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These easy no-bake desserts are simple, sweet, and perfect when you want a treat without turning on the oven. From creamy layered cakes to fruity chilled desserts, these recipes are great for summer parties, holidays, potlucks, or an easy family treat. The hardest part is waiting for them to chill!

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This easy no-bake dessert has a buttery cookie crust, a creamy vanilla filling, and plenty of crunchy toffee on top. It’s perfect for summer, birthdays, or anytime you want a frozen dessert that feels extra special.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Lorna Doone cookies, crushed
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 6 oz instant vanilla pudding packet
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 8 oz whipped topping
  • 1 cup crushed Heath pieces

Instructions

  1. Add the crushed Lorna Doone cookies and melted butter to a 9×13 baking dish and stir to coat.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking dish to form a crust.
  3. Set the crust aside.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the pudding packet and milk until smooth.
  5. Stir in the vanilla ice cream.
  6. Fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
  7. Pour the filling over the crust.
  8. Sprinkle the crushed Heath pieces evenly over the top.
  9. Serve immediately or freeze for later.

If you love chilled desserts like this, the No-Bake Layered Turtle Dessert is another great one to keep in mind.

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4. Cannoli No-Bake Cake

This layered no-bake cake is creamy, rich, and full of chocolate chip cannoli flavor. It looks impressive but is very simple to put together.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz store bought pound cake
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups mini chocolate chips, divided
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy cream, divided
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. To make the chocolate topping, place 1 cup of the heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 80 seconds.
  2. Add 1 cup of the chocolate chips and let sit for 30 seconds.
  3. Whisk until a smooth chocolate sauce forms, then place it in the fridge.
  4. To make the filling, add the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla to a medium bowl.
  5. Beat in the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream until smooth and combined.
  6. Stir in 1 cup of mini chocolate chips.
  7. Cut the pound cake into thin slices.
  8. Place a layer of pound cake slices in the bottom of an 8×8 baking dish.
  9. Spread some of the filling over the cake.
  10. Repeat the layers until you have 3 layers total.
  11. Pour the chocolate sauce over the top.
  12. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips over the top if desired.
  13. Chill in the fridge for 2 hours before serving.

If you want another rich and creamy dessert for a party or holiday table, this one fits right in.

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