No bake lemon desserts you’d want to make all summer long. From no bake lemon cheesecake to homemade lemon ice cream, these quick and easy lemon desserts are sure to satisfy all your lemony cravings.
(Looking for more ways to beat the heat? Check out this ultimate collection of summertime drinks – there’s more than 80 recipes!)
Hello my fellow lemon lovers!
Craving for lemon desserts but don’t want to turn the oven on? I got you.
For our quarterly recipe round-up, let’s kick off summer with a refreshing collection of cold lemon dessert recipes that don’t need any baking!
From lemon pie to lemon pudding, the hardest part is waiting for these sweet treats to set in the fridge. Let’s get to it!
What are no bake lemon desserts I can make with cream cheese?
You’ll notice when making no bake lemon desserts, cream cheese is usually one of the ingredients.
These other ingredients usually pop up too: sweetened condensed milk, whipped cream or whipped topping, and gelatine or Jello. They help set the dessert and are delicious too!
Check out the recipes below and discover all the no bake lemony possibilities.
What lemon desserts can be made without an oven?
Quick and Easy No Bake Lemon Desserts
No bake lemon desserts you’d want to make all summer (and all year!) long. From no bake lemon cheesecake to homemade lemon ice cream, these quick and easy lemon desserts are a delicious way to stay cool this season.
No Bake Lemon Cheesecake
Light and creamy no bake lemon cheesecake. So easy to make! Cream cheese and lemon curd filling. Crunchy Oreo cookie crust. Whipped cream topping. Perfect!
Lemon Curd Ice Cream
Few things are more refreshing than a scoop (or two!) of homemade lemon ice cream. You don't even need an ice cream machine to make it!
Homemade Lemon Curd
With this quick and easy one-pot recipe, you can make your very own summer-in-a-jar homemade lemon curd anytime. Done in 10 minutes!
Lemon Sugar Crepes
Lemon sugar crepes – soft and airy French crepes drizzled with fresh lemon juice and sprinkled with sugar. So simple but so delicious.
Lemon Banana Cream Pie
With just 6 ingredients and 3 easy steps, this lemon banana cream pie is a no bake dessert dream come true.
Lemon Cream Pie
Lemon cream pie is the perfect any time of the year no bake dessert. It’s fresh tasting, light and full of delicious lemon flavour.
No Bake Lemonade Pie
A creamy refreshing no bake dessert, this vintage no bake lemonade pie is quick, easy, and a real crowd pleaser.
No Bake Lemon Tarts
These no bake lemon tarts are easy to make with tart lemon flavour. The super creamy and bright lemon filling is perfectly complimented by the lemony cashew coconut crust.
Lemon Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
A fresh and creamy dip recipe, this lemon cream cheese fruit dip is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. Makes an easy appetizer with fresh fruit or serve with cookies for a fluffy, no bake dessert recipe.
No Bake Lemon Meringue Dip
This no bake lemon meringue dip is a fluffy summer dessert that is a mix of meringue and lemon curd served with graham crackers or cookies.
Limoncello Panna Cotta
This creamy, delicious limoncello panna cotta is the perfect make ahead, no bake dessert for your next party!
No Bake Lemon Cookie Dough Bars
These no bake lemon cookie dough bars have a lemon Oreo crust, a lemon cookie dough middle, and a buttercream frosting topping. They’re packed with bright lemon flavours and are a melt-in-your-mouth delectable treat!
Lemon Panna Cotta with Raspberry Sauce
Creamy and sweet, lemon panna cotta with raspberry sauce is a light, creamy, easy no bake dessert that you can make ahead, refrigerate, then serve when you’re ready for dessert.
Dairy Free Paleo Lemon Bars
Dairy free paleo lemon bars are a refreshing dessert that only take 10 minutes to make! With hints of banana and a few secret ingredients, you can’t go wrong with these delicious, raw, paleo, and vegan treats!
White Chocolate Candied Lemon Slices
The lemons are candied in a sugar syrup, then dipped in melted white chocolate and have edible rose petals as a garnish. Plus they’re gluten free! Impress your friends and relatives with this recipe at your next gathering.
Lemon Energy Bites
Bright, citrusy, lemon energy bites are a perfect summertime no bake snack option!
Lemon Poppyseed Bliss Balls
These lemon poppyseed bliss balls are a healthy treat that are easy to make and require no food processor!
Coconut Lemon Energy Balls
These coconut lemon energy balls are made with raw cashews, coconut, and lemon juice and zest. They're brightly flavoured and a delicious pick-me-up, healthy no bake snack recipe.
Instant Pot Lemon Berry Pudding
Enjoy the sweet-tart flavours of lemon and summer berries in a delicious and light pudding, steamed in the Instant Pot or in a steamer. A refreshingly sweet way to enjoy summer!
Easy Lemon Charlotte
This lemon charlotte is a fast and easy no bake lemon dessert. Made with lady fingers and a creamy lemon filling.
Lemon White Chocolate Popcorn
This sweet & salty popcorn treat will delight your taste buds with a burst of fresh lemon!
Lemon Fudge
Lemon fudge - a sunny little addition to your snacking needs! It’s a little sweet and a little tart. Perfect for lemon lovers!
No Bake Lemon Fridge Slice
This yummy lemon fridge slice is the best treat ever! Deliciously tangy, and super sweet its only downfall is you have to keep it in the fridge. But it's no bake!
Lemon Icebox Cake
A ridiculously easy no-bake lemon icebox cake recipe, made using just 4 simple ingredients: lemon pudding mix, milk, Cool Whip, and graham crackers.
Lemon Coconut Truffles
Lemon coconut truffles - refreshing, citrus taste of lemon you can make year round.
Lemon Carlota
Lemon carlota is a refreshing and creamy Latin American dessert that has a lot of charm for its simplicity.
Lemon Cheesecake Mousse
A no-bake dessert made with only three ingredients! This lemon cheesecake mousse recipe is creamy, smooth and so easy to make.
Mary Berry's Lemon Posset
There are only 3 ingredients required for this delicious lemony cream posset. An elegant dessert that packs a big citrus punch – they’re divine and will become your go-to quick but impressive dessert!
Honey Lemon Custard For One
This elegant, rich and creamy honey lemon custard requires only a few simple ingredients and is an easy recipe for an egg-free, no-bake dessert also known as a posset.
Homemade Italian Lemon Ice
Enjoy homemade Italian lemon ice - a tangy refreshing treat to help beat that summer heat.
Gluten-Free Vegan Lemon Cream Pie Bars
Tangy, thick lemon filling is surrounded by a crisp shortbread crust and a creamy, whipped topping.
So what lemon desserts can be made without an oven? A lot!
Hope you found inspiration to make your next no-bake lemon dessert here. There’s so many delicious recipes!
Whether you’re in the mood for lemon ice cream or lemon fudge, lemon cheesecake or lemon pie, your day’s sure to be brighter with a lemon dessert.
Happy no-baking!
Did you make any of these no bake lemon desserts? What are your go-to no-bake desserts?
I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.
Lois Christensen
I love lemon anything! And I love no bake desserts too!
Marisa F. Stewart
This is certainly a great collection of lemon recipes. I love the idea that they’re no-bake. It certainly is hot out but after this winter I’m not complaining. When I think of summer desserts I think of citrus. I’ll have to go through this collection and pin the recipes.
Veena Azmanov
Awesome recipes and awesome flavor. Have to check on these for sure.
Denise
This is a great collection of recipes! My only problem is which one to try first?
Gloria
The lemon lover in me LOVES this collection. Just in time for bbq parties. These are perfect!! No stress desserts for easy entertaining.
Jolina
That’s my goal this summer! No-stress desserts 🙂 It’s been so warm and gorgeous lately, don’t really want to be cooped up in the kitchen!
Amy
Amazing collection! Where do I start first…?
Jolina
That’s my problem too lol!!
Maria
I am definitely a lemon lover! What a great roundup! I have pinned a few to try. Thanks for including my lemon ice recipe.