14 No-Bake Valentine’s Day Desserts to Whip Up Now
It’s no secret that we’re big fans of no-bake desserts, and we see no reason to cast them aside come Valentine’s Day. Sure, firing up the oven in the dead of winter (hello, freezing cold mid-February!) may be welcome when the mercury is gettin’ low low low, but it’s understandable that you may just want to go the easy route and enjoy spending time with your Valentine. (Plus, there are so many other ways to warm up.) Anyway, each of these 14 fabulously festive goodies is a snap to prepare, and can easily be made hours or days ahead of your celebration. From pies to tarts to ice cream cakes, these desserts will make for one stress-free, love-filled and no-bake V-Day.
1. Individual No-Bake Cheesecake: Fewer than 10 ingredients are needed to make these mousse-like cheesecakes. (via Pretty Simple Sweet)
2. No-Bake Coconut Soufflé With Pomegranate Jelly: These cupfuls of sweet-tart creaminess are kind of a cross between panna cotta, Jell-O and airy soufflés. Trust us, it works. (via Indu Gets Cooking)
3. Raspberry No-Bake Cheesecake With Toffee Sauce: Using raspberry preserves to flavor this cheesecake is a clever way to enjoy the summer fruit’s flavor even when it’s out of season. (via Chew Town)
4. Ice Cream Cheesecake With Mixed Berries and Thyme: Thyme and cream cheese add a lovely herbal tang to this blushing, berry-licious ice cream cake. (via Sugar Et Al)
5. Strawberries and Cream Tart: You can have fun tailoring this tart made with a Rice Krispies Treats crust to your own tastes. For a richer treat, whipped cream can easily be swapped for the yogurt filling. (via Pieces in Progress)
6. Lemon Raspberry No-Bake Bars (Vegan): Lemony, maple-syrup-sweetened cashew cream filling is a dead ringer for cream cheese, making these bars deliciously dairy-free. (via Wife Mama Foodie)
7. Chocolate Pots de Crème: Think of these chocolate pots de crème as pudding that’s all grown up. Top them to your heart’s content with whipped cream, fruit, chopped nuts, cocoa nibs and more. (via The Little Epicurean)
8. Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Pie: Would you believe that this impressive-looking dessert takes less than 15 minutes and only six ingredients to throw together? It’s true. (via Bakerita)
9. Mexican Lime Icebox Cake: Tart up your evening with this sweet and tangy icebox cake that’s reminiscent of key lime pie. (via 24 Carrot Life)
10. Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse With Pomegranates: Skipping the crust makes this cheesecake-meets-chocolate-mousse ever so slightly healthier and naturally gluten-free. (via French Press)
11. Raspberry, Rhubarb and Chocolate Baked Alaska: Use store-bought poundcake (or skip that layer entirely) to make this gorgeous ice cream bombe truly no-bake. (via Sugar Et Al)
12. Banana Split Icebox Cake: Each bite of this cake features the perfect ratio of banana to ice cream to chocolate flavor (plus graham crackers and strawberries). Now that’s a feat that even the classic sundae has difficulty achieving. (via Ang Sarap)
13. Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites: Cocoa nibs add a delightful crunchy texture and pops of extra chocolaty flavor to these dreamy vegan bars. (via The Cake Merchant)
14. Chocolate Cream Pie: A plume of whipped coconut cream tops this silky chocolate pie with a secret healthy side. You won’t be able to taste the sweet potato blended into the mix, but it’s there working some sweet, sweet magic. (via Naked Cuisine)
What are your favorite no-bake Valentine’s Day treats to indulge in? Share them with us below!
