The Best No-Bake Desserts for Summer
My favorite no-bake desserts for summer all in one place! From creamy cheesecake bars and icebox cake to chocolate peanut butter bars and so much more.
No-bake desserts are your best friend when it’s too hot to turn on the oven, or when you don’t have access to an oven. They also make for a great make-ahead dessert option since all the work is up-front and it can just hang out in the fridge or on the counter until you’re ready to serve.
I have rounded up 15 of my favorites right here and I think you are going to love them. Whether you are looking for something chocolatey, fruity, creamy, or crunchy, there is something in this list for you!
Tips for making no-bake desserts
- Plan ahead for chilling time. Many of these recipes include a creamy filling or layer that requires a chill in the fridge to finish setting up. Trying to shortcut this step may result in a dessert that doesn’t slice or serve up properly, so be sure to plan enough time.
- Line the pan with parchment paper if you’re making bars or something you plan to slice into servings. This way you can lift it cleanly out of the pan for easy slicing.
- Wipe your knife in between slices. To get pretty slices or servings with clean edges, whip your knife clean after each cut. It may seem like an extra unnecessary step, but it makes a huge difference in presentation!
- Have fun & get creative! Since these recipes don’t involve baking in the oven, they are very forgiving and easily adaptable. Feel free to swap ingredients like fruit or cookie crumbs, change the size or shape of your pan, add mix-ins, etc.
My best no-bake desserts
Lime Cheesecake Bars
There’s no oven required for these easy, creamy and zesty no-bake lime cheesecake bars with graham cracker crust!
Easy Chocolate Oreo Parfaits
All you need are 3 ingredients to make these simple but decadent chocolate oreo parfaits made up of layers of crushed oreo and chocolate mousse.
Summer Berry Trifle
This summer berry trifle is a fun and easy no-bake seasonal dessert! It’s filled with layers of fresh berries, whipped cream and store-bought vanilla cake.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
All you need is 5 ingredients to make these easy no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars! Their layers of rich and creamy peanut butter filling and crunchy semi-sweet chocolate topping makes them a completely irresistible and fun homemade treat.
Easy Crème Brûlée
This elegant and impressive no-bake crème brûlée is easy enough for anyone to make at home.
Brown Butter Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
Not your average rice krispie treats, these are made with nutty brown butter and filled with salted caramel.
Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
With a basic graham cracker crust, an easy but super creamy cheesecake filling, and a bright and summery topping of fresh strawberries in a quick jammy sauce. It’s perfect for summer strawberry season!
S’mores Icebox Cake
You’ve just died and gone to s’mores heaven with layers of graham crackers, chocolate pudding, and marshmallow whipped cream all chilled together into one luscious no-bake cake.
Peaches and Cream Delight Squares
Layers of no-bake graham cracker crust, a rich cream cheese filling, and fresh peach Jell-O topping— what’s not to love? It’s so light and summery, and very peach-y.
Chocolate Cheesecake
No-bake chocolate cheesecake is an easy and delicious dessert that doesn’t require the oven. It has a rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake filling, oreo cookie crust, and sweetened whipped cream topping.
Monster Marshmallow Cereal Bars
These super fun and gooey marshmallow cereal treats are filled with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and M&Ms!
Strawberry Chocolate “Fool”
This strawberry chocolate fool is an easy mousse-like dessert made with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and chopped chocolate.
Homemade Snickers Bars
Like the classic candy bar, but homemade! With layers of chocolate, peanut butter nougat, caramel and peanuts.
Nutella Rice Krispie Treats
There’s almost one whole jar of Nutella in these easy rice krispie treats!
Coconut Cheesecake Pie
This is the dreamiest (and easiest!) no-bake coconut cream pie.
This roundup is perfect for hot summer days! I’ve made the lime cheesecake bars before and they’re so refreshing—definitely a crowd pleaser. The s’mores icebox cake also looks dangerously good. Love that most of these can be prepped ahead and just chilled, which makes entertaining so much easier. Thanks for putting these all in one place!
These 15 no-bake desserts look absolutely tempting! Perfect for a quick sweet treat without the oven — each one seems easy to make and deliciously satisfying. cube solver app
Love how these no-bake desserts are simple yet impressive, especially those lime cheesecake bars and chocolate peanut butter treats.
So cake! I can make these desserts without bake.