These easy and delicious no-bake desserts are just the thing when it’s too warm to turn on the oven or you want something quick and fuss-free. They are made with pantry staples and a few simple steps, and they come together with hardly any effort. No-bake desserts are perfect for bringing to a gathering or keeping in the fridge for when you want something sweet without the work. Simple, easy, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Turkish Delight
This homemade Elderflower Turkish Delight (Lokum) is a fun, modern twist on a classic Ottoman treat. It's incredibly easy to make, and you don't need any fancy equipment or hard-to-find ingredients. Not a fan of elderflower? No worries—you can easily switch it up with your favorite flavor!
To learn more: Homemade Elderflower Turkish Delight
Tulumba Tatlısı
'Tulumba Tatlisi', also known as 'Bamiyeh' or 'Balah el Sham', is a traditional Turkish fried dough dessert famous for its crispy texture and syrupy sweetness. This popular street food is made from mini choux pastry dough balls, piped into cold oil, fried, and then dipped in sweet syrup.
To learn more: Tulumba Tatlisi - Turkish Fried Dough Dessert
Berliner - German Jam Doughnuts
These soft, fluffy, and incredibly delicious German Jam Doughnuts, also known as Berliner, are fried to a crisp, filled with jam, and dusted with icing sugar. They're easy to make with a few simple ingredients, not overly sweet, very light and fluffy, and absolutely delicious.
To learn more: Berliner - German Jam Doughnuts
Turkish Ice Cream
This Homemade Turkish Ice Cream Recipe, also known as Maras Dondurma, will bring the authentic flavors of this popular street food right into your kitchen. Maraş Dondurma is a traditional Turkish ice cream known for its thick, stretchy, and chewy texture, unlike regular gelato or ice cream. You can even eat it with a fork and knife instead of licking it from a cone.
To learn more: Homemade Turkish Ice Cream Recipe - Maras Dondurma
Strawberry Tiramisu
Strawberry Tiramisu is an easy and delightful no-bake summer dessert made with juicy strawberries, mascarpone cheese, and ladyfinger biscuits.
This beautiful dessert is a delightful twist on the Classic Italian Tiramisu recipe, which traditionally involves layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone cheese.
To learn more: Easy No-bake Strawberry Tiramisu
Turkish Flour Halva
Un Helvası, or Turkish Flour Halva, is very easy to make, extremely delicious, and made with just four ingredients—flour, butter, sugar, and milk. It’s real comfort food and makes a great snack when served with a cup of strong Turkish Tea - Cay.
To learn more: Un Helvası - Turkish Flour Halva
Turkish Quince Dessert
Ayva Tatlisi, also known as Turkish Quince Dessert, is a delicious sweet treat that has been enjoyed in Turkey for centuries.
Add a dollop of thick cream, known as 'Kaymak', or sprinkle some pistachios on top to take the flavors and textures of this unique dessert to a whole new level!
To learn more: Turkish Quince Dessert - Ayva Tatlisi
Lazy Cake
This addictively delicious Lazy Cake (Chocolate Biscuit Cake) is a rich and chocolatey no-bake dessert made with a few simple ingredients. It is extremely easy to make and ready in 15 minutes without requiring any special equipment or oven.
And the best part is this crunchy chocolate fridge cake will impress both kids and adults!
To learn more: Lazy Cake - Chocolate Biscuit Cake
Dark Chocolate Mousse
This chic dessert Mousse au Chocolat (or French Dark Chocolate Mousse) is surprisingly fuss-free, made with only 4 simple ingredients, ready in 20 minutes, and no baking is required.
It is rich, elegant, and delicious, and has an intense dark chocolate flavor with a creamy texture.
To learn more: Mousse aux Chocolat - French Chocolate Mousse
Rice Pudding
Sutlac (the Turkish version of classic Rice Pudding) is a thick and creamy milk-based dessert that has a very special place in Turkish cuisine.
This traditional rice dessert is delicious yet extremely easy to make with a few ingredients.
To learn more: Sutlac - Turkish Rice Pudding
Kazandibi
Kazandibi is a traditional milk pudding made with butter, milk, cream, sugar, starch, and flavorings such as vanilla or ground mastic gum.
This delicious Turkish burnt milk pudding is similar to creme brûlée or caramelized milk pudding.
To learn more: Kazandibi
Classic Italian Tiramisu
Classic Italian Tiramisu is a no-bake dessert consisting of ladyfinger biscuits dipped in espresso and layered between smooth and creamy mascarpone filling.
It is easy to make, incredibly delicious and tastes even better after a day or two.
To learn more: How to Make the Best Classic Italian Tiramisu
Mahalabia
Muhallebi is a light, creamy, and delicious milk pudding that's popular throughout Turkey and the Middle East.
This popular no-bake dessert recipe only requires 5 ingredients and comes together in just 20 minutes.
To learn more: Muhallebi - Mahalabia Dessert
Kunefe
Kunefe is a heavenly Middle Eastern Dessert consisting of kadaif pastry filled with cheese and soaked in syrup.
It is one of the most loved syrupy desserts in Turkish cuisine. You can eat it at almost every kebab restaurant around the country.
And the best way to enjoy this cheese-stuffed sweet pastry is with a cup of Turkish tea while it is still warm and the cheese is still soft and stringy.
To learn more: Kunefe (Kunafa) - Turkish Cheese Dessert
Turkish Fig Pudding
This rich and creamy Turkish Fig Pudding (Incir Uyutmasi) recipe infused with butterscotchy dried figs is one of my favorite guilt-free desserts. And surprisingly you only need two main ingredients: dried figs and milk (yes, you heard it right, you only need two ingredients!)
To learn more: Turkish Fig Pudding - Incir Uyutmasi
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