48 Delicious No Bake Christmas Desserts You Need to Try
I do love a bit of Christmas baking, but I also love having some easy treats that I can make without even putting the oven on. There’s always so much going on in the run-up to Christmas, and sometimes I just want to make something nice without spending ages in the kitchen.
I’ve put together 48 no bake Christmas desserts, and there’s a real mix of things in here. We’ve got Christmas cheesecakes, fudge, chocolate bark, lots of cute little reindeer and snowman treats, and some really fun Grinch recipes too. Some take just a few minutes to put together, and others need a bit of time in the fridge to set, but none of them need baking.
I think the kids will especially love some of the little Christmas treats, and they’re great for getting everyone involved in the kitchen too. They’re also handy if you’ve got a Christmas party coming up or you just want to have a few sweet treats in the house over the holidays. I’ve tried to include a bit of everything, so hopefully you’ll find a few that you fancy making!
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
- No oven needed! Christmas is busy enough without having to spend even more time in the kitchen. These desserts are all made without turning the oven on.
- So many fun Christmas treats. From cute little reindeer and snowmen to festive cheesecakes, fudge, and chocolate bark, there’s plenty to choose from.
- Great for making with the kids. Lots of these recipes are really simple, and the kids will love helping with the decorating (and sneaking a few treats along the way!).
- Perfect for Christmas parties. These are great for taking along to holiday get-togethers, school parties, or just having something sweet ready when family and friends come over.
- Easy to make ahead. Quite a few of these desserts can be made in advance, which is always handy when you’ve already got a million other things to do before Christmas.
No Bake Christmas Cheesecakes & Pies
1. No Bake Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake
This is such a lovely cheesecake to make at Christmas! It’s creamy, has that yummy sugar cookie flavor, and you can make it ahead of time and leave it in the fridge until you need it. Perfect if you’ve got people coming over and want to get dessert out of the way early.
2. No Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake
Gingerbread is one of my favorite flavors at Christmas, and it works so well in a cheesecake! This one is lovely and creamy with those warm gingerbread spices, and it’s a nice change from all the chocolate desserts we tend to have over the holidays. Just pop it in the fridge to set and it’s ready when you need it.
GET THE RECIPE3. No Bake Coffee Cheesecake with Oreo Crust
These little cheesecakes are perfect if you love coffee and chocolate together! They’ve got a crunchy Oreo crust with a lovely creamy coffee filling, and I love that everyone gets their own little dessert. They’re great for making ahead of time too, so you can just grab them from the fridge when you’re ready to serve.
4. No Bake Peanut Butter Oreo Cheesecake
Peanut butter and Oreos are such a good combination, especially in a cheesecake! This one is really creamy, with plenty of chocolate and peanut butter flavor, and it’s a great dessert to make when you’ve got people coming over. You can get it ready the day before and leave it in the fridge until it’s time for dessert.
GET THE RECIPE5. Oreo Pie
I love a good Oreo dessert, and this pie is so easy to make! It’s got a lovely creamy filling and plenty of Oreo cookies, so it’s perfect for anyone who loves them as much as we do. You can make it ahead of time too, which is always handy when you’ve got loads to do at Christmas.
6. Peppermint Pie
If you love anything minty, this is a lovely one to make over Christmas! It’s creamy, sweet, and has that refreshing peppermint flavor that always reminds me of candy canes. It’s a nice change from all the rich chocolate desserts too, especially after a big Christmas dinner.
7. No Bake Cinnamon Toast Crunch Pie
Cinnamon Toast Crunch isn’t just for breakfast! It makes such a yummy dessert too, with plenty of cinnamon flavor and a lovely creamy filling. This is a fun one to make if you fancy something a bit different for Christmas, and you can get it ready ahead of time so dessert is already sorted.
GET THE RECIPE8. No Bake Rocky Road Pie
If you love rocky road, you’ll love this pie! It’s packed with chocolatey goodness, marshmallows, and a lovely creamy filling. It’s quite a rich dessert, so a little slice goes a long way, especially after a big Christmas dinner!
GET THE RECIPE9. Mini Rudolph Pies
How cute are these little Rudolph treats?! They’re such a fun addition to a Christmas dessert table, and I love their little reindeer faces. The kids will love these, and they’re a great one to get them involved with decorating too!
10. Gingerbread Eggnog Tiramisu
I love a good tiramisu, and this Christmas version is so yummy! The gingerbread and eggnog go really well together, and it’s lovely and creamy with just the right amount of spice. It’s a bit different from the usual Christmas desserts too, which I really like.
GET THE RECIPEChristmas Fudge, Bark & Candy
11. Christmas Chocolate Bark
I love all the pretty colors in this one! The pink, white, and salted caramel chocolate looks so lovely together, and it’s loaded with marshmallows, peppermint, gumdrops, and Christmas sprinkles. It’s really easy to make too, and the kids will love helping to pile all the toppings on!
12. Reindeer Chocolate Bark
Those little reindeer faces are just adorable! They’re made with pretzel antlers, red M&M noses, and candy eyes, and they look so cute against the milk chocolate. This is such a fun one to make with the kids, and the pieces look lovely packaged up in little bags for Christmas gifts too!
13. Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bark
Chocolate, caramel, and salty pretzels are such a good combination! This is packed with crunchy pretzels, peanuts, and M&M’s, all covered in chocolate and drizzled with homemade salted caramel. It’s sweet, salty, and really hard to stop eating once you’ve had a piece!
14. Peanut Butter and Date Chocolate Bark
If you’re a fan of peanut butter and chocolate, this is a really yummy one! The dates add a lovely chewy sweetness, and they go so well with the peanut butter and chocolate. It’s a nice change from all the usual Christmas candy, and I love keeping a few pieces in the fridge for when I fancy something sweet.
GET THE RECIPE15. Chocolate Banana Bark
This is such a simple little treat, but it’s really yummy! The sweet banana and chocolate go so well together, and I love that you don’t need loads of ingredients to make it. It’s a nice one to have in the freezer when you fancy something sweet over Christmas.
GET THE RECIPE16. Christmas Potato Chip Crack
Who knew potato chips could make such a yummy Christmas treat?! They’re covered in buttery caramel, topped with chocolate, and finished with festive sprinkles. I love the mix of sweet and salty flavors, and the crunch from the chips makes these so good!
GET THE RECIPE17. Cookies and Cream Fudge
You can’t go wrong with a bit of homemade fudge at Christmas! This one is lovely and creamy with plenty of crunchy cookie pieces mixed in. It’s a really yummy treat for anyone who loves Oreos, and it’s perfect for popping into little gift bags or boxes too.
GET THE RECIPE18. Hot Chocolate Fudge
All the yummy flavors of a mug of hot chocolate, but in little squares of fudge! It’s lovely and chocolatey, with that rich, creamy texture that makes homemade fudge so good. This is a great one for Christmas treat boxes, although it’s very tempting to keep it all for yourself!
GET THE RECIPE19. Maple Bacon Fudge
Bacon in fudge might sound a bit strange, but it really works! The sweet maple flavor goes so well with the salty bacon, and you get that lovely creamy fudge with little bits of bacon in every bite. It’s definitely something a bit different to add to your Christmas treats!
GET THE RECIPE20. Mocha Almond Fudge
Coffee and chocolate are always a winner in our house! This fudge has a lovely rich mocha flavor with crunchy almonds mixed in, and I love the contrast between the smooth fudge and the nuts. It’s a nice little treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee over Christmas.
GET THE RECIPE21. Pecan Pie Fudge
If you love pecan pie, you need to try this fudge! It’s lovely and creamy with that sweet, nutty flavor, and the pecans give it a nice bit of crunch. It’s a fun way to enjoy those classic pecan pie flavors without having to make a whole pie, and it’s really yummy with a cup of coffee!
GET THE RECIPE22. Ritz Crack Candy
I do love a sweet and salty treat, and this one is so good! The buttery Ritz crackers give it a lovely crunch, and the sweet candy coating makes it really hard to stop at just one piece. It’s a great little treat to put out for everyone to nibble on over Christmas.
GET THE RECIPE23. S’mores Caramel Clusters
These little clusters are full of all those yummy s’mores flavors, with chocolate, marshmallows, and caramel in every bite. I love the mix of gooey, chewy, and crunchy textures, and they’re just the right size for popping on a Christmas treat platter. I can never stop at just one!
GET THE RECIPE24. Snickerdoodle Truffles
Anything with cinnamon sugar always goes down well in our house! These little truffles have that lovely snickerdoodle flavor in a sweet, bite-sized treat. They’re perfect for adding to a Christmas cookie platter, especially if you fancy something a bit different from all the chocolate treats.
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25. Melted Snowman Nutter Butters
These always make me smile! The little melted snowmen look so funny, and they’re really easy to make using Nutter Butter cookies and candy decorations. They’re a lovely one to make with the kids over Christmas, especially when everyone gets to decorate their own snowman!
GET THE RECIPE26. Christmas Tree Candy Pops
I think these little Christmas trees are so cute! They’re colorful, fun to decorate, and look lovely standing in a jar on the Christmas dessert table. The kids will have a great time making their own, and they’d be really sweet wrapped up individually for little Christmas gifts too.
GET THE RECIPE27. Christmas Tree Oreos
You can do so much with a packet of Oreos at Christmas! These are decorated to look like little Christmas trees, and they’re such a fun way to turn an ordinary cookie into something festive. I love how colorful they look, and they’re a great one for the kids to help decorate too!
GET THE RECIPE28. Oreo Christmas Ornaments
I love how you can turn a simple Oreo into something so pretty for Christmas! These little cookies are decorated to look like Christmas ornaments, and you can have lots of fun with different colors and decorations. They look lovely on a Christmas cookie platter, and they’re almost too pretty to eat!
GET THE RECIPE29. Grinch Biscoff
Biscoff cookies are yummy enough on their own, but they’re even more fun dressed up for Christmas! These little Grinch treats are so cute with their green coating and festive decorations. They’re a fun one to make with the kids, especially if you’re planning a Grinch movie night!
GET THE RECIPE30. Grinch Nutter Butters
These are such a fun little treat for any Grinch fans! The peanut butter cookies are covered in bright green frosting and sprinkles, with a tiny red heart on each one. They’re really cute, so easy to decorate, and would be perfect for a Grinch movie night with the kids!
GET THE RECIPE31. Grinch S’mores Bars
These are such a fun twist on traditional s’mores! You’ve got crunchy graham crackers with a marshmallow creme filling, all covered in bright green white chocolate and finished with a little red heart. They’re really cute for a Grinch-themed Christmas party, and I love that you get a bit of crunch with all that sweet, creamy filling!
GET THE RECIPE32. Grinch Muddy Buddies
Peanut butter and chocolate are always a good combination, and this is such a yummy little Christmas snack! The crunchy Chex cereal is coated in green candy melts and peanut butter, then shaken in powdered sugar. I love the little red hearts and green M&Ms mixed in too. It’s perfect for putting out in a big bowl for everyone to help themselves!
GET THE RECIPE33. Grinch Oreos
You can’t have a Grinch-themed Christmas treat platter without a few of these! The Oreos are covered in green candy coating and decorated with little red hearts, and they look so cute. I love how something as simple as a packet of cookies can be turned into such a fun Christmas treat!
GET THE RECIPE34. Penguin Oreos
Those little penguin faces are just adorable! I love how the Oreos are turned into cute little penguins with their tiny beaks and cute earmuffs. They’re such a fun addition to a Christmas dessert platter, and the kids will have a great time helping to decorate them too!
GET THE RECIPE35. Polar Bear Oreos
These little polar bears are almost too cute to eat! I love their sweet little faces, and the white chocolate coating makes them look lovely and snowy. They’re a fun Christmas treat to make with the kids, and they look adorable alongside all the other festive cookies on a dessert platter!
GET THE RECIPE36. Reindeer Oreo Balls
Rudolph always seems to make an appearance in our Christmas treats! These little chocolatey bites are made with crushed Oreos and cream cheese, then decorated with cute reindeer faces. They’re lovely and creamy inside with a chocolate coating, and those little red noses make them even cuter!
GET THE RECIPE37. Reindeer Oreos
There’s something about little Rudolph faces that makes Christmas treats even cuter! These chocolate-covered Oreos are decorated to look like reindeer, complete with antlers and little red noses. They’re really easy to put together, and I love how they look on a plate with all the other Christmas cookies!
GET THE RECIPE38. Reindeer Nutter Butters
Nutter Butter cookies are just the right shape for making these cute little reindeer! Add some chocolate, little antlers, and a red nose, and you’ve got a really fun Christmas treat. I love the peanut butter and chocolate combination, and these always look so sweet on a plate of Christmas cookies!
GET THE RECIPE39. Snowman Oreos
I can’t resist a cute snowman treat at Christmas! These little cookies are covered in white chocolate and decorated with sweet snowman faces. They’re so much fun to make, and I love that you can give each snowman a slightly different expression. They’re perfect for adding to a Christmas cookie platter!
GET THE RECIPE40. Nutella Christmas Ritz Cookies
Nutella sandwiched between two buttery Ritz crackers is such a yummy combination! These are dipped in white chocolate and covered in red and green Christmas sprinkles, so they look really festive too. I love the mix of sweet and salty flavors, and they’re just the right size for a little treat with a cup of coffee!
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41. Cinnamon Roll Dip
If you love cinnamon rolls, this is such a yummy little dessert! It’s lovely and creamy with that sweet cinnamon flavor, and it’s perfect for dipping cookies, graham crackers, or even fresh fruit into. I love putting a bowl of this out with a few different things for everyone to dip into over Christmas!
GET THE RECIPE42. Nutella Dip
Anything with Nutella is always popular in our house! This is lovely and creamy with that yummy chocolate and hazelnut flavor, and it’s so good with strawberries, cookies, or pretzels for dipping. It’s a nice change from all the usual Christmas desserts, and I love putting it out with a big plate of things to dip!
GET THE RECIPE43. Oreo Dip
This is a really yummy one for anyone who loves Oreos! It’s thick, creamy, and full of little bits of crushed cookies. I like serving it with strawberries, graham crackers, and a few extra Oreos for dipping. It’s the sort of thing everyone keeps going back to for another spoonful!
GET THE RECIPE44. Peanut Butter Fluff
If you love peanut butter, you’ll love this! It’s lovely and fluffy, with plenty of peanut butter flavor, and tastes so good with pretzels, cookies, or apple slices dipped into it. I especially love it with salty pretzels. I could quite happily eat it straight from the bowl with a spoon!
GET THE RECIPE45. Pecan Pie Dip
All those yummy pecan pie flavors in a creamy dip! It’s sweet, nutty, and full of crunchy pecans, and I love scooping it up with graham crackers or cookies. It’s a lovely one to put out over Christmas, especially if you fancy something a bit different from the usual cakes and pies!
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46. Gingerbread Ice Cream
Who says ice cream is just for summer?! This is full of those lovely gingerbread spices, and it’s so creamy and delicious. I love the idea of serving a scoop alongside a warm Christmas dessert, although it’s just as yummy on its own. A really nice change from all the usual Christmas treats!
GET THE RECIPE47. Biscoff Cheesecake Ice Cream
Biscoff and cheesecake are two of my favorite things, so putting them together in an ice cream is such a treat! It’s lovely and creamy with that yummy caramelized cookie flavor, and the cheesecake gives it a little bit of tanginess too. I love having a tub of this in the freezer for when I fancy something sweet!
48. Sugared Cranberries
These look so pretty with their sparkly sugar coating! I love the mix of sweet sugar and tart cranberries, and that little pop of flavor when you bite into one. They’re lovely for adding a bit of Christmas color to a dessert platter, and they look really pretty decorating cakes and cheesecakes too!
GET THE RECIPEI love having a few easy desserts up my sleeve at Christmas, especially when there’s already so much cooking to do! There are some really yummy ideas here, from creamy cheesecakes and fudge to cute little treats the kids will love helping with. I hope you’ve found a few new favorites to try this Christmas. And the best bit is, you can leave the oven switched off!
