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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    It’s Too Hot to Bake—Cool Off With These 19 Treats

    Published: Jun 21, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    It’s too hot to bake, and honestly, I’m not about to turn my oven on when the sun’s already doing the most. I’ve been craving something sweet that won’t heat up the whole kitchen. These cool treats are exactly what I needed—refreshing, no-fuss, and perfect for beating the summer heat. You’re going to want every single one.

    Lemonade Pie

    A baked lemonade pie with slices of lemons on top.
    Lemonade Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Cool off with this no-bake lemonade pie made with frozen lemonade concentrate and a creamy filling. It’s a tart and sweet dessert that tastes just like summer in a slice.
    Get the Recipe: Lemonade Pie

    Homemade Custard With Fresh Blackberries

    Blackberry sorbet with vanilla ice cream
    Homemade Custard With Fresh Blackberries. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

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    Cool down this summer with a creamy homemade blackberry ice cream recipe made with one of the season’s greatest berries.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Custard With Fresh Blackberries

    No-Bake Strawberry Chiffon Pie

    A slice of strawberry chiffon pie.
    No-Bake Strawberry Chiffon Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Give No-Bake Strawberry Pie a try if you’re looking for a light and airy dessert made with fresh strawberries and a pretzel crust.
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Chiffon Pie

    Fresh Custard Based Peach Ice Cream

    A bowl of homemade peach ice cream.
    Fresh Custard Based Peach Ice Cream. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This homemade peach ice cream recipe is a blissfully cold, creamy delight featuring one of the best flavors summer has to offer.
    Get the Recipe: Fresh Custard Based Peach Ice Cream

    The Creamiest No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie

    A coconut custard pie with a slice removed.
    The Creamiest No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This no-bake coconut cream pie is easy to make with the creamiest custard layer & a graham cracker crust. Perfectly sweet – but not too sweet!
    Get the Recipe: The Creamiest No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie

    Homemade Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Custard

    Scoops of strawberry ice cream in a bowl.
    Homemade Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Custard. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This homemade custard-based strawberry ice cream recipe has a creamy texture that store-bought strawberry ice cream dreams of.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Custard

    No Bake Lemon Chiffon Pie

    An entire lemon chiffon pie with lemon slices on top.
    No Bake Lemon Chiffon Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Lemon Chiffon Pie has a crunchy salty pretzel crust with ricotta cheese so you have the richness of a cheesecake in a no bake dessert.
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Lemon Chiffon Pie

    Homemade Peppermint Ice Cream

    A glass bowl with three scoops of ice cream topped with crushed peppermint candy, placed on a blue surface next to three spoons and a candy cane.
    Homemade Peppermint Ice Cream. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Homemade Peppermint Ice Cream made with a creamy custard base, peppermint extract, and crushed peppermint candy for a refreshing and festive treat.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Peppermint Ice Cream

    No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

    A Strawberry pie with a sliced removed onto a plate.
    No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is an easy recipe that makes a gorgeous dessert with a rich filling and buttery crust.
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

    Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake

    A slice of banana split dessert, one of the best easy desserts, is topped with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, chopped nuts, colorful sprinkles, and a cherry on a white plate. Other dessert slices and sprinkles are visible in the background.
    Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This no-bake banana split cake layers fresh bananas, cherries, and creamy fillings for a nostalgic and delicious dessert. It’s an easy, oven-free option that tastes like summer.
    Get the Recipe: Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake

    No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling

    A lemon pie with a bright yellow filling, topped with whipped cream dollops and a lemon slice in the center, is sliced and displayed on a dark surface with a lemon wedge beside it.
    No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    A tangy lemon curd pie with a creamy filling and vanilla wafer crust. Bright, zesty, and perfect for any lemon lover.
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling

    No-Churn Tin Roof Recipe

    A glass bowl filled with creamy ice cream swirled with chocolate, set on a red and white checkered cloth, with a spoon in the bowl and an ice cream container in the background.
    No-Churn Tin Roof Recipe. Photo credit: State of Dinner.

    This is a super simple no-churn Tin Roof ice cream recipe! Creamy vanilla ice cream is swirled with a rich fudge ripple & chocolate-covered peanuts.
    Get the Recipe: No-Churn Tin Roof Recipe

    No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes

    A mini cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped with fresh raspberries and blueberries, shown in close-up with other similar cheesecakes blurred in the background.
    No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes. Photo credit: State of Dinner.

    No-bake mini cheesecakes have a creamy filling & buttery graham cracker curst. This individually portioned dessert sets in the fridge, no oven needed!
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes

    Oatmeal Creme Pie Ice Cream

    A white bowl filled with scoops of ice cream, featuring chunks of cookies and a sandwich cookie on top. More sandwich cookies and a spoon are visible in the background on a brown fabric surface.
    Oatmeal Creme Pie Ice Cream. Photo credit: Mom Loves Baking.

    Combine everyone’s favorite oatmeal creme pie snack with the other sought-after treat, and you get this cool, creamy, and delectable treat.
    Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Creme Pie Ice Cream

    No-Bake Nutter Butter Nutella Pie

    A slice of chocolate cream pie with a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and crumbled graham crackers—perfect for holiday gatherings and those searching for new christmas pie recipes—served on a white plate.
    No-Bake Nutter Butter Nutella Pie. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This No Bake Nutter Butter Nutella Pie takes only minutes to make! Topped with whipped cream and Nutella ganache! Yum!
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Nutter Butter Nutella Pie

    Masters Georgia Peach Ice Cream Sandwich

    A stack of three cookies sits on a white plate next to a 2018 Masters Tournament cup filled with a yellow beverage, reminiscent of classic peach desserts. Part of a Masters badge is visible in the corner.
    Masters Georgia Peach Ice Cream Sandwich. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Learn the kitchen tested secrets for making the famous Masters Georgia Peach Ice Cream Sandwich served at Augusta National’s tournament week.
    Get the Recipe: Masters Georgia Peach Ice Cream Sandwich

    Strawberry Icebox Pie With A Crisp Pretzel Crust

    A slice of strawberry pie with whipped cream on top.
    Strawberry Icebox Pie With A Crisp Pretzel Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Strawberry Icebox Pie made with real strawberries, lemon juice, gelatin, and a pretzel crust for a nostalgic spring or summer dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Icebox Pie With A Crisp Pretzel Crust

    No Churn Caramel Sea Salt Ice Cream

    A metal ice cream scoop rests in a rectangular metal container filled with creamy vanilla ice cream swirled with caramel sauce. Some ice cream has been scooped out.
    No Churn Caramel Sea Salt Ice Cream. Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Easy no churn ice cream is salty-sweet, and has ribbons of caramel. You don’t need an ice cream maker to indulge in this ice cream treat.
    Get the Recipe: No Churn Caramel Sea Salt Ice Cream

    No-Bake Turtle Pie With A Chocolate Caramel Sauce

    A slice of chocolate cheesecake on a white plate
    No-Bake Turtle Pie With A Chocolate Caramel Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Turtle Pie features a delicious Oreo crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and homemade caramel sauce with pecans, making it the ultimate indulgence.
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Turtle Pie With A Chocolate Caramel Sauce

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