17 no bake desserts when you get a last-minute bbq invite

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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.
Dessert Charcuterie. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Red Currant Fruit Fluff Sugar Free

Red Currant Fluff inside glass serving bowls.
Red Currant Fruit Fluff Sugar Free. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

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.
Get the Recipe: Red Currant Fruit Fluff Sugar Free

Peanut Butter Mousse without Cream Cheese

Peanut Butter Mousse iniside glass bowl.
Peanut Butter Mousse without Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

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.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Mousse without Cream Cheese

Raw Sweet Lime Bars

Side view of lime bars on a grey plate.
Raw Sweet Lime Bars. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

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.
Get the Recipe: Raw Sweet Lime Bars

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

Strawberry Lemonade Icebox Cake

Image shows a spoon holding a scoop of the strawberry lemonade icebox cake with a small jar of the dessert behind it.
Strawberry Lemonade Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

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!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Lemonade Icebox Cake

No-Fried Ice Cream Balls

Cereal coated ice cream balls in a white dish.
No-Fried Ice Cream Balls. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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.
Get the Recipe: No-Fried Ice Cream Balls

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.
No Bake Lemon Bars. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

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!
Get the Recipe: No Bake Lemon Bars

Chocolate Coconut Date Balls

A wooden board with energy balls coated in shredded coconut, surrounded by dates, almonds, and chocolate chips.
Chocolate Coconut Date Balls. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

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.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Coconut Date Balls

No Bake Brownies

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

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.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Brownies

Grasshopper Pie

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

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.
Get the Recipe: Grasshopper Pie

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.
Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

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!
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.

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.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mousse

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 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.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Rainbow Snowcone Chocolate Balls

Mini Turtle Cheesecakes

A slice of a mini turtle cheesecake with caramel and pecans on a cupcake liner.
Mini Turtle Cheesecakes. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

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!
Get the Recipe: Mini Turtle Cheesecakes

Chocolate Raspberry Cream Tart

A slice of tart topped with a layer of jam, cream, and whole raspberries on a ceramic plate.
Chocolate Raspberry Cream Tart. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

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.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Cream Tart

Charcuterie Dessert Board

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

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.
Get the Recipe: Charcuterie Dessert Board

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.
Red White and Blue Trifle Dessert. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

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.
Get the Recipe: Red White and Blue Trifle Dessert

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