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.
This chocolatey pie has four layers starting with an Oreo crust, fudgy chocolate ganache, a chocolate mousse filling, and fluffy whipped cream topping. It’s decadent and crowd-pleasing!
MISSISSIPPI MUD PIE RECIPE
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.
This fuss-free recipe has the flavor and texture of classic cheesecake without any oven, water bath, or cracks!
NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE RECIPE
3. Eclair Cake
Layers of pastry cream and graham crackers are topped with fudgy ganache in this unique and crowd-pleasing no-bake dessert.
Made with real pastry cream and chocolate ganache, this dessert emulates classic eclairs with no baking required.
ECLAIR CAKE RECIPE
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.
Fruity and refreshing, ambrosia salad is a quick and easy dessert. My version is made with real whipped cream instead of Cool Whip for the best flavor!
AMBROSIA SALAD RECIPE
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!
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE RECIPE
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!
A summer favorite! Chocolate graham crackers pair beautifully with the fluffy cream cheese filling.
CHOCOLATE ICEBOX CAKE RECIPE
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.
Learn how to make banana pudding entirely from-scratch! You’ll love my homemade version.
BANANA PUDDING RECIPE
9. Puppy Chow
Perfect for parties! Everyone loves this sweet and crunchy cereal treat.
Ready in less than 10 minutes! This easy dessert is made without the oven or stovetop.
PUPPY CHOW RECIPE
10. Eton Mess
So light and refreshing! This recipe requires zero baking if you use store-bought meringues.
Fresh berries, crispy meringue cookies, and fluffy whipped cream come together in this classic English dessert. Perfect for summer!
ETON MESS RECIPE
11. No-Bake Cookies
The easiest cookies ever! I also have cookie butter no-bake cookies.
Egg-free and flour-free! These cookies are made with oats and a few other pantry staples.
NO-BAKE COOKIES RECIPE
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!
No gelatin or cool whip needed! My recipe has a 100% from-scratch filling and the option to make your own crust too (my recommendation).
PEANUT BUTTER PIE RECIPE
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.
Egg-free! This chocolate pudding uses pantry staples to create a creamy and satisfying treat.
CHOCOLATE PUDDING RECIPE
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.
Nostalgic and crowd-pleasing rice krispie treats come together on the stove in a matter of minutes. This upgraded recipe tastes familiar, but better!
RICE KRISPIE TREATS RECIPE
15. Tiramisu
Decadent and impressive, tiramisu is one of the most popular no-bake desserts. It’s an Italian classic!
Great for making ahead! This classic Italian dessert if flavored with coffee, rum, mascarpone, and cocoa for a perfectly balanced and irresistible result.
TIRAMISU RECIPE
16. Cookie Dough Dip
Something a little different, cookie dough dip is perfect for parties! It takes just a few minutes to whip up.
Only 10 minutes to make! Serve this dip with fruit, pretzels, cookies, or graham crackers. Yum!
COOKIE DOUGH DIP RECIPE
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!
With just four ingredients and no ice cream maker needed, this is the easiest ice cream recipe you’ll ever try! I include lots of flavor variations within the post.
NO-CHURN ICE CREAM RECIPE
18. Oreo Pie
Love Oreos? You can turn them into an incredibly tasty no-bake pie in just 15 minutes!
No oven needed! This sweet and creamy pie can be prepped in just 15 minutes before going in the fridge or freezer to set up.
OREO PIE RECIPE
19. Lucky Charms Treats
Transform your favorite cereal into a shareable no-bake dessert!
Swap traditional Rice Krispies with Lucky Charms for a fun and nostalgic no-bake dessert! Just 15 minutes to make.
LUCKY CHARMS TREATS RECIPE
20. Frozen Mudslide Pie
Inspired by the drink, this pie is the perfect dessert to cool you down on a hot summer evening!
This recipe combines all the flavors of the popular drink into a cool and creamy pie! Can be made without alcohol or caffeine for a kid-friendly version.
FROZEN MUDSLIDE PIE RECIPE
21. Cheesecake Dip
If you love cheesecake, you need to try this dip! It’s great for parties and picnics.
Tasty with fruit, crackers, or cookies, this cheesecake dip is the perfect last-minute and no-bake dessert!
CHEESECAKE DIP RECIPE
22. S’mores Cereal Bars
Another cereal treat, but this time we’re taking inspiration from one of summer’s most quintessential desserts!
Graham cracker cereal gets an upgrade with milk chocolate and mini marshmallows in this easy bar recipe. Just 15 minutes to prep!
SMORES CEREAL BARS RECIPE
23. Chocolate Icebox Pie
Serve up slices of this no-bake chocolate pie to your guests, and everyone will be asking for the recipe!
A chocolatey delight! This no-bake chocolate pie is served on a homemade Oreo crust and topped with whipped cream.
CHOCOLATE ICEBOX PIE 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!
Just like the kind you get at the local carnival! You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make funnel cake at home.
FUNNEL CAKE RECIPE
25. Dirt Cake
Loved by kids and adults, this dirt cake recipe is an incredibly fun and nostalgic no-bake dessert!
My 100% from-scratch recipe may take a bit more effort, but it tastes remarkably better than the version made with pudding mix.
HOMEMADE DIRT CAKE RECIPE
26. Scotcharoos
Chewy, peanut buttery scotcharoos are one of my family’s favorite no-bake desserts!
Salty, sweet, and chewy, these bars are a cross between Rice Krispie treats and peanut butter bars. The butterscotch swirl looks fancy, but is very easy!
SCOTCHAROOS RECIPE
27. Key Lime Shooters
Inspired by key lime pie, these cute and tasty shooters are perfect for summer parties!
Tart, sweet, and creamy, these mini key lime desserts taste like the pie but are so much faster to make!
KEY LIME SHOOTERS RECIPE
28. Peanut Butter Pie Dessert Cups
Similar to my peanut butter pie, these individual shooters are perfect for serving a crowd.
These mini peanut butter pies taste like the real thing, but are ready in just 30 minutes.
PEANUT BUTTER PIE DESSERT CUPS
29. Cake Batter Cheesecake Shooters
Made with real cake mix, these mini desserts are perfect for birthdays.
Adorable and tasty, mini cake batter desserts are so festive! Cream cheese keeps them from being too sweet.
CAKE BATTER DESSERT SHOOTERS
30. Oreo Cheesecake Dessert Cups
Like Oreo cheesecake, but mini and entirely no-bake!
Creamy no-bake cheesecake and crisp Oreo cookies come together in this party-ready dessert.
OREO CHEESECAKE DESSERT CUPS
31. Raspberry Cheesecake Shooters
Homemade raspberry filling combined with no-bake cheesecake and crunchy graham cracker crumbs–yum!
Perfectly balanced, these mini desserts combine creamy no-bake cheesecake and tart raspberries.
RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE SHOOTERS
32. Nutella Crunch Dessert Cups
Love Nutella? This no-bake dessert incorporates nutella into the filling for a sweet and indulgent treat.
No-bake nutella filling pairs perfectly with crushed Oreos and whipped cream in this perfectly portioned no-bake dessert.
NUTELLA CHEESECAKE DESSERT CUPS
33. Lemon Lush Shooters
Lemon lush is a classic dessert. My version is made mini and entirely no-bake!
Need a refreshing and easy dessert? This is it! Lemon pudding and Cool Whip pair so well with a buttery walnut crumble.
LEMON LUSH SHOOTERS
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.
No campfire required! These party ready dessert cups combine s’mores and no-bake cheesecake.
SMORES CHEESECAKE DESSERT CUPS
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). 😉
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!
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