These 16 no-bake Christmas desserts are so pretty, your guests won’t believe you made them at home

Thursday 18 December 2025 15:30 - Mirella Mendonça
These 16 no-bake Christmas desserts are so pretty, your guests won’t believe you made them at home

You’re about to dive into 16 incredible Christmas desserts — all no-bake, all easy, all perfect for your holiday table.

Think tiramisù, truffles, and frozen pies that bring together elegance, flavor, and practicality in every bite. These recipes are full of charm and texture: creamy, chilled, fruity, chocolatey or spiced, turning a simple Christmas spread into a true feast of comfort and joy.

Each dessert is ready to shine on the table and on your guests’ taste buds in just a few minutes — no oven, no sweating in the kitchen, no mess, no stress. Perfect if you want to impress without complication, or if you simply adore Christmas sweets with that cozy, homemade touch.

Get ready to celebrate Christmas with sweetness, lightness, and plenty of beauty serving desserts that prove the magic of your holiday feast doesn’t depend on an oven.

Our recipes are here

Coconut verrines raffaello style - a fairytale dessert in a snowballRecipe Coconut verrines raffaello style - a fairytale dessert in a snowball

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Homemade raffaello : coconut, white chocolate and almond treats !Recipe Homemade raffaello : coconut, white chocolate and almond treats !

You are not dreaming: this is the recipe for Raffaello balls. Let's prepare a very cheap and super easy version. We will make it without condensed milk, only with white chocolate and its characteristic coconut flavor. These sweets of Italian origin...


Pandoro brioche filled with nutella cream and vanilla cream in the shape of a christmas treeRecipe Pandoro brioche filled with nutella cream and vanilla cream in the shape of a christmas tree

Head to Italy for the Christmas holidays with this stuffed Pandoro ! We have chosen two creams to garnish it, a vanilla cream and a Nutella cream . A super easy dessert , extra fast and above all, a no bake recipe , since all you have to do...


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You don't need complicated equipment to impress your guests this Christmas! This cabin-shaped log can be assembled by hand, without a mold, using simple coffee-soaked ladyfingers, a light and creamy mascarpone cream, and a snowy cabin-style...


Turn your brownies into a chocolate pinecone!Recipe Turn your brownies into a chocolate pinecone!

Here's an idea that's as simple as it is magical: a melty brownies transformed into a snow-covered pinecone , thanks to a few well-placed cereals and a veil of powdered sugar. This Christmas dessert, which can be made with or without children,...


Desert roses for christmasRecipe Desert roses for christmas

You surely know the desert roses. These little crunchy bites made of cereals and chocolate. Today, we propose to start from this base and finish with a completely different presentation in the Christmas theme! At the end of this preparation, your...


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At Ptitchef, we can't resist a good tiramisu for dessert. Even at Christmas, we can't do without it thanks to our tiramisu log recipe! A simple idea that will bring a bit of Italy to your festive meal! Tested and approved by the whole team, we provide...


Unfailing chocolate marquiseRecipe Unfailing chocolate marquise

A no-bake dessert with chocolate, this is the promise of a delicious end to your meal! Light, fluffy, and melting, this super easy chocolate marquise will delight both young and old. Step by step, we explain all the stages of making this recipe. If you...


Tiramisu-style rochers, the italian dessert in mini portions perfect with coffee!Recipe Tiramisu-style rochers, the italian dessert in mini portions perfect with coffee!

Alert to all tiramisu lovers, here are some completely addictive mignardises: rochers tiramisu-style :-) These little marvels combine everything we love in a classic tiramisu: a creamy mascarpone , a touch of coffee and a cocoa coating. Perfect for...


Chocolate truffles coatedRecipe Chocolate truffles coated

To finish your Christmas meal, what could be better than chocolate truffles? Their exquisite flavors that melt in your mouth will delight the taste buds of the whole family! As for difficulty, we rarely encounter such an easy recipe! Don't hesitate to...


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At Ptitchef, we love ice cream and nougat, so when we hear about "homemade frozen nougat," we are thrilled! A refreshing preparation ideal for dessert or snack time! Plus, there's no need for an ice cream maker here! So you have no excuse not to try...


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Crepe yule log with raspberry and white chocolateRecipe Crepe yule log with raspberry and white chocolate

If you love crepes and Christmas, this dessert is perfect for you! Easy and original, this step-by-step recipe will help you finish your festive meal beautifully! Have fun changing the flavors of the jam and ganache to vary the pleasures.


Mont blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream and meringueRecipe Mont blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream and meringue

Looking for an idea for a festive dessert? These Mont Blanc-style verrines with chestnut cream are simply irresistible! Imagine layers of boudoir, creamy mascarpone and chestnut cream ... Each spoon is a veritable cloud, topped with a little...


PS: For simplicity, buy ready-made

  • Meringues: for the chestnut cup
  • chocolate cake: for the pine cone
  • Crepes: for the crepe trunk

A merry Christmas to all

Mirella MendonçaMirella Mendonça
I am the editorial manager at Petitchef (Portugal and Brazil) and a huge enthusiast of travel and world cuisine, always in search of new flavors and experiences. However, as much as I love exploring the delights of different cultures, my mom's cooking will always be my favorite — with that unique flavor that only she can create.

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