19 No Bake Desserts Too Easy Not to Make—And You Already (Probably) Have the Ingredients

If you’re craving something sweet but can’t be bothered to turn on the oven, you’re going to love this. These no bake desserts are too easy not to make, and the best part? You probably already have everything you need sitting in your pantry. Trust me, once you try a few of these, you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with baking.

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.
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No-Bake Strawberry Chiffon Pie

A slice of strawberry chiffon pie. — No-Bake Strawberry Chiffon Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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Give No-Bake Strawberry Pie a try if you’re looking for a light and airy dessert made with fresh strawberries and a pretzel crust.
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Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

A tray of phyllo cup desserts. — 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.
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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.
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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.

This chilled, layered cake is bursting with sweet peaches and light cream, making it a summer staple. It’s as simple as layering and refrigerating—no oven required.
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No Bake Key Lime Mousse Pie With White Chocolate

A slice being removed from a key lime pie. — No Bake Key Lime Mousse Pie With White Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

No bake key lime pie has an ultra creamy filling made from white chocolate, cream cheese, and fresh cream. A show stopper pie for any occasion.
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Frozen Strawberry Trifle Dessert

Four slices of a creamy white dessert with red fruit swirls are arranged on a patterned dark plate next to two vintage silver spoons, making it a festive addition to your collection of white Christmas recipes. — Frozen Strawberry Trifle Dessert. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Whipped topping, sweetened cream cheese, and strawberries layer beautifully in this simple frozen trifle. A fun and fruity frozen treat that’s ideal for sharing.
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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.

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

Three scoops of creamy ice cream with red peppermint candy pieces in a glass bowl, with a spoon on the side; the background is light blue with white and red specks. — Peppermint Ice Cream. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This minty homemade ice cream is filled with crushed peppermint for a refreshing crunch in every bite. It’s one of those cold treat recipes that’s perfect beyond the holidays.
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The Creamiest No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie

A coconut custard pie with a slice removed. — The Creamiest No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This no-bake coconut cream pie is easy to make with the creamiest custard layer & a graham cracker crust. Perfectly sweet – but not too sweet!
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Banana Pudding with Meringue

A classic southern desserts favorite, creamy banana pudding topped with fluffy meringue is partially served with a spoon, resting beside several vintage metal spoons on a gray surface. — Banana Pudding with Meringue. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Southern classic layers vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and fluffy meringue in every nostalgic bite. Chill it before serving for a timeless cold dessert experience.
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No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling

A lemon pie with a bright yellow filling, topped with whipped cream dollops and a lemon slice in the center, is sliced and displayed on a dark surface with a lemon wedge beside it. — 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.
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Strawberry Ice Cream

Made with fresh strawberries and cream, this homemade ice cream is bursting with natural flavor. It’s the kind of ice cold dessert that tastes like summer in a bowl.
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Lemon Icebox Pie

A creamy pie with a golden brown graham cracker crust is partially cut, revealing its smooth texture. A slice of this delectable lemon dessert is placed on a white scalloped plate nearby, next to another plate holding lemon wedges and silver utensils. A grey napkin lies beneath the plates. — Lemon Icebox Pie. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This cool pie is made with condensed milk, lemon juice, and a graham cracker crust. It’s the ultimate cold dessert to beat the summer heat.
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No-Coffee Strawberry Tiramisu With Fresh Berries

A glass dish filled with creamy dessert topped with sliced strawberries; some pieces have been cut and removed, revealing layers inside. — No-Coffee Strawberry Tiramisu With Fresh Berries. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Fresh strawberries, orange zest, mascarpone, jam, and ladyfingers come together in Strawberry Tiramisu. No coffee required.
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Peach Sorbet

Peach ice cream with fresh peaches — Peach Sorbet. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This sorbet is bursting with ripe peach flavor and only takes a few ingredients. It’s a frozen treat that’s light, refreshing, and made without an ice cream maker.
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Creamy Strawberry Mousse With White Chocolate

A spoonful of creamy pink strawberry mousse with a dollop of whipped cream, held above a glass filled with more mousse and garnished with fresh strawberry slices—perfect inspiration for your next dessert recipes. — Creamy Strawberry Mousse With White Chocolate. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Strawberry Mousse recipe has the creamiest texture and tons of fresh strawberry flavor. It’s like scooping up little pink clouds!
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Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake

A slice of banana split dessert, one of the best easy desserts, is topped with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, chopped nuts, colorful sprinkles, and a cherry on a white plate. Other dessert slices and sprinkles are visible in the background. — Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This no-bake banana split cake layers fresh bananas, cherries, and creamy fillings for a nostalgic and delicious dessert. It’s an easy, oven-free option that tastes like summer.
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Brownie Batter Ice Cream

A glass bowl filled with scoops of chocolate ice cream topped with chocolate chips, placed on a white patterned cloth beside a metal spoon. — Brownie Batter Ice Cream. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Sweet, fresh cream and a brownie mix are combined to make a decadent and delicious homemade Brownie Batter Ice Cream. Perfect for summer!
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