10 No Bake Christmas Desserts That Practically Make Themselves
I don’t know about you, but once December hits, my kitchen turns into a full-blown sugar workshop and my dishwasher gives me the side-eye. That’s why I cling to no bake Christmas desserts like they’re my holiday lifeline. They’re quick, they’re cute, they taste like pure Christmas magic, and they don’t turn my house into a sauna. So I rounded up a bunch of easy, festive, totally irresistible no bake treats that’ll save your sanity and still wow your crew. Let’s dig into the good stuff.
No Bake Cranberry Cheesecake
This creamy cranberry cheesecake tastes like a slice of holiday cheer. It’s rich, sweet, a little tart from the cranberries, and it sets up beautifully without ever touching the oven. Perfect for when you want something merry and bright with basically zero effort.
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Peppermint Crunch Cake
This dreamy peppermint crunch cake layers a cool peppermint cream cheese filling over a sweet and salty cookie-pretzel crust. It’s crunchy, creamy, minty, and it disappears fast. Definitely one of those no bake desserts that just feels like Christmas.
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Grinch Lush Cake
This Grinch-inspired lush dessert starts with an Oreo cookie crust, then piles on a sweet cream cheese layer and a fluffy whipped topping all tinted in those bold Grinchy colors. It’s playful, creamy, and pretty much guaranteed to spark a smile.
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Christmas Tree Cake Dip
This Christmas Tree Cake Dip tastes like those little snack cakes we all secretly love, whipped into the creamiest dessert dip ever. It’s sweet, fluffy, and sprinkled with festive colors that make it a total hit with kids and grown-ups. Perfect for parties or, honestly, a movie night snack.
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Reindeer Oreo Pops
These Reindeer Oreo Pops are almost too cute to eat. Almost. They’re chocolate-coated Oreos decorated with little reindeer faces, and they always steal the show on a dessert table. Super festive, super fun, and the kind of treat kids love helping make.
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No Bake Holiday Marshmallow Bars
These marshmallow bars are pure nostalgic heaven. They’re loaded with melty marshmallows, peanut butter, chocolate, and all the holiday vibes you can handle. They’re quick to whip up and they disappear quicker.
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No Bake Christmas Cheesecake
This bright, colorful Christmas cheesecake is one of my favorites because it’s cheerful, creamy, and doesn’t require any baking at all. It’s the kind of dessert that looks like you spent forever on it, even though you absolutely didn’t.
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Peppermint Parfaits
These cute peppermint parfaits start with a crushed Oreo base and get topped with layers of sweet cheesecake mousse and peppermint cheesecake mousse. Add a candy cane and a little snowman garnish and you’ve got the most festive little holiday treat jars around.
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Candy Cane Fudge
These cute peppermint parfaits start with a crushed Oreo base and get topped with layers of sweet cheesecake mousse and peppermint cheesecake mousse. Add a candy cane and a little snowman garnish and you’ve got the most festive little holiday treat jars around.
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Rice Krispy Crust Cheesecake
This fun cheesecake layers a smooth no bake filling over red and green Rice Krispy treat crusts. It’s colorful, crunchy, and ridiculously easy. A total Christmas win when you need something festive without the fuss.
Get the Recipe: Rice Krispy Crust Cheesecake
