If ever you’re looking for a low effort dessert that requires zero baking, then make this list your ultimate reference! We put together some of the tastiest no-bake mini desserts we could find!
You know what they say, “If you can’t stand the heat, then get out of the kitchen!” As much as I love to bake, I appreciate a good oven-free dessert in the summer months. I have a huge sweet tooth, but baking up a storm in warmer months isn’t always comfortable.
What is a No-Bake Dessert?
A no-bake dessert is a confectionary/sweet that doesn’t require a traditional oven, microwave, slow cooker, etc. for baking. It is a type of dessert that is usually set at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Lookin for bigger no-bake deliciousness? Check out our 11 Easy No-Bake Desserts for Summer! and 100+ No-Bake Christmas Cookies to Try!
Why Should I Prepare a No-Bake Dessert?
No-bake desserts are particularly popular in warmer seasons since ovens are not required. This eliminates the addition of heat in one’s home.
No-bake desserts are also great because they tend to be easy recipes to follow. Rather than relying on an oven to set the dessert at a particular temperature and timeframe, no-bake desserts just normally need to be set on countertops, in refrigerators or freezers.
Mini Desserts are Great for Entertaining!
Do you love playing host/hostess? Our list of no-bake mini desserts serves as a great reference if you’re throwing a party and looking for sweet inspiration. No need to buy mini desserts for your sweet table! Mini pastries and single-serve sweets can cost a lot. You can make some of your very own!
The Very Best No-Bake Mini Desserts
When entertaining, miniature sweets are a fun way to add interest to a dessert table. This is why I rounded up some of the best no-bake mini desserts out there! They're easy to prepare and are jam-packed full of flavor!
These no-bake Ritz Cracker Cookies are delicious any time of the year! What’s best is that you can have fun with the color combination when it comes to the candy melts and sprinkles.
Do you love yourself a good cake-pop? You’re in luck, because I’ve figured out how to make one without an oven! Enjoy these 3-step cake pops made by yours truly.
If there’s one ingredient that I absolutely love using in my baking, it’s condensed milk. Learn how to make this Peanut
Butter Fudge that uses a generous amount of condensed milk. The result? Sweet, sweet deliciousness!
These may look like they took a long time to prepare (so your guests will think they’re ULTRA fancy!), but really, they’re such a breeze to whip-up!
Strawberry cheesecake is a classic that you can’t go wrong with! Take a look at this no-bake rendition that includes a luscious chocolate coating.
Do you love the flavor of samoa cookies? Then you’ll certainly love these Samoa Truffles!
These mini trifles are perfect for July 4th celebrations. Plus, since it’s no-bake, there are no worries about getting too hot while baking in the middle of summer! They’re perfect!
Here’s a fun twist to a family favorite: oatmeal cookies, but no-bake! Don’t they just look delicious?!
Need a big splash of color? These No-Bake Rainbow Cake Balls won’t disappoint! Your guests will be SO impressed with
them. They’ll surely be a conversation-starter!
Here’s another gluten-free no-bake treat for you: Coconut Candy Bars. Plus, they’re grain-free and nut-free, so they’re great for serving to those with allergies and food intolerances.
Looking for something simple that’ll absolutely satisfy your sweet tooth? Why not try to make your very own batch of
Chocolate Covered Dates?
Big slices of fudge always remind me of the county fair, and this No-Bake Peanut Fudge recipe brings back so many wonderful memories for me!
If you’re longing for something sweet and colorful, then these Peanut Butter Confetti Squares should do the trick!
Did you know that you can make a Banana Pudding without baking it? Check it out on this recipe! It’s full of flavorful layers that you’ll hardly be able to resist.
This one’s perfect for our gluten-free friends! Truffles are always a hit, and these Oreo-flavored ones are absolutely delicious.
Are you a cookie monster?! Then these Pretzel and Cranberry No-Bake Cookies will be your new favorite! The best part? They’re set in Nutella and peanut butter, so their flavor profile is absolutely out of this world!
These No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Jars are filled with delicious ingredients like crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, cream cheese, condensed milk and peppermint candy. Served in individual jars, this dessert is fantastic to serve at parties.
Looking to add some protein to your next dessert? Then you just HAVE to try out this Peanut Butter Protein Fudge. I just love the fact that it’s dairy-free as well!
This one’s perfect for the grown-ups! They’re fudgy and delicious, with the perfect amount of rum (just a good kick!).
These date bars require only four ingredients and are incredibly easy to whip-up.
Healthy AND delicious?! Sign us up! These Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars contain family-friendly ingredients that you and your little ones will surely enjoy.
Out of these no-bake mini desserts, which ones are you wanting to try the most? Let me know in the comments below!
