Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes 30 Easy No-Bake Dessert Recipes Guaranteed to Delight By Kelly Vaughan Kelly Vaughan Kelly is a former associate digital food editor for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 23, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Con Poulos No celebration is complete without a sweet treat, but when it's hot outside even the keenest baker would prefer not to turn on the oven. Our recommendation: Keep the kitchen cool by making one of our no-bake treats, such as the No-Bake Chocolate-Crust Cheesecake that's pictured here. You'll find that once you master a delicious dessert you can make without the use of your oven, you'll reach for the recipes time and time again. And they're certainly not just for summer: Whether your holiday dinner is monopolizing all of the precious cooking space or you're simply not in the mood to bake on a Saturday night in, these no-oven-required recipes are easy and tempting any time of the year. 01 of 29 Strawberries and Cream Stack Cake Chris Simpson This treat may stand tall, but you can whip it up in short order. Simply whisk mascarpone and heavy cream into glossy peaks, soak store-bought ladyfingers in a quick caramel, and layer both with sliced fresh strawberries. View Recipe 02 of 29 Coconut Water Granita Kirsten Francis Just two ingredients—coconut water and sugar—are all you need to make this refreshing granita. After freezing, top it with strawberries and toasted coconut. View Recipe 03 of 29 Crispy Cereal Treats Kirsten Francis We've given this kid-friendly treat an upgrade with four flavorful variations. Learn how to make the basic recipe, then try our riffs such as freeze-dried raspberries and white chocolate, or cocktail peanuts and semisweet chocolate. View Recipe 04 of 29 No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Armando Rafael This recipe is an easy route to cheesecake. The zest and juice of key lime give this luscious dessert plenty of citrus flavor. View Recipe 05 of 29 Berries with Buttermilk and Honey Hans Gissinger Here's a simply delicious way to highlight fresh summer berries. Served with a frothy blend of buttermilk, honey, and a garnish of fresh mint, this easy presentation will wow. View Recipe 06 of 29 7-Layer Ice Cream Cake Johnny Miller Using store-bought pound cake makes the prep work for this cake a breeze. And the chocolate-raspberry flavor combination is fabulous. View Recipe 07 of 29 Slow-Cooker Triple Chocolate Brownies The slow cooker is good for so much more than pulled pork and stew. You can make brownies in it, too! This decadent recipe uses two kinds of chips for a gooey, chocolate-packed result. View Recipe 08 of 29 No-Bake Espresso Crème Brûlée Joseph De Leo If you love drinking mocha lattes, then this crème brûlée is meant for you. A combination of white chocolate and instant espresso powder creates an elegant taste reminiscent of the favorite coffee shop drink. View Recipe 09 of 29 No-Bake Chocolate and Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars Chewy and satisfying, these no-bake bar cookies use crunchy and creamy peanut butter, oats, and a bottom layer of finely ground chocolate wafers. Melted semisweet chocolate covers the top; drizzles of melted peanut butter and milk chocolate make decorative garnishes. View Recipe 10 of 29 No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake for a Crowd Alpha Smoot We love this simple (it's made in just three steps!) sheet-cake-like take on creamy cheesecake that will serve a crowd. Top it off with a combination of fresh blueberries and a jammy blueberry mixture for a burst of summer sweetness. View Recipe 11 of 29 Frozen Chocolate-Mousse Trifles No bake and make-ahead? Yes, please! When layered with crumbled chocolate angel food cake, a simple chocolate mousse is no mere trifle—it's an indulgent, crowd-pleasing treat. View Recipe 12 of 29 Chocolate-Candy Icebox Bars If you're looking for a rich no-bake treat that's easy to make and comes with a super sweet payoff, this is it. You'll need to stock up on candy to make them, but these bars are well worth a trip to the supermarket. View Recipe 13 of 29 No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake David Prince This is no ordinary cheesecake. In addition to cream cheese, this recipe calls for sour cream, mascarpone, and goat cheese, giving added depth and creamy flavor to the filling. Top it off with plump cherries and plenty of syrup. View Recipe 14 of 29 Peach Melba Spoom David Prince Maybe you know Peach Melba, but have you had a spoom before? This a magical, light dessert has a texture of fruit sorbet meets Italian meringue. Try this version, bursting with sweet peach and raspberry flavors. View Recipe 15 of 29 No-Bake Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust Swap out traditional graham cracker crumbs for spicy gingersnaps in this super rich cake. It has an unexpected kick of cinnamon and nutmeg that lingers after each cool, creamy bite. View Recipe 16 of 29 Chocolate-Banana Pudding Creamy pudding, soft banana slices, and chocolate wafers are layered to create a luscious mix of textures in this pudding. Make it up to a day in advance for an easy-to-please, party-ready dessert. View Recipe 17 of 29 Peanut Butter Tart Chocolate and peanut butter is the ultimate combination in our book. This light-as-air pie requires just five ingredients to achieve its dreamy consistency. View Recipe 18 of 29 Black-and-White Ice Cream Tart Use this recipe as a starting point for your ice cream tart explorations. Start with the classic vanilla and chocolate, then try butter-pecan ice cream with a gingersnap crust or green tea ice cream with honey graham crackers. The possibilities are endless. View Recipe 19 of 29 Chocolate, Banana, and Graham Cracker Icebox Cake David Prince Layers of creamy chocolate pudding, sweet bananas, and crunchy graham crackers are a delicious combination in this frozen treat. Don't forget the whipped cream! View Recipe 20 of 29 No-Bake Fudge Brownies David Prince Chocolate, coconut, and cocktail peanuts amp up the texture in this chewy, egg-free take on the chocolate brownie. View Recipe 21 of 29 Easy Tiramisu Lennart Weibull You can't beat this airy, rich Italian dessert. Instead of making ladyfingers, use the store-bought kind so you can focus on the good stuff (like spreading the silky mascarpone and marsala filling over every layer). View Recipe 22 of 29 Marshmallow Cookie Sandwiches Is there anything better than a giant bite of marshmallow? We don't think so, which is why we created this chocolate-dipped marshmallow cookie sandwich. Our version is inspired by the classic 20th century moon pie. View Recipe 23 of 29 Tangy Raspberry Fool A fool is a traditional English dessert made by folding puréed fruit into sweet custard. It takes just 10 minutes to prep and is best served immediately. In an ideal world, you can whip it together while the rest of the crowd helps with clean-up duty. View Recipe 24 of 29 Chocolate Peanut-Butter Icebox Cake Whether it's for a celebratory dinner, a birthday party, or just because, this easy-to-make icebox cake—which calls for just four ingredients and can be made ahead—should be your go-to treat. It needs sit for at least eight hours in the refrigerator so the cookies soften for an easy, creamy scoop—and waiting might be the hardest part of making this dessert! View Recipe 25 of 29 Crispy Chocolate-Marshmallow Treats These are the classic puffed cereal treats you know and love with the addition of rich chocolate—and we don't imagine anyone will complaining about that! Kids can help by mixing the ingredients together, then pressing it all down into a pan to shape the bars. View Recipe 26 of 29 Waffle-and-Strawberry Trifle Johnny Miller A luscious take on strawberries and cream, this summery trifle feeds up to 10 people. That means it's the perfect dessert for backyard barbecues and potluck parties. Buy strawberries from a farm to support local while you're at it. View Recipe 27 of 29 Individual No-Bake Cheesecakes Using a muffin tin makes individual cheesecakes a snap. This recipe calls for pomegranate jelly as the bright red topping, but feel free to use any seasonal fruit as a garnish. View Recipe 28 of 29 No-Bake Chocolate-Almond Oat Bars Con Poulos These gluten-free bars get body and flavor from almond butter. It melts when heated on the stove, which makes it easier to mix in the chocolate chips, toasted almonds, raisins, and oats. View Recipe 29 of 29 No-Bake Chocolate-Eggnog Crème Brûlée Lennart Weibull Think of this as the best ever crème brûlée, streamlined. No oven necessary! A pinch of sugar and spice and a splash of brandy give this classic dessert plenty of holiday spirit whether for Thanksgiving or Christmas in July. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit