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Don’t want to turn on the oven in the summer heat? These 19 easy no-bake dessert recipes are simple to make and always disappear in a flash from cookouts and potlucks!
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know how much we love an easy dessert recipe.
From easy white chocolate mousse for a special date-night in to a pan of potato chip rice krispie treats for the big game, I know that you don’t have to spend a lot of time or energy making something truly delicious.
And when the weather gets hot, all I want to do is whip up refreshing no-bake desserts. I don’t want to heat up my entire house by turning on my oven—it’s already hot enough! Luckily, I’ve got a whole bunch of recipe options to choose from.
No-bake recipe staple ingredients
I make a ton of no-bake desserts all throughout the year, but especially in the summer. I take them to cookouts, whip them up for a poolside treat, and share them with neighbors.
There are a few key ingredients that I keep in the fridge, freezer, and pantry at all times so I can whip up one of my favorite no-bake recipes at a moment’s notice.
Pantry ingredients:
- Graham crackers or prepared graham cracker crusts
- Oreos and Nilla Wafer cookies
- Cherry pie filling (or I keep a few batches of homemade cherry pie filling in the freezer)
- Instant pudding mixes (Usually vanilla, chocolate, cheesecake, and sometimes lemon)
- Canned crushed pineapple
- Marshmallow fluff
- Mini marshmallows
- Peanut butter and/or Nutella
Refrigerator and freezer ingredients:
- Cream cheese
- Whipped topping
- Bananas, berries, or other seasonal fruit
Occasionally I’ll have to run to the store to grab one or two specific ingredients for a recipe, but I can make a whole bunch of great, simple desserts from this mix of staples.
My family’s favorite easy no-bake dessert recipes
Are you headed to a cookout or potluck this summer? Or just craving a sweet treat but don’t want to put in a lot of effort?
These are some of the no-bake recipes that I make year after year that are always requested by my family. Each one comes together in a matter of minutes and makes for a truly satisfying dessert—all without turning on the oven.
If you’re looking for more simple treats, be sure to check out my entire archive of no-bake recipes!
Icebox cakes
No-Bake Banana Split Cake
If a classic banana split takes you right back to childhood, you’ll love this banana split cake! Whipped topping, marshmallow fluff, cream cheese, bananas, pineapple, and maraschino cherries are layered onto a simple graham cracker crust. Don’t forget the chocolate sauce and peanuts!
Lemon Icebox Cake
This icebox cake is for the lemon lovers! Lemon pudding, lemon curd, and graham crackers turn into the perfect, sliceable dessert after chilling in the fridge. We love to top the slices with fresh fruit for a delicious finish.
No-Bake Cheesecake Eclair Cake
Not into lemon desserts? Try this cheesecake icebox cake instead! Grab cheesecake pudding and a can of your favorite cherry pie filling for a cheesecake-like dessert with a fraction of the effort.
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
This ice cream sandwich cake is the ultimate summery sweet treat. This super easy no-bake recipe takes a box of ice cream sandwiches to a whole new level by pairing them with Cool Whip, Oreos, and fudge sauce.
Frozen S’mores
These frozen s’more recipe takes everything you love about the campfire treat but turns it into a cold, refreshing frozen dessert.
Pies and cheesecakes
Jello Pie
Jello pie is the ultimate no-bake pie recipe. Make it with your favorite flavor of jello—my family loves raspberry, but you could use orange, cherry, strawberry…whatever you like best!
Oreo Pie
If you’re a fan of cookies-and-cream desserts, this Oreo pie is for you. Garnish this cool, creamy pie with a dollop of whipped cream and more Oreo cookies and watch it disappear in no time.
S’mores Pie
What happens when you pair a graham cracker crust, chocolate pudding filling, and marshmallow creme topping? You get a super easy, no-bake s’mores version of a chocolate cream pie!
No-Bake Frozen Cheesecake
No Bake Oreo Cheesecake
This no-bake cheesecake is decadent but so simple to make thanks to an Oreo crust and light, fluffy cream cheese filling. My family loves it topped with cherry pie filling, but you could use strawberry pie filling or chocolate sauce instead!
Puddings and fluff salads
Watergate Salad
Watergate salad is an old-fashioned dessert that hits just right on hot summer days. It’s loaded with pistachio pudding, pineapple marshmallows, and pecans for a delicious dessert or snack.
Oreo Fluff
Can you tell how much I love Oreos in no-bake desserts? This fluff pairs everyone’s favorite chocolate sandwich cookies with chocolate pudding, whipped topping, and mini marshmallows!
Pineapple Fluff
This recipe is one of my family’s favorite desserts. We actually make it all year long for nearly every holiday—not just during the summer!
Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding
Banana pudding is one of the best no-bake desserts out there, and this recipe is a copycat of the version made famous by Magnolia Bakery! It’s so good, you’ll want to skip the bowl and dig right in with a spoon.
Snickers Apple Salad
Snickers caramel apple salad is a Midwestern classic for a reason! This cool, creamy dessert brings the candy bar together with tart apples for an irresistible treat. Don’t forget to add some chopped candy bars to the top for an extra crunchy bite!
Dips
Cherry Cheesecake Dip
If my no-bake cheesecakes weren’t easy enough for you, this dip is as simple as it gets. Dig in with cookies, graham crackers, pound cake, or fresh fruit.
Peanut Butter Dip
Are you a peanut butter lover? This dip is rich and creamy while being quick and simple to make.
Nutella Fruit Dip
This Nutella fruit dip recipe is more socially acceptable than just digging into the Nutella jar with a spoon, but just as delicious. We love it with fresh fruit and pound cake!
Orange Fruit Dip
If you love creamsicles, this orange fruit dip tastes just like one! It’s a family favorite around here.
