Description
Sometimes, your sweet tooth demands instant satisfaction—but who wants to turn on the oven? No-bake desserts are the perfect solution! With minimal ingredients and just 5 minutes of prep time, these recipes are perfect for busy days, last-minute guests, or when you simply don’t feel like baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whipped cream or Cool Whip
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ¼ cup fruit jam or fresh berries
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated*)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ cup whipped cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 shortbread cookies, crushed
- 10 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup melted chocolate (milk or dark)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Drop a tablespoon of peanut butter into the center.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top (if using).
- Microwave on high for 60-75 seconds until the cake is set.
- In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of 2 jars.
- In another bowl, whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker layer.
- Top with fruit jam or fresh berries.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt until creamy.
- Stir in heat-treated flour and milk until dough forms.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Roll into bite-sized balls and enjoy immediately.
- Toss strawberries with sugar in a bowl and let them sit for a minute to release their juices.
- In a separate bowl, mix whipped cream and vanilla extract.
- Layer crushed shortbread cookies, strawberries, and whipped cream in serving glasses.
- Repeat the layers and top with extra strawberries.
- In a bowl, mix crushed Oreos with softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Roll the mixture into small balls.
- Dip each ball in melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined plate.
- Refrigerate for 5 minutes or until chocolate hardens. Enjoy!
Notes
These no-bake desserts are quick, easy, and customizable. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings in just minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: Varies
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies
Keywords: no-bake, quick dessert, easy sweets, 5-minute desserts