Did you just get a last-minute invitation to a barbecue, potluck or another celebration? Not sure what to bring? Well, you don’t have to get hot and bothered in the kitchen whipping something up. Bring one of these 17 no bake desserts which you can pull together so quickly. Plus, they’re delicious.
![A platter with various sweets including chocolate-covered pretzels, chocolate-covered almonds, frosted cookies, lemon tarts, strawberries, and pastries, alongside a bowl of strawberries on a wooden table.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/dessert-charcuterie-overhead-flipped-1024x768.jpeg)
Red Currant Fruit Fluff Sugar Free
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Done in minutes, this red Currant Fruit Fluff Dessert will be your go-to sweet treat during summer. Also, you can transform this sugar-free and low-carb dessert into any mousse flavor you can imagine, including cheesecake.
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Peanut Butter Mousse without Cream Cheese
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This Peanut Butter Mousse without Cream Cheese uses just two ingredients and is ready in just three minutes. This simple, smooth, airy, creamy, no-bake mousse is low carb, gluten-free and sugar-free.
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Raw Sweet Lime Bars
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These luscious bar cookies offer a unique twist with their raw, no-bake preparation. Bursting with sweet lime flavor and adorned with lavender and bee pollen, they make a perfect choice for taking to a potluck.
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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.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pumpkin-tiramisu-from-side-horizontal.jpg)
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.
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Strawberry Lemonade Icebox Cake
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Strawberries and lemon are so refreshing, and they’re absolutely delicious in this quick and simple recipe for an icebox cake. It’s so satisfying and pretty, too!
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No-Fried Ice Cream Balls
![Cereal coated ice cream balls in a white dish.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ice-cream-balls-FDL.jpg)
No-Fried Ice Cream with Honey Cinnamon Drizzle is made with just five ingredients that turn into a decadent frozen dessert treat. It’s like Mexican-style fried ice cream without frying for a no-fuss dessert.
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No Bake Lemon Bars
![Two plates of lemon bars with a crust and creamy filling, each topped with a lemon slice. Whole lemons and a blue dotted cloth are in the background.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/No-bake-Lemon-Bars-Anne-Mauney.jpg)
These no bake lemon bars have a luscious cheesecake texture and are made with lemony coconut cream filling, on top of a no bake date and nut crust. You won’t even notice they’re vegan and gluten free!
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Chocolate Coconut Date Balls
![A wooden board with energy balls coated in shredded coconut, surrounded by dates, almonds, and chocolate chips.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/chocolate-coconut-almond-energy-balls-4-scaled-anne-mauney.jpeg)
These Chocolate Coconut Date Balls contain chocolate chips, dates, almonds, oats and shredded coconut. They taste like dessert, take a few minutes to assemble but are made with mostly wholesome ingredients.
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No Bake Brownies
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Can’t resist a brownie? Whip up Grandma’s No-Bake Brownies – they’re about to become your new obsession. No sweat required, bursting with flavor, and ready before you know it! Ditch the heat, this recipe is pure delight.
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Grasshopper Pie
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This is an easy-peasy No-Bake Grasshopper Pie recipe. It’s a blend of beloved chocolate cookies, creamy whipped cream, and marshmallow plus a surprise twist that tastes like a grasshopper cocktail in pie form.
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Peanut Butter Pie
![A slice of peanut butter pie topped with whipped cream and peanuts, on a white plate with the whole pie in the background.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Peanut-Butter-Pie-11.jpg)
Making a killer peanut butter pie at home is way easier than you think. Just grab a graham cracker crust and whip up a creamy, dreamy peanut butter filling. Everyone will be begging for seconds!
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Chocolate Mousse
![Chocolate mousse in mason jars with whipped cream and chocolate chips.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Chocolate-Mousse3.jpg)
Forget the fancy schmancy recipes! This chocolate mousse is pure indulgence: rich, decadent, and topped with clouds of whipped cream. Best part? It’s a breeze to make.
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No Bake Rainbow Snowcone Chocolate Balls
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These rainbow snowcone chocolate balls are perfect for summer, resembling the nostalgic snow cones from the ice cream truck. They’re great for hot days since they don’t require an oven.
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Mini Turtle Cheesecakes
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These bite-size mini turtle cheesecakes bring together creamy cheesecake, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans for a dessert that’s a total blast of flavors. Perfect for your next party!
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Chocolate Raspberry Cream Tart
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Imagine a crumbly chocolate crust filled with a layer of rich cream and topped with tart, juicy raspberries. This French-inspired chocolate raspberry cream tart is the perfect treat that’s both refreshing and decadent.
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Charcuterie Dessert Board
![An arrangement of assorted snacks and pastries on a wooden table, featuring strawberries, doughnuts, pretzels, chocolate-covered almonds, and cupcakes.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/dessert-charcuterie-board-close-up.jpeg)
Pretend you’re hosting a party at home on a hot summer night by assembling one of these dessert charcuterie boards. They’re packed with store-bought goodies plus fresh fruit.
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Red White and Blue Trifle Dessert
![A layered trifle dessert in a glass bowl, topped with whole strawberries and blueberries. The layers include cake, cream, and fruit.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/red-white-and-blue-trifle-vertical-top-off-cropped-horizontal.jpeg)
One of my favorite desserts to make on a patriotic, American holiday is a red white and blue trifle. It’s super easy to pull together, with fresh sliced strawberries, blueberries and pieces of vanilla cake. It works for potlucks, too.
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