No-bake desserts are a great choice for beginner bakers, having fun with kids in the kitchen, or for people who just don't want to turn the oven on to make some sweet treats!
Step away from the oven! These no-bake desserts are beautiful and delicious - and there's no cooking required. Impress the family with one of these easy but elegant puds that can all be made without turning on the oven and include classic chocolate mousses, fancy fruit salads, tortes, a parfait and some irresistible ice cream treats.
These desserts are brilliant for making ahead if you've got a crowd coming over. They're also ideal for family treats on hot days or for making while you've got dinner cooking in the oven.
Have a look at all of our delicious, bake-free desserts...
Baileys no-bake cheesecake
No-bake cheesecake is one of our all-time fave desserts - that cream cheese topping, the buttery biscuit base - oh, and the fact you don't have to cook it! Our Baileys version is particularly decadent - your pals will love it!
Get the recipe: Baileys no-bake cheesecake
Fizzy fruit salad
Fruit salad is always a good way of getting the family to eat more of their 5-a-day. Posh it up when you've got guests over or for a weekend treat by making our fizzy fruit salad. Add sprigs of mint leaves for a fancy finish.
Get the recipe: Fizzy fruit salad
Frozen yogurt
We're addicted to fro-yo, ice cream's healther sibling. Once we discovered it's so easy to make our own we've stopped spending lots of money buying it too. Have a go by following our simple recipe - it's a fun school holiday's project to do with the kids, too.
No-bake chocolate torte
A chocolate cake that doesn't need ages to rise in the oven - we like! This decadent torte is made with a chocolate fudge brownie base to save you even more time in the kitchen.
Get the recipe: No-bake chocolate torte
Chocolate and coconut ice cream sandwiches
Whoever invented the ice-cream sandwich deserves a medal. Stuffing ice cream between two cookies creates an instant dessert and a few finishing touches, like garnishing it with sprinkles or coconut, turn it into the easiest pud around.
Get the recipe: Chocolate and coconut ice cream sandwiches
Mini fruit trifles
You could make a trifle from scratch - or you could follow our recipe for these clever mini-fruit trifles which use swiss rolls, fruit cordial and instant custard. The only waiting around is for them to set in the fridge.
Get the recipe: Mini fruit trifles
Strawberry cloud cake
This fluffy strawberry cake looks so pretty - and it tastes as good as it looks! It's made in a similar way to a no-bake cheesecake - you whip up the topping, spoon it over the biscuit base and then chill in the fridge until it's set.
Get the recipe: Strawberry cloud cake
Chocolate-dipped watermelon
We've all heard of chocolate-dipped strawberries, but what about watermelon? This is the ideal dessert for serving outside on hot days or after a BBQ. Scatter pistachios over the top for a pro-finish.
Get the recipe: Chocolate-dipped watermelon
Frappucino mousse
These frappucinos look like piping hot cups of coffee, but in fact they are cool and creamy puds. The fluffy mousse underneath is topped with a layer of espresso jelly and finished with whipped cream.
Get the recipe: Frappucino mousse
Grown-up strawberry jelly
This boozy jelly is definitely one for the adults. It's made with rose wine, filled with strawberries and served with a delicate mint cream.
Get the recipe: Grown-up strawberry jelly
Slimming World's tropical Eton mess
This recipe from Slimming World is a clever take on the classic Eton Mess dessert. It uses light vanilla yogurt instead of whipped cream and ripe papaya, banana and passionfruit for a tropical twist.
Get the recipe: Slimming World's tropical Eton mess
Chocolate mousse
Learn how to make chocolate mousse and you'll always have an easy no-bake dessert recipe up your sleeve. This classic French dessert is made with just three ingredients - dark chocolate, sugar and eggs. Follow our step-by-step picture recipe to make it.
Get the recipe: Chocolate mousse
Mango and passion fruit sorbet
Instead of buying a tub of sorbet, why not have a go at making your own? Just think how impressed the family will be. All you need to make this fat-free dessert are sugar, liquid glucose, a little lemon juice and a mango and passionfruit smoothie.
Get the recipe: Mango and passion fruit sorbet
White chocolate parfait
This white chocolate parfait is a stunner! Serve it up as part of a festive spread, or on hot summer days, when the raspberries on top are in season. It's made with Bailey's, cream and white chocolate, so it's definitely one for special occasions!
Get the recipe: White chocolate parfait
White chocolate mousse with caramel sauce
Your friends will think they're in a top restaurant when you treat them to this impressive white chocolate mousse with caramel sauce. Grate white chocolate over the top to finish or sprinkle over chopped nuts or shards of caramel biscuits.
Get the recipe: White chocolate mousse with caramel sauce
No-bake chocolate truffle crunch
This posh pud looks like it was made by a masterchef but in fact it takes just 20 minutes to make - with no cooking whatsover! The rich filling is made with cream and melted chocolate, and then dusted with cocoa.
Get the recipe: No-bake chocolate truffle crunch
Mini Oreo cheesecakes
Mini Oreo cheesecakes are so easy to make with this easy no-bake recipe that takes just 20 minutes to prepare. You can make these ahead and pull them out of the fridge when you need them.
Get the recipe: Mini Oreo cheesecakes
Tropical fruits with sesame coconut dip
This has to be one of the fanciest twists on fruit salad we've seen. Carefully slice up ripe mango and papaya into neat strips and serve them with dipping bowls of sesame coconut sauce.
Get the recipe: Tropical fruits with sesame coconut dip
Coffee granita
Granita is an easy Italian dessert of sweetened ice crystals. Coffee granita is one of the classic flavours, and it's a fat-free way of cooling down on hot days.
Get the recipe: Coffee granita
Sicilian cocktail
Depth charge! Drop scoops of lemon sorbet into cocktail glasses filled with Prosescco and fruit coulis to make this ultra-easy dessert.
Get the recipe: Sicilian cocktail
Light berry mousse
Grab your best bowls or some martini glasses to serve up this lovely berry mousse. It's made with fresh berries, sugar, Greek yogurt and egg whites and all you need to do is chill it in the fridge for a few hours.
Get the recipe: Light berry mousse
Lemon and lime ginger crunch
This delicious no-bake pud only takes 15 minutes to make. It needs to chill overnight, so it's the perfect make-ahead dessert which you can just whip out of the fridge at the last minute.
Get the recipe: Lemon and lime ginger crunch
Vegan chocolate truffles
The chocolate vegan truffles are mouth-wateringly delicious.
The crunchy chocolate outside pairs deliciously with the creamy filling – perfectly satisfying those sweet cravings.
Get the recipe: Vegan chocolate truffles
Rocky road
This oven-less recipe for rocky road is a must-make for anyone with a sweet tooth. They're perfect for making in advance and the delicious combination of melted chocolate, Maltesers
and marshmallows is one you won't forget in a hurry.
Get the recipe: Rocky road
Vegan Cheesecake
You'll love this vegan cheesecake recipe with blueberry marmalade and creamy yogurt. These vegan cheesecakes are packed with juicy blueberry fruits and a thick layer of biscuit. The cheesecake pots can be prepped in 20 minutes and will then just need time to set.
Get the recipe: Vegan cheesecake
No-bake cupcakes
These cupcakes are a great recipe to make with the kids as they require no baking – you simply chill a mixture of Madeira cake, raspberries, chocolate and cream cheese with a few store cupboard ingredients.
Get the recipe: No-bake Raspberry chocolate cupcakes
maltesers bites
The kids can get hands on with this easy no-bake recipe and they will be so proud of the end result. These Maltesers bars are easy to make, easy to slice and all too easy to eat!
Get the recipe: Maltesers bites
tiffin tower
This spectacular no-bake tiffin tower is a fantastic finale to your Christmas dinner or any other special meal.
Get the recipe: No-bake Tiffin tower
no-bake berry blondies
These berry blondies are made using only 5 ingredients which makes them a really simple no-bake dessert or snack. They’re a great lunchbox addition because they can neatly be cut into perfect squares without falling apart.
Get the recipe: No-bake berry blondies
No bake vegan biscuits with fruit and nut
These vegan biscuits with fruit and nut are a real treat. Vegan cream cheese and cashew nuts make these biscuits rich and creamy, without using any animal products!
Get the recipe: No bake vegan biscuits with fruit and nut
Nadiya Hussain's No-bake mint Oreo cheesecake
No-bake mint Oreo cheesecake is a stunning recipe that takes only 30 minutes of prep and looks absolutely stunning with the chocolate dripping over the cake. Mint and chocolate are a classic combination so you know everyone will love it.
Get the recipe: Nadia Hussain's no-bake mint ores cheesecake
Watermelon fruit bowl
The kids will love helping you make this fun fruit salad with its very own watermelon bowl. Lace fruits onto skewers and stick them into the watermelon to make the fruit kebabs.
Get the recipe: Watermelon fruit bowl
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