No oven, no problem with these 15 no-bake desserts

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When it comes to making desserts for parties, pot lucks or people coming over, you may think that you need to do something fancy using your oven. You would be wrong. With these 15 no-bake desserts, you’ll never even have to turn your oven on.

Chocolate penguin cookies with marshmallow accents on a white plate, set on a plaid tablecloth.
No Bake Penguin Cookies. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Dessert Charcuterie Board

An arrangement of assorted snacks and pastries on a wooden table, featuring strawberries, doughnuts, pretzels, chocolate-covered almonds, and cupcakes.
Dessert Charcuterie Board. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

When hosting a party at home, you can get on the charcuterie train with one devoted to desserts. This can be for a game night or a holiday get together. Best of all: everything is store-bought so you’re not baking anything.
Get the Recipe: Dessert Charcuterie Board

No Bake Rainbow Snowcone Chocolate Balls

A white plate with nine round, colorful balls of sugar-coated dough on a gray striped cloth; two wooden scoops lie nearby.
No Bake Rainbow Snowcone Chocolate Balls. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

These rainbow snowcone chocolate balls are the perfect dessert because you don’t have to use an oven to make them. For holidays, switch up the colors to reflect the color scheme and theme.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Rainbow Snowcone Chocolate Balls

Pumpkin Tiramisu Dessert

Three glass dessert cups filled with layers of pumpkin mousse, whipped cream, and sponge cake sit on a wooden surface, adorned with greenery and cinnamon sticks. A small white pumpkin is in the background.
Pumpkin Tiramisu Dessert. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This pumpkin tiramisu dessert, served in mini trifle dishes, is a fall flavor and spices take on the traditional Italian dessert that is typically made with espresso and cocoa powder.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Tiramisu Dessert

No Bake Penguin Cookies

A chocolate-covered treat shaped like a penguin, with candy eyes, a red beak, and white marshmallow wings, on a checkered tablecloth.
No Bake Penguin Cookies. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

I love these no-bake penguin cookies because I’m able to make holiday-themed baked goods without turning on the oven. They’re great when I need a dessert for a potluck, party to watch the big game or a cookie exchange.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Penguin Cookies

Easy Homemade Whipped Cream

A hand using a Cuisinart immersion blender to whip cream in a large stainless steel bowl on a kitchen countertop. A measuring cup and a rubber spatula are in the background.
Easy Homemade Whipped Cream. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Making homemade whipped cream is easier than you think. You need only three ingredients and if you have a handheld immersion blender, you can make delicious, fresh whipped cream in under a minute.
Get the Recipe: Easy Homemade Whipped Cream

Cheesecake in a Jar

Cheesecakes in jars with cherry topping.
Cheesecake in a Jar. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Treat yourself to an indulgent, no-bake cheesecake in a jar with cherry topping. This quick and easy-to-make dessert is sure to be a hit, and you’ll be happy that you never needed to turn on the oven.
Get the Recipe: Cheesecake in a Jar

No-Bake Pumpkin Icebox Cake

A piece of no-bake pumpkin icebox cake on a white plate.
No-Bake Pumpkin Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

This is an easy recipe for no-bake pumpkin icebox cake that you make with cream cheese, Cool Whip and layers of graham crackers. This is the perfect party dessert for a fall get together.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Pumpkin Icebox Cake

Yogurt Chocolate Ripple Cheesecake

Yogurt Chocolate Ripple Keto Cheesecake piece on a white plate.
Yogurt Chocolate Ripple Cheesecake. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Enjoy this Chocolate Ripple No Bake Cheesecake Recipe without crust as a healthy alternative whenever sweet cravings arise. This no-bake cheesecake is an easy dessert you can whip up quickly and avoid the oven altogether.
Get the Recipe: Yogurt Chocolate Ripple Cheesecake

White Chocolate Covered Strawberries

White Chocolate Covered Strawberries on a white wooden board.
White Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Prepare these delicious White Chocolate Covered Strawberries in no time just by melting the white chocolate in your microwave, dipping and letting it set. They will make your dessert tray look and taste delicious.
Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Peanut Butter Pie

Side view of a slice of peanut butter pie topped with whipped cream on a plate.
Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This no bake peanut butter pie recipe is an easy peanut butter and chocolate treat. This dessert calls for only six simple ingredients, no oven required and it will satisfy your peanut butter cravings.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Pie

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate mousse in mason jars with whipped cream and chocolate chips.
Chocolate Mousse. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Indulge in the velvety decadence of this Chocolate Mousse. Crowned with the airy peaks of whipped egg whites, this delightful mousse has a heavenly texture. Or you can top with the homemade whipped cream mentioned earlier.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mousse

Grasshopper Pie

A slice of green oreo pie on a plate with a fork.
Grasshopper Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This no-bake Grasshopper Pie starts on a base of crushed Oreos in the crust. Then you fill it with creme de menthe, creme de cacao, marshmallows and Cool Whip. Set in the refrigerator and serve.
Get the Recipe: Grasshopper Pie

No Bake Brownies

Close up side view of three no bake brownies on white plate.
No Bake Brownies. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Create these hassle-free No Bake Brownies that are both quick and easy to prepare, packed with a rich and fudgy taste. Plus, you won’t need an oven for this delightful treat so you can eat them right away.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Brownies

No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberries, cake and whipped cream layered in dessert glasses.
No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try this easy recipe for No-Bake Strawberry Shortcakes that you’ll serve in stemless wine glasses. You fill them with beautiful, ruby-red juicy berries and topped with plain or strawberry whipped cream.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffles

Four chocolate truffles on a white plate.
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffles. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

These truffles are a chocolate and peanut butter delight, crafted with a rich mixture of chocolate chips, peanut butter and heavy whipping cream. Chill these delicious bite-sized balls for a quick dessert or snack.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffles

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