10 No-Bake Dessert Recipe Ideas
This article originally appeared on Spoon U and was written by Jessie Sugarman. It has been given minor edits before re-posting.
No-bake desserts can come in clutch for a whole host of reasons. Do you live in a dorm without access to an oven? You can still make a no-bake dessert. The last time you tried to bake something, did it come out of the oven black and charred? No-bake desserts won't set off the smoke detector.
You can satisfy your sweet cravings without cooking with these 10 recipes, and you won't be missing an oven at all.
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Courtesy of Amy Jiang1/11Zebra Cake
Also called an icebox cake, this dessert uses chocolate wafers and whipped cream for a creation that looks sophisticated, but is deceptively easy to put together.
Courtesy of Jocelyn Hsu2/11Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
This pie does call for a little microwaving to melt the chocolate, but it's worth it for an end result that's essentially one huge Reese's peanut butter cup.
#SpoonTip: add Reese's Pieces on top of the pie before freezing for an added peanut butter-y crunch and a pop of color.
Courtesy of Gabby Phi3/11Oreo Peppermint Cheesecake in a Jar
Tying ribbons around the mason jars is optional but highly recommended to make these peppermint desserts even cuter and more festive.
Courtesy of Sarah Yanofsky4/11Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough and Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches
Pumpkin, cinnamon, and other fall flavors are usually associated with cozy baked goods like pies and breads, but these flavors lend themselves just as well to these creamy, rich ice cream sandwiches.
Courtesy of Abigail Wilkins5/11Greek Yogurt Banana Popper
Looking for a dessert that's a little less indulgent? Made with bananas and greek yogurt, these poppers are healthy enough that you can have dessert for breakfast and not feel guilty about it.
Courtesy of Isabel Wang6/11Tiramisu
Tiramisu, which literally translates to "pick me up," can often be found on the dessert menu at the fanciest of Italian restaurants. Turn your dorm into one such restaurant for an evening–start with these super easy Italian recipes for dinner, then finish with this tiramisu.
Courtesy of Caitlin Shoemaker7/11Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
With only five ingredients, this fudge is as easy to put together as it is to finish off in one day (read: very easy).
Courtesy of Evelyn Chai8/11Apple Pie Icebox Cake
Apple pie gets exponentially better when topped with vanilla ice cream–just think how good it will be with the ice cream in the pie.
Courtesy of Clare Beatty9/11Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries
These little bites are the cutest cheesecake you'll ever eat (and the easiest you'll ever make).
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