There’s a lot to love about the festive season, and when Christmas draws near we usually get into the celebratory mood by stuffing our faces with lots of holiday goodies.
The only thing we DON’T love is slaving over a hot oven.
Whoever thought to celebrate Christmas in Australia at the height of summer has some stuff to answer for, to say the least. There’s nothing worse than sweating it out on a sunny summer’s day in the kitchen preparing your Christmas feast. So, is it really any wonder then when we see no-bake recipes that our hearts jump?
So here are some delicious no-bake Christmas Recipes!
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Christmas Trifle with Raspberry Flummery
The best thing about this recipe is that you can make it a day or two before Christmas – saves a lot of hassle in the kitchen on Christmas Day!
No Bake Toblerone Cheesecake
So not a frugal recipe – in fact once you purchase all the ingredients it is quite pricey – but it is heavenly – and so decadent and naughty!
No-Bake Cheesecake
Cheesecake does something to us that we can’t explain, and which might not be suitable for all audiences. A cheesecake that you don’t have to cook, or um-and-ah about whether it’s been in the oven long enough, is even better!
No Bake Drool-worthy Oreo Cheesecakes
Little decadent Oreo Cheesecakes that you can make in advance the day before – no baking required.
No-Bake Peppermint Slice
Peppermint slice, it’s basically the best way to brush your teeth. Ok, you shouldn’t actually substitute brushing your teeth for peppermint slice, but you absolutely can make it without even looking at your oven!
No-Bake Lemon Slice
Lemon slice, packed full of sweet and tangy goodness, is a firm family favourite in many houses. Imagine how much of a favourite it’s going to be to the cook when you don’t even have to think about switching on the oven.
Condensed Milk Tart
Condensed milk, as you’ve probably heard us say several times before, is the food of the gods. Pretty much any time of the year, we’re happiest when we get to eat this heavenly nectar, particularly if it’s in a no-bake recipe like this condensed milk tart.
No-Bake Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
There are so many things to love about this recipe. For one, it’s no-bake, no ovens required. For another, it’s chocolate AND cherry AND cheesecake all rolled into one. For another, it’s served in a jar. The ultimate on-trend dessert.
Christmas Ice Cream Plum Pudding
If you thought Christmas was all about what you can bake in your oven, you obviously need to do more research. This Christmas Ice Cream Plum Pudding is the perfect way to celebrate Christmas in Australia, without a single oven to be seen!
Raspberry Jelly Whip (Or Flummery)
For those who believe recipes containing jelly were only going impress kids under 12, you need to check out this Jelly Whip recipe. Super sleek, thick and just slightly fluffy, it’s everything you could want from a no-bake dessert.
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
With fresh strawberries being in season here in Australia at Christmas time, a fresh and fruity delicious fresh cheesecake that doesn’t require baking is a perfect Christmas Dessert.
Smashed Maltesers Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a great fancy dish, so we made it a bit more Australian by adding some totally delish smashed Maltesers to the mix. Oh, and we mixed the recipe up so you won’t need an oven to get this one done. Winner!
Tim Tam Balls
We just love to whip up some balls to pop in our mouths. No seriously, these Tim Tam Balls are the real deal. They’re super easy to put together, involve no oven cooking, and are so delicious you’ll want a pair of them!
Homemade Mint Choc Chip Ice Cream Pops
Clearly, these Homemade Mint Choc Chip Ice Cream Pops are not something that gets baked in the oven, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t one of the most delicious desserts you’ll pull out of the freezer this year, commercial ice cream included!
Lazy Mums Raw Raspberry Cheesecake
We get it, ladies, we’re lazy mums as well. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for recipes like this Lazy Mum’s Raw Cheesecake, which is super simple, super yummy, and thankfully, doesn’t take us anywhere near the oven. Talk about raw goodness!
No-Bake Honeycomb Cheesecake
Fan of honeycomb? We love it too! In fact, we love it so much that we wanted to put it in something else we love, in this case, a cheesecake. Consider this the ultimate dessert lovechild, and it’s all done without a single bit of help from your oven!
No-Bake Passionfruit Jelly Cheesecake
A tropical sensation of a cheesecake! Plus the passionfruit jelly on top is both sweet and tart – which makes for the best kind of cheesecake!
No-Bake Banoffee Pie
‘Banoffee’ is a combination of banana and caramel – and it really is a match made in heaven!
Strawberry Tiramisu
We’ve already discussed how much we love tiramisu, it’s no secret. In fact, it’s about as much of a secret as our hate for ovens in the summer, which is why this no-bake recipe is absolutely perfect. A strawberry sensation!
What are your favourite no-bake recipes to avoid the oven?
Have your say!