No-bake desserts for hot days make it easy to bring great food to the table without a lot of fuss. These recipes are flavorful, approachable, and ideal for everything from casual dinners to weekend gatherings. They’re the kind you’ll want to save and make again.

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.
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No-Bake Pumpkin Icebox Cake

A piece of no-bake pumpkin icebox cake on a white plate.
No-Bake Pumpkin Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Easy recipe of no-bake pumpkin icebox cake with cream cheese, Cool Whip and layers of graham crackers. A perfect pumpkin cheesecake for an irresistible fall flavor indulgence.
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No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberries, cake and whipped cream layered in dessert glasses.
No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try this easy recipe for No-Bake Strawberry Shortcakes that are filled with beautiful, ruby-red juicy berries and topped with strawberry whipped cream for a perfect summertime dessert.
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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.
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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!
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No Bake Brownies

Close up side view of three no bake brownies on white plate.
No Bake Brownies. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Create these hassle-free No Bake Brownies that are both quick and easy to prepare, packed with a rich and fudgy taste. Plus, you won’t need an oven for this delightful treat!
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No Bake Rainbow Snowcone Chocolate Balls

A white plate with nine round, colorful balls of sugar-coated dough on a gray striped cloth; two wooden scoops lie nearby.
No Bake Rainbow Snowcone Chocolate Balls. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

These rainbow snowcone chocolate balls are the perfect summer dessert because they look like snow cones you would get growing up from the neighborhood ice cream truck. Also, on hot days, you can make a dessert that doesn’t involve the oven. For holidays, switch up the colors to reflect the color scheme and theme.
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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.
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No-Bake Cheesecake (for one)

No bake cheesecake fluff in ceramic bowl with silver spoon.
No-Bake Cheesecake (for one). Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Indulge in a 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 (for one)

No Bake Oreo Balls

Three Oreo truffles coated in white chocolate, one with a bite revealing a dark cookie center, drizzled with chocolate and sprinkled with cookie crumbs—a perfect no-bake dessert for hot days.
No Bake Oreo Balls. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

No bake Oreo balls are a simple treat made with crushed Oreos, cream cheese, and coated in white or dark chocolate. They’re easy to make and perfect for getting kids involved in the kitchen.
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No-bake Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

Chocolate cream pie with whipped topping and chocolate shavings in a foil pan, next to a pie server on a marble surface—an irresistible choice for hot days and perfect for no-bake desserts or easy summer recipes.
No-bake Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This no-bake chocolate cream pie has a buttery chocolate cookie crust and a rich, silky chocolate filling that’s pure comfort. It’s finished with a thick layer of whipped cream and a few cookie crumbs for a little crunch. Cool, creamy, and indulgent, it’s the kind of pie you keep coming back to for one more bite, even if it’s straight from the fridge at midnight.
Get the Recipe: No-bake Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

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