The need for a sweet dessert does’t cool down just because the temperature outside is heating up. These no-bake treat recipes are ideal for those hot days. Icebox cakes, ice cream cakes, trifles, no-bake pies… no oven is required to prepare these fuss-free desserts. They’re easy enough that kids can help out (ideal if you’re looking for a kid-friendly activity). Great for cookouts, these no-bake desserts will help you beat the heat.
No-Bake Lemon Pie
“My family loves this easy pie. This recipe makes 2 lemon pies.” – Pam
No-Bake Chocolate PB Pretzel Ritz Bars
“Everything I love in a cookie bar and no-bake. How easy!” – Lisa
Malted Milk Pie
“This recipe came from an old friend of mine Judy Visser Shindlbeck. My mom, Betty Lillie, is in charge of making this dessert in our family. My kids never ask me to make it, but they beg their grandma to make that ice cream thing. So here is the recipe for that ice cream thing.” – Diane
Biscoff Icebox Cake
“With fruit, cookies, and whipped cream, this delicious frozen dessert is perfect for summer.” – Francine
Ice Cream Cake (Peanut Butter Sundae)
“When I was a kid, my mom would take us to Friendly’s. I would always get the peanut butter sundae. It was two scoops of vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, peanut butter sauce, crowned with an upside-down sugar cone, a whipped cream border, and studded with Reese’s pieces. OMG! I always wanted a giant one, now my peanut butter-loving friends, I present to you my version of that little girl’s sundae.” – Amber
Tiger Butter
“This three-ingredient Tiger Butter is a creamy fudge-like treat with peanut butter and chocolate swirled together.” – Debbie
Oreo Mint Chocolate Chip Freeze
“This is one of my favorites that my mother used to make for us as a child. I am grown and still love making it for my hubby. Try it once, and there’s no turning back!” – Victoria
Oreo and Fudge Ice Cream Cake
“Tastes like a DQ Cake and the kids loved it! Might want to make more than one. It was gone in a flash.” – Cathi
Lemon Ice Cream
“This is a delicious and easy ice cream that does not require an ice cream maker. Let the freezer do the work. I love to put a scoop of this lemon ice cream on top of a warm piece of blackberry cobbler or pie – the flavors meld so well.” – Pat
Angel Pudding
“Angel food cake, candy, and pudding. This dessert is just sooooo good.” – Verlene
Frozen Raspberry Layer Cake
“This is a refreshing cake, especially for the lazy days of summer. Very simple but time-consuming; the result is well worth the effort.” – Linda
No-Bake Chocolate Marshmallow Bar
“This bar is a favorite childhood memory. My mom would occasionally make these when we had company. They were always my favorite treat. I remember sneaking them from the fridge… so that’s where that bad habit came from! They are like eating fudge but more airy because the marshmallows don’t melt.” – Wendy
Ice Cream Sandwich Ice Cream Cake
“This is a delicious recipe that can be tweaked to your individual tastes. Peanuts can be substituted with crushed Oreos, your favorite candy bars broken up, etc. You can use different dessert sauces, such as caramel in place of chocolate, or just use both. This was really good and so easy.” – Teri
Homemade Chia Seed Pudding
“I am very excited about this recipe. I’ve heard amazing things about chia seeds. They can be used as an energy boost, an appetite suppressant, to maintain blood sugar levels, and to help regulate digestion, to name a few..” – Beth
Chocolate Eclair Cake
“This chocolate eclair cake is super easy!” – Penny