy treat, try these tarts topped with your favorite fresh fruit. Our top picks: strawberries, mangoes, and cherries.
Double Chocolate Mocha Mousse
If the decadent mousse isn't enough, mix in a dash of espresso powder for extra kick.
Frozen Raspberry Meringue Pie
There's no oven time for this pretty pink dessert, but it does require some heat — a kitchen blowtorch gives the meringue its classic golden look.
Frozen Fruit Kebabs
Frozen mango and pineapple get an extra touch of sweetness with a drizzle of white chocolate.
Key Lime Ice Pops
Can't decide between a graham cracker or crushed cookie base? Now you don't have to.
Fresh Fruit Cheesecake Pie
With a smashed tea biscuit crust and a cream cheese filling, this colorful tart is sure to keep you satisfied.
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