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Our 30 Best No-Bake Desserts

Updated on June 5, 2019 by Food Network Canada Editors

Forgo the oven in favour of these no-bake desserts that are here to make you drool. From no-bake cookie balls and cheesecake to dairy-free ice cream and the best-ever brownies, these impressive sweets are as easy (and delicious) as pie. 


  • No-Bake Rainbow Cheesecake
     
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    No-Bake Rainbow Cheesecake

    <p>Whip up a show-stopping cake sans oven with this mousse-like <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/35-most-decadent-cheesecake-recipes" rel="noopener" target="_blank">cheesecake recipe</a>. Each pastel layer represents a different fruity flavour: strawberry, mango and lime. Summer has finally arrived.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/rainbow-no-bake-cheesecake/22469/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Rainbow No-Bake Cheesecake</a></strong></p>
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  • No-Bake Chocolate Brownies
     
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    No-Bake Chocolate Brownies

    <p>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!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/no-bake-chocolate-brownies/" target="_blank">No-Bake Chocolate Brownies</a></strong></p>
  • No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Balls
     
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    No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Balls

    <p>With a nut butter and coconut flour base, plus the addition of chocolate chips and flaky sea salt, these vegan cookie balls are totally addictive. You can also make a just-as-tasty oatmeal raisin version (see next slide).</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/the-only-3-no-bake-cookie-recipes-you-need-in-your-life/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies</a></strong></p>
  • No-Bake Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
     
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    No-Bake Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    <p>Using the same egg-free dough base as the previous chocolate chip version, simply add gluten-free rolled oats, raisins and cinnamon for snack-approved oatmeal raisin cookie balls.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/the-only-3-no-bake-cookie-recipes-you-need-in-your-life/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">No-Bake Oatmeal Raisin Cookies</a></strong></p>
  • No-Bake Breakfast Cheesecake Tart
     
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    No-Bake Breakfast Cheesecake Tart

    <p>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.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/guilt-free-no-bake-breakfast-cheesecake-tart/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">No-Bake Breakfast Cheesecake Tart</a></strong></p>
  • No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Pie
     
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    No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Pie

    <p>When peanut butter, dark chocolate, coconut milk and maple syrup come together, only heavenly things can happen. Bonus: this <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/10-vegan-desserts-that-even-non-vegans-will-love" rel="noopener" target="_blank">vegan dessert</a> requires just 8 simple ingredients.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/healthy-no-bake-peanut-butter-cup-pie/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Pie</a></strong></p>
  • Canadian No-Bake Cheesecake Bars
     
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    Canadian No-Bake Cheesecake Bars

    <p>You don’t even need to turn on the oven to whip up a batch of these <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/no-bake-desserts/#!rainbow-no-bake-cheesecake2" rel="noopener" target="_blank">no-bake desserts</a>. A red graham cracker base and a few sprinkles make these creamy cheesecake bites celebration-worthy.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/canadian-no-bake-cheesecake-bars/18521/" target="_blank"><strong>Canadian No-Bake Cheesecake Bars</strong></a></p>
  • Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
     
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    Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

    <p>Once made, these <em>berry</em> tasty treats go straight into the freezer, where the cashew, strawberry and coconut oil filling will solidify into a cool and creamy treat.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/valentines-day/blog/irresistible-vegan-strawberry-cheesecake-bites-33882/" target="_blank">Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Bites</a></strong></p>
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  • No-Bake S’mores Cheesecake
     
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    No-Bake S’mores Cheesecake

    <p>For the <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/canada-day/photos/fantastic-campfire-desserts-for-your-long-weekend/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">campfire lover</a> or chocoholic in your life, this simple no-bake dessert was made to delight.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/no-bake-smores-cheesecake-made-for-summer/" target="_blank">No-Bake S’mores Cheesecake</a></strong></p>
  • Vegan Oreo Ice Cream Cake
     
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    Vegan Oreo Ice Cream Cake

    <p>The most obvious of no-bake sweets: ice cream. Not so obvious? This cake's dairy-free, <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/vegan-ice-cream-recipes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">plant-based spin</a>. You can thank the vegan oreos and store-bought coconut milk ice cream for that.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/a-dreamy-ice-cream-cake-youd-never-guess-is-vegan/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Vegan Oreo Ice Cream Cake</a></strong></p>
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  • No-Bake Chocolate-Cherry Cheesecakes with Biscoff Crust
     
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    No-Bake Chocolate-Cherry Cheesecakes with Biscoff Crust

    <p>Summer cherries star in these individual no-bake cheesecake jars, made even better with dark chocolate and a Biscoff cookie "crust".</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/individual-no-bake-chocolate-cherry-cheesecakes-with-biscoff-crust/22459/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Martina McBride's No-Bake Chocolate-Cherry Cheesecakes</strong></a></p>
  • Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Keto Fat Bombs
     
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    Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Keto Fat Bombs

    <p><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/keto-snack-recipes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Keto</a> or not, these no-bake fruity cheesecake cups are too good to pass up. Plus, they only require 7 ingredients and can be prepped in 15 minutes (you just have to be patient and let them set in the freezer for a few hours).</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/the-only-3-no-bake-cookie-recipes-you-need-in-your-life/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Keto Fat Bombs</a></strong></p>
  • Birthday Cake Crispy Rice Treats
     
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    Birthday Cake Crispy Rice Treats

    <p><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/best-birthday-cakes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Birthday cakes</a> don't have to be intricate, or boring. This creative rice crispy hack is a total crowd-pleaser and takes just 35 minutes to make. Don't forget the marshmallow frosting!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/birthday-cake-crispy-rice-treats/19047/" target="_blank"><strong>Birthday Cake Crispy Rice Treats</strong></a></p>
  • Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
     
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    Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

    <p>Do you have a stash of <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/15-ingenious-ways-to-use-overripe-bananas" rel="noopener" target="_blank">overripe bananas</a>? Turn them into this effortless “ice cream”, which you can customize according to what’s in season, anytime of year! </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/vegan-dairy-free-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-ice-cream-37211/" target="_blank"><strong>Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream</strong></a></p>
  • No-Bake Avocado Cheesecake
     
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    No-Bake Avocado Cheesecake

    <p>We've all sung the praises of <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/raw-vegan-chocolate-avocado-mousse-with-pomegranates/19822/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">avocado mousse</a>, but have you experienced avocado cheesecake? We bet not. The fruit elevates the classic dessert's smooth, creamy texture in a way you just have to taste to believe.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/no-bake-avocado-cheesecake/21477/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>No-Bake Avocado Cheesecake</strong></a></p>
  • No-Bake Chocolate Pretzel Salami
     
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    No-Bake Chocolate Pretzel Salami

    <p>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.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/no-bake-chocolate-pretzel-salami/21769/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Anna Olson's No-Bake Chocolate Pretzel Salami</a></strong></p>
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  • Peanut Butter Chocolate No-Bake Cookies
     
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    Peanut Butter Chocolate No-Bake Cookies

    <p>Eight basic ingredients and 10 total minutes is all you need to whip up a batch of these chocolaty treats. Because when the cookie cravings call, this no-bake dessert is here to answer.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/peanut-butter-chocolate-no-bake-cookies/21038/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Peanut Butter Chocolate No-Bake Cookies</a></strong></p>
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  • No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Patties
     
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    No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Patties

    <p>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.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/no-bake-chocolate-peppermint-patties/21770/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anna Olson's No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Patties</a></strong></p>
  • No-Bake Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Pies
     
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    No-Bake Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Pies

    <p>A seasonal, good-for-you dessert that also happens to be gluten- and dairy-free. Think of it as a healthier strawberry shortcake that's pretty enough to serve when <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/photos/ina-garten-best-recipes-summer-entertaining" rel="noopener" target="_blank">summer entertaining</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/no-bake-vegan-gluten-free-strawberry-shortcake-pies-37114/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">No-Bake Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Pies</a></strong> </p>
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  • No-Bake Pumpkin Chiffon Bars
     
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    No-Bake Pumpkin Chiffon Bars

    <p>Fluffy, praline-topped <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/perfect-pumpkin-dessert-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pumpkin </a>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.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/bake-with-anna-olson/recipe/no-bake-pumpkin-chiffon-bars/21771/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Anna Olson's No-Bake Pumpkin Chiffon Bars</a></strong></p>
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