Craving something sweet but don’t want to turn on the oven? These 18 no-bake dessert recipes are here to save the day! From creamy cheesecakes to indulgent chocolate treats and refreshing fruit-based delights, these desserts are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re short on time or avoiding the heat, you’ll find plenty of delicious options to satisfy your sweet tooth without baking.

No Bake Oreo Balls

Three Oreo truffles coated in white chocolate, with one cut open to reveal the dark chocolate filling, garnished with chocolate drizzle and Oreo crumbs—a perfect addition to your collection of easy desserts and no-bake treats.
No Bake Oreo Balls. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

When Oreo cookies meet cream cheese, magic happens. These bite-sized delights are dipped in silky chocolate for a treat that’s crumbly, creamy, and oh-so-decadent. They’re easy to make, with just 3 simple ingredients!
Get the Recipe: No Bake Oreo Balls

No-Bake Chocolate Pistachio Cake

No-Bake Chocolate Pistachio Cake. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Layers of rich chocolate meet crunchy pistachios for a cake that’s fancy yet simple. This unique combination of textures and flavors creates a dessert bursting with nutty sweetness in every bite!
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Chocolate Pistachio Cake

Snowflake Date Cookies

Snowflake Date Cookies. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Chewy, naturally sweet dates form the base of these melt-in-your-mouth cookies dusted lightly with powdered sugar. They’ve got just the right balance of sweetness and texture for anyone who loves wholesome treats!
Get the Recipe: Snowflake Date Cookies

Vegan Chocolate Truffles with Blueberries

Vegan Chocolate Truffles with Blueberries. Photo credit: At The Immigrants Table.

Silky dark chocolate meets tangy bursts of blueberry in this vegan-friendly recipe. These guilt-free truffles are rich, elegant, and incredibly satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Truffles with Blueberries

Sweet lime squares with lavender and bee pollen

Sweet lime squares with lavender and bee pollen. Photo credit: My Mocktail Forest.

Bright lime pairs perfectly with delicate lavender in these zesty, floral squares. The sprinkle of bee pollen adds a stunning finishing touch and a whisper of natural sweetness.
Get the Recipe: Sweet lime squares with lavender and bee pollen

Chewy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Chewy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Nutty, chewy, and full of hearty oats, these bars are equal parts filling and flavorful. Each bite is packed with creamy peanut butter goodness that’ll keep you coming back for more.
Get the Recipe: Chewy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Pineapple Ice Cream Cakes

Pineapple Ice Cream Cakes. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Nutty, chewy, and full of hearty oats, these bars are equal parts filling and flavorful. Each bite is packed with creamy peanut butter goodness that’ll keep you coming back for more.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Ice Cream Cakes

Strawberry Jello Pie

Strawberry Jello Pie. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

This dreamy dessert layers a graham cracker crust with light, fluffy strawberry Jello filling. It’s as pretty as it is delicious with that irresistible pop of strawberry flavor!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Jello Pie

Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits

Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Simple but stunning, these parfaits feature layers of creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and crumbly graham crackers. Build them up in a glass for an elegant touch.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits

Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad

Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Tropical fruits like pineapple and mango combine with a luscious cheesecake-flavored cream. This dessert doubles as a refreshing fruit salad with layers of creamy indulgence!
Get the Recipe: Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad

Mini Berry Trifles

Mini Berry Trifles. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Layered with fresh berries, sponge cake, and whipped cream, these mini trifles are delightfully light and airy. Serve them in individual glasses for an extra-special touch!
Get the Recipe: Mini Berry Trifles

Peanut Butter Balls

Peanut Butter Balls. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Rich, nutty peanut butter coated in smooth, creamy chocolate creates an indulgent, no bake treat. These bite-sized delights are perfect for anyone who loves a rich chocolatey finish.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Balls

No Bake Stained Glass Window Cookies

No Bake Stained Glass Window Cookies. Photo credit: Joyfully Mad.

Brightly colored marshmallows held together by rich, chocolatey goodness create a stunning stained glass look. Fun to eat and even better to share!
Get the Recipe: No Bake Stained Glass Window Cookies

Blueberry Chia Pudding (Paleo, Vegan and Gluten Free!)

Blueberry Chia Pudding (Paleo, Vegan and Gluten Free!). Photo credit: Cook At Home Mom.

This nutrient-packed dessert combines chia seeds’ delicate texture with sweet blueberries for a refreshing, healthy treat. It’s creamy, fruity, and endlessly customizable!
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Chia Pudding (Paleo, Vegan and Gluten Free!)

Frozen Yogurt Banana Bites

Only five ingredients in these frozen yogurt covered bananas! Made with plain yogurt and sweetened with stevia. Use your favorite toppings to customize the frozen banana bites and they make the perfect, cooling, kid-approved, summertime snack #easyrecipe #healthysnacks #kidsfood #frozenbananarecipes
Frozen Yogurt Banana Bites. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Banana slices dipped in creamy yogurt and frozen for a delicious, guilt-free treat. Add some chocolate drizzle or sprinkles for a fun twist!
Get the Recipe: Frozen Yogurt Banana Bites

Fudge

A plate of chocolate fudge squares is stacked into a pyramid, with another plate of fudge squares in the background.
Fudge. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Classic, rich, and ultra-decadent, this no bake fudge melts in your mouth with every bite. It’s a dessert staple that comes together with just a handful of ingredients!
Get the Recipe: Fudge

No Bake Brownie Bites

A bowl of no bake brownie bites.
No Bake Brownie Bites. Photo credit: The Honour System.

Rich, fudgy brownie bites without turning on the oven! Made with dates, nuts, and cocoa powder, these are packed with flavor you’d swear was baked.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Brownie Bites

No Bake Brownies

Close up side view of three no bake brownies on white plate.
No Bake Brownies. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

These dense, chewy brownies deliver all the chocolate flavor you crave. With simple ingredients and no oven required, they couldn’t be easier to make.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Brownies

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