19 Easy No-Bake Desserts Ready in 20 Minutes or Less
Updated: Jul. 25, 2023
We all need a few recipes for quick, no-bake desserts in our recipe boxes. And by quick we mean from the bowl to the table in 20 minutes or less—no set-up time, no extended chills in the fridge. These treats are ready to eat fast!
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Cannoli Dip
Ricotta is one of my family's favorite ingredients. I made up the cannoli filling and broke up some ice cream waffle shells to use as "chips and dip"—it was an instant hit! It's also good served slightly warm. —Ann Marie Eberhart, Gig Harbor, Washington
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Homemade Cherry Crisp
Our family loves this pretty, tasty dessert. It uses convenient pie filling, so you can make it in no time—and it takes mere minutes to heat in the microwave. —Laurie Todd, Columbus, Mississippi
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Dirt Pudding Cups
These darling little desserts are my daughter Crystal’s favorite. At family birthday parties, no matter how fancy the dirt cup looks, each person gets a gummy worm, too. —Linda Emery, Bearden, Arkansas
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Peanut Butter Cookie In A Mug
This mug cookie recipe is an easy way to make single-serve cookies at home. The tender cookie is perfect for those late-night cravings, when you want a little something sweet, right out of the oven.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
To make a batch of these three-ingredient peanut butter oatmeal bars to enjoy throughout the week, set aside just 10 minutes on your Sunday. But we make no promises the delicious bars won’t be eaten by midweek.
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Cinnamon-Spiced Bananas
The whole family will love this special treat that uses the microwave so it’s ready in a flash. Plus, it’s a delicious way to jazz up bananas and add more fruit to your diet. Janet Hommes — Surprise, Arizona
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Contest-Winning Easy Tiramisu
This recipe makes a great quick dessert for a special supper…or anytime. It's easily doubled if needed. What a fun use for pudding snack cups! —Betty Claycomb, Adverton, Pennsylvania
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S’mores No-Bake Cookies
There's no easier way to get that s'mores goodness in your kitchen. Mix these cookies together and chill till you're ready to share. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Easy Key Lime Pie
A great pie doesn't have to take all day. We'll show you how to stir up a no-bake Key lime pie in just a few minutes. It's refreshing, tart and the perfect no-bake dessert for a warm day.
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Peanut Butter Cornflake Bars
Crunchy, sweet and incredibly easy to make, these peanut butter cornflake cookies are a no-bake treat perfect for any occasion. Quickly whip up a batch of these cookies with just four simple ingredients.
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Heavenly Filled Strawberries
Cheesecake-stuffed strawberries are simple to make and packed full of flavor. They're sure to be a hit at your next party.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
These chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies are so easy to make and only require a few simple ingredients and a stovetop.
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Star-Spangled Parfaits
The best time for this dessert is midsummer, when the blueberries are thick in our northern woods. Red raspberries can be added to the mixed berries, too, to brighten the patriotic colors. —Anne Theriault, Wellesley, Massachusetts
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Treats
Perfect for road trips, these peanut butter oatmeal balls won’t stick to your hands. Keep them in the refrigerator for portable snacks. —Sonia Rohda, Waverly, Nebraska
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Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert
It could not be easier to put together this pretty cherry cream cheese dessert. Serve in parfait glasses or martini glasses to turn this simple treat into a fancy one.
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Bugle Cones
Making these treats is a breeze. I simply whip up a sugary filling, roll it into small balls to resemble scoops of ice cream and perch them on top of Bugle corn snacks. Then I roll them in sprinkles or nuts.—Dianne Conway, London, Ontario
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Lemon Meringue Floats
I actually dreamed of this float idea one night, and woke up knowing I needed to make it. Thank you, Mr. Sandman! —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake
I've tried different variations of these cakes for my family and this chocolate peanut butter mug cake is a winner! I have made it with almond milk and melted coconut oil, and both ways are delicious! —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
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