51 Easy No-Bake Desserts

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51 Easy No-Bake Desserts1/51 Triple Berry No-Bake Cheesecake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings (3-1/3 cups topping) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve made many cheesecakes and enjoy them all, but they’re usually time-consuming. When I first tried this recipe, my husband said it was better than the baked ones, and that was a big plus for me! —Joyce Mummau, Baltimore, Maryland Scratch-made cheesecakes can be time-consuming and challenging to create. But this no-bake version makes cheesecake so easy! Don’t forget to top this one with plenty of fresh fruit. 2/51 Luscious

I adapted this luscious treat from another recipe

Lime Angel Squares 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Luscious Lime Angel Squares Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Lime topping turns angel food cake into these yummy squares that are perfect for potlucks or picnics. You can eat a piece of this light and airy dessert without feeling one bit guilty. I adapted this luscious treat from another recipe. It is super-easy to make. —Beverly Marshall, Orting, Washington A store-bought angel food cake becomes the crust for this creamy lime dessert. Be sure to let this

Then this mousse is for you!

treat chill out in the fridge for a few hours (or even overnight) before enjoying. Peanut Butter MousseAre you the type to enjoy a spoonful of peanut butter right out of the jar? Then this mousse is for you! It’s lush, velvety and packed with peanutty flavor. Want to take this easy no-bake dessert to the next level? Top with chocolate curls or chocolate chips. Go to Recipe 3/51 4/51 Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie 47 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From

Because it uses instant pudding, the no-bake dessert is ready in just minutes

the Recipe Creator: This old-fashioned banana cream pie recipe is full of flavor. Because it uses instant pudding, the no-bake dessert is ready in just minutes. —Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington This old-fashioned banana cream pie recipe is full of flavor. Because it uses instant pudding, this easy no-bake dessert is ready in just minutes. 5/51 Icebox Cake 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Icebox Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You don’t have to bake to serve a wonderful dessert! This icebox cake is made from

chocolate wafers and whipping cream

chocolate wafers and whipping cream. It is so delicious.—Cindy Hawkins, New York, New York This icebox cake has been a classic for decades. Use classic chocolate wafer cookies or swap in your favorite crispy store-bought cookie. Our Test Kitchen loves these packaged chocolate chip cookies. 6/51 Yummy Cracker Snacks 53 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These treats are my family’s favorite. In fact, it seems no matter how many I make, they always disappear too soon! —D. Weaver, Ephrata, Pennsylvania Need a reason to pop open a

box of Ritz crackers?

box of Ritz crackers? This easy no-bake recipe is it! Add marshmallow creme between the crackers and then coat in chocolate. They’re super simple but so delicious! 7/51 Pineapple Crunch 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A co-worker shared the recipe for this refreshing pineapple dessert years ago. Every time I take it somewhere, it’s a favorite. —Betty Wiersma, Sherwood Park, Alberta Cornflakes form the base of this cruchy-meets-creamy pineapple dessert. Remember to use all the pineapple juice from the can in this recipe for a fuller

fruity flavor

fruity flavor. 8/51 Raspberry Coconut Balls 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Raspberry Coconut Balls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves Hostess Zingers, especially the raspberry flavor coated with coconut, inspiring this treat to make for school bake sales. We can make about four dozen in 30 minutes, and they sell out fast! —Pam Clark, Wheaton, Illinois These no-bake treats take inspiration from Hostess Zingers. Be sure to roll in plenty of shredded coconut! 9/51 Chocolate Scotcheroos 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH

This recipe was given to me by a student at my school

TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe was given to me by a student at my school. It has become one of my family’s favorites and is so easy to make. —Lois Mays, Covington, Pennsylvania These no-bake cereal bars are one of our favorite iconic Midwest desserts. They combine peanut butter, butterscotch and chocolate for a treat that’s perfectly sticky and sweet. 10/51 Rich and Creamy Tiramisu Test Kitchen Approved Rich and Creamy Tiramisu Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tiramisu is Italian for pick-me-up, and this one is definitely true to its name! My version of the classic Tuscan trifle has both coffee and espresso for layers of java flavor. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin That’s right! Tiramisu falls into the no-bake desserts category when you start with a package of store-bought ladyfingers. This version gets extra pep thanks to coffee and espresso. 11/51 Cherry Delight Dessert 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Delight Dessert Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From

Convenience products make it quick and easy to prepare

the Recipe Creator: This smooth and creamy cheesecake-like treat is light, sweet and pretty, too. Convenience products make it quick and easy to prepare. “My husband also likes this dessert when I substitute blueberry pie filling,” notes Lanae Powell of McPherson, Kansas. Love a cherry-topped cheesecake but don’t have the time? Easy no-bake desserts like this one make it possible! Use homemade cherry pie filling or dress up a can of cherry pie filling. 12/51 Peanut Butter Pudding Pie 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: This peanut butter pudding pie is pretty enough to serve to company

Creator: This peanut butter pudding pie is pretty enough to serve to company… if your family doesn’t get to it first! No one can resist a sweet piece of this creamy chocolate and peanut butter dessert. —Valerie Sisson, Norton, Ohio A chocolate drizzle over this easy no-bake pie takes it over the top! You can also drizzle with honey or caramel for a different riff on this sweet treat. 13/51 Ice Cream Sandwich Cake 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From

—Cathie Valentine, Graniteville, South Carolina

the Recipe Creator: It takes 10 minutes, tops, to prepare this cool ice cream sandwich cake, but it tastes as though you spent a lot of time creating it. —Cathie Valentine, Graniteville, South Carolina What’s better than ice cream sandwiches? Ice cream sandwiches turned into a no-bake cake! This treat gets amped up thanks to caramel, chocolate and, of course, a cherry on top. 14/51 Bing Cherry-Amaretti Fool Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When Bing cherries are in season, I make this fruity custard-style fool. The sweet cherries

and whipped cream balance perfectly with the sour cream

and whipped cream balance perfectly with the sour cream. —Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York Make the most of summer’s sweetest cherry with this fool—a custard-y British dessert. Crumbled amaretti cookies add crunch—don’t forget to include them on this easy no-bake dessert. 15/51 Banana Pudding 67 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Banana Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I didn’t see my son, Lance Corporal Eric Harris, for more than two years after he enlisted in the Marines after high school. And when I saw

him arrive at the airport, I just grabbed hold of him and burst out crying

him arrive at the airport, I just grabbed hold of him and burst out crying. When we got home, the first thing he ate was two bowls of my easy banana pudding recipe. He’s a true southern boy! It’s a dessert, but you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. —Stephanie Harris, Montpelier, Virginia 16/51 7-Layer Gelatin Salad 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s an eye-catching salad that my mother makes for Christmas dinner each year. You can choose different flavors to

make other color combinations for specific holidays or other gatherings

make other color combinations for specific holidays or other gatherings. —Jan Hemness, Stockton, Missouri This layered Jell-O salad takes a little time to make, but it’s wonderfully simple! Be sure to layer the gelatin in a clear dish so you can appreciate the array of colors. 17/51 Creamy Pina Colada Pie 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Pina Colada Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 pies (8 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a family favorite and super easy to make. Some like the consistency of this pina