12 no-bake Easter treats
Fancy a spot of Easter baking? Whip up a luscious no-bake treat without turning the oven on, from Easter cheesecakes and millionaire's squares to Easter nests and fridge cakes.
No-bake desserts are just the ticket if you're looking to save on time and energy, plus kids will love taking part during the school holidays. The majority of no-bake recipes are effortless and use few ingredients, making them also great for baking on a budget.
There's something for everyone in this round-up of no-bake Easter treats, whether that's a quick and easy Easter cheesecake, chocolate fridge cake or even a novelty centrepiece.
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1. Easter egg cheesecake
Celebrate Easter with this creamy no-cook vanilla cheesecake featuring everyone's favourite Easter treat, mini chocolate eggs. Serving up to 10, it's the perfect dessert to serve on Easter Sunday – although you may have to wrestle with who takes home the leftovers!
Find your next cheesecake in our no-bake cheesecake collection or see more Easter cheesecake recipes.
2. Easter millionaire's squares
These no-bake bites would make the perfect Easter Sunday snack, layering crispy rice with caramel and white chocolate with swirls of colour, then finally topped with mini chocolate eggs.
Find more tasty Easter treats in our Easter baking collection.
3. Cheesecake-filled Easter eggs
Revamp a chocolate Easter egg by filling with a crushed biscuit base and creamy cheesecake filling. Finish with a scattering of mini chocolate eggs and drizzle in caramel or melted chocolate.
Check out these exciting ways to use up leftover Easter eggs.
4. Sweet shop chocolate slab
This adaptable chocolate bark requires just three ingredients: milk or dark chocolate, white chocolate, and an assortment of Easter treats. This no-bake recipe is perfect for getting kids involved and makes a fitting Easter gift.
Check out more easy chocolate bark recipes.
5. Easy Easter nests
This classic chocolate no-bake is simple enough for kids to get involved and they need just three ingredients: milk chocolate, wholewheat cereal and mini chocolate eggs. These are winningly simple and make a top-tier choice for a bake sale.
See more of our easy kids' baking recipes.
6. Rocky road fridge cake
Rocky road is given an Easter update in this super-easy fridge cake, decorated with a colourful combo of mini chocolate eggs and multicoloured sprinkles. Make this chocolate fridge cake for an Easter celebration or just as an afternoon treat.
See more easy twists in our rocky road collection.
7. Easter chocolate bark
Instead of gifting Easter eggs this year, try this creative Easter bark out for size. Easy enough for kids to make, it's a nifty way to use up chocolate eggs and requires just three ingredients.
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8. Crispy chocolate fridge cake
Make these refrigerator bars for a kids' party – they're packed with biscuits, sultanas, puffed rice and of course, lots of mini chocolate eggs.
Find more easy Easter bakes to make with kids in our Easter kids' recipe collection.
9. Easter fudge
This homemade fudge is given a twist for Easter: it's a classic creamy fudge, but it's packed full of mini chocolate eggs, making it a perfect sweet treat for spring.
Find more of our fudge recipes.
10. Chocolate tiffin Easter nest
This Easter cake makes a stunning novelty centrepiece, with a chocolate 'nest' made from chocolate, pretzel sticks, shredded wheat, chocolate-covered raisins and peanuts. It's then filled with chocolate eggs to transform into a charming Easter nest. This cake can serve up to 12, so it's a brilliant option for Easter entertaining when family or friends come round.
See our ultimate Easter Sunday menu for more ideas, including starters, mains, sides, desserts and drinks.
11. Easter rocky road cheesecake bars
These adorable rocky road squares would make a charming addition to your Easter spread, plus the light cream cheese topping is totally moriesh. Feel free to incorporate whatever nuts, biscuits and dried fruit you have in the cupboards into your rocky road mixture.
Keep everyone entertained over the weekend with our round-up of Easter activities, from traditional Easter egg hunts to craft, baking and quiz ideas.
12. Rice pop Easter egg treats
Kids will love making these adorable Easter treats during the school holidays. They're quick and simple, and you can get artistic with the decorations.
Get the kids involved in more fun Easter baking for kids, as well as our general kids' baking ideas.
