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No-Bake Recipes

Desserts that never see the oven: icebox cake, mousse, posset, and rice crispy treats. They are ideal for hot weather and for anyone without much baking equipment.

No-bake desserts depend on chilling time to set properly, so plan ahead and give them the full time in the fridge.

A glass dish of pale yellow lemon mousse with a light, airy texture, topped with crushed cookie crumbs and a curl of lemon zest260 min
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Danish-Style Lemon Mousse

A sliced lemon icebox cake showing distinct layers of pale lemon cream and softened graham crackers, garnished with fresh berries275 min
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Lemon Icebox Cake

Six glass ramekins of pale yellow lemon posset topped with fresh raspberries and a mint leaf, on a marble counter202 min
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Lemon Posset

A stack of pale yellow lemon rice krispie treat squares on parchment paper, with visible lemon zest flecks throughout20 min
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Lemon Rice Krispie Treats

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Questions about no-bake recipes

Why is my no-bake dessert not setting?

Usually it needs more chilling time, or the ratio of liquid to setting ingredient was off. Follow the recipe times and keep it cold.

How long do no-bake desserts keep?

Most are best within three to four days when covered in the fridge.

Can I make them ahead for a party?

Yes. They are generally ideal for making the day before.