No Heat, No Problem! These Easy No-Bake Desserts Are Perfect For Summer

On some summer days it's too hot to even consider baking, but even the most intense heatwaves shouldn't stop you from satisfying your sweet tooth. With puddings, panna cotta, cheesecake, and tons of fruity options, there's no reason to turn on the oven when you can choose one of these easy, no-bake desserts. After eating a light dinner outside on a warm evening, we can promise that these refreshing treats will hit the spot in no time. Keep reading to see the best recipes that don't require baking, and enjoy ice-cold sweet treats all summer long.

Additional reporting by Lauren Harano

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Triple Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chewy Cereal Bars
Averie Cooks

Triple Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chewy Cereal Bars

If you've got a hankering for peanut butter, these cereal bars will cure that in seconds.

Get the recipe: triple peanut butter and chocolate chewy cereal bars

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Key Lime Pie Parfait
Lemons For Lulu

Key Lime Pie Parfait

These little key lime pie parfaits are small, bite-size, and perfectly portioned. Garnish them with whipped cream and a small piece of mint.

Get the recipe: key lime pie parfait

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No-Bake Scotcheroos
The Cookie Rookie

No-Bake Scotcheroos

If you're in the mood for a creamy cereal bar, these no-bake scotcheroos are for you. With only eight ingredients, you can whip these up whenever the cravings strike.

Get the recipe: no-bake scotcheroos

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Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake
Dishing Out Health

Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake

Made with cashews, coconut, and dates, this vegan cheesecake has all the best flavors without being heavy. Fresh berries and cold whipped cream will make this taste like a dream come true.

Get the recipe: vegan strawberry cheesecake

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Ritz Cracker Cookies
Show Me the Yummy

Ritz Cracker Cookies

Meet the easiest treat of all: Ritz Cracker cookies. All you need to do to make these is take two Ritz Crackers, dress them in peanut butter, sandwich the two crackers together, and dip them in warm, melted chocolate.

Get the recipe: Ritz Cracker cookies

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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars
Spicy Southern Kitchen

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars

When pairing sugar cookies and cheesecake together, nothing can go wrong. This sweet treat is not only genius, but also delicious!

Get the recipe: sugar cookie cheesecake bars

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No-Bake Strawberry Cream Pie
A Spicy Perspective

No-Bake Strawberry Cream Pie

Rich strawberry pudding, cream cheese, and whipped cream work together to make this light and fluffy strawberry pie. Are you drooling yet?

Get the recipe: no-bake strawberry cream pie

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Banana Cheesecake
The Gunny Sack

Banana Cheesecake

Someone's going to have to stop us from making this no-bake banana cheesecake all summer long!

Get the recipe: banana cheesecake

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Funfetti Edible Cookie Dough Bites
Show Me the Yummy

Funfetti Edible Cookie Dough Bites

No need to bake these cookie dough bites, which are made with butter, sugar, vanilla pudding mix, vanilla and almond extracts, milk, oat "flour," salt, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles.

Get the recipe: Funfetti edible cookie dough bites

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Salty Peanut Butter Marshmallow Pretzel Treats
SprinkleBakes

Salty Peanut Butter Marshmallow Pretzel Treats

Peanut butter, pretzels, marshmallows, and chocolate go into these sweet and savory treats.

Get the recipe: salty peanut butter marshmallow pretzel treats

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Butterfinger Chocolate and Peanut Butter Lush
Spicy Southern Kitchen

Butterfinger Chocolate and Peanut Butter Lush

This Butterfinger is made up of layers of Oreo crust, peanut butter, pudding, Cool Whip, and Butterfinger candy.

Get the recipe: Butterfinger chocolate and peanut butter lush

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Triple Decker Peanut Butter S’mores Bars
Half Baked Harvest

Triple Decker Peanut Butter S’mores Bars

All we have to say about these no-bake s'mores bars is WOW, they're good.

Get the recipe: Triple Decker Peanut Butter S'mores Bars

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Banana Cream Delight
Spicy Southern Kitchen

Banana Cream Delight

This banana cream delight has layers of vanilla wafer crust, cream cheese, banana pudding, and whipped cream. YUM.

Get the recipe: banana cream delight

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Bars
Averie Cooks

Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Bars

Candy and cereal? These sweet treats are the perfect combo.

Get the recipe: chocolate peanut butter candy bars

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Chocolate "Lasagna"
Dinner at the Zoo

Chocolate "Lasagna"

This chocolate "lasagna" is a cookie crust topped with layers of cheesecake filling, pudding, whipped cream, and chocolate chips.

Get the recipe: chocolate "lasagna"

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S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches
The Cookie Rookie

S'mores Ice Cream Sandwiches

These ice cream sandwiches are a cool treat for the warmer months.

Get the recipe: s'mores ice cream sandwiches

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Strawberry-Banana Recovery Popsicles
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Strawberry-Banana Recovery Popsicles

Popsicles are a great way to rehydrate after a long run or as a postdinner snack for summer. These strawberry-banana frozen treats contain protein powder, coconut water, and soy milk.

Get the recipe: strawberry-banana recovery popsicles

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Blueberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake
Spicy Southern Kitchen

Blueberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

Graham crackers, creamy cheesecake filling, and blueberries go into this incredible icebox cake.

Get the recipe: blueberry cheesecake icebox cake

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix Bars
Averie Cooks

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix Bars

These Chex Mix bars contain Chex mix cereal, pretzels, marshmallows, and M&Ms all glued together with peanut butter.

Get the recipe: chocolate peanut butter Chex Mix bars

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Coconut Banana Cream Pie Parfaits
Half Baked Harvest

Coconut Banana Cream Pie Parfaits

Make these banana cream pie parfaits no-bake by using instant coconut pudding instead of making it from scratch.

Get the recipe: coconut banana cream pie parfaits

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Lasagna
Shugary Sweets

Chocolate Chip Cookie Lasagna

This cookie lasagna sure beats dinnertime lasagna!

Get the recipe: chocolate chip cookie lasagna

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White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Clusters
Averie Cooks

White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Clusters

Make movie night even better with these bite-size cookie clusters.

Get the recipe: white chocolate peanut butter cookie clusters

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Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars

When you make these bars, you get three amazing layers — chocolate-kripsies on the bottom, sweet and salty peanut butter in the middle, and chocolate chocolate chip on the top.

Get the recipe: healthy chocolate peanut butter no-bake bars

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Chocolate Chip Banana Ice Cream Bites
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Chocolate Chip Banana Ice Cream Bites

You'll love these adorable "nice" cream bites. All you need are two ingredients — bananas and chocolate chips.

Get the recipe: chocolate chip banana ice cream bites

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Green Tea Popsicles
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Green Tea Popsicles

Green tea, Greek yogurt, and avocado join forces to make the perfect healthy snack for the summer. Matcha powder is rich with antioxidants and fiber, and the caffeine gives you just the extra kick you need without the extra calories.

Get the recipe: green tea popsicles

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Gooey Apple Pecan Bars
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Gooey Apple Pecan Bars

For a nondiary sweet dessert, these ooey-gooey pecan bars are your go-to recipe. The natural sugar in this treat comes from raw honey and dates, keeping your diet as clean as possible.

Get the recipe: gooey apple pecan bars

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Frozen Yogurt Cupcakes
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Frozen Yogurt Cupcakes

On those especially hot days, you'll love these frozen yogurt cupcakes. At only 30 calories a pop and made with fresh fruit, these treats are a much healthier alternative to ice cream.

Get the recipe: frozen yogurt cupcakes

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Icebox Cake
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Icebox Cake

This no-bake cake is for those whose baking skills (or lack thereof) make them afraid of burning down the house or for anyone who doesn't want to burn up in their kitchen during the heat of the summer.

Get the recipe: icebox cake

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No-Bake Speculoos Cake
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

No-Bake Speculoos Cake

As it turns out, speculoos makes for a spicy no-bake cake. Dig in!

Get the recipe: no-bake speculoos cake

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Frozen Yogurt Fruit Bites
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Iizuka

Frozen Yogurt Fruit Bites

Freeze yogurt and fruit together to make these delectable bites.

Get the recipe: frozen yogurt fruit bites

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Frozen Mojito Pie
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Frozen Mojito Pie

Sweet and salty dessert fans will love this frozen mojito cake. The salty pretzel crust is topped with a frozen mojito that gives the term "sugar high" a whole new meaning.

Get the recipe: frozen mojito pie

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Old-Fashioned Icebox Cake
POPSUGAR Photography | Susannah Chen

Old-Fashioned Icebox Cake

There's actually no cake at all in this icebox cake. Chocolate wafers soak up the moisture from whipped cream to create a soft, cake-like texture.

Get the recipe: old-fashioned icebox cake

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No-Bake Watermelon Cake
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

No-Bake Watermelon Cake

The perfect summer dessert, this this no-bake cake requires a mini watermelon, whipped cream, slivered almonds, and berries. It's light, refreshing, and oh so good.

Get the recipe: watermelon cake

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Almond Nutella
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Almond Nutella

Let's be honest; almond chocolate spread is dessert. Put it on toast or cookies, or better yet, just grab a spoon.

Get the recipe: almond nutella

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Sorbet With Citrus Vodka and Lime Zest
POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Sorbet With Citrus Vodka and Lime Zest

Sometimes the best desserts are the ones that are thrown together last minute. Freshen up store-bought sorbet by topping it with citrus vodka and lime zest.

Get the recipe: sorbet with citrus vodka and lime zest

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S'mores Snack Mix
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

S'mores Snack Mix

No campfire? No problem! Drizzle melted chocolate over graham cracker cereal and garnish with mini marshmallows for an on-the-go s'mores snack mix.

Get the recipe: s'mores snack mix

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Mini Grasshopper Pies
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Mini Grasshopper Pies

With an Oreo crust and minty marshmallow filling, mini grasshopper pies are a cooling, colorful way to end a meal.

Get the recipe: mini grasshopper pies

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Ginger Limeade Granita
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Ginger Limeade Granita

For those who prefer sour to sweet, try ginger limeade granita, a frozen dessert with flaky, tart ice chips that will awaken the palate.

Get the recipe: ginger limeade granita

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Chocolate Trifle
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Chocolate Trifle

Giada De Laurentiis is all for effortless desserts that can be enjoyed on the couch. Her chocolate trifles feature chocolate cake cubes and a chocolate custard dolloped on top.

Get the recipe: chocolate trifle

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Ice Cream Cake
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Ice Cream Cake

Beginning bakers should spring for this ice cream cake with whipped cream, ice cream sandwiches, coffee liqueur, and crushed peppermint candy.

Get the recipe: ice cream cake

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Chocolate Fudge
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Chocolate Fudge

Make a large batch of this salt-flaked fudge, cut it into bite-size pieces, and keep it in the freezer for convenient grabbing.

Get the recipe: chocolate fudge

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No-Bake Crème Brulée
POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

No-Bake Crème Brulée

Don't be scared of making crème brulée at home! It's not that difficult to make; the technique is similar to homemade ice cream, but instead of putting the mixture in an ice cream maker, it's baked in a bath of water. It requires time to chill, so plan in advance, especially when entertaining.

Get the recipe: no-bake crème brulée

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Saltine Ice Cream Sandwiches
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Saltine Ice Cream Sandwiches

There's no need to raise your eyebrows! Salty Saltines add tremendous flavor when used in ice cream sandwiches.

Get the recipe: Saltine ice cream sandwiches

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Strawberry Semifreddo
POPSUGAR Photography | Susannah Chen

Strawberry Semifreddo

Sometimes you don't want to go through the trouble of making ice cream. This strawberry semifreddo is the ultimate "lazy" person's ice cream recipe.

Get the recipe: strawberry semifreddo

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German Chocolate Pudding Cups
POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

German Chocolate Pudding Cups

Like the decadent cake but cooler and lighter for warm weather, these German chocolate pudding cups are layered with a coconut pecan custard.

Get the recipe: German chocolate pudding cups

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No-Bake Cheesecake
POPSUGAR Photography | Katie Sweeney

No-Bake Cheesecake

No need to heat up the oven to make cheesecake. This no-bake cheesecake is made with graham crackers, cream cheese, and condensed milk. There's no raw egg involved, which means there's no need to bake!

Get the recipe: no-bake cheesecake

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Blackberry Fool
POPSUGAR Photography | Susannah Chen

Blackberry Fool

A blackberry fool with Calvados only contains four ingredients, so it's as easy as it is light.

Get the recipe: blackberry fool

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Nanaimo Bars
POPSUGAR Photography | Katie Sweeney

Nanaimo Bars

Nanaimo bars, the legendary bar made famous by Vancouver housewives in the 1950s, is similar to a seven-layer bar with graham cracker, almonds, coconut, and chocolate. Rather than condensed milk, this bar has a creamy pudding layer.

Get the recipe: nanaimo bars

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Roasted Strawberry Thyme Panna Cotta
POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

Roasted Strawberry Thyme Panna Cotta

Gelatin and cream set to create these creamy strawberry panna cotta cups.

Get the recipe: roasted strawberry thyme panna cotta

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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pudding
POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pudding

What's not to love about the classic pairing of peanut butter and chocolate? We imagine that peanut butter and chocolate pudding cups would make great frozen pudding pops too.

Get the recipe: peanut butter and chocolate pudding

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Blueberry Gelatins
POPSUGAR Photography | Susannah Chen

Blueberry Gelatins

Melt-in-your-mouth grape gelatin with blueberries is a refreshing dessert that won't weigh you down with any heavy cream. Add a splash of Champagne or vodka for a spiked version.

Get the recipe: blueberry gelatins

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Eton Mess
POPSUGAR Photography | Susannah Chen

Eton Mess

The Eton Mess originated in the 1800s at a distinguished British public school. The strawberry, heavy cream, and meringue cookie mixture was originally served after an important annual cricket game.

Get the recipe: Eton Mess