17 No-Bake Summer Dessert Recipes to Help You Keep Your Cool
No need to turn on the oven to make these delicious no-bake pies and cakes.
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Can't stand the heat but still craving dessert? Give your oven a sweet summer vacation and whip up one of these no-bake pies and cheesecakes. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, and just because, and they set up in the blessed cool of your fridge or freezer so you can make tempting summer treats without breaking a sweat. Read on to get 15 of our favorite no-bake summer desserts, including peanut butter pie, cheesecake in a jar, lemon icebox pie, and more. It's going to be a cool summer!
Peanut Butter Pie
Cool, creamy, and loaded with a mousse-like peanut butter filling. For a pretty presentation, drizzle each plate with chocolate syrup before serving. Although the recipe calls for a ready-made graham cracker crust, some reviewers recommend a chocolate cookie crust.
Mom's Ice Cream Dessert
A chocolate cookie and peanut crust topped with ice cream and a thick layer of melted chocolate. You could use this as a blueprint and substitute any ice cream flavor you crave to change it up. For more inspiration, see our Outrageous Ice Cream Pies Worth the Brain Freeze.
No-Bake Cheesecake I
"This recipe may be impossible to mess up," says home cook Raquel. "I ended up making a lot of changes based on the ingredient I had and other recipes I read, but it was still amazing. I used sour cream instead of whipping cream, this made it great without the sickening sweetness that is found in store bought cheesecake. Also, I used almond extract and tangarine juice instead of lemon (I don't like lemon flavored cheesecake.) It turned out perfect and my husband (aka the pickiest eater in the world) loved it."
Rich Chocolate Truffle Pie
Five ingredients are all you'll need to make this no-bake pie. Reviewers say to sure to let it chill thoroughly to let flavors fully develop. But watch out—it lives up to its name by being extra rich. If that's what you're craving, you're going to want to try this one for sure.
Strawberry Torte
"This strawberry torte is light, easy, and elegant. This recipe is from my mom." —Star Pooley
Five Layer Ice Cream Bars
"HUGE hit," raves naples34102. "Unequivocally the star of the show. This dessert brought grown men to their knees. Never mind dinner, I could have served this and this alone and I think everyone would have been happy." Reviewer Christie S offers this tip: "Buy 1/2 gallon box of ice cream, open the package completely, and simply slice the ice cream into 1-inch-thick pieces and lay them over your crust. No softening of the ice cream required! Which means you can spread your fudge sauce immediately! Makes the entire assembly process much faster."
Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar
Reviewers suggest making a middle layer of strawberries and topping with cream cheese mixture and more strawberries. These picnic-perfect desserts also look great in individual dessert cups instead of jars.
No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
"Easy dreamy pie. Reminds me of a frozen Peanut Butter Cup. I used non-fat milk, fat-free Cool Whip, and low-fat cream cheese. This pie is plush!" —Melanie Greer
No-Bake Lime Mousse Torte
"I'm a culinart arts student and I made this as a homework assignment and boy oh boy did it go over big!" says reviewer Vicky C. "It's very rich and creamy I just called it a cheesecake and went with it. This also works INCREDIBLY well as a frozen dessert. You do have to let it thaw a little before cutting into it maybe 10 minutes or so but it's soooooo good!" Recipe creator RB1953 says this stunning dessert can be made several days ahead.
Raspberry Cream Pie
"This pie has a tender, flaky crust. It's filled with fluffy sweet cream and topped with a tart raspberry jam. The perfect way to end a summer meal." —The Sweet and Sour Baker
Watermelon Pie
"This couldn't be easier to prepare. The only thing I would change is putting the pie in the freezer instead of the refrigerator," Stacy Pineault says.
Banana Cream Pie III
"Excellent pie, very easy. I took the advice of some previous reviewers and used banana and French vanilla pudding mixes." —DEBORAH-O
Strawberry Glazed Pie
"Fresh berries are tossed with a glaze and then chilled until serving time. This is also good made with peaches, using peach gelatin instead of strawberry," Karin Christian says.
Kool-Aid Pie
"This is a super-easy and quick recipe I got from my mother-in-law. No cooking, no baking. Just mixing and it's set! Everyone will think you spent hours making the creamy and luscious filling." —blue
Peach Surprise Pie
"A peaches and cream pie served with a raspberry sauce. For special occasions, garnish with fresh mint leaves. Quick and easy to make and very yummy, as well!" —CORWYNN DARKHOLME
Best No Bake Cherry Cheesecake
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"This no-bake cherry cheesecake has a graham cracker crust and a light and creamy filling. Top with a can of cherry pie filling for a deliciously easy dessert. My husband refuses to eat baked cheesecake after eating this!" —LuCynda
Lemon Icebox Pie III
Reviewer Jessica Notthingham says, "This recipe is fabulous! The pie comes out beautiful and so tasty. I used the zest and juice of 3 lemons and it turned out great. Just enough tartness to offset the sweetness of the cream cheese and condensed milk. A hint? Keep it in the freezer for a while before you eat it, makes it even more refreshing!"
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