While 2020 has made a baker out of everyone (and their neighbour), there’s no escaping those times when one simply can’t help but want a fuss-free fix for their sweet tooth, with no oven time involved. Thank goodness then for an infallible repertoire of simple no-bake recipes which rise to the occasion with aplomb.
With no baking time required, these treats are effortlessly-easy to whip up – you can get the little ones in on it too! From an Oreo Pie to a Nutella Tart – with plenty of healthy alternatives along the way – each of these no-bake recipes sets itself apart with delicious creativity!
The Best No-Bake Desserts
No-Bake Cakes, Tarts & Pies
No-Bake Fridge Cake
Sweet, salty and crumbly bars layered with crushed biscuits coated with melted chocolate and golden syrup – this no-bake fridge cake is as quintessentially British as it gets.
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No-Bake Dark Chocolate Nutella Tart
An easy no-bake tart featuring richly-smooth Nutella dark chocolate ganache propped up by a chocolatey crust.
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No-Bake Oreo Pie
Made with an Oreo crust and a tangy cream cheese filling, Pooja Dhingra's no-bake Oreo Pie is the perfect no-bake treat for hot summer months!
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No Bake Dark Chocolate & Banoffee Tart
There’s really a lot to love about this no bake dark chocolate tart, layered with silky swirls of a banoffee sauce!
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Coffee, Walnut And Vanilla Raw Tart
A beautiful no-bake dessert for the summer months, brimming with nourishing vegan-friendly ingredients and spiked with a hit of Blue Tokai Coffee's dark roast coffee.
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Avocado Lime Cheesecake
Not only is this no-bake, plant-based avocado lime cheesecake super easy to make, it's also packed full of healthy fats and antioxidants. It is tangy yet sweet, with a slightly crunchy base and a hint of salt and spice – the contrast is so good!
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No-Bake Mousse & Puddings
Greek Yogurt & Dark Chocolate Mousse
Stirred together with just four ingredients, this sultry-smooth chocolate mousse has a tangy tartness that's a natural canvas for the bitterly dark chocolate.
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Eggless Mango Mousse
This eggless and vegan-friendly mango mousse is the ideal treat for a hot summer's day. Recipe curator Isha Shetty of Vanilla Miel recommends setting it in a short glass, garnished either with edible flowers, fresh berries or simply neat cubes of fresh mangoes for an easy yet impressive dessert!
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Tiramisu-Style Nutella Mousse
Mascarpone cheese and chocolate flavoured coffee mousse dusted with cocoa powder and chopped hazelnuts – the ultimate spin on the traditional tiramisu.
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Eggless Mango Tiramisu
A summery twist on an a classic dessert, Elisha Parikh's eggless mango tiramisu recipe stars layers of mango-infused cream and freshly-chopped mangoes!
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Hot Chocolate Pudding
Whisked together with a handful of store-cupboard staples, this Hot Chocolate Pudding is best served in your most whimsical cups with a swoop of crème fraîche on top or a scattering of cacao nibs for a bittersweet woodsy crunch.
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Healthy(Ish) Eggless Dark Chocolate Pudding
All you need is five ingredients and fifteen minutes of your time to rustle up this deliciously-decadent yet healthy-ish pud. Not only is it vegan, but it's free of refined sugar too! The starring factor? Creamy oat milk!
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No-Bake Fudge & Bite-Sized Treats
Dark Chocolate Almond Rocks
A two-ingredient no-bake recipe for almond rocks – toasted almonds enrobed in dark chocolate and speckled with sea salt.
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Oreo Fudge Recipe With Just Three Ingredients!
All you need is one bowl and three standard ingredients to whip up Chef Noor Mubarak's decadent no-bake recipe for Oreo fudge!
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Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Fudge
Creamy and deliciously-decadent dark chocolate fudge speckled with sea salt. This no-bake recipe is a bit of a pantry raid, requiring just three key ingredients (not counting salt!).
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Dulcey Truffles
Rustle up these bite-sized treats with just one bowl and four ingredients, the star of which is Valrhona's "blonde" Dulcey chocolate which imparts its signature buttery sweetness.
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