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This list of 25+ No-Bake Desserts will satisfy any craving, no matter how hot it is outside!
It frequently reaches 100 degrees by May here in Phoenix, so let’s just say I’ve got no-bake desserts on my mind. Who can stand to turn on the oven when it feels like a sauna outside?!
Today I’ve rounded up all of the best no-bake dessert recipes from across the site.
I’ve included lots of refreshing sweet treats like cheesecakes, ice cream, and pies, but also some creative no-bake desserts like fried doughnuts, chocolate-covered strawberries, and homemade tiramisu, so you have plenty of delicious options to choose from.
I hope you love these no-bake dessert recipes. Comment below to let me know which one you’ll try first!
No-Bake Desserts: No-Bake Cheesecakes
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake is my favorite no-bake cheesecake recipe! Buttery graham cracker crust, creamy peanut butter cream cheese filling, all topped with thick and fudgy chocolate ganache. Perfect for summer cookouts and BBQs.
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust and a homemade double strawberry cheesecake filling. These easy crowd-pleasing sweet treats are SO full of fresh, summery flavors, sure to make you forget the heat.
No-Bake Mini Blackberry Cheesecakes
Adorable No-Bake Mini Blackberry Cheesecakes have an ultra-fresh and vibrant taste and are simple to make with no oven (or even stove) required! Perfect for spring or summer parties – or just a night in!
No-Bake Strawberry Lemonade Mini Cheesecakes
No-Bake Strawberry Lemonade Mini Cheesecakes are adorably fresh, tart, and fruity and will be the star of any summer cookout. These two flavors together taste AMAZING.
No-Bake Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes
No-Bake Mini Peanut Butter Cheesecakes have a graham cracker crust, creamy chocolate peanut butter cheesecake filling, and are topped with chocolate ganache and mini peanut butter cups. No oven needed for these crowd-pleasing treats.
No-Bake S’mores Mini Cheesecakes
No-Bake S’mores Mini Cheesecakes are the cutest, most delicious bites of nostalgia you’ll eat this summer. The crust is perfectly crunchy yet buttery, the filling is amazingly smooth and creamy, and the marshmallow topping is toasted to perfection.
Mini Orange Cheesecakes
These simple No-Bake Mini Orange Cheesecakes feature an easy graham cracker crust with an orange-scented mini cheesecake, all topped with orange marmalade. Super easy to eat, and even more delicious with some dark chocolate.
No-Bake Rocky Road Cheesecake
No-Bake Rocky Road Cheesecake is a rich, creamy no-bake chocolate cheesecake filled to the brim with roasted peanuts and mini marshmallows, all sitting atop a sweet Oreo cookie crust. Easy and a sure crowd-pleaser this 4th of July.
No-Bake Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes
No-Bake Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes pack loads of fresh lime flavors into an adorable mini cheesecake. Perfectly refreshing, these small treats keep your house cool without even turning on the oven OR stove.
No-Bake Pie Recipes
No-Bake Frozen Blueberry Pie
Easy No-Bake Frozen Blueberry Pie is the perfect frosty, fresh, and fruity summer dessert for any cookout, BBQ, or get-together! Garnish with fresh berries for the ultimate summertime no-bake dessert.
No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie
No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie has a thick Biscoff cookie crust filled with homemade pumpkin spice mousse and topped with fresh whipped cream. Each layer is heavenly!
No-Bake Frozen Chocolate Raspberry Pie
No-Bake Frozen Chocolate Raspberry Pie features a crunchy chocolate graham cracker crust, a creamy chocolate raspberry pie filling, all topped with chocolate drizzle! This refreshing treat will have everyone coming back for a second slice.
No-Bake Dessert Recipes
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries are delicious, stunning, and ultra-impressive for any special occasion, and make for such a special homemade gift – all without turning on the oven. These gourmet-looking treats are surprisingly easy!
Tiramisu
My classic Tiramisu Recipe layers classic coffee-dipped ladyfingers with a silky-smooth, rich, creamy mascarpone filling, all finished with a beautiful dusting of cocoa powder. It looks so impressive and tastes like you’ve been transported to Italy!
Krispy Kreme Copycat Glazed Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme Copycat Glazed Doughnuts have all the wonderful light, fluffy texture of a Krispy Kreme doughnut but with a balanced and delightful sweet flavor. These doughnuts can be made ahead and fried the next morning, for the perfect breakfast treat.
Peppermint Oreo Truffles
Fun and easy Peppermint Oreo Truffles require just 6 ingredients and no baking. Super easy to make, these truffles can be made with or without the peppermint.
Beignets
These babies are fried, so no oven required. How to Make Beignets, New Orleans French Quarter-Style. Surprisingly simple to make at home and absolute perfection!
Chocolate Truffles
How to Make Chocolate Truffles that rival any bakery or chocolatier! Just a handful of ingredients make for ultra-luscious, fudgy, and rich truffle candies that are sure to be a hit at your next party.
Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts
Fried Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts are coated in a simple glaze and taste just like the cake doughnuts at your favorite bakery! No yeast makes this recipe quick and easy.
Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats
Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats are crispy, sticky, and gooey. The brown butter gives these classic treats a fun, updated twist, bringing a delicious nuttiness to the sticky deliciousness! These are SO easy to make, and are always a huge hit at any party or gathering.
Homemade Caramel Sauce
Learn how to make Homemade Caramel Sauce WITHOUT a candy thermometer! Caramel from scratch takes just 15 minutes and is SO much better than store-bought. Step-by-step instructions will help you nail the perfect homemade caramel recipe.
Homemade Toffee Bits
Homemade Toffee Bits use just 3 ingredients and are ready in just 15 minutes! They’re absolutely amazing in cookies, brownies, streusel toppings on muffins or pies, or just as a sweet snack. I love sprinkling them on top of ice cream, for a super special summertime snack!
Ice Cream Recipes
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
My French Vanilla Ice Cream recipe is seriously the most incredible ice cream you’ll ever eat! Simple to make, this ice cream recipe is rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet, and sure to wow all the guests at your summer BBQ!
Death by Chocolate Ice Cream
Death by Chocolate Ice Cream features an ultra-rich, thick, and creamy double chocolate custard-based ice cream with chocolate fudge swirled throughout. Every bite is a chocoholic’s dream! This is a great year-round no-bake dessert.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream uses NO eggs and has secret ingredients to make for an easy, creamy, and flavorful ice cream with the best texture. Loaded with homemade cookie dough and chocolate chips. Note: use the microwave method for heat treating the flour for the homemade cookie dough to keep this recipe truly oven-free.
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is bursting with so much fruity, tangy flavor. It tastes like you turned the best strawberry cheesecake ever into a scoop of ice cream. Truly heavenly!
No-Churn Peanut Butter Ice Cream
No-Churn Peanut Butter Ice Cream is super easy to make and requires just a few ingredients, for a rich, creamy ice cream with tons of peanut butter flavor.
Photos by Joanie Simon and Ashley McLaughlin.
