Top 8 No-Bake Desserts to Try When You Feel Lazy

Edited by: Sakshi Bhagat

Who needs an occasion to try some delicious desserts? They can be our companions amidst all our highs and lows. Sometimes, we just want to treat ourselves after a long day. And as amazing as that sounds, baking can be quite difficult. But don’t worry since there is a perfect solution to this problem—easy, no-bake desserts. So, head straight to the kitchen to try out these recipes. 

1) Chocolate Fudge

You need only four ingredients for this recipe. Melt a bar of chocolate and add in a tablespoon each of condensed milk and butter. Mix these ingredients in a bowl, and add a handful of nuts to the batter. Transfer this to a tray or any other dish and let it cool. You can add any toppings you like or skip that step altogether. Protip: Line your tray with butter paper so that your fudges glide when you take them out. Lastly, cut the pieces into squares and enjoy this quick treat!

2) Chocolate Pudding

For this recipe, first prepare the chocolate sauce using milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and butter. Take a cup of milk and heat it in a pan. To this, add half a cup of sugar, one and a half tablespoons of cocoa powder, and 2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk this mixture until the sauce thickens. In a square dish, add a layer of Marie Gold biscuits and pour the chocolate sauce over them. Repeat this process to add a second layer. For the toppings, you can use crushed biscuits or any other topping of your choice. 

3) Mango Cheesecakes

Summers are incomplete without mangoes, and that is why it is important to include a delightful cheesecake recipe that is very easy to make. Take any crushed biscuits of your choice and add ¾ cup of melted butter to them. Line this mixture evenly in a shallow dish. For the filling, combine half a cup of cream cheese, one cup of mango puree, and half a cup of whipped cream. Give it a mix and transfer it to the biscuit base. Keep the cheesecake in the freezer for an hour. After the cake is nice and cool, top it with finely sliced mangoes. 

4) Double-Layer Banana Chia Pudding

If you are trying to eat healthy, here is the best naturally sweetened dessert for you that you can enjoy guilt-free. For the first layer, add a banana, one cup of milk , and ⅓ cup of chia seeds. Blend this mixture and transfer it to a few glasses. Top it with a few slices of banana and some granola. For the second layer, blend half a cup of milk with 3 dates and 4 walnuts. Add this walnut cream to the first layer. Top it with bananas and granolas, and refrigerate the pudding for an hour to get the best taste. 

5) Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

For this recipe, add ½ cup of melted butter, ⅓ cup of powdered sugar, and ½ cup of powdered biscuits to a cup of peanut butter. Mix these ingredients together and spread this mixture evenly on a shallow tray. In another bowl, melt some chocolate and add it to the peanut butter mixture. Refrigerate this for at least an hour, and then cut small rectangles to make delicious no-bake peanut butter chocolate bars. 

6) Strawberry Yogurt Bites

Another healthy recipe that you can enjoy when on a diet, for these quick bites, crush a cup of strawberries using a fork. To that, add ½ cup of chia seeds. Let this mixture rest for a while so that the chia seeds can rise. Once the mixture achieves a good texture, take small scoops of the mixture and pour them on the tray. Refrigerate them for a while, and then coat them with some yogurt. For an additional sweet taste, you can also dip these bites in melted chocolate. Refrigerate again and enjoy! 

7) Chocolate Truffle Balls

If you are looking for a low-budget, low-effort recipe, this one’s for you. Take any cream biscuits and crush them finely. To this crushed mix, add ¼ cup of butter and ⅓ cup of milk. Turn this mixture into a fine dough and roll small balls out of it. Freeze these balls for around 20 minutes so that they become slightly firm. Dip these balls in melted chocolate and freeze them again. Garnish them with some nuts, and that is all!

8) Fruit Custard

You can never go wrong with fruit custard since it is filled with the richness of fruits and dry fruits. To begin, boil 3 cups of milk and add ¼ cup of sugar to it. To this, add two tablespoons of custard powder dissolved in four tablespoons of water. Boil until the mixture thickens, and then refrigerate it for a while. Add chopped apples, grapes, bananas, mangoes, pomegranates, and any other fruits of your choice to the mixture. Garnish it with dry fruits and serve chilled. 

Here are 8 no-bake dessert recipes that you can try at home to satisfy your sweet tooth. I have tried to include different recipes that you can try as per your convenience. So, take this as a sign to treat yourself to these delicious treats. 

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