Whether you’re stuck in a hostel, living solo, or just feeling too lazy to preheat anything, these treats will keep your sweet tooth happy while you stay cozy indoors.
Don’t worry—we’ve got your back with 5 easy, no-bake, oven-free desserts that are monsoon-perfect.
1. No-Bake Biscuit Pudding
The layered classic your nani probably made
What You Need:
Parle-G or Marie biscuits
Instant coffee (for dipping)
Whipped cream or homemade custard
Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
How-To:
Dip biscuits in coffee, layer them with cream or custard, and repeat. Chill for an hour and top with chocolate. It’s rich, nostalgic, and requires zero cooking skills.
2. Mug Cake in the Microwave
Still counts as “no oven,” right?
What You Need:
4 tbsp flour
2 tbsp cocoa powder
3 tbsp sugar
A pinch of baking powder
Milk + oil
How-To:
Mix it all in a mug, microwave for 90 seconds, and boom—warm, gooey chocolate cake in a cup. Add a scoop of ice cream if you’re feeling fancy.
3. Coconut Laddoos with a Twist
Desi but make it Gen Z
What You Need:
Desiccated coconut
Condensed milk
Cardamom (optional)
Crushed rose petals or edible glitter (for ✨aesthetic✨)
How-To:
Mix coconut and condensed milk, roll into balls, chill. Add some rose petals or pistachios on top to level up the presentation.
4. Chocolate Covered Dates
Healthy-ish and addictive
What You Need:
Seedless dates
Peanut butter or almond butter
Melted chocolate
Sea salt or chopped nuts
How-To:
Stuff dates with nut butter, dip in melted chocolate, sprinkle with sea salt or nuts. Freeze for 10 minutes.
5. Chia Pudding with a Monsoon Twist
For when you want to feel like That Girl
What You Need:
Chia seeds
Milk (any kind)
Honey or maple syrup
Fresh fruits (banana, mango, berries)
How-To:
Mix chia seeds with milk and sweetener, chill overnight. In the morning, layer with fruit. Try adding a dash of cinnamon or ginger for rainy day comfort.
Desserts don’t have to be complicated—or involve an oven—to make your rainy day better. Whether you're binge-watching comfort rom-coms, pulling an all-nighter, or just sitting with your thoughts and chai, these no-bake desserts will hit that sweet spot.
