Our Best No-Bake Desserts
Don’t give up on dessert just because it’s too hot to turn on the oven. These no-bake treats make it possible to enjoy pies, trifles, cookies and more — all summer long.
Related To:
The Best No-Bake Cheesecake
Who doesn't love a dessert that can be made without turning on the oven? This no-bake cheesecake is light and fluffy, thanks to the whipped cream that gets folded into the cream-cheese mixture. Have no fear — it will have the signature creamy, tangy flavor of the classic.
Get the Recipe: The Best No-Bake Cheesecake
Espresso Martini Tiramisu
Punching up the booziness of a typical tiramisu and building it in a martini glass is the perfect way to trick friends and family into thinking you spent all day making this easy, shortcut tiramisu.
Get the Recipe: Espresso Martini Tiramisu
Mocha Chocolate Icebox Cake
Ina builds her eye-catching icebox cake by alternating layers of chocolate chip cookies and mocha whipped cream before chilling it overnight in the refrigerator. The final product is a cool, creamy and chocolatey creation that makes for a stunning centerpiece.
Get the Recipe: Mocha Chocolate Icebox Cake
Individual Strawberry Trifles
Giada’s miniature trifles are perfect for any cookout or summer get-together. She uses premade pound cake so there’s no baking necessary. Plus, these quick-and-simple desserts can be made up to 2 days in advance.
Get the Recipe: Individual Strawberry Trifles
Banana Cream Pudding
Get the Recipe: Banana Cream Pudding
No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
These chocolatey cookies are a classic, no-bake treat. Giada gives them a simple twist by using almond butter instead of peanut butter.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Berry Dessert Lasagna
Despite the fanciful name, this chilled trifle makes for an easy dessert with bright, crowd-pleasing flavors. Using frozen cakes makes them easier to slice into "noodles."
Get the Recipe: Berry Dessert Lasagna
No-Bake S'mores Cheesecake
This no-bake cheesecake tastes like a giant chocolate-covered marshmallow — and we can't think of many things more delightful than that. The filling is fluffy with marshmallow creme, and torching the mini marshmallows on top makes for the ultimate s'more-lover's dessert.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake S'mores Cheesecake
Classic Crispy Rice Treats
Gooey marshmallows and crispy rice cereal come together in this recipe for the all-original favorite. We added a splash of vanilla extract and pinch of salt to give these sweet treats a palatable punch. Cut into squares, store between a few pieces of wax paper (to prevent any sticking) and enjoy for up to three days.
Get the Recipe: Classic Crispy Rice Treats
Cookie Explosion Ice Cream Cake
This cake is cookie crazy: a chocolate chip cookie and crushed sandwich cookie crust, cookies and cream ice cream, cookie dough ice cream, and a chocolate ganache and crushed cookie topping.
Get the Recipe: Cookie Explosion Ice Cream Cake
Angel Food Cake and Berry Trifle
Satisfy a craving for fresh summer fruit with this impressive berry trifle. The chunks of angel food cake will stay moist and flavorful thanks to the juice of each fresh fruit.
Get the Recipe: Angel Food Cake and Berry Trifle
No-Bake Peanut Butter Fluff Pie
When salty peanut butter meets sweet marshmallow crème, everyone wins — and a crispy pretzel crust doesn't hurt either.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Peanut Butter Fluff Pie
No-Bake Mixed Berry Tart
Take advantage of the confluence of berry season with light-and-healthy no-bake-dessert season. This easy, pretty tart is versatile enough to go to a weeknight potluck or a weekend dinner party.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Mixed Berry Tart
No-Bake Rocky Road Bars
The secret to Trisha’s decadent chocolate dessert bars? She melts chocolate into sweetened condensed milk for a fudge-like treat that holds all the mix-ins in place: marshmallows, nuts and graham crackers.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Rocky Road Bars
Grasshopper Icebox Pie
Too hot to bake? Skip the oven and treat yourself to a refreshing, mint-chocolate treat with this sweet and delicious freezer pie.
Get the Recipe: Grasshopper Icebox Pie
Tiramisu Icebox Torta
With this tiramisu-inspired torta the espresso flavor is incorporated into melted chocolate and folded into the mascarpone cream. Simply layer with wafer cookies and chill for a dessert that feeds a crowd — and is sure to please.
Get the Recipe: Tiramisu Icebox Torta
Triple-Layer Berry Cheesecake Bars
You don’t have to skip dessert just because it’s too hot to turn on the oven. With the help of your microwave (to melt some gelatin) and your stovetop (to make a quick streusel topping) you can easily put together this show-stopping, tri-color treat.
Get the Recipe: Triple-Layer Berry Cheesecake Bars
Individual Key Lime Pies
These adorable Key lime pies round out a filling barbecue and, best of all, come together in three easy layers. Simply spread homemade lime curd atop buttery graham cracker crust, then add a dollop of fresh whipped cream. Lime zest is the perfect garnish.
Get the Recipe: Individual Key Lime Pies
Blackberry Icebox Cake
Ree layers slices of frozen pound cake with blackberries and whipped cream to create her crowd-pleasing dessert. It’s a cinch to make but be sure to plan ahead — it needs to chill for several hours in the refrigerator before you serve it.
Get the Recipe: Blackberry Icebox Cake
No-Bake Avocado Cheesecake
Here's how to extend your love of avocado to the dessert course. The fruit makes the perfect custardy base for this easy dessert, and it's a sweet complement to the graham cracker crust.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Avocado Cheesecake
No-Bake Chocolate-Pretzel-Peanut Butter Squares
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Chocolate-Pretzel-Peanut Butter Squares
Chocolate Cherry Icebox Cake
Cherries and chocolate are a classic combination. So, why not make the most of this perfect pairing by layering them together for a good, old-fashioned icebox cake?
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Icebox Cake
Peanut Butter Pie
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Pie
Fruit Salad with Limoncello
Get the Recipe: Fruit Salad with Limoncello
No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
A no-bake dessert is always in reach with Ree’s cookie bars. They come together with just a handful of ingredients — all of which are probably in your pantry right now.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
