no bake Recipes
35 delicious no bake recipes from around the world
Obleas (Colombian Wafer Sandwiches)
Obleas are a beloved Colombian street food treat. They consist of two thin, round, crispy wafers sandwiched together with a generous spread of 'arequipe' (dulce de leche) and often enhanced with optional toppings like shredded cheese or fruit jam for a delightful sweet and savory contrast.
Pavê
A classic Brazilian layered dessert featuring soft biscuits soaked in milk and layered with a rich, creamy chocolate sauce. Known for its delightful texture and decadent flavor, it's a perfect treat for any occasion. The name playfully references a Brazilian dad joke: 'Pa-vê ou pa-comê?' (Do you look at it or do you eat it?).
Pavê de Chocolate
A classic Brazilian layered dessert featuring delicate cookies soaked in milk and layered with a rich, velvety chocolate cream. This crowd-pleasing treat is a staple at any Brazilian celebration.
Southern Banana Pudding
A classic Southern dessert featuring layers of creamy vanilla custard, sweet ripe bananas, and crisp vanilla wafers, all topped with a fluffy whipped topping. This no-bake pudding is best enjoyed after chilling, allowing the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften beautifully.
Torta Fría (Colombian No-Bake Layered Cake)
A delightful no-bake refrigerator cake, featuring layers of crisp cookies, a rich condensed milk and cream mixture, and fresh mixed fruit. This easy dessert is perfect for making ahead and chilling until set.
Amarula No-Bake Cheesecake
A decadent and creamy no-bake cheesecake infused with the unique flavor of Amarula liqueur, a popular South African cream liqueur made from the marula fruit.
Milk Tart Shooters
A delightful and easy-to-make South African classic, melktert, reimagined as miniature treats served in shot glasses. Perfect for parties and a delightful sweet ending.
Peppermint Crisp Tart
A beloved no-bake South African dessert featuring layers of crunchy biscuits, sweet caramel, and whipped cream, all topped with shards of peppermint crisp chocolate.
Qatayef with Cream (Ashta)
Delicate, ready-made qatayef (small pancakes) are filled with a rich, sweet ashta (clotted cream) and topped with crunchy pistachios, then drizzled with fragrant sugar syrup. A popular and easy dessert, especially during Ramadan.
Chocolate Crackles
A classic no-bake Australian treat made with puffed rice cereal, coconut oil, cocoa, and sugar. These are a beloved, simple confection perfect for children's parties and school fetes.
Fairy Bread
A beloved and simple Australian party snack, fairy bread consists of white bread generously buttered and coated in colourful hundreds and thousands (sprinkles). It's a quintessential treat for children's birthday parties and celebrations.