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  5. 8 Delicious Mini Desserts That Don't Require Any Baking

8 Delicious Mini Desserts That Don't Require Any Baking

Betty Gold
By Betty Gold Updated July 03, 2019
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bite size no-bake desserts: mini ice cream sandwich waffles
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Ice cream cones are great and all, but have you ever had a *mini* chocolate-covered drumstick (or three)? These frozen sweets are perfectly portioned for an afternoon treat or a post-dinner dessert. Better yet, why not make them all and set up a pint-sized dessert bar? Kids and adults alike will get a kick out of their crave-worthy cuteness. And with no baking required, they make the perfect snack for a hot summer day.

Whether you're in the mood for a pint-sized waffle sandwich or a two-bite baked alaska, boy have we got you covered. If full-sized sweets are more your thing, head over to our collection of perfect peak-summer dessert recipes here. 

RELATED: 2019 Is Officially the Summer of S'mores—Here are 6 Sweet Ways to Celebrate

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Mini Choco Tacos

Mini Choco Taco
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If a sighting of the ice cream truck is a rarity in your neighborhood or you just want a smaller portion of a classic treat, whip up this mini choco taco right in your own kitchen. All you need is a waffle iron, store-bought or homemade custard (or ice cream), and chocolate chips.

Get the recipe: Mini Choco Tacos

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Individual Ice Cream Cakes

Individual Ice Cream Cakes
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When a full-size ice cream cake is a bit too much for a small at-home celebration, let these miniature versions stand in. Since each "cake" is made using a muffin tin, you can swap in other flavors of ice cream (cookie dough! salted caramel! rocky road!) to suit everyone's taste preferences. How sweet is that?

Get the recipe: Individual Ice Cream Cakes

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Mini Ice Cream Waffle Sandwiches

Mini Ice Cream Waffle Sandwiches
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Waffles don't have to be relegated to breakfast. In fact, everyone knows they're so much better with a big scoop of ice cream. Impress dinner guests with the ultimate after dinner treat by sandwiching creamy vanilla ice cream and tangy fruit compote between two Belgian waffles.

Get the recipe: Mini Ice Cream Waffle Sandwiches

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Frozen Yogurt Fruit Bark

Frozen Yogurt Fruit Bark
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What's better than healthy food disguised as dessert? Adding fresh fruit to regular or Greek yogurt makes it easy to satisfy a sweet tooth, without adding any candy or other sugar-laden options. Use a medley of tropical fruit, opt for all berries, or play around to create your own combination of flavors—you can't go wrong.

Get the recipe: Frozen Yogurt Fruit Bark

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Mini Baked Alaskas

Mini Baked Alaskas
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This dinner party-worthy dessert technically requires you to bake a cake for the base, but buying a store-bought version will give yourself (and your oven) a much-needed break. Once the base is prepped, add a dollop of sorbet, then surround the scoop with meringue, and brulee away.

Get the recipe: Mini Baked Alaskas

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Chocolate-Almond Frozen Banana Bites

Chocolate-Almond Frozen Banana Bites

A tiny version of a favored carnival snack, these frozen banana bites are more manageable when you're craving a little something sweet to hold you over until dinner. Almond butter is sandwiched between two slices of bananas and then rolled in a duo of crushed almonds.

Get the recipe: Chocolate-Almond Frozen Banana Bites

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No-Bake Green Tea Cheesecakes

No-Bake Mini Green Tea Cheesecakes
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Everyone's favorite type of trendy tea can be enjoyed in dessert form, too. Here, a fine matcha powder is mixed with cream cheese, heavy cream, vanilla, and sugar to create a buzz-worthy dessert packed with sweet green tea flavor.

Get the recipe: No-Bake Green Tea Cheesecakes

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Homemade Mini Ice Cream Drumsticks

Homemade Mini Ice Cream Drumsticks
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With this homemade mini version of a store-bought dessert, parents don't have to feel as guilty about giving the kids a post-supper sugar fix. Make a big batch (this recipe makes 24 mini cones) on a Sunday, and you'll be set for at least a week or two.

Get the recipe: Homemade Mini Ice Cream Drumsticks

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