13 vintage no-bake treats for a nostalgic Easter

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Easter baskets overflowing with candy? Been there, done that. This year, ditch the sugar rush and whip up some serious nostalgia! We’re talkin’ 13 vintage, no-bake desserts that’ll have you reminiscing about epic Easter egg hunts and family feasts.

Remember those crazy good Corn Flake cookies? Or the lemon cheesecake that somehow magically appeared on the table? (Spoiler alert: no oven involved!) These forgotten Easter all-stars are back for a comeback, ready to make your holiday legendary.

Think creamy banana pudding, fluffy strawberry shortcake, and even fancy-ish mint truffles (because who doesn’t love a little grown-up Easter treat?). Plus, there’s chocolate peanut butter pudding and a nostalgic marshmallow fruit salad for good measure. Basically, this recipe collection is your Easter time machine – all without turning on the oven! Get ready to create some epic Easter memories (and maybe even recreate a childhood food fight with the banana pudding – we won’t judge).

A piece of biscuit with strawberries and whipped cream on a white plate.
Strawberry Shortcake. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Corn Flake Cookies

Level up your Easter vibes with these throwback 5-ingredient Corn Flake Cookies! It’s a super old-school recipe, all about that classic chocolate and peanut butter combo. Bonus? No oven required, so you can whip these up in minutes. Perfect for a sweet Easter treat (or anytime you need a taste of nostalgia)!
Get the Recipe: Corn Flake Cookies

A bowl of strawberry trifle on a wooden surface.
Strawberry Trifle. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Strawberry Trifle

Calling all Easter dessert champs! This strawberry trifle is a total throwback recipe, but in the best way possible. Think: super easy, crazy good, and guaranteed to impress everyone at your Easter gathering. Plus, it’s all about fresh strawberries and creamy custard, so it basically screams spring!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Trifle

3-Ingredient Mint Truffles

Easter vibes = calling for some Mint Truffles! This super easy recipe (think 3 ingredients!) is a based on a vintage recipe, and these bite-sized treats are guaranteed to disappear fast. Plus, they’re fancy enough to impress your Easter crew, but without any fancy steps. Bonus points for using Oreos as a base – you can totally experiment with different flavors next time!
Get the Recipe: 3-Ingredient Mint Truffles

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

No Bake Brownies

Brownie craving hittin’ you hard this Easter? No worries, these No-Bake Brownies from Grandma are your saving grace! Super easy, crazy delicious, and ready in no time – who needs an oven when you have this magic recipe?
Get the Recipe: No Bake Brownies

Classic Banana Pudding

Calling all banana pudding peeps! This Easter, ditch the fancy stuff and whip up this old-school banana pudding recipe. It’s a total classic for a reason – easy to make, crazy good, and perfect for sharing with your Easter crew. Plus, layers of bananas, pudding, and vanilla wafers? Yes please!
Get the Recipe: Classic Banana Pudding

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

Grasshopper Pie

Mint chocolate fans, listen up! Forget fancy Easter desserts – this No-Bake Grasshopper Pie is the real deal. It’s basically Oreo crumbs filled with minty, chocolatey goodness. We’re talkin’ Cool Whip, marshmallows, and a splash of somethin’ special (creme de menthe and creme de cacao, wink wink). Easy peasy and guaranteed to disappear faster than you can say “Easter treats!”
Get the Recipe: Grasshopper Pie

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Ditch the fancy stuff this Easter and make this lemon cheesecake that’s as easy as, well, pie! No baking required, just grab some lemon pudding mix and a pre-made graham cracker crust. Chill for a bit and you’ve got a light and refreshing dessert that’ll wow your Easter crew.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

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

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse for the win this Easter! Skip the fancy stuff and make this crazy good mousse – it’s rich, chocolatey, and has the fluffiest whipped cream on top. Bonus: it’s easier than it looks!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mousse

Strawberry Shortcake

Level up your Easter dessert game with this easy-peasy Strawberry Shortcake! We’re talking fluffy Bisquick biscuits piled high with sweet strawberries and whipped cream. Trust us, it’s the perfect way to celebrate spring!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake

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

White Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Easter dessert goals? Look no further than these White Chocolate Covered Strawberries! They’re super easy to whip up (think like, dunk and done!), and they always impress everyone. Plus, they’re way prettier than anything store-bought. Win win!
Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding

Easter dessert alert! Calling all choco-peanut butter fiends – this pudding is your new favorite. It’s creamy, dreamy, and packed with those classic flavors you know and love. Grandma would be proud (and maybe a little jealous ).
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding

Icebox cake with raspberries, blueberries and strawberries on a pink plate.
Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Icebox Cake

Calling all dessert lovers! This Easter, skip the stress and bake something totally chill – an Icebox Cake! It’s basically graham cracker magic layered with juicy summer berries and whipped cream. No oven required, just assemble and refrigerate. Boom! Easy peasy Easter treat, done and done.
Get the Recipe: Icebox Cake

Marshmallow Fruit Salad

Spring has sprung and so has your sweet tooth! This old-school fruit salad is the perfect way to end your Easter dinner. It’s super quick to throw together, light and refreshing, and lets all those yummy in-season fruits be the stars.
Get the Recipe: Marshmallow Fruit Salad

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