25 No-Bake Desserts So Good, You’ll Skip the Oven All Summer

Summer heat calls for sweet treats that don’t turn your kitchen into a sauna. No bake desserts are the ultimate hack—quick, easy, and absolutely delicious without ever touching the oven. From creamy pies to chilled bars, these recipes are perfect for lazy afternoons and last-minute cravings. Trust me, once you try a few, your oven might start feeling a little neglected.

Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipe That Is Not Runny

A pie pan of fresh blueberry pie topped with whipped cream. — Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipe That Is Not Runny. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This fresh blueberry pie recipe is easy and tastes so much better than canned pie filing. So simple to make blueberry pie filling like a pro!
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Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

A tray of phyllo cup desserts. — Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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Thanks to premade tart shells, these mini raspberry tarts come together in just five minutes and taste like raspberry cheesecake.
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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.
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No Bake Key Lime Mousse Pie With White Chocolate

A slice being removed from a key lime pie. — No Bake Key Lime Mousse Pie With White Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

No bake key lime pie has an ultra creamy filling made from white chocolate, cream cheese, and fresh cream. A show stopper pie for any occasion.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Banana Pudding with Cream Cheese

A baking dish of banana pudding with a serving spoon. — Banana Pudding with Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This creamy banana pudding recipe adds a twist of cream cheese for extra richness. A nostalgic cold dessert that’s easy to prepare and serve chilled.
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Strawberry Ice Cream

Made with fresh strawberries and cream, this homemade ice cream is bursting with natural flavor. It’s the kind of ice cold dessert that tastes like summer in a bowl.
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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.
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Banana Pudding with Meringue

A classic southern desserts favorite, creamy banana pudding topped with fluffy meringue is partially served with a spoon, resting beside several vintage metal spoons on a gray surface. — Banana Pudding with Meringue. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Southern classic layers vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and fluffy meringue in every nostalgic bite. Chill it before serving for a timeless cold dessert experience.
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Peppermint Ice Cream

Three scoops of creamy ice cream with red peppermint candy pieces in a glass bowl, with a spoon on the side; the background is light blue with white and red specks. — Peppermint Ice Cream. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This minty homemade ice cream is filled with crushed peppermint for a refreshing crunch in every bite. It’s one of those cold treat recipes that’s perfect beyond the holidays.
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Banana Cream Pie

A silky banana custard filling inside a flaky crust makes this pie incredibly comforting. Served chilled, it’s one of those summer treats that never gets old.
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Frozen Strawberry Trifle Dessert

Four slices of a creamy white dessert with red fruit swirls are arranged on a patterned dark plate next to two vintage silver spoons, making it a festive addition to your collection of white Christmas recipes. — Frozen Strawberry Trifle Dessert. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Whipped topping, sweetened cream cheese, and strawberries layer beautifully in this simple frozen trifle. A fun and fruity frozen treat that’s ideal for sharing.
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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.
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The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers

A bowl of creamy, layered banana pudding topped with crushed vanilla wafers, served with a silver spoon. A small glass container of the same dessert is next to it on a gray surface, offering a delightful contrast to your favorite lemon desserts. — The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Featuring layers of bananas, creamy vanilla pudding, and crunchy vanilla wafer cookies, this Banana Pudding is an instant classic.
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No-Bake Frozen Strawberry Pie With Cream Cheese

A strawberry cream pie with a graham cracker crust, topped with sliced strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. One slice has been cut and slightly separated from the pie—one of those old fashioned pie favorites everyone loves. — No-Bake Frozen Strawberry Pie With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Frozen Strawberry Pie with graham cracker crust, fresh strawberries, and lemon zest is a simple, refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Blackberry Ice Cream

Blackberry sorbet with vanilla ice cream — Blackberry Ice Cream. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This homemade ice cream is bursting with ripe blackberry flavor and made without an ice cream maker. A truly effortless frozen dessert that screams summer freshness.
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Peach Sorbet

Peach ice cream with fresh peaches — Peach Sorbet. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This sorbet is bursting with ripe peach flavor and only takes a few ingredients. It’s a frozen treat that’s light, refreshing, and made without an ice cream maker.
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Lemon Icebox Pie

A creamy pie with a golden brown graham cracker crust is partially cut, revealing its smooth texture. A slice of this delectable lemon dessert is placed on a white scalloped plate nearby, next to another plate holding lemon wedges and silver utensils. A grey napkin lies beneath the plates. — Lemon Icebox Pie. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This cool pie is made with condensed milk, lemon juice, and a graham cracker crust. It’s the ultimate cold dessert to beat the summer heat.
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Peach Icebox Cake

A slice of dessert featuring layers of creamy filling and visible peach slices sits on a white plate. Two peach slices garnish the top, highlighting the allure of cream cheese desserts. A fork rests beside the treat. Another piece is visible in the background, next to a grey napkin and additional forks. — Peach Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Layers of juicy peaches, graham crackers, and cream blend together in this dreamy no-bake dessert. It’s the perfect ice cold dessert for hot summer afternoons.
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Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe

No Bake Cheesecake has never been so easy or delicious! A silky smooth cream cheese filling surrounded by a buttery graham cracker crust.
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Ice Cream Cake Recipe

A rectangular ice cream cake topped with caramel and chocolate sauce, garnished with pieces of Twix Minis candy bars—an indulgent twist on Thanksgiving treats, with more Twix Minis in the background. — Ice Cream Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This ice cream cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cold treat that combines creamy ice cream layers with a soft cake base. Perfect for birthdays or any celebration that calls for a frozen dessert.
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Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe

A slice of chocolate eclair cake with creamy filling and a thick chocolate topping is served on a white plate with a fork in the background. — Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Mom Loves Baking.

Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe – Today’s recipe is great for when you want a sweet treat without having to turn on the oven.
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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!
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