• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Vanilla Bean Cuisine logo
  • Recipe Index
  • About Molly
  • Subscribe
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe Index
  • About Molly
  • Subscribe
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Index
  • About Molly
  • Subscribe
×
Home » Best Of » 9 Nostalgic No-Bake Desserts for Busy May Days

9 Nostalgic No-Bake Desserts for Busy May Days

Modified: May 28, 2025 by Molly Pisula · Published: May 29, 2025 · As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • Share
  • Twitter
  • Flipboard

When the days get longer and the calendar fills up with end-of-school events, garden parties, and sunny weekend plans, there’s nothing better than a dessert that skips the oven but still delivers on flavor. These nostalgic no-bake treats are quick, crowd-pleasing, and full of old-fashioned charm. From creamy classics to fruity favorites, these easy desserts are perfect for busy May days when you want something sweet without breaking a sweat.

No-Bake Blueberry Cream Pie

No-Bake Blueberry Cream Pie. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

A sweet and simple dessert with a creamy filling and fresh blueberries in a graham cracker crust. Light, fruity, and perfect for spring.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Blueberry Cream Pie

10-Minute No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

10-Minute No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This creamy peanut butter pie comes together in just 10 minutes with a handful of pantry staples. Rich, smooth, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: 10-Minute No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake

No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake. Photo credit: Food Fun and Faraway Places.

A velvety cheesecake with a spiced cookie crust and Biscoff-flavored filling. Decadent, dreamy, and ideal for anyone who loves cookie butter.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake

No-Bake Banana Split Pie

No-Bake Banana Split Pie. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

A creamy pie layered with banana split favorites—cream cheese, bananas, chocolate, and cherries—no oven required. Fun and fruity nostalgia in every bite.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Banana Split Pie

No-Bake Raspberry Fluff Pie

No-Bake Raspberry Fluff Pie. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Light, airy, and full of fresh raspberry flavor, this fluff pie is piled high in a graham cracker crust for a refreshing spring dessert.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Raspberry Fluff Pie

No-bake chocolate pistachio cake

No-bake chocolate pistachio cake. Photo credit: An Immigrant's Table.

A rich, layered dessert with chocolate ganache and nutty pistachios. Fancy enough for guests, easy enough for any day—and no baking needed.
Get the Recipe: No-bake chocolate pistachio cake

No-Bake Oatmeal Raspberry Sandwich Cookies

No-Bake Oatmeal Raspberry Sandwich Cookies. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Chewy, naturally sweet no-bake cookies made with oats and fresh raspberries. Gluten-free and perfect for a healthier indulgence.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Oatmeal Raspberry Sandwich Cookies

No-Bake S'mores Avalanche Cookies

No-Bake S'mores Avalanche Cookies. Photo credit: Feast and West.

A gooey mix of marshmallows, cereal, and chocolate that captures all the campfire magic—no flames required. A quick treat for s’mores lovers.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake S'mores Avalanche Cookies

No-Bake Cookies and Cream Avalanche Cookies

No-Bake Cookies and Cream Avalanche Cookies. Photo credit: Feast and West.

Crispy rice cereal, marshmallows, and Oreo chunks all coated in melted white chocolate. Crunchy, creamy, and totally irresistible.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Cookies and Cream Avalanche Cookies

« 9 Iconic Bakeries Every Sweet Tooth Should Visit
10 Old-School Recipes for Your Next Backyard Bash »

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

About Me

Welcome!

I'm Molly, a former personal chef trained in French pastry. Here you'll find veggie-forward, seasonal recipes with a little French kiss!

More About Me

More Fall Favorites

  • puff pastry cinnamon rolls stacked on plate
    Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls with Apple
  • plate with stack of halloween Oreo truffles decorated as mummies
    Halloween Truffles
  • stack of snickers cookies on a plate.
    Giant Snickers Cookie Recipe
  • A bowl of creamy chicken Florentine soup with a spoon, served with a side of leafy green salad and cherry tomatoes on a white plate.
    Creamy Chicken Florentine Soup
  • plate with turkey zucchini mushrooms, garlic bread, and parsley with fork.
    Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
  • roasted beets and carrots topped with feta on plate with thyme sprigs.
    Balsamic Roasted Beets and Carrots Recipe

Popular Recipes

  • close-up of chocolate almond flour mug cake with spoon
    Chocolate Almond Flour Mug Cake
  • shrimp and chicken stir fry on plate with fork holding shrimp with spinach.
    Easy Shrimp and Chicken Stir Fry
  • A plate of spinach egg bites stacked on a plate, with a green salad and a glass of juice in the background.
    Spinach Egg Bites with Bacon
  • two glasses of Vin Chaud with spices and nuts in background
    Vin Chaud (French Mulled Wine Recipe)
  • overhead view of shrimp scampi with garlic bread and fork on a plate.
    Shrimp Scampi Recipe without Wine
  • stack of snickerdoodle cookies on small cutting board in front of cookie plate and stack of cookies
    Easy Snickerdoodles without Cream of Tartar

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! for updates and recipes

Contact

  • Contact

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2025 Vanilla Bean Cuisine