18 Stress-Free No-Bake Treats for the Holidays

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The festive season is a notoriously busy time in any kitchen, so these no-fuss, no bake desserts are coming to the rescue. No need to turn the oven on to enjoy some scrumptious desserts, these treats require no baking whatsoever, but are incredibly scrumptious and easy to put together. A plephora of wonderful textures and flavours, my no-bake goodies go down well with everyone, from kids to grown-ups, all ready to celebrate and enjoy a sweeter, easier Christmas.

Oreo Peanut Butter Pie

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Oreo Peanut Butter Pie, an overly decadent no-bake dessert that comes together really quickly, but it’s incredibly rich and scrumptious. It’s made with a sweet oreo crust, a smooth peanut butter filling, then topped with crunchy and salted peanuts and oreo crumbs.

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Chocolate and Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Squares

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These Chocolate and Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are made with only 4 ingredients and they have no refined sugar added. Crunchy peanut butter, dark chocolate, maple syrup and rice krispies – what a treat!

GET THE RECIPE: Chocolate and Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Charlotte Cake

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An impressive dessert for the festive season, this Charlotte Cake is a light no-bake dessert made with ladyfingers/ sponge fingers, whipped cream, custard cream and fruit. So refreshing and utterly delicious!

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Gingerbread Rum Balls

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A scrumptious no-bake treat for the holiday season, these Gingerbread Rum Balls make a great edible gift too for families and friends. So easy to whip up, and so delicious!

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Fresh Fruit Salad

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A delicious Fresh Fruit Salad with whipped cream and Pimm’s, this is a quick and easy dessert with a touch of alcohol. Impress your guests with a simple, yet indulgent treat that is refreshing and so flavourful. Pretty healthy too.

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Tiramisu

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A classic Italian dessert that is a delicious addition to your dessert menu this Christmas season, my Tiramisu is incredibly easy to make with a few simple ingredients. It’s a must-try dessert for any party or celebration.

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Mini Christmas Trifles

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Mini Christmas Trifles, an impressive no-bake Christmas dessert that is incredibly light and refreshing and packed with festive flavours. It’s really easy to make, and it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for your Christmas party.

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Mango Mousse

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My Mango Mousse is made with only 4 ingredients: mango pulp, double cream, condensed milk and gelatine, and has no eggs added. It has a smooth, light and silky texture, and the perfect amount of sweetness.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

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These Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars can put to great use any nuts or seeds you might have around at Christmas. These no-bake bars require only a handful of simple ingredients, and are ready to munch in no time.

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Coconut Balls

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If you like the classic Bounty bars, you will love these Coconut Ball. They are made with desiccated coconut, condensed milk and butter to create the perfect dessert for every occasion.

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Baileys Panna Cotta

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This Baileys Panna Cotta is a delicious boozy dessert for the festive season, and it’s sure to impress all your guests. It’s incredibly creamy and silky, and has a light texture that screams perfection.

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Oreo Snow Globe Cookies

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Oreo Snow Globe Cookies, a delicious no-bake festive treat for the holiday season. Quick and easy to make, these treats are sure to go down well with all ages.

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Snowman Truffles

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These adorable Snowman Truffles are made with coconut and condensed milk for some delicious Christmas treats inspired by the classic bounty bars. A quick and delicious dessert that is ready in less than 5 minutes.

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Brigadeiros

Chocolate truffles.
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A classic Brazilian dessert, these Brigadeiros are some no-bake bite-size sweets made with only 4 ingredients. So rich, dense and chocolatey, perfect for every celebration!

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Caramel Wafers

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These Caramel Wafers are such a treat! Crispy wafer sheets, crunchy walnuts and delicious sticky caramel filling, all in one rich and indulgent dessert. And you can get it done in about 30 minutes or so.

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Nutella Cheesecake

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A divinely indulgent no-bake dessert that everybody will love, this Nutella Cheesecake is the very definition of perfection. It has a crumbly crust, a silky nutella filling, and a rich chocolate glaze that goes so well with the sweetness of the cream.

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Banoffee Trifle

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A fantastic no-bake dessert for the holiday season, this 4 -Ingredient Banoffee Trifle is a twist on the classic banoffee pie, but even easier to make and as decadent. You have layers of broken biscoff cookies, sliced bananas, caramel sauce and cream – what a treat this is!

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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

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These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are a fabulous no-bake treat that goes down well with all ages. They are a indulgent and rich, and so easy to make!

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