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My cousin makes one of the best no-bake chocolate cheesecakes I’ve EVER eaten.

It is so unfair that she always gets the perfect cheesecake and voted dessert of the year every. Single. Year.  No matter how hard I try, I never win and it is so frustrating.  But I am determined not to let that stall me.  I will continue pressing on until I become the Thanksgiving and Christmas dessert champion.

Now, in order to achieve that, I need to be searching for recipes left and right on the internet.  I will go through cookbooks and Barnes and Noble, I will spend hours on Pinterest, I will go to my neighbor Anne’s house and look at her recipe books.  All of this effort to achieve the dessert champion of the year.

Now, I will admit something to you…I think I have found the one.  It is a variation of Alexis’ dessert.  It’s a chocolate cheesecake and it’s no bake (which makes it even better if you ask me!).  It’s creamy and perfectly fluffy.  I think this is could be a winner.  I will take it this year to my mom’s side of the family’s Christmas Eve dinner and then again to my father in law’s Christmas day lunch and see if I win.  I think I really have a chance with this one.

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Quick Tip: Make some homemade whipped cream and add a dollop on each slice!

Lemon desserts are some of the best. Lemon is one of those flavors that is so incredible. It’s rich but refreshing at the same time. Lemon has the ability to really be a pick-me-up dessert. This lemon cake is perfect for just that. This is a simple and delicious cake made with graham crackers, cool whip and lemon pudding. There’s no baking involved!

This cake is definitely something that will become a family favorite. It’s perfect for your dinner tonight, a birthday party or backyard barbecue. It’s a snap to put together, since it’s ready to go in 15 minutes. Then just pop it in the fridge and go about your day. In a few hours, it’ll be set up and ready to be devoured!

Photo & Recipe Courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Even though it may be winter time, it’s never too late (or early) to enjoy a slice of tropical heaven.  And there’s no easier way to do that than with this mango masterpiece.

This cake takes only 45 minutes plus chill time, and makes one 7″ pie.  This cake is so simple to make, you’ll never even have to turn your oven on.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Yummy.ph

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These Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats are a festive, kid-friendly sweet snack with just the right flavors for fall – or any time of year! If you like the flavor of pumpkin and of the original Rice Krispies treats, you’ll really enjoy this variation on the classic recipe.

What a great idea for any party or family gathering! I think, if I had been introduced to the great flavor of pumpkin this way, I would have warmed up to the idea of pumpkin-based desserts a lot sooner than I did. And hey, you only need half a dozen ingredients to make these festive, low-hassle treats. There is no doubt in my mind that I will be making these again. I brought these to my nextdoor neighbor’s daughter’s birthday party, and soon all the Moms were begging for the recipe!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Essentially Eclectic

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Quick tip: Let the pumpkin puree dry on a cloth before adding it – this way you’ll make sure the treats won’t turn out too moist.

This Pumpkin Gingersnap Icebox Cake is an easy-t0-make dessert with just the right balance of creaminess, sweetness, and spiciness for fall and winter – and you don’t even have to turn your oven on! I do love my rich and decadent cake recipes, but sometimes, those lighter, simpler creations really hit the spot. This icebox cake is soft-textured, moist, and full of those aromatic “pie spice” flavors that everyone loves so much about the colder seasons.

This cake has quickly become our family favorite. Whenever we’re having a family gathering, I’m asked to bring “that amazing pumpkin cake” – and no matter how much I make, it will always be gone in a matter of minutes! I have learned to save a piece for myself before serving it to others… Otherwise I wouldn’t even stand a chance!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Five Heart Home

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Quick tip: If using a very thin gingersnap, you might consider using a double-layer of cookies for each layer of this cake.

As Easy As This Is To Make, I Think I’ll Be Making Quite a Few Batches Of It This Season!

If you like your chocolate a little, well, nutty, this Mocha Almond Fudge is an excellent choice. You can have this dessert prepped in under 20 minutes, and then after you give your refrigerator about three hours to chill it, it’s ready to cut up and serve. It’s about as simple a great-tasting dessert as you can get – only eight ingredients and five basic steps. There’s really no excuse to settle for store-bought fudge when it’s so easy to make at home. There’s not even any baking involved with this recipe.

You just prep a 9″ x 9″ baking dish; melt and stir together the chocolate, condensed milk, and butter on the stove over medium heat; stir in the espresso, salt, vanilla, and almond extract; fold in the chopped almonds; and pour the mixture into the baking dish and refrigerate it for several hours before cutting it up into individual servings.

The hardest part, really, is just waiting for it all to chill in the refrigerator!

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Quick tip: Try adding a pinch of chili powder!

If you like a good blend of peanut butter and chocolate, this Reese’s Peanut Butter Poke Cake is a good recipe to try. It’s easy and quick to bake. Fudge and cream cheese both make for some good desserts on their own. Turns out, when combined, they make for over-the-top dessert deliciousness.

I don’t think I’ve ever been in such a hurry to finish making a dessert! I simply just couldn’t wait to have a bite of this amazing cake. And I have to say, it was everything I had dreamed of, and more! If you’re planning on serving this at a family gathering, make sure you grab a piece for yourself first before it’s too late!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Six Sisters Stuff

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Quick tip: To change things up a bit, try using yellow cake mix instead of chocolate!