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.
Elizabeth O.
There are so many desserts that you can make without having to fire up the oven! These are all mouthwatering! Thanks for giving me a list of recipes that I can try.
Jolina
OMG Elizabeth you wouldn’t believe how hard it was to choose. There’s a whole universe of it 🙂
Taria Shondell
The no bake cheesecake???? I have GOT to try that for my family! They would love it! And it looks good!
Jolina
That’s one of my favourites too 🙂 I love anything lemony. Hope you and the family love it Taria! Would love to hear how it goes.
Lizelle
We don’t have a big oven so thank you really for sharing this!
Jolina
You are very welcome Lizelle! Hope you get to try one (or more!) of the recipes soon 🙂
Ana De- Jesus
I love lassi so lassi pops would be ideal. Very refreshing I imagine too.
Jolina
Hi Ana! Lassi is very flavourful on its own, I can just imagine how awesome this popsicle would taste. Yum! 🙂
Liz Mays
Oh wow, I’d love to try the vegan coconut chocolate cake. It looks great! I love the yogurt fruit tart too.
Jolina
Looks pretty amazing! And that fruit tart – so pretty! Hope you like both Liz!
Claudia Blanton
that raw vegan chocolate cake sounds so yummy! I am going to give that a try, my daughter is going to love you forever, lol – blessings!
Jolina
Love the both of us and Dorota the awesome blogger who came up with it! Ah. Life’s little joys 🙂 Would love to know how it goes Claudia!
Idriss
This is a magnificent post ! Cheers
Jolina
Thanks Idriss! Hope you get to try one of the recipes 🙂
Julie
These look delicisouly simple. Pinning.
Jolina
Hi Julie! Thanks! And appreciate the pin!
maria @closeothome
I want a slice of the s’mores ice box cake. So pinning this for reference on a no bake day!
Jolina
Hi Maria! Looks amazing doesn’t it? 🙂 Thanks for pinning!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table
These are a perfect way to beat the heat! Can’t wait to try some this weekend 🙂 And thanks for including my chocolate cookie balls!
Jolina
They are indeed! It’s September and we are under a heat alert (but hey, no complaints from me lol!). You are most welcome Kathryn, and thanks for allowing me to feature it! They look amazing.
Samantha @mykitchenlove
Thanks for including my S’more Ice Box Cake! This roundup is making me extra hungry … and wishing for Summer not to end.
Jolina
Hi Samantha! It’s my pleasure (and thanks for allowing me to feature it!). OMG when I was doing the post I was soooo hungry like you wouldn’t believe lol. So many awesome recipes on here.
Susan Mary Malone
These all look great! But the s’mores icebox cake is killing me. MUST make!
Jolina
Hi Susan! Thanks! And yes, that s’mores one is kind of calling my name too lol! Let me know how it goes.
Natalie | Natalie's Food & Health
I looove no-bake desserts, and this collection is just amazing. Perfect for the end of summer 😉 So many delicious desserts that literally makes me drool. Thank you Jolina for including one of my recipe. Sharing this!
Jolina
Hi Natalie! No-bake desserts are just so awesome aren’t they?? Delicious AND easy to whip up. Thanks for allowing me to use your coconut amaze-balls 🙂
Tania Potter - Soul Sense Coaching
I haven’t made any of these, but every single one of your fabulous selection looks absolutely delicious. I am going to bookmark this page!
Jolina
Thanks for saving Tania! And I’d love to hear back when you’ve tried a recipe. I’d love to do them all but alas, my thighs would kill me haha!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food
Oh my goodness! All of these look fab! I would love to try each and everyone, but not all in one sitting, lol 😀 If I did, I wouldn’t get off the treadmill 😀 Great collection, Jolina!
Jolina
Hi Dawn! They all look awesome don’t they? So many talented food bloggers out there! 🙂