Easy No-Bake Desserts

If you need a dessert without turning on the oven, these no-bake recipes are exactly what you’re looking for. They’re simple, quick, and perfect for everything from weeknight treats to holidays and gatherings.

From creamy pies and layered cakes to easy bars and cookies, these no-bake desserts are made with simple ingredients and come together with minimal effort.

If you’re looking for more easy, budget-friendly recipes, you’ll also love roundups like your 3-Ingredient Recipes, Pasta Salad Recipes, and Slow Cooker Side Dishes posts.

1. Creamy Peanut Butter Pie (No-Bake Dessert)

Full recipe: Creamy Peanut Butter Pie

This pie is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make with no baking required.

If you enjoy simple desserts like this, this 3-Ingredient Recipes roundup has even more easy treats to try.

2. Strawberry Icebox Cake (No-Bake Dessert)

Ingredients

• 1 pound cake
• 2–3 cups strawberries, mashed
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ¼ cup strawberry jam
• 8 oz whipped topping

Instructions

1. Slice pound cake into 3 layers.
2. Mix strawberries, lemon juice, and jam.
3. Line a loaf pan with parchment.
4. Add cake layer, whipped topping, and strawberry mixture.
5. Repeat layers.
6. Freeze for about 2 hours until set.
7. Slice and serve chilled.

This is a great option to bring alongside something like my Pasta Salad Recipes roundup for a full potluck spread.

3. No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake (Easy Dessert)

Full recipe: No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake

This dessert is light, creamy, and perfect when you want something refreshing and simple.

If you love this one, youll alspo love No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake

4. Chocolate Coconut Bars (No-Bake Dessert)

Ingredients

• 4 cups shredded coconut
• ½ cup + 2 tbsp coconut oil
• ¾ cup maple syrup
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment.
2. Blend coconut, oil, and maple syrup until sticky.
3. Press into pan evenly.
4. Freeze for 1 hour until firm.
5. Melt chocolate with remaining oil.
6. Drizzle over bars.
7. Chill until set.

5. No-Bake Banana Split Cake (Easy Dessert)

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed graham crackers
• ½ cup melted butter
• 16 oz cream cheese
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla
• 2 bananas
• 20 oz pineapple
• 4 cups strawberries
• 8 oz whipped topping
• Chocolate syrup
• ½ cup walnuts
• Cherries

Instructions

1. Mix graham crackers and butter, press into dish, and chill.
2. Beat cream cheese, sugars, and vanilla.
3. Spread over crust.
4. Layer bananas, pineapple, and strawberries.
5. Spread whipped topping on top.
6. Chill until ready to serve.
7. Add chocolate, nuts, and cherries before serving.

6. Chow Mein Cookies (No-Bake Cookies)

Ingredients

• 5 oz chocolate chips
• 5 oz butterscotch chips
• 1 container chow mein noodles

Instructions

1. Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips together.
2. Stir until smooth.
3. Fold in noodles.
4. Drop onto lined baking sheet.
5. Chill until set.

FAQ

Do no-bake desserts need to be refrigerated?
Yes, most no-bake desserts need to chill to set properly and should be stored in the fridge.

How long do no-bake desserts last?
Typically 3–4 days when stored in an airtight container.

Can I freeze no-bake desserts?
Many can be frozen, especially layered desserts and bars.

Are no-bake desserts good for summer?
Yes, they’re perfect because they don’t require turning on the oven.

What are the easiest no-bake desserts to make?
Recipes like Peanut Butter Pie, Icebox Cake, and Chow Mein Cookies are some of the simplest options.