18 No-Fuss Scrumptious Desserts that Don’t Need an Oven

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These super easy but oh so scrumptious no-bake desserts taste as good as they look. They are all fantastic potluck desserts that everyone will want to try and are a guaranteed success every single time. No oven needed, which means they come together really quickly, and are basically foolproof. Do give them a go, they really taste like heaven!

Strawberry Mousse

A glass with strawberry mousse and topped with a fresh strawberry.
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A fuss-free Strawberry Mousse made with condensed milk, cream and gelatin, a luscious no-oven dessert that is incredibly light, and perfect for a hot summer’s day.

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Oreo Peanut Butter Pie

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This Oreo Peanut Butter Pie is a divinely rich no-bake dessert that comes together really quickly. Sweet and crunchy oreo crust, smooth and silky peanut butter filling, what a combo!

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Mango Mousse

A spoonful of mango mouse in a glass.
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This Mango Mousse is made with only 4 ingredients to create a super easy no-bake but utterly delicious dessert that will have everyone ask for seconds this summer.

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Indian Kulfi

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My take on the classic Indian frozen dessert, this Kulfi is made with condensed milk for a quick and scrumptious no-bake dessert big on exotic flavours.

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Chocolate Salami

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Chocolate Salami is a delicious no bake-dessert that is ready in about 20 minutes. It’s loaded with broken plain crackers, Turkish delight, raisins, almonds and cocoa powder to create the perfect party dessert to feed a crowd.

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Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding

A banana trifle in a glass bowl.
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This Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding is a Southern layered trifle with creamy vanilla pudding, Nilla Wafers, and Cool Whip! It’s a super easy and delicious make-ahead, no-bake treat that uses simple ingredients, and feeds a crowd!

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

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My Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars are guilt-free dessert with no refined sugar added, and no baking is required whatsoever. If you are looking for healthier potluck treats , look no more, I’ve got you covered!

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Chocolate Brigadeiros

Chocolate truffles.
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These Brazilian Chocolate Brigadeiros are a no-bake bite-size sweets with only 4 ingredients. So rich, lush and chocolatey, perfect for every celebration!

GET THE RECIPE: Chocolate Brigadeiros

Charlotte Cake

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Charlotte Cake or Charlotte Russe Cake is a deliciously light no-bake dessert that is refreshing, silky and such a sweet treat for any party or celebration!

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A slice of tiramisu on a plate.
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My take on the classic Italian dessert, this Tiramisu is made with no alcohol and no raw eggs added to the filling. It’s a no-bake dessert that is so indulgent and heavenly rich, made with those layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and silky mascarpone filling.

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Strawberry Pretzel Pie

A dessert with fresh strawberries, red currants, and small pretzels, garnished with a green leafy stem.
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This Strawberry Pretzel Pie is such a delightful no-oven dessert that tickles the right taste buds. It’s incredibly delicious and fuss-free too!

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Coconut Balls

Coconut balls.
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These Coconut Balls are a sweet bite-sized treat, perfect for sharing with friends and family. It’s a quick recipe that can be tweaked to your own liking, and you have the perfect dessert to win anybody’s heart.

GET THE RECIPE: Coconut Balls

Baileys Panna Cotta

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This Baileys Panna Cotta is a delicious boozy dessert that grown-ups will love. It’s incredibly creamy and silky, and has a light texture that screams perfection.

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Banana Upside Down Cake in a Frying Pan

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This Banana Upside Down Cake is cooked entirely in a frying pan on the stove top, so no oven is needed at all! It’s incredibly flavourful and delicious, and very quick too!

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Mango Custard

A glass with mango custard topped with mango cubes.
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This Mango Custard is a refreshing and scrumptious dessert made from scratch with little prep. It’s very quick and easy to make, and it’s best served chilled from the fridge.

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Floating Island

A spoonful of custard with meringue in.
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This Floating Island dessert is a scrumptious recipe of poached meringues floating over vanilla custard. It’s a very easy treat to make, and quick too. Serve it chilled from the fridge, and it’s one incredibly delicious dessert you’ll have again and again.

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Nutella Cheesecake

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This Nutella Cheesecake is an indulgent no-bake dessert that is the very definition of indulgence. 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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Coconut Cream Cheesecake

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This Coconut Cream Cheesecake is sweetened with maple syrup and topped with berry jelly for a low carb, no-bake dessert that has no refined-sugar added.

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