Ree Drummond’s Top 10 Favorite No-Bake Desserts
Ladd’s absolute favorite in the world is on there!
There’s so much to love about no-bake desserts: They’re easy to make, perfect for prepping ahead, and—best of all—they won’t heat up your kitchen. If there’s one person who understands that, it’s Ree Drummond. When she first tried her mom’s grasshopper pie growing up, Ree enthusiastically hopped on the no-bake dessert wagon—and, since then, she hasn’t looked back. “Fast forward to today, and no-bake desserts are still my go-to when I need something cool, creamy, and crowd-pleasing without breaking a sweat or touching the oven,” she explains.
As a staunch supporter of treats you can quickly assemble before shoving them in the fridge or freezer for a few hours, Ree has a lot of no-oven sweets in her recipe binder, but only a handful top the charts. In the ranking, there are no-bake bars lined with buttery crusts, no-bake pies packed with creamy fillings, and even a fudge recipe made entirely on the stove. Some of her best no-bake selections are highly cherished for their delectable taste, while others are brimming with sentimentality, whether it’s an adapted recipe from family or an updated version of a recipe she used to make for her kids. However these no-bake desserts won her over, each one is incredibly easy to prepare and super satisfying to eat. From fresh and fruity flavors to rich and chocolatey delights, Ree’s best no-bake desserts are perfect for any occasion or season.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
With a rich peanut butter base and a dreamy chocolate topping, these no-bake bars stole Ree’s heart when she first made them on her cooking show. “They’re too tasty for words!” she gushes. The best part? They take 20 minutes!
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Million Dollar Pie
This pie is the kind of dessert Ree loves bringing to potlucks and parties. “It’s cool, creamy, light, fluffy, and absolutely delicious,” she says. The stunning presentation and retro flavors are guaranteed to make an impression.
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Nutella Krispie Treats
Out of all the cereal treat variations Ree’s prepared over the years, this Nutella-stuffed, marshmallow-studded take is her favorite. “They're everything you want in a dessert—crunchy, crispy, sticky, sweet, and full of chocolate,” she says.
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No-Bake Peaches and Cream Pie
When it’s too hot to turn on the oven, this pie comes to the rescue. “It’s light, creamy, and so refreshing on a scorching summer day,” Ree says. What’s more, the recipe calls for just five ingredients.
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Cherry Delight
What Ree calls “one of the easiest desserts on earth,” her no-bake cherry delight happens to be incredibly tasty, too. The buttery vanilla wafer crust is layered with a creamy filling and a tangy cherry topping.
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Grasshopper Pie
Cool, minty, and creamy, Ree’s spin on her mom’s recipe is simply divine. In fact, the original introduced Ree to the magic of oven-free treats. “My love affair with no-bake pies kicked off in the ’70s, thanks to my mom’s unforgettable grasshopper pie,” she says.
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No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
Not only is it “the easiest, most delightful, make-ahead-friendly, no-bake dessert in the entire universe,” according to Ree, but these bars each have a crunchy crust, creamy filling, and fruity swirl.
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Chocolate Pie
Ladd’s “absolute favorite dessert” is a no-bake wonder packed with silky, chocolaty goodness. While Ladd prefers his as it comes, Ree loves piling on the toppings. Either way, it’s a Drummond family staple!
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Oreo Fudge
Ree has invented so many different ways to make the most of Oreos, but she declares this no-bake version her “favorite application yet.” Loaded with velvety white chocolate and big cookie chunks, it’s easy to see why!
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Pink Lemonade Pie
For Ree, nothing beats a glass of lemonade on a hot summer day and this no-bake pie, “tastes like a slice of zesty, refreshing lemonade bliss,” she says. Just throw the ingredients together, pop it in the fridge, and enjoy the sweet-tart goodness!
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