When it’s too hot to turn on the oven, no-bake desserts come to the rescue. These 33 recipes are cool, creamy, and easy to throw together. They’re perfect for summer parties, lazy weekends, or anytime you want something sweet without the fuss. From layered icebox cakes and creamy pies to fruity bars and freezer-friendly treats, there’s something here for every craving and every crowd.

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake topped with whipped cream and pecans.
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

No bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe is the perfect Thanksgiving dessert! A gingersnap crust is topped with creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

Lemon Posset

Lemon posset in red ramekins on a yellow and white towel.
Lemon Posset. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

his Easy Lemon Ginger Posset with Raspberries is made with just lemon juice, sugar, cream, and flavorings for an amazing citrusy indulgent treat.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Posset

Chocolate Covered Pineapple Dessert

A piece of chocolate covered dessert on a plate next to a pan of dessert.
Chocolate Covered Pineapple Dessert. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Chocolate Covered Pineapple Dessert is a cool, creamy, delicous no bake dessert that’s perfect for summer bbqs and parties!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Pineapple Dessert

Peanut butter protein cups

Four chocolate peanut butter cups stacked together with fingers placing the last one with a bite out of it on top.
Peanut butter protein cups. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Skip the candy and opt for creamy, peanut butter protein cups instead! Thick peanut butter and gooey chocolate make the perfect dessert.
Get the Recipe: Peanut butter protein cups

Drumstick Pie

Slice of cake on a plate, topped with chocolate and nuts, surrounded by waffle cones, and bowls of nuts and chocolate chips.
Drumstick Pie. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Indulge in a simple delicious drumstick pie recipe that’s perfect for any ice cream fan. This tasty no-bake treat is easy to whip up at home.
Get the Recipe: Drumstick Pie

Berry Tart

Berry Tart. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Most berry tarts use a baked crust with a basic berry or mascarpone filling. This version is much simpler. It starts with a graham cracker crust and a cream cheese filling brightened with a bit of lemon. There’s no baking or complicated steps required, just chill it in the fridge and add whatever fresh berries you have. It looks impressive and is one of the easiest desserts you’ll make all week.
Get the Recipe: Berry Tart

Marshmallow Fruit Salad

Marshmallow Fruit Salad with Cool Whip.
Marshmallow Fruit Salad. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this light and refreshing fruit salad. Quick to prepare, it’s a perfect choice for a cool and sweet dessert in warm weather.
Get the Recipe: Marshmallow Fruit Salad

Chocolate Lasagna Recipe

A layered dessert with whipped cream, chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and chocolate chips is served on stacked white plates—a perfect example of cool desserts for summer.
Chocolate Lasagna Recipe. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This no-bake chocolate lasagna is cool, creamy, and packed with delicious layers. It starts with a thick Oreo crust, followed by smooth chocolate pudding blended with heavy cream, and finishes with a generous sprinkle of crushed cookies and chocolate chips. Each bite is soft, rich, and perfectly indulgent. It’s simple and quick to make, and it’s the kind of dessert you’ll want to sneak straight from the fridge with a fork.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Lasagna Recipe

Funfetti Dip

A blue bowl of funfetti dip topped with sprinkles and animal crackers.
Funfetti Dip. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Rich and creamy dip that tastes just like your favorite cake batter! I could not stop eating this addictive no-bake funfetti dip.
Get the Recipe: Funfetti Dip

Cannoli Dip

A waffle cone chip dipping into cannoli dip topped with chocolate chips.
Cannoli Dip. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

This rich and creamy cannoli dip take only 10 minutes to make. This tastes like cannoli in dip form and could not be easier to make.
Get the Recipe: Cannoli Dip

Chocolate mousse

Three glass jars of chocolate protein mousse topped with coconut whipped cream on a wooden cutting board with strawberries around them and a spoonful in front.
Chocolate mousse. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

A rich chocolate flavor with 19 grams of protein, this chocolate protein mousse recipe is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate mousse

Two bite protein brownies

Three two-bite protein brownies stacked on top of each other with more in the background.
Two bite protein brownies. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

The perfect blend of a crispy outer shell and a dense, fudgy inside. These chocolate protein brownies are way too easy to eat!
Get the Recipe: Two bite protein brownies

Cheesecake in a Jar

Cheesecakes in jars with cherry topping.
Cheesecake in a Jar. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Treat yourself to an indulgent, no-bake cheesecake in a jar with cherry topping. This quick and easy-to-make dessert is sure to be a hit.
Get the Recipe: Cheesecake in a Jar

Edible brownie batter

Wooden serving platter with edible brownie batter in a white ramekin surrounded by pretzels and apples and a hand dipping an apple into the brownie batter dip.
Edible brownie batter. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Thick, sticky, and sweet this edible brownie batter is dairy-free, gluten-free, and high in protein! Plus, it’s made in just 5 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Edible brownie batter

Ice cream bars

Homemade ice cream bar dipped in chocolate on a plate being covered in peanuts with more ice cream bars around it.
Ice cream bars. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Treat yourself to these homemade ice cream bars are made with rich vanilla protein ice cream and coasted in a two-ingredient chocolate shell.
Get the Recipe: Ice cream bars

Strawberry Shortcake Bars

A plate of no bake strawberry bars with a strawberry and green fork in the background.
Strawberry Shortcake Bars. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Want all the taste of strawberry shortcake with the convenience of a candy bar? Try this bar recipe that packs the flavor of a strawberry shortcake into the palm of your hand!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Bars

No-Bake Cheesecake Fluff

A spoon dipping into a bowl of cheesecake fluff.
No-Bake Cheesecake Fluff. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Indulge in a single serving of velvety and luscious dessert with this no-bake cheesecake. Made with a focus on a creamy cream cheese fluff, it’s a hassle-free treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth in no time.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Cheesecake Fluff

15 Minute Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cream Pie

A slice of pie with chocolate drizzle and whipped cream is presented on a white plate with a fork.
15 Minute Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cream Pie. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

My No-Bake 15 Minute Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cream Pie is a quick, effortless dessert that comes together with just a few simple ingredients!
Get the Recipe: 15 Minute Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cream Pie

Oreo Pie

Slice of Oreo cream pie on a white plate, topped with whipped cream and Oreo cookies, with a fork resting beside it.
Oreo Pie. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Indulge in a creamy, no-bake Oreo pie that’s easy to make and perfect for dessert lovers. Anyone who likes Oreos is going to want to try this.
Get the Recipe: Oreo Pie

Cherry Cream Cheese Pie

Cherry Cream Cheese Pie. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Cherry Cream Cheese Pie is one of those desserts that’s always a hit, and the best part—it’s no bake! Whether you’re making it for a gathering or just because it sounds good, you really can’t go wrong with this one.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Cream Cheese Pie

Chocolate Tiramisu

A slice of layered tiramisu with cocoa powder and a chocolate square on top, served on a white plate. A baking dish with more tiramisu is in the background.
Chocolate Tiramisu. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this chocolate tiramisu recipe with heavenly layers of creamy goodness and lots of rich chocolate appeal.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Tiramisu

Peanut Butter Pie

Side view of a slice of peanut butter pie topped with whipped cream on a plate.
Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

With this no bake peanut butter pie recipe you can make this easy peanut butter and chocolate treat! This dessert has only 6 simple ingredients and will satisfy your peanut butter cravings.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Pie

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mini Cheesecakes

Cheesecake slices topped with chocolate-covered strawberries on a white plate. Red checkered cloth and wooden spoons beside.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mini Cheesecakes. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mini Cheesecakes are made with a graham cracker crust and creamy cheesecake filling with a hidden chocolate-covered strawberry inside. It’s a great dessert to make during strawberry season.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mini Cheesecakes

Raspberry Lemonade Pie

Raspberry Lemonade Pie. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This raspberry lemonade pie is a creamy, tangy, no-bake dessert bursting with bright flavor, featuring a lemon Oreo crust and a simple filling that comes together in minutes, and with a few tips for a smooth, perfectly set result, it’s a refreshing make-ahead treat that’s perfect for warm days and serving a crowd.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Lemonade Pie

Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

Stacked chocolate peanut butter crunch bars.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These homemade chocolate peanut butter crunch bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. They’re so easy to make and deliciously addictive.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

Pistachio Tiramisu

A slice of pistachio tiramisu topped with chopped pistachios on a white plate. Layers of cream and sponge cake are visible.
Pistachio Tiramisu. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Pistachio tiramisu is a rich and creamy delight sure to thrill fans of tiramisu and pistachios. It’s easy to make and tastes like a dream.
Get the Recipe: Pistachio Tiramisu

Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

Stack of chocolate peanut butter cookies made with oats and rice krispies.
Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

If you want to make tasty treats without baking anything, this chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies recipes could be ideal for you.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

Million Dollar Pie

A cream pie topped with whipped cream, red cherries, and chopped nuts in a foil pie tin.
Million Dollar Pie. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Million dollar pie is an easy recipe to make and it really delivers on sweet, satisfying flavor. This simple no bake dessert is a real winner.
Get the Recipe: Million Dollar Pie

Mango ice cream

Close up of homemade mango ice cream in a gluten-free cone being held between fingers.
Mango ice cream. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

This mango ice cream couldn’t be easier. Made with just two ingredients this summertime treat is the perfect way to cool down.
Get the Recipe: Mango ice cream

No Bake Oreo Cheesecake

A slice of oreo cheesecake garnished with Oreos, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce.
No Bake Oreo Cheesecake. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Creamy no-bake oreo cheesecake bursting with cookie pieces and topped with rich hot fudge. This recipe is easy to make, and takes less than 20 minutes!
Get the Recipe: No Bake Oreo Cheesecake

Mango Custard

An overhead shot shows two ramekins with mango custard topped with chopped kiwi on a wooden cutting board.
Mango Custard. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

A tropical escape in a bowl, blending ripe mango puree and smooth custard – a refreshing, creamy dessert worth breaking your diet for, providing a taste of sunshine without compromising on flavor.
Get the Recipe: Mango Custard

Coffee Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie With Dates

Creamy and energizing smoothie with coffee, banana, peanut butter, and dates in a glass.
Coffee Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie With Dates. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

A coffee banana peanut butter smoothie with dates is a delicious drink made with coffee, banana, peanut butter, dates, and other ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Coffee Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie With Dates

Pineapple Dip

Glass bowl of pineapple dip, blackberries, cookies, and a pineapple in the background.
Pineapple Dip. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

This Pineapple Dip recipe is bursting with sweet and tangy essence fo pineapple! This fruity dip is perfect for summer parties, potlucks, or just a refreshing snack for yourself!
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Dip

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