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    15 No-Bake Desserts That Anyone Can Make

    Published: Jul 1, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Keep your kitchen cool with these 15 no-bake desserts perfect for summer gatherings. From Rice Krispie treats to banana pudding, these no-bake simple to make desserts are sure to be a hit at any summer gathering.

    No Bake Key Mousse Lime Pie with White Chocolate

    A key lime pie cut into slices.


     

    At the end of a savory meal, there’s nothing better than a slice of key lime pie. When it’s a no-bake key lime pie, even better! My version uses real limes, cream cheese, and white chocolate to make a dreamy filling that tastes as creamy as a cheesecake – no oven required.

    Get the Recipe: No Bake Key Mousse Lime Pie with White Chocolate

    Five MInute Mini Raspberry Tarts

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    Tarts with raspberries and blackberries on a wire rack.

    Thanks to premade tart shells and no cooking needed, these mini raspberry tarts come together in just five minutes and are a great option for special occasions or your weekly brunch. Small enough to pop the whole thing in your mouth (okay, maybe two bites), these mini tarts taste just like raspberry cheesecake. 

    Get the Recipe: Five MInute Mini Raspberry Tarts

    Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies with White Chocolate

    Haystack cookies on white plates.

    Old-fashioned haystack cookies never go out of style. With just four ingredients these easy no-bake cookies are creamy, crispy, and sweet with just a hint of saltiness. Just what you need when you don’t want to turn on the oven.  

    Get the Recipe: Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies with White Chocolate

    The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers

    Banana pudding in a bowl.

    Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert featuring layers of bananas, creamy vanilla pudding, and crunchy vanilla wafer cookies for a no-bake dessert that is as delicious as it is easy to make. Made with instant pudding mix, this simple recipe is perfect for both novices and experts in the kitchen. You can’t have a cook-out or BBQ without it.

    Get the Recipe: The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers

    Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    A batch of rice krispie cookies after being cut into squares.

    With just three ingredients, it’s no surprise that Rice Krispie treats are a childhood favorite. Magically transform them into Brown Butter Rice Krispie treats with just 1 extra step and create an even better dessert.

    Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    two rice krispie bars on parchment paper.

    Your favorite childhood treat gets an upgrade with yummy melted chocolate and creamy peanut butter. These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars are a little slice of heaven that are super easy to make and keep well! They’re perfect for afterschool snacks, car rides, or cookouts, but also perfect for sending a little love to your friends and family out of state. 

    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie

    No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

    A strawberry cream cheese pie with cut strawberries on top.

    This scrumptious no-bake strawberry cream cheese pie with fresh or frozen strawberries is a must for a summer get together. Creamy and rich it’s a no fail pie that will hold it’s shape even in the heat and make you the star at the next potluck or cookout.

    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

    ana Pudding Recipe with Cream Cheese 

    Cream cheese banana pudding in a casserole dish.

    A Southern banana pudding is a good old-fashioned classic dessert, and for good reason! The combination of sweet bananas, creamy pudding, and sweet and crispy vanilla wafer cookies is comfort food at it’s best. However, make this Southern staple even better by adding cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk for an over-the-top dessert.

    Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding Recipe with Cream Cheese 

    Homemade Creamy Chocolate Pudding – Made From Scratch

    Chocolate pudding topped with whipped cream in a glass.

    This homemade chocolate pudding recipe is rich and creamy without being overly sweet. Egg yolks and cream make all the difference. With under 30 minutes of prep time, you can make this rich chocolate dessert in the morning and wow your guests in the evening. 

    Get the Recipe: Homemade Creamy Chocolate Pudding – Made From Scratch

    The Creamiest Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

    A bowl of strawberry ice cream.

    This homemade custard-based strawberry ice cream recipe has been passed down by my family for generations. You make it on the stove, then transfer it to an ice cream machine for a creamy texture that store-bought strawberry ice cream dreams of.

    Get the Recipe: The Creamiest Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

    Chex Mix with White Chocolate

    White chocolate chex mix on parchment paper.

    Who doesn’t love Chex Mix, but Chex mix with white chocolate is amazing! This sweet and salty snack, filled with three kinds of cereal, pretzels and M&M’s mixed together with white chocolate, is hard to put down.

    Get the Recipe: Chex Mix with White Chocolate

    o Bake Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Ganache

    A slice of rich peanut butter pie on a plate with a fork.

    This no bake peanut butter pie is a slightly sweet, yet rich dessert that everyone is going to love. The perfect dessert for a dinner party, holidays or family gathering. A rich and creamy no bake pie that is a simply scrumptious make-ahead dessert.

    Get the Recipe: No Bake Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate

    No-Bake Lemon Chiffon Pie

    an entire lemon chiffon pie with a slice cut.

    This Lemon Chiffon Pie is light as a feather with a crunchy salty pretzel crust. Ricotta cheese gives it the richness of a cheesecake, but egg whites keep it light and fluffy for a fabulous no bake dessert.

    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Lemon Chiffon Pie

    No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars with Chex Cereal

    A chex mix cereal bar.

    These chocolate covered homemade chex cereal bars are a crunchy, no-bake treat, chock full of caramel and peanut butter. Made on the stovetop in less than 15 minutes, (no baking required!) and so easy to make, you won’t even mind that they disappear so quickly!

    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars with Chex Cereal

    The Creamiest No Bake Coconut Cream Pie

    A slice of coconut cream pie with whipped cream and toasted coconut.

    Savor the scrumptious flavors of a no-bake coconut custard pie that’s not too sweet so you can enjoy the coconut flavor and creamy custard. A make-ahead pie that is perfect for any occasion.

    Get the Recipe: The Creamiest No Bake Coconut Cream Pie

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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