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Make satisfying your sweet tooth a total breeze with easy Gluten Free No-Bake Desserts. Perfect whether you need quick desserts for a party or the holidays, or it’s too hot to turn on the oven. Here are over 60 recipes that are the solution – no baking required.
Easy No-Bake Dessert Recipes
Almost everyone in this world likes dessert. I mean, how can you resist a decadent, sweet treat? But baking isn’t for everyone, nor is it for all times of the year. That’s where these easy dessert recipes come in.
Easy no bake desserts will keep you out having fun instead of baking in a hot kitchen. And they save you time when life gets busy or you have a last-minute invitation to a party. Or maybe you just want a sweet treat and you want it fast, or frozen desserts make you weak in the knees.
Why do you need no-bake recipes?
- It’s too hot. Easy no-bake desserts are perfect for a hot summer day. The last thing you want to do is heat up your kitchen or spend a ton of time cooking and baking. You can still make something delicious to share with friends and family.
- You are cooking with kids. Not only are these easy desserts to make, but the kids can get involved too. There aren’t any raw eggs or hot ovens to worry about.
- You don’t like baking. Some recipes can be finicky and require careful measuring and keeping track of times and temperatures. But that doesn’t mean you have to make a trip to the bakery when someone asks you to bring a dessert to a party or picnic. Anyone can make no-bake cookies or pies, and even simple no-churn ice cream.
- It’s the holidays. Not only will you save time, but things like dessert dips are perfect for holiday parties, a batch of fudge can easily be made for a crowd or to give as gifts, and parfaits look elegant and special but are really quite simple.
What comes to mind when you think of no-bake dessert recipes?
There are many options when it comes to delicious treats with no baking needed. From no-bake pie to no bake cheesecake, puddings and parfaits to dips and ice cream, plus so much more, you’ll find something for everyone and every occasion in this collection of over 60 gluten free no bake dessert recipes.
60+ Gluten Free No-Bake Desserts
Pudding and parfaits, pies and bars dips and frozen sweets, candy and so much more – all of these are fabulous options when baking is out of the question. Check out all of these incredible and incredibly easy dessert recipes - no baking required!
No-Bake Pie, Cheesecake, and Bar Recipes
When you use a graham cracker or cookie crust, a creamy filling is all you need for a slice of heaven. You can go with a traditional creamy pie filling. Use a no-bake cheesecake filling that does not have eggs or flour and is not baked in the oven. Or try another dreamy bar. You still get the classic flavors you love without turning on the oven, and the flavor possibilities are endless.
Combine the classic campfire treat with a traditional chocolate pudding pie. Fill a store-bought, homemade, or even gluten free graham cracker crust with Hershey’s milk chocolate pudding, and top with toasted marshmallow meringue for an incredible chocolate dessert.
This treat pairs a fluffy cheesecake mousse filled with fresh peaches and an easy gluten free almond meal crust that tastes like shortbread.
Decadent mini pies have an Irish Cream fudge bottom and light and fluffy Bailey's chocolate mousse, plus whipped cream. This simple boozy dessert recipe is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any special occasion.
A delicious upgrade on the classic with sliced bananas, homemade vanilla pudding, and fresh whipped cream. The luscious layer of dulce de leche on the bottom makes this a dessert recipe nobody can resist.
Light and fluffy and filled with tender apples and cinnamon on a naturally gluten free almond meal crust.
This lovely lemon pie is the perfect, light and decadent dessert. With a delicious nutty crust and a light and airy mousse center, this pie will be a huge crowd pleaser!
Cereal isn't just for breakfast when you add it to these creamy cheesecake bars.
A perfectly minty dessert you can whip up in less than an hour. Just be sure to use Gluten Free Oreos or another chocolate sandwich cookie for the crust.
No-Bake Cookies, Cakes, and Bars
Classic and creative versions of classic no bake cookies, icebox cakes, dream bars, cereal treats, and more luscious desserts.
Healthy Gluten Free Cookie Dough Bars (Vegan, Edible, Dairy-Free, Easy)
An easy, no bake recipe for decadent edible cookie dough bars coated in a thick layer of mouthwatering chocolate topping. Made with healthy, whole ingredients for an indulgence you can feel good about.
You just have to choose the correct brand of rice krispies to make this treat the traditional way.
An indulgent dessert with layers of crushed Oreos, sweetened vanilla cream cheese, chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and chocolate chips. Just use gluten free Oreos.
No-Bake Parfaits and Trifles
Parfaits and trifles are both delightfully delicious layered desserts with an element of crust or crumble or cake (buy it pre-made so keep it totally no-bake), and something creamy, fluffy, or fruity. Parfaits are usually individual servings in a small glass or cup, whereas trifles are made for a crowd in a large bowl.
Creamy but lightened up cheesecake layers, juicy wild blueberries, and a naturally gluten free almond meal crust make these the perfect party dessert. They taste rich and indulgent but are a but healthier.
Rich and creamy, with the unmistakable tang of cheesecake. And the fresh berries to lighten up the flavors a bit with a few nuts for crunch. You won’t even miss the crust in this keto-friendly treat.
A simple crust, light and tangy cheesecake, gooey chocolate hazelnut spread, and a cap of fluffy whipped cream put these mini desserts over the top. You can use gluten free graham cracker crumbs or almond meal.
Rich chocolate hazelnut goodness perfectly paired with bits of banana, all lightened up with Greek yogurt and built-in portion control, for a miniature no-bake dessert, it doesn’t get much better.
Nestle leftover pumpkin pie between layers of Greek yogurt and maple pecans for a healthier dessert.
Light and fluffy pumpkin mousse is layered with fudgy gluten free brownies and fresh whipped cream for the ultimate combination of pumpkin spice and chocolate. Use leftover or store-bought brownies to keep it no bake.
Strawberry recipes with cheesecake components are absolutely irresistible. and these parfaits are super easy to make. This sublime sweet celebrates the best of berry season.
A simple dessert that can be made 3 different ways: Berry, Peanut Butter Cup, and Heavenly Hash. It has only 4 main ingredients (use your favorite gluten free brownies) plus your choice of mix-ins.
Enjoy delicious layers of gluten free, sugar free, paleo cookie crumbles, low carb cheesecake, and mixed berries.
No-Bake Puddings and Gelatin Desserts
Pudding and jello make kids of all ages happy. Keep them simple and classic, or you can even take these vintage desserts and make them a little grown-up by glamming up your jello mold or using the gelatin to make a panna cotta.
With no box mixes here, there’s nothing more fun, pretty, or totally retro than cubes of fresh orange juice gelatin seemingly floating in a sea of wobbly vanilla ice cream.
Three ingredients, no added sugar, no cooking, and no boxes. This is the perfect way to give the kids (or yourself) a healthy sweet treat.
These coconut chia seed parfaits will give you superfood energy and plenty of natural sweetness and fresh fruit flavor with strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
A fun and colorful dessert recipe that will make the kids happy and impress everyone. But they don’t have to know about the secret that makes them super easy.
A creamy sugar free custard with citrus flavor and covered in a rich chocolate sauce, feel free to indulge to your heart’s content. This is a perfect keto-friendly treat.
A super simple recipe for this classic dessert. Layers of gluten free pudding, bananas, and gluten free wafers make this and all-time favorite.
No-Bake Dessert Dips
Dessert dips are always a brilliant idea for a no-bake dessert. You can make a big batch with a platter of cookies and fruit for a party, or just spoon out a little bit for yourself. They can be healthy by making them with cheesecake or even chickpeas as a gluten free cookie dough dip. Or they can be totally indulgent with whipped cream, cream cheese, and all kinds of other deliciousness.
Cheesecake dip becomes a healthy treat when it is lightened up with Greek yogurt. Only three ingredients, and you can make a small batch to serve one or two or make it full-size for a crowd.
This classic cookie combination becomes a delicious dessert dip by using a secret ingredient to make it gluten free.
The classic combination of peanut butter and jelly is even more fun to eat in sweet hummus form. Use your favorite jelly and dip graham crackers, apples, and more.
Crisp apples, sticky caramel, crunch of pecans and creamy white chocolate chips is ooey gooey
You only need six ingredients for this healthy dip recipe that's a light sweet treat. Sweet berries with a few mini chocolate chips are the perfect pairing.
Monster cookies are a peanut butter oatmeal cookie loaded with chocolate chips and M&M’s or other candies. This is a bowl full of that same chocolate and peanut butter deliciousness.
A creamy dessert dip made with marshmallow creme and chocolate pudding. Plus, chocolate and marshmallow folded in. Serve with gluten free graham crackers or fresh fruit.
This chocolate fondue phenomenal warm, or can be set out at room temperature, so it’s an easy recipe to take to any type of gathering. The perfect, decadent dip is sure-to-impress at holiday gatherings and dinner parties, and is a luxuriously indulgent dessert for a romantic dinner.
Frozen Desserts, Popsicles, and Ice Cream
Everyone will scream for ice cream, ice cream cakes, ice cream pies, ice cream floats, and, well, ice cream anything. But frozen desserts don't end with that cold, creamy treat. Let's not forget about fruity popsicles, creamy yogurt pops, and more when we want something frosty.
It tastes cake batter with its rich vanilla flavor and tons of rainbow sprinkles. But this recipe is made without a box cake mix, so it is naturally gluten free.
This fun dessert combines the classic Italian cannoli and the childhood favorite Drumstick into one fun frozen dessert that starts with an easy no-churn ice cream recipe and gluten free cones.
With super creamy and minty ice cream studded with dark chocolate, made without an ice cream maker, slathered with a rich chocolate ganache, and topped with fluffy whipped cream, the ice cream lover in your life will not be able to resist. And nobody will believe it only has five ingredients.
There are those that love vanilla and those that just can’t live without chocolate, but add banana and hazelnut to the mix and you have a swirled popsicle the kids are going to love.
Swirled with luscious caramel and bits of toffee and chocolate chips, it only takes seven ingredients to make your dreams come true with this easy ice cream recipe.
This easy ice cream cake recipe has thick chocolate fudge between layers of vanilla and chocolate no-churn ice cream and is covered with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles.
Creamy and decadent with rich vanilla bean flavor. Satisfy your cheesecake and ice cream cravings in one frozen dessert with just four ingredients that is anything but vanilla.
With a few fun touches, add some color and bubbles to any special day. Check out the rick to make them easy to assemble at the last minute and keep the sherbet from melting too quickly.
The sweet, delicious flavor of an indulgent cheesecake dessert in a healthier frozen treat recipe made with Greek yogurt and just a few other ingredients.
Combine the sweet and tangy flavor of cheesecake with swirls of gooey and tender caramel apples and cheesecake into one creamy frozen dessert.
Peanut butter ripples through peanut butter cup ice cream, topped with chocolate ganache, and covered with fresh whipped cream makes this one of the best easy no-churn ice cream cake recipes. You only need seven simple ingredients and no ice cream maker.
As long as you use nice, ripe bananas, these popsicles are plenty sweet without any added sugar. Plus, with a simple ingredient list, they are basically as easy and as healthy as a smoothie.
You are just five ingredients and a few hours in the freezer away from a scoop of the creamiest no churn ice cream. It is swirled with ribbons of chocolate hazelnut spread and studded with crunchy bits of toffee, and no ice cream maker is needed.
This is definitely an upgrade on the classic butter pecan ice cream. Nutty, buttery pecans are scattered through a creamy no-churn ice cream base and then it is swirled with ripples of chocolate fudge.
No-Bake Candy, Fudge, and Snack Mixes
These are the types of treats perfect for making in big batches for the holidays. Candy and fudge are some of the best desserts to make for holidays or give to family and friends. And sweet snack mixes like muddy buddies, cereal mix, or flavored popcorn are great to have on hand for last-minute guests or as hostess gifts.
Chex cereal and almonds covered in almond butter, chocolate, and coconut is a sweet no-bake snack that tastes just like an Almond Joy. All the flavors of the popular candy bar puts a tasty twist on the classic muddy buddies recipe.
A fun popcorn snack with the crunch of pecans, a little kick of bourbon, and lots of chocolate. Only four ingredients in this boozy chocolate dessert.
An easy microwave fudge recipe with layers of white and dark chocolate, gooey caramel, and bits of toffee. This simple candy recipe is the perfect no-bake treat for the holidays or any day you crave one of the best chocolate desserts.
A simple chocolate candy recipe inspired by a favorite coffee shop drink. You only need five ingredients to make this espresso-infused bark swirled with salted caramel and white chocolate.
Features all of the flavors of classic Key Lime Pie in a sweet, yummy snack mix. Quick and easy, it takes less than 10 minutes to make, is impossible to resist, and is perfect to bring to a party.
An easy candy recipe made more irresistible with Snickers stuffed between a layer of white chocolate and a layer semisweet chocolate fudge for double the chocolaty deliciousness. And to make it even better, it has only five ingredients and you can make it on the stove or in the microwave.
White chocolate bark is stuffed with a thick layer of peanut butter and swirls of strawberry jelly. This easy holiday candy recipe with everyone’s favorite pairing of PB&J is perfect for sharing.
This easy treat is perfectly reminiscent of mint chocolate chip ice cream. It has a light, minty flavor with the little pops of chocolate from the mini chips scattered throughout. Make up a batch for an after-school snack and dream of sunny days.
Inspired by those Cranberry Bliss Bars from Starbucks, they have a secret to make it taste like the cream cheese frosting that’s studded with dried cranberries and sprinkled with orange zest. If you are looking for edible gifts, this recipe is super easy to make and pretty, too.
Chai tea lends itself towards combining those warm spices with something rich, sweet and creamy, just like the ever-popular Chai tea latte. So that makes it a perfect match to be infused into the white chocolate and then coated in powdered sugar. It's like a latte you can eat.
If you love chocolate, this fudge will be your new best friend. Just 5 ingredients, ready in under 30 minutes, no baking needed.
Fruit Desserts
Fruit desserts might make you think of pies and crisps and cobblers. But there are many more options that don't require you to make crust or crumbles and light the oven. Fruit salad, fruit nachos, fruit parfaits, and more will have you breaking out the berries, apples, bananas, and all the other fruity flavors you love.
A healthy twist on the classic Snickers Salad recipe with yummy cheesecake flavor. You won’t miss out on any of the sweet and creamy deliciousness since it is made with Greek yogurt, honey, dark chocolate, and peanuts instead of whipped topping and Snickers candy bars.
You can’t go wrong with the classic combination of peanut butter and jelly. That’s why sliced apples drizzled with sweetened cream cheese, peanut butter, and a strawberry jelly “salsa” are a total crowd-pleaser.
A fun and healthy no-bake dessert for the summer that the kids will love to make and eat. Use fresh berries, homemade or storebought whipped cream or even coconut cream for a dairy-free option, and even fun sprinkles when you want a fresh sweet treat.
Transport yourself to paradise with this fruit salad recipe. Layer some of your favorite tropical fruits and a creamy topping for a fun, pretty, and healthy treat.
It’s like two of the best desserts all in one. And decadent and healthy all at the same time.
Juicy, sweet and refreshing. Light and luscious strawberry yogurt, cool whip and cheesecake pudding make up this delicious salad with an array of fresh fruits.
Brianna, how do I choose one?! These look wonderful. I don’t know, maybe I’ll start with the Key Lime Pie Shooters!