Our Best No-Bake Dessert Recipes That Won’t Let You Down

Whip up a show-stopping cake sans oven with this mousse-like cheesecake recipe. Each pastel layer represents a different fruity flavour: strawberry, mango and lime. Summer has arrived.

Just when you thought crispy rice treats couldn’t get any better, level up with crunchy potato chips and Oreos! These delightful squares are gooey, sticky, sweet and salty and come together in less than 30 minutes.

Dessert for breakfast can totally be a thing, and in the case of these yogurt- and granola-based cheesecake squares, it can even be a healthy thing. They’re picky-eater approved, too.

For the campfire lover or chocoholic in your life, this simple no-bake dessert was made to delight.

The most obvious of no-bake sweets: ice cream. Not so obvious? This cake’s dairy-free, plant-based spin. You can thank the vegan Oreos and store-bought coconut milk ice cream for that.

Anna Olson steps up her chocolate game by creating no-bake cookies disguised as Genoa salami. The bits of salty pretzel pieces throughout add contrast and crunch.

These decadent no-bake treats are the classic peppermint patties in sandwich cookie form. They’re so easy to make, and look mighty impressive. Freeze a batch to have on hand for unexpected company.

Crispy rice, dark chocolate and nutty peanut butter make for a tasty, indulgent square that (shhhh) is actually kind of healthy. Plus, you can satisfy your cravings for chewy chocolate brownies without turning on the oven. Bonus!

Fluffy, praline-topped pumpkin bars can be tailored to your preference just by changing the base. Whether you choose graham cracker crumbs or crushed gingerbread cookies, you and your guests will love these no-bake treats.

Your first thought might be, “granola bars are not dessert!” but one bite of these no-bake dark chocolate and pumpkin bars will have you convinced. They’re that delicious.

By using skim milk instead of a full-fat, not to mention the major substitution – yogurt rather than cream cheese – this no-bake dessert maintains the consistency of a light and airy cheesecake without ever having to worry about a water bath.

With a creamy mango filling and shells made with dates and mixed nuts, this inventive recipe is the perfect dessert to complement your summer meals.