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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    Make These 17 Desserts That Don’t Require Baking—No Oven Needed!

    Published: May 31, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Craving something sweet but don’t feel like turning on the oven? These desserts that don’t require baking are perfect for those lazy days when you still want a treat. From creamy, chilled pies to no-bake bars loaded with flavor, these recipes are quick, easy, and totally satisfying. Trust me, your sweet tooth is in for a good time—no preheating required.

    Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

    A tray of raspberry tarts in phyllo cups.
    Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Thanks to premade tart shells, these mini raspberry tarts come together in just five minutes and taste like raspberry cheesecake.
    Get the Recipe: Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

    No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

    A Strawberry pie with a sliced removed onto a plate.
    No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    This No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is an easy recipe that makes a gorgeous dessert with a rich filling and buttery crust.
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

    Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies With White Chocolate

    An individual haystack cookie.
    Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies With White Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Old-fashioned haystack cookies are made from the easiest no-bake recipe. Creamy, crispy, and perfectly sweet with just a hint of saltiness.
    Get the Recipe: Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies With White Chocolate

    No Bake Lemon Chiffon Pie

    An entire lemon chiffon pie with lemon slices on top.
    No Bake Lemon Chiffon Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Lemon Chiffon Pie has a crunchy salty pretzel crust with ricotta cheese so you have the richness of a cheesecake in a no bake dessert.
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Lemon Chiffon Pie

    No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars With Chex Cereal

    No-bake peanut butter bars on parchment paper.
    No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars With Chex Cereal. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Peanut butter Chex cereal bars are chock full of peanut butter and chocolate. Irresistible treats for any occasion. No-bake and ready in minutes!
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Homemade Cereal Bars With Chex Cereal

    Banana Pudding with Cream Cheese

    A baking dish of banana pudding with a serving spoon.
    Banana Pudding with Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This creamy banana pudding recipe adds a twist of cream cheese for extra richness. A nostalgic cold dessert that’s easy to prepare and serve chilled.
    Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding with Cream Cheese

    No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

    A slice of peanut butter pie.
    No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This no bake peanut butter pie is a slightly sweet, yet rich dessert that everyone is going to love. Easy to make, it’s a show stopper!
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

    Peach Icebox Cake

    A close-up of a layered dessert with creamy white layers and crumbled cookies or crackers on top, partially sliced in a glass dish, with a serving spatula and forks nearby.
    Peach Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Layers of juicy peaches, graham crackers, and cream blend together in this dreamy no-bake dessert. It’s the perfect ice cold dessert for hot summer afternoons.
    Get the Recipe: Peach Icebox Cake

    No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling

    No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    A tangy lemon curd pie with a creamy filling and vanilla wafer crust. Bright, zesty, and perfect for any lemon lover.
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling

    Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe With Evaporated Milk

    peanut butter fudge on a platter.
    Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe With Evaporated Milk. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Made with peanut butter, marshmallow creme, and pantry staples, this Peanut Butter Fudge is the ultimate dream for peanut butter lovers.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe With Evaporated Milk

    No-Bake Frozen Strawberry Pie With Cream Cheese

    A strawberry cream pie with a graham cracker crust, topped with sliced strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. One slice has been cut and slightly separated from the pie—one of those old fashioned pie favorites everyone loves.
    No-Bake Frozen Strawberry Pie With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This Frozen Strawberry Pie with graham cracker crust, fresh strawberries, and lemon zest is a simple, refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Frozen Strawberry Pie With Cream Cheese

    The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers

    A bowl of creamy, layered banana pudding topped with crushed vanilla wafers, served with a silver spoon. A small glass container of the same dessert is next to it on a gray surface, offering a delightful contrast to your favorite lemon desserts.
    The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Featuring layers of bananas, creamy vanilla pudding, and crunchy vanilla wafer cookies, this Banana Pudding is an instant classic.
    Get the Recipe: The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers

    No-Bake Turtle Pie With A Chocolate Caramel Sauce

    A slice of chocolate cheesecake on a white plate
    No-Bake Turtle Pie With A Chocolate Caramel Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Turtle Pie features a delicious Oreo crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and homemade caramel sauce with pecans, making it the ultimate indulgence.
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Turtle Pie With A Chocolate Caramel Sauce

    No Bake Brownie Batter Cheesecake

    No Bake Brownie Batter Cheesecake. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This No Bake Brownie Batter Cheesecake recipe is a sweet treat full of brownie batter goodness. Plus it takes less than 30 minutes to make!
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Brownie Batter Cheesecake

    Oreo Fluff

    Oreo Fluff. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

    Indulge in no-bake bliss with our Oreo Fluff recipe—a creamy, chocolatey delight that’s a cinch to make. Perfect for any sweet tooth!
    Get the Recipe: Oreo Fluff

    3 Ingredient No Bake Dessert

    3 Ingredient No Bake Dessert. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Miniature candy bars, cookies and a peanut butter-butter mixture make this 3 ingredient no bake dessert a HIT.
    Get the Recipe: 3 Ingredient No Bake Dessert

    No Bake Oatmeal Cookies

    Chocolate oatmeal no-bake cookies topped with shredded coconut make perfect no bake Thanksgiving desserts, served on a white plate.
    No Bake Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Whip up delicious no-bake oatmeal cookies with simple ingredients like cocoa, peanut butter, and oatmeal. A quicks sweet treat.
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Oatmeal Cookies

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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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