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Serve an impressive range of festive puds without having to switch on the oven. From trifles and cheesecakes to ice cream bombes, we've got plenty of no-bake desserts
Make these no-bake festive desserts, then check out our make-ahead Christmas dessert recipes, Christmas cheesecake recipes and Christmas trifle recipes.
Showing 1 to 24 of 40 results
- Irish cream tiramisu
A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.41 ratings
You can make this no-cook tiramisu ahead to save on time when hosting a party. Made with Irish cream liqueur, it's a truly grown-up dessert
- 25 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Classic sherry trifle
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.39 ratings
Christmas celebrations are not complete without a classic trifle. This stunning dessert recipe features layers of madeira sponge, fruit jelly, custard and cream
- 1 hr
- More effort
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Make some gorgeous creamy, nutty truffles to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights in November. They’re also ideal for gifting to friends and family
- 45 mins
- Easy
- Gluten-free
A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.5 ratings
Try this easy no-bake dessert which uses just five ingredients. As well as looking great as a centrepiece, it's easy to carry to a gathering.
- 35 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Christmas pudding cheesecake. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.56 ratings
Cross a Christmas pudding with a cheesecake and what do you get? A fantastic alternative festive dessert with a crunchy ginger base and creamy filling
- Pistachio nougat
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Make some homemade nougat studded with pistachio chunks. Add in other festive goodies and wrap up in a presentation box for a thoughtful Christmas gift
- 55 mins
- More effort
- Gluten-free
- Pistachio tiramisu
A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings
Delight guests with a pistachio twist on tiramisu, with a pistachio cream filling and pistachio topping. It's a perfect dessert for a dinner party
- 35 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Retro trifle
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.16 ratings
Take trifle to the next level for the festive season. Make the jelly with raspberries and enrich the custard with clotted cream for ultra indulgence
- 40 mins
- More effort
A star rating of 5 out of 5.5 ratings
Try these peanut butter and jam cheesecake squares. We’ve chosen a fruit topping, but you could opt for chocolate – turning it into a giant peanut butter cup.
- 25 mins
- Easy
- Rocky road cheesecake pudding
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.32 ratings
We've blended two tempting sweet treats – rocky road and cheesecake – to create this irresistible make-ahead dessert.
- 50 mins
- More effort
- Tiramisu trifle
A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings
Combine the decadent coffee and chocolate flavours of a tiramisu with a classic trifle for a crowd-pleasing dessert – it's a fuss-free finale to your dinner
- 40 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
- Christmas pudding ice cream
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.19 ratings
Impress your guests with this showstopping Christmas dessert, which can be made up to one month ahead
- 12 hrs
- More effort
- Espresso martini cheesecake
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.12 ratings
Make this grown-up dessert for a celebration dinner, or as an alternative to Christmas pudding. Spiked with coffee liqueur, it’s sophisticated and luxurious
- 50 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Black Forest Christmas fool
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.5 ratings
A simple, quick and indulgent dessert you can rustle up in 10 minutes. If you want to make a non-alcoholic version, use a can of cherries in syrup instead
- 10 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Chocolate orange-tini trifle
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
Cross a Mississippi mud pie with a marmalade martini and the result is this grown-up Christmas trifle. It makes a wonderful indulgent end to a festive menu
- 1 hr 15 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
- Festive frozen chocolate parfait. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
A star rating of 5 out of 5.7 ratings
Try this cross between dense chocolate cake, rich chocolate ice cream and Christmas tiffin. Best of all, it can be sliced straight from the freezer
- 50 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
- Sweet grazing wreath
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Create a dessert centrepiece without spending hours in the kitchen. This sweet grazing wreath is great fun at Christmas, but is perfect for any party
- 25 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
A star rating of 3 out of 5.2 ratings
No cooking is required to make these vegan chocolate squares studded with stem ginger, gingernut biscuits and pistachios. Best enjoyed with an afternoon cuppa
- 20 mins
- Easy
- Vegan
- No-bake salted caramel cheesecake
A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.12 ratings
Looking for a centrepiece dessert? Our salted caramel no-bake cheesecake looks super impressive with a honeycomb topping and it's so easy to put together.
- 20 mins
- Easy
A star rating of 3 out of 5.5 ratings
Make these pretty pots ahead of time for a stress-free dessert at Christmas. You can keep them in the fridge for up to three days before serving
- 1 hr 20 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
- Mince pie truffles
A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings
What's more festive than mince pie truffles? Serve these bite-size treats as an after-dinner sweet, or gift in pretty boxes tied with decorative ribbon
- 45 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.3 ratings
Combine the flavours of white chocolate, passion fruit and pistachios in this semifreddo, a stunning dessert to end a dinner party or family celebration
- 25 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Christmas rocky road
A star rating of 4 out of 5.12 ratings
Adapt this festive rocky road however you like. It’s great for using up leftover Christmas sweets and biscuits, and you can get kids involved in making them, too
- 25 mins
- Easy
- Christmas pudding ice cream bombe
A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating
Wow dinner guests with this stunning gluten free ice cream bombe for dessert. It's a great way to use up leftover Christmas pudding – and it's surprisingly easy to make!
- 20 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
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