No-bake desserts are quick, easy and delicious. The perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth this season without turning the oven on! From no-bake cheesecakes to no-bake pies, you’re sure to find your new favourite dessert here.
(Love no-bake lemon desserts specifically? Check out this thoroughly sweet and tangy no-bake lemon dessert recipe collection.)
’Tis the most wonderful time of the year. Summer!
The sun is shining and it’s beautiful out. Who wants to spend time cooped up in their too-hot kitchen, right?
That doesn’t mean we can’t continue to indulge in our favourite treats. Enter: no-bake desserts. They are a godsend at summer or any time of the year.
From no-bake cakes to no-bake pies, from snacks to homemade ice cream, you don’t have to turn your oven on to enjoy these delicious treats.
No-Bake Desserts - Quick, Easy and Delicious
Craving dessert but don’t want to turn on the oven? Here are some of the most delectable no-bake desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth. Quick, easy, delicious and no baking required! Perfect for summer.
NO-BAKE CAKE RECIPES
I heard someone say recently that cakes are eternal. And I couldn’t agree more. Check out all these no-bake cakes, from lemon to chocolate and everything in between.
Mango graham cake or mango float is a popular dessert in the Philippines. Cold, sweet and so easy to make. Just layer graham crackers, sweetened cream, mangoes and enjoy.
This strawberry refrigerator cake (or the Filipino version of strawberry icebox cake) has a secret ingredient — condensed milk! It’s sweet, creamy and perfect on a warm sunny day.
Want something a little boozy? Make eggless tiramisu! It’s creamy, chocolatey, a hit at every party.
Peach icebox cake is a peaches and cream dream. Use fresh peaches when they’re in season or canned peaches when they’re not available.
Bring out the kid in you with this s’mores icebox cake and celebrate all the good childhood tastes of summer.
These vegan & gluten-free coconut matcha ice cream cakes are like a mini version of regular ice cream cakes — but healthier!
NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE RECIPES
Cheesecakes deserve their very own category. They are fabulous, baked or not. Though no-bake cheesecakes are really something special.
Everyone’s favourite no-bake lemon cheesecake — light, creamy, so easy to make. Lemon curd filling, scrumptious Oreo cookie crust, whipped cream topping.
This is the best no bake orange cheesecake ever! It’s so easy to make, incredibly creamy, and bursting with bright and vibrant orange flavour.
These no-bake mini cheesecakes are for those days when you want luxurious, creamy, New York-style cheesecake but without all the work.
These no-bake mini Easter cheesecakes are definitely not just for Easter. Fun to make, funner to eat, always a hit. Make them all year.
This no-bake pumpkin cheesecake is not just for fall either. Enjoy the sweet and zesty gingersnap crust and the creamy pumpkin filling anytime the craving hits.
Luxuriously smooth and a breeze to make, this creamy and refreshing no-bake mango cheesecake takes you straight from your kitchen to a tropical paradise.
Strawberry cheesecake mousse — cold, refreshing and bursting with the wonderful flavours of fresh strawberries. Delicious and minimal effort required.
These no-bake lemon cheesecake mousse cups are lemony and so easy to make.
NO-BAKE PIES AND TARTS
No-bake tarts are some kind of wonderful too. Easier to make than regular pies but just as delicious!
Experience the tropics with every bite of this refreshing no bake pineapple coconut cream pie. From the sweet and tangy crushed pineapple to the fluffy whipped coconut cream to the crunchy toasted coconut, this is summer in a pie.
This no-bake raspberry white chocolate tart is an awesome summer treat with a chocolate cookie crust, white chocolate mascarpone filling and fresh raspberry topping.
Love cookie butter? This cookie butter pie is pure cookie butter bliss!
This Baileys chocolate mousse pie is rich and creamy with delightful specks of chocolate all throughout.
Try to say no (you can’t) to this frosty, creamy ice cream pie full of cinnamon bun goodness.
This no-bake yogurt fruit tart is a healthy protein-packed and gluten-free dessert ready in just 20 min - a refreshing and colourful treat to enjoy on hot summer days.
NO-BAKE SNACKS AND BITES
Want something to nibble and snack on? Check out these delicious no-bake snacks and bites.
Mango sago is a refreshing dessert made of fresh sweet mangoes, sago or tapioca, milk and cream. Perfect in this summer heat!
Buko pandan is a sweet and refreshing Filipino dessert made of coconut, pandan-infused gelatine and sweetened cream. Comes together easily, served cold, perfect for special occasions or on a sweltering summer day.
You only need 2 ingredients to make this delicious and refreshing mango mousse.
Rhubarb chia pudding is sweet and tart, light but filling, delicious. It’s so easy to make too.
Mango chia pudding is light, refreshing and a breeze to make. It’s the perfect breakfast, snack or dessert for those hot summer days when lazy is the only way to be.
These 10-minute no-bake chocolate cookie balls use just 6 wholesome ingredients for an easy, tasty snack that’s also gluten-free and vegan.
ICE CREAM AND FROZEN TREATS
Is it even summer without ice cream, popsicles and frozen treats?
Frozen yogurt granola cups are cold, refreshing and good for you. The perfect summer snacks! Made with just 2 basic ingredients but customizable in so many ways.
A delicious, refreshing recipe for the classic mint chip ice cream flavour, featuring fresh mint and dark chocolate slivers. No artificial colour or flavour!
Don’t have an ice cream machine? No problem. Homemade ice cream is so easy to make with your mixer.
This chocolate strawberry ice cream is an ice cream recipe you can make at home without an ice cream maker. With just 5 ingredients and using fresh strawberries, it’s so easy to make, refreshing and so good.
Cool down this summer with these fruity, fragrant, refreshing, & light Strawberry Hibiscus Ice Pops.
Craving for coconut? Tropical and refreshing, these coconut popsicles (Filipino ice buko recipe) are a fantastic way to stay cool on a sizzling summer day.
Hope you have a fantastic summer. Happy no-baking!
Have you made any of these no-bake desserts? What’s your favourite one? Tell me about it in the comments section below. I’d love to hear all about it.
Rosie Romance
These desserts sound delicious, especially the match ice cream cakes. It’s great that they’re all no-bake desserts too, sometimes I want a dessert but I don’t want to hang around waiting for it to cook.
Jolina
Hi Rosie! I’m eyeing that too. I haven’t worked with matcha before…I guess there’s no better time than the present!
Borka
I just love when I don’t have to wait for something to bake. The cheesecake and ice cream are my favorites!
Jolina
Hi Borka! That’s true! Although a lot of these recipes require chilling so there is a little bit of waiting still. At least it’s the fridge and not the hot oven? 🙂
CourtneyLynne.
Omg way to make me now crave sweets!!! So much yumminess!!!
Jolina
Haha..I’m sorry? 🙂 Thanks CourtneyLynne!
Holli Petty
Oh my. these all look amazing!
Jolina
Hi Holli! Thanks! Hope you get to try one (or two!) or these 🙂
Clearissa Coward
Oh my…I loved these recipes. And no bake makes it even better. Thank you. I will be trying these.
Jolina
You’re welcome Clearissa! And I agree, no bake is pretty awesome 🙂 Hope you like them!
Lyndsay
Wow, they all look AMAZINGLY delicious, I want to try them all! I love no-bake desserts, so simple!
Jolina
Thanks Lyndsay! I’m a big fan of no-bake desserts too 🙂 Though in the winter I appreciate the oven on haha. Hope you get to try one (or more!) of these recipes. I’d love to hear what your favourites are.
Michele
Fabulous! Definitely going to try some of these!
Jolina
Thanks a lot Michele! Hope you like them! Would love to know what your favourite is 🙂
Nicole Escat
Wow, I love these desserts. I am so sure my hubby will love them, I am so glad they are no bake!
Jolina
No bake desserts are a godsend, especially in the Philippines where it’s always hot! Hope you and your husband love them! 🙂
Lubka Henry
This one gets bookmarked! My diet is finally approaching its end and guess what I will be having soon 🙂
Jolina
Yay! Finally something you can try 🙂 Thanks for bookmarking Lubka! Hope your diet went/is going well.
Tiina A
I can’t look at these pictures – too delicious! i feel that I’m eating all teh time andespecially everything sweet. Those coconut bites are a must! I will make try them:)
Jolina
You’re too funny Tiina! But yes I feel that way sometimes (all the time!). Too much time looking at food pictures drives me to our fridge because I get so hungry haha. Would love to hear how you like the coconut bites!
suchi
all the desserts look great! wanna try out a few soon, when i get some time off!
Jolina
Thanks Suchi! No bake means quicker to whip up and an awesome day off treat 🙂
Brandy
These are all great dessert ideas, I will most certainly be trying some of them!
Jolina
Happy to hear that Brandy! Would love to know what your favourite would be 🙂