30 Easy No-Bake Desserts That Are Sure to Delight

This treat may stand tall, but you can whip it up in short order. Simply whisk mascarpone and heavy cream into glossy peaks, soak store-bought ladyfingers in a quick caramel, and layer both with sliced fresh strawberries. 

Just two ingredients, coconut water and sugar, are all you need to make this refreshing granita—and the time to allow it to freeze, of course. Top with strawberries and toasted coconut.

We've given this kid-friendly treat an upgrade with four flavorful variations. Learn how to make the basic recipe, then try our riffs such as freeze-dried raspberries and white chocolate, or cocktail peanuts and semisweet chocolate.

This recipe is an easy route to cheesecake. The zest and juice of key lime give this luscious dessert plenty of citrus flavor.

Here's a simply delicious way to highlight fresh summer berries. Served with a frothy blend of buttermilk, honey, and a garnish of fresh mint, this easy presentation will wow.

Using store-bought pound cake makes the prep work for this cake a breeze. And the chocolate-raspberry flavor combination is fabulous.

The slow cooker is good for so much more than pulled pork and stew. You can make brownies in it, too! This decadent recipe calls for two kinds of chocolate chips and the result is gooey and very chocolate

If you love drinking mocha lattes, then this crème brûlée is made for you. A combination of white chocolate and instant espresso powder creates an elegant taste reminiscent of the favorite coffee shop drink.

Chewy and satisfying, these no-bake bar cookies use both crunchy and creamy peanut butter, oats, and finely ground chocolate wafers for the bottom layer. Melted semisweet chocolate covers the top and drizzles of melted peanut butter and milk chocolate provide a decorative garnish.

We love this sheet cake-like take on creamy cheesecake that will serve a crowd since it's made in three simple steps. Top it off with a combination of fresh blueberries and a jammy blueberry mixture for a burst of summer sweetness.

No bake and make-ahead? Yes, please! When layered with crumbled chocolate angel food cake, a simple chocolate mousse is no mere trifle—it's an indulgent, crowd-pleasing treat.

If you're looking for a rich no-bake treat that's easy to make and comes with a super sweet payoff, this is it. You'll need to stock up on candy to make them, but these bars are well worth a trip to the supermarket.

This is no ordinary cheesecake. In addition to  cream cheese, this recipe calls for sour cream, mascarpone, and goat cheese, giving an added depth of creamy, rich flavor to the filling. Top it off with plump cherries and plenty of syrup.

Maybe you know Peach Melba, but have you had a spoom before? It's a magical, light dessert with a texture of fruit sorbet meets Italian meringue. This version is all sweet peach and raspberry flavor.

Swap out traditional graham cracker crumbs for spicy gingersnaps in this super rich cake. It's an unexpected kick of cinnamon and nutmeg that lingers after the cool, creamy bite.

Creamy pudding, soft banana slices, and chocolate wafers are layered to create a luscious mix of textures. Make it up to a day in advance for an easy-to-please, party-ready dessert.

A light-as-air pie that requires just five ingredients to achieve its dreamy consistency. Another reason this is a winner: chocolate and peanut butter is the ultimate combination in our book.

Use this recipe as a starting point for your ice cream tart explorations. Start with the classic vanilla and chocolate combination, then try butter-pecan ice cream with a gingersnap crust or green tea ice cream with honey graham crackers. The possibilities are endless.

Layers of creamy chocolate pudding, sweet bananas, and crunchy graham crackers are a delicious combination in this frozen treat. Don't forget the whipped cream!

Chocolate, coconut, and cocktail peanuts amp up the texture in this chewy, egg-free take on the chocolate brownie.

You can't beat this airy, rich Italian dessert. Instead of making ladyfingers, use the store-bought kind, so you can focus on the good stuff (like spreading the silky mascarpone and marsala filling over each and every layer).

Is there anything better than a giant bite of marshmallow? We don't think so, which is why we created this chocolate-dipped marshmallow cookie sandwich. Our version is inspired by the classic 20th century moon pie.

A fool is a traditional English dessert made by folding puréed fruit into sweet custard. It takes just 10 minutes to prep and is best served immediately. In an ideal world, you can whip it together while the rest of the crowd helps with clean-up duty.

Whether it's for a celebratory dinner, a birthday party, or just because, this easy-to-make icebox cake—which calls for just four ingredients and is a make-ahead wonder—should be your go-to treat. It needs sit for at least eight hours in the refrigerator so the cookies soften for an easy, creamy scoop—and waiting might be the hardest part of making this dessert!

These are the classic puffed cereal treats you know and love with the addition of rich chocolate—and we don't imagine anyone will complaining about that! Kids can help by mixing the ingredients together, then pressing it all down into a pan to shape the bars.

A luscious take on strawberries and cream, this summery trifle feeds up to 10 people. That means it's the perfect dessert for backyard barbecues and potluck parties. Buy strawberries from a farm to support local while you're at it.

Using a muffin tin makes individual cheesecakes easy. This recipe calls for pomegranate jelly as the bright red topping, but feel free to use any seasonal fruit as a garnish.

These gluten-free bars get body and flavor from almond butter. It melts when heated on the stove, which makes it easier to mix in the chocolate chips, toasted almonds, raisins, and oats.

Think of this as the best ever crème brûlée, streamlined. No oven necessary! A pinch of sugar and spice and a splash of brandy give this classic dessert plenty of holiday spirit whether for Thanksgiving or Christmas in July.