26 No-Bake Desserts with Chocolate
No-bake chocolate desserts make life easier. They save time, skip the oven, and still deliver on a rich, chocolate flavor. Whether you’re short on time, avoiding the heat, or just want something simple, these recipes get the job done.
No Bake Desserts are Perfect for Hot Summer Days
They really are… but then again they are also great around the holidays when you are super busy! So what can I say… I guess I love having no-bake chocolate dessert recipes on hand all year to be honest!
This roundup brings together reliable, easy-to-make chocolate treats that anyone can pull off—no baking required. They’re perfect for weeknights, gatherings, or those moments when you just need something sweet fast.
They’re beginner-friendly, quick to prep, and always a crowd-pleaser. Once you try a few, you’ll wonder why you ever bothered turning on the oven.
No stress, no mess—just goooooood chocolate.
Oh and if you want 20 more rockin’ no bake dessert recipes, try these ones made with fruit!
Tips on How To Make No-Bake Desserts with Chocolate
- Chilling is Essential: One of the biggest mistakes people make with no-bake chocolate desserts is rushing the chill time. These recipes rely on refrigeration (or sometimes freezing) to firm up, set properly, and develop flavor. If it looks set on top but is soft underneath, it probably needs more time.
- Use Quality Chocolate: In no-bake recipes, where fewer ingredients are doing more work, chocolate really shines. Use good-quality dark, milk, or white chocolate, depending on your taste. Avoid waxy baking chips unless you’re melting them into something that sets solid, like bark or layered bars.
- Coconut Oil & Butter Help Set the Texture: Many no-bake recipes use coconut oil or melted butter to firm things up once chilled. Coconut oil is especially popular because it solidifies at cold temps and adds a subtle tropical note that plays well with chocolate. Butter gives a richer, creamier taste.
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These no bake chocolate oatmeal bars are soft and chewy with a delicious layer of chocolate and peanut butter in the center. Gooey and just a little chewy, these delicious chocolate peanut butter bars never last long.
These delicious gooey bars are pretty fast to prep, and just made for sharing, Plus really not many peanut butter fans can resist chocolate and peanut butter together.
Get the full recipe from: On My Kid’s Plate
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Peanut butter chocolate no bake cookies taste just like you remember enjoying as a kid. Soft, chewy and so quick to make, your family will love these quick and easy cookies, no oven required.
This is a fast treat to make, it’s a great recipe for when you want a homemade treat without much work.
Get the full recipe from: On My Kid’s Plate
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This amazing No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake is not only decadent and rich but whipped up in no time. It is a special treat when the days are hot or for any time actually.
This cheesecake does offer the perfect combination of sweet, creamy, and chocolatey flavors, all sitting on top of a delicious buttery graham cracker base.
Get the full recipe from: Noshing with the Nolands
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Easy Chocolate Pie is a simple no-bake recipe that’s made with only 5 ingredients for a sweet and creamy dessert that will quickly disappear. Prep this chocolaty pie in just 15 minutes.
This No Bake Chocolate Pie with Oreo crust is the perfect dessert to wow everyone with this holiday season.
Get the full recipe from: Busy Family Recipes
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These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are the perfect treat. With just a handful of simple ingredients. Creamy peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs, and a rich chocolate topping.You can whip up this decadent dessert in minutes.
When the craving for something rich, indulgent, and peanut buttery strikes, there’s no need to reach for a store-bought sweet. Not when these No Bake Peanut Butter Bars are so easy to whip up.
Get the full recipe from: Crayons and Cravings
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This No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Lasagna is the ultimate layered dessert.Featuring a buttery Oreo cookie crust, a velvety peanut butter cream cheese layer, rich chocolate pudding, and a fluffy whipped topping, every bite is packed with flavor.
With layers of peanut buttery goodness, this Peanut Butter Lasagna is the perfect treat any time of year. It’s easy to make, super tasty, and completely indulgent.
Get the full recipe from: This Silly Girl’s Kitchen
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This No Bake Mint Chocolate Cheesecake is the perfect combination of flavors. Silky and flavorful, this is one treat that you absolutely do not want to miss out on.
Minimal ingredients help this come together. This is made in a springform pan which helps hold everything together nicely.
Get the full recipe from: This Silly Girl’s Kitchen
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Easy no bake chocolate peanut butter Chex bars are delicious no bake cereal treats that are made with simple pantry-staple ingredients like peanut butter and cereal.
Best of all, they only take about 10 minutes to make!These Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Bars are quick, easy, and they are a fantastic combination of salty and sweet.
Get the full recipe from: I Heart Eating
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Easy no-bake chocolate pie recipe! This simple chocolate mousse pie is made with a pre-made chocolate pie crust & 6 other pantry staples.
Plus, it’s so cool and refreshing and so super rich and creamy that it will (almost) make you forget about just how hot it is outside!
Get the full recipe from: I Heart Eating
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This vegan lazy cake is easy to make, uses dairy-free ingredients, and requires no baking. It consists of a rich chocolate ganache cake filled with broken cookies and topped with an optional chocolate glaze.
With a rich fudgy chocolate filling loaded with cookie pieces, this cake can be made in under 20 minutes of hands-on time.
Get the full recipe from: Addicted to Dates
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You’re going to love this vegan, dark chocolate ganache tart. It’s a luscious chocolate filling in a gluten free Oreo cookie crust separated by a layer of tasty cherry jam. This decadent chocolate dessert is perfect for special occasions or a dinner party.
The whole thing comes together in about 15 minutes. But you will need to be a little more patient while it sets and firms up in the fridge before you can eat it.
Get the full recipe from: Well Fed Baker
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Here’s a really simple and luscious recipe for chocolate pudding pie like no other. From each layer you get creamy deliciousness in every bite. This seriously stands alone as one of the best no bake pies.
Everyone who has had this pie adored it. I hope you all do too. It can be very messy and a bit stressful.
Get the full recipe from: Pam’s Daily Dish
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This no-bake chocolate coconut protein ball recipe packs a ton of healthy ingredients and delicious flavors into a tasty bite sized treat.
These chocolate coconut energy balls are sweet enough to pass as dessert, but they also make a great on-the-go breakfast option. Honestly, they’re perfect for any time of day.
Get the full recipe from: Happiness is Homemade
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This easy Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake recipe is the silkiest, chocolatiest, most decadent vegan cheesecake you’ll ever have the pleasure of eating.
Made with just 10 easy-to-find ingredients in just 7 simple steps, this vegan nut-free cheesecake is the ideal finish to any celebratory meal. This chocolate vegan cheesecake recipe has a completely manageable grocery list.
Get the full recipe from: Addicted to Dates
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Smooth, creamy no bake chocolate cheesecake jars are perfect single serve desserts for parties and picnics. They are easy to make and don’t heat up the kitchen.
They are super simple to serve, guests can just grab one when they are ready. There is no serving mess or effort during events. Plus everyone gets a whole dessert to themselves, so it feels extra special.
Get the full recipe from: Cooking with Carlee
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This No-Bake Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake is an easy dessert that is made with fresh cherries. This Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake makes the perfect treat for Valentine’s day.
It only makes sense to add cherry flavor to a cheesecake. This no-bake cherry cheesecake will not disappoint. The chocolate and cherry flavors together are what your cheesecake dreams are made of.
Get the full recipe from: Food Folks and Fun
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This decadent no-bake chocolate tart combined with caramel and bananas may look dressed up with its caramel swirl, but you don’t need a special occasion to make it. Great way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your kitchen counter.
It’s made with an Oreo cookie crust then filled with sliced bananas, homemade caramel sauce, and chocolate ganache with more caramel swirled on top.
Get the full recipe from: Chocolate Moosey
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No Bake Chocolate Cherry Tartlets with Oreo cookie crusts are mini sinful desserts that celebrate cherry season while satisfying your chocolate-loving sweet tooth.
The irresistible chocolate filling is ganache with cooked cherry puree mixed in. Ganache is pretty much chocolate and heavy cream melted together, forming a rich and sinful chocolate filling.
Get the full recipe from: Chocolate Moosey
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These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are thick, dense, and fudge-like. They’re always a family favorite, and you only need five ingredients to make them.
These homemade Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars are always a hit and taste so good! And here is the other great secret about this Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars recipe: it only has five ingredients!
Get the full recipe from: Food Folks and Fun
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Sinfully indulgent but beautifully healthy! These chocolate coconut energy balls with dates are the easiest way to satisfy a sweet tooth. Naturally gluten-free, this date ball recipe is a combination of healthy fats and protein rolled into a bite-size chocolate!
With only eight ingredients, the chocolate coconut energy balls come together quickly and are the perfect snack recipe to keep on hand.
Get the full recipe from: Fit as a Mama Bear
21. Healthy Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
These chocolate peanut butter fat bombs are so easy they take less than 5 minutes to whip up! With this easy fat bomb recipe you’ll never feel tempted to cheat on your Ketogenic Diet again!
They may be low carb and sugar free, but EVERYONE loves them! Even my kids!
22. Dark Chocolate Chia Energy Balls
Are you looking for a delicious no bake energy bite? With 100% whole food, no gluten, only natural molasses as a sweetener, and loaded with superfoods I have your new favorite energy bite recipe. These no bake dark chocolate chia energy bites are just what you need to get that rich chocolate fix absolutely guilt free.
23. Death By Chocolate Energy Balls
This recipe is loaded with healthy dark chocolate, peanut butter, oatmeal, superfoods, and more for a truly indulgent energy ball. Dark chocolate peanut butter energy bites are the perfect peanut butter protein balls recipe! These peanut butter energy balls with oats have no added sugar, are gluten free, and taste completely indulgent.
24. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Energy Bites
These are completely healthy protein packed peanut butter energy bites that you are going to love. These chocolate peanut butter energy balls are easy and perfect nobake energy bites. They have the texture and taste of Reese’s peanut butter cups but are sugar-free and are raw and gluten-free. This no bake energy bites recipe with chocolate and oatmeal flour is one you will go to time and time again.
25. Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake Bites
Decadent and indulgent is exactly how to best describe these… and yet they are healthy. Oh-em-gee!
Keto fat bombs with cream cheese are some of the most satisfying desserts to keep with a HFLC diet. These Keto Chocolate Cheesecake fat bombs will keep you on diet and totally content with your Ketogenic diet. These Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake fat bombs will quickly become your new best friend.
26. Chocolate Peppermint Fat Bomb Dessert
These dark chocolate cheesecake peppermint patty fat bombs are exactly what you need to supplement those candy cravings! This satisfying fat bomb tastes like a York Peppermint Patty, but way better. The rich cream cheese blends perfectly with the dark chocolate and peppermint flavors for the ultimate satisfying treat.
Frequently Asked Questions on No-Bake Desserts with Chocolate
Can no-bake chocolate desserts be made ahead of time?
Yes, no-bake chocolate desserts are great for making ahead. Most need time to chill, which helps them set and enhances the flavor. You can make them hours or even a day in advance, and many can be stored in the fridge or freezer until you’re ready to serve.
Can I use any type of chocolate for no-bake desserts?
Yes, you can use different types of chocolate for no-bake desserts—like dark, milk, or white chocolate. The key is to choose good-quality chocolate that melts well. Just keep in mind that each type has a different flavor and sweetness level, so pick one that fits the dessert you’re making.
Are no-bake chocolate desserts healthy?
No-bake chocolate desserts can be healthy if made with wholesome ingredients like dark chocolate, nuts, and natural sweeteners. However, many recipes also include sugar and cream, so their healthiness depends on the specific ingredients and portion sizes.
Wrapping Up the Best Chocolate No Bake Desserts
No-bake chocolate desserts are a super easy way to enjoy something sweet without heating up the kitchen. They come together fast and can be made in lots of different ways, like creamy mousse, cheesecake, or crunchy bars.
Remember if you want more delicious no bake desserts, check out these ones made with fruit!
They’re perfect for anyone, no matter your cooking skills, and you can add your favorite flavors or toppings to make them your own. Next time you want a simple, delicious treat, try a no-bake chocolate dessert.
