28 No-Bake Christmas Dessert Recipes to Delight All

The holiday season is upon us, and there's nothing quite like the joy of indulging in festive treats with friends and family. I absolutely adore whipping up desserts that tantalize the taste buds and bring a smile to everyone's face.

However, I know that not everyone loves the idea of turning on the oven amid the holiday chaos. That's why I've curated a special collection of 28 no-bake Christmas dessert recipes to delight all.

These recipes are simple, quick, and perfectly capture the spirit of the season without the hassle of baking. Trust me, your holiday gatherings just got a whole lot merrier!

1. Peppermint Oreo Truffles

Crushed Oreos mixed with cream cheese and coated in a candy shell, what's not to love?

Ingredients:

• 1 package of Oreo cookies
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 12 oz white chocolate chips
• Crushed peppermint candies

Instructions:

1. Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs.
2. Mix the crumbs with softened cream cheese.
3. Roll the mixture into small balls and chill until firm.
4. Melt the white chocolate chips and dip the Oreo balls, then sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies. Let set.

2. No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake

This dessert combines the delightful flavors of gingerbread cookies and creamy cheesecake.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups crushed gingerbread cookies
• 4 tbsp melted butter
• 16 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger

Instructions:

1. Mix crushed gingerbread cookies with melted butter and press into a springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and ground ginger until smooth.
3. Spread the mixture over the crust and chill for several hours before serving.

3. Chocolate Peppermint Bark

An absolute holiday classic that’s always a hit.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz dark chocolate chips
• 12 oz white chocolate chips
• Crushed candy canes

Instructions:

1. Melt the dark chocolate chips and spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2. Chill until set, then melt the white chocolate chips and spread over the dark chocolate layer.
3. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes and let set before breaking into pieces.

4. Eggnog Pudding

A festive dessert that brings the seasonal flavors of eggnog to your table.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups eggnog
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Nutmeg for garnish

Instructions:

1. Whisk eggnog, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
2. Stir in vanilla and pour into individual serving dishes.
3. Chill and sprinkle with nutmeg before serving.

5. Candy Cane Cheesecake Parfaits

These parfaits are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup crushed candy canes
• 16 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups whipped cream
• 1 cup crushed graham crackers

Instructions:

1. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
2. Fold in whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
3. Layer the cream cheese mixture with crushed graham crackers in serving glasses.
4. Chill before serving.

6. Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

Perfect for peanut butter lovers, these balls are a sweet and salty delight.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 12 oz chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and Rice Krispies.
2. Roll into balls and chill until firm.
3. Melt chocolate chips and dip the peanut butter balls.
4. Let the chocolate set before serving.

7. Cranberry Coconut Truffles

Tart cranberries and sweet coconut make for a festive flavor combination.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 12 oz white chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Blend dried cranberries and shredded coconut.
2. Mix with sweetened condensed milk to form a dough.
3. Roll into balls and chill.
4. Melt white chocolate chips and dip the truffles.

8. Pecan Pie Bites

Who needs to bake a whole pie when you can enjoy these bite-sized treats?

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
2. Roll into balls and chill until firm.

9. No-Bake Chocolate Yule Log

A festive centerpiece that doesn't require an oven.

Ingredients:

• 1 package chocolate wafer cookies
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder

Instructions:

1. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder until stiff peaks form.
2. Spread whipped cream between stacked chocolate wafer cookies to form a log shape. Chill.
3. Cover the log with remaining whipped cream and chill until ready to serve.

10. Gingerbread Fudge

Rich and full of holiday spice, this fudge is a Christmas favorite.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Melt white chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk over low heat.
2. Stir in spices and pour into a lined baking dish.
3. Chill until firm and cut into squares.

11. Pumpkin Spice Latte Mousse

Combine the best of pumpkin spice lattes with a creamy mousse.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup whipped cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions:

1. Blend canned pumpkin, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
2. Fold in whipped cream.
3. Spoon into serving dishes and chill before serving.

12. Peppermint Marshmallow Pops

These festive pops are perfect for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients:

• Large marshmallows
• 12 oz white chocolate chips
• Crushed peppermint candies
• Lollipop sticks

Instructions:

1. Insert lollipop sticks into marshmallows.
2. Melt white chocolate and dip each marshmallow.
3. Roll in crushed peppermint candies and let set.

13. No-Bake Christmas Tree Brownies

Deck your dessert table with these festive tree-shaped brownies.

Ingredients:

• 1 package brownie mix
• 2 cups whipped cream
• Green food coloring
• Sprinkles and candy decorations

Instructions:

1. Prepare brownie mix (use any no-bake brownie mix you prefer) and let it set in a baking dish.
2. Mix whipped cream with green food coloring.
3. Cut brownies into triangles and pipe green whipped cream to look like trees.
4. Decorate with sprinkles and candy decorations.

14. White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Chewy, sweet, and tart, these cookies are holiday heaven.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup honey

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Scoop into cookie-sized portions and chill until firm.

15. Eggnog Cheesecake Bites

These mini cheesecake bites bring the taste of eggnog in a perfect small package.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup eggnog
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• Mini graham cracker crusts

Instructions:

1. Beat cream cheese, eggnog, powdered sugar, and nutmeg until smooth.
2. Spoon mixture into mini graham cracker crusts.
3. Chill until set.

16. Peppermint Fudge

This creamy fudge has just the right amount of peppermint to make it festive.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
• Crushed peppermint candies

Instructions:

1. Melt white chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk.
2. Stir in peppermint extract and pour into a lined baking dish.
3. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies and chill until firm.

17. No-Bake Snowball Truffles

These snowy truffles are a delight for both the eyes and the palate.

Ingredients:

• 1 package vanilla wafers, crushed
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup shredded coconut

Instructions:

1. Mix crushed vanilla wafers with sweetened condensed milk.
2. Roll into balls and then roll in shredded coconut.
3. Chill until firm.

18. Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake

A luscious cheesecake with the perfect hint of peppermint.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate cookies
• 4 tbsp melted butter
• 16 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp peppermint extract
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups whipped cream

Instructions:

1. Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and press into a springform pan.
2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and cocoa powder until smooth.
3. Fold in whipped cream and spread over the crust.
4. Chill until set.

19. Gingerbread Christmas Trees

Adorable gingerbread treats that need no oven time.

Ingredients:

• 1 package gingerbread cookies
• 4 oz cream cheese
• Green food coloring
• Sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Crush gingerbread cookies and mix with softened cream cheese.
2. Add green food coloring to the mixture.
3. Shape into trees and decorate with sprinkles.
4. Chill until firm.

20. Almond Joy Bites

These no-bake bites are reminiscent of the classic candy bar.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 12 oz chocolate chips
• Almonds

Instructions:

1. Mix shredded coconut with sweetened condensed milk.
2. Roll into balls, pressing an almond into the center of each.
3. Melt chocolate chips and dip each ball.
4. Let the chocolate set before serving.

21. Festive Rice Krispies Treats

Jazz up classic Rice Krispies treats for the holidays.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 package marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• Red and green food coloring
• Holiday sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Melt butter and marshmallows over low heat.
2. Divide marshmallow mixture in half and tint one half red and the other green.
3. Stir in Rice Krispies cereal until well-coated.
4. Press into a baking dish and top with sprinkles. Let set.

22. Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods

Sweet and salty, these treats are easy and fun to make.

Ingredients:

• Pretzel rods
• 12 oz chocolate chips
• Holiday sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Melt chocolate chips and dip each pretzel rod halfway.
2. Sprinkle with holiday sprinkles and let the chocolate set.

23. Peppermint Mocha Mousse

A creamy dessert inspired by a beloved holiday drink.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whipped cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp peppermint extract
• Whipped cream and crushed peppermints for topping

Instructions:

1. Whip whipped cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
2. Fold in cocoa powder and peppermint extract.
3. Spoon into serving dishes and chill.
4. Top with additional whipped cream and crushed peppermints before serving.

24. Holiday Rocky Road

This no-bake rocky road is packed with festive cheer.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 1 cup marshmallows
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions:

1. Melt chocolate chips and stir in marshmallows, nuts, and dried cranberries.
2. Pour into a lined baking dish and chill until set.
3. Cut into squares.

25. Cherry Cheesecake Dip

A dip that's perfect for serving with graham crackers or fruit.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup cherry pie filling

Instructions:

1. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
2. Fold in cherry pie filling.
3. Serve with graham crackers or fruit for dipping.

26. Pumpkin Pie Truffles

These truffles capture the essence of pumpkin pie in a bite-sized treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup crushed graham crackers
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 12 oz white chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Mix crushed graham crackers, pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and pumpkin pie spice.
2. Roll into balls and chill until firm.
3. Melt white chocolate chips and dip each truffle.
4. Let set before serving.

27. Hot Cocoa Fudge

Fudge with all the flavors of a cozy cup of hot cocoa.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions:

1. Melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk over low heat.
2. Stir in mini marshmallows and pour into a lined baking dish.
3. Chill until firm and cut into squares.

28. No-Bake Snowman Cookies

Adorable snowman cookies that kids will love to help make.

Ingredients:

• 1 package vanilla wafer cookies
• 12 oz white chocolate chips
• Colored icing for decorating
• Mini chocolate chips
• Candy corn

Instructions:

1. Melt white chocolate chips and dip each vanilla wafer.
2. Lay dipped cookies on parchment paper and let set.
3. Use colored icing to decorate cookies to look like snowmen, adding mini chocolate chips for eyes and candy corn for noses.

Conclusion

Each of these 28 no-bake Christmas dessert recipes to delight all is designed to make your holiday season a little easier and a lot more delicious. Happy holidays and happy no-baking!