12 No-Bake Desserts to Keep Your Kitchen Cool and Your Guests Impressed
Why sweat over a hot oven when you can whip up irresistible desserts without turning up the heat? These 12 no-bake summer treats are as cool as they are crowd-pleasing — perfect for backyard BBQs, lazy afternoons, or last-minute get-togethers. These recipes are guaranteed to keep your kitchen cool and your guests coming back for seconds. Get ready to chill out and dig in!
Easy Lemon Blueberry Icebox Cake Recipe

Easy Lemon Blueberry Icebox Cake is the ultimate summer treat! This dreamy, no-bake dessert layers zesty lemon pudding, fluffy whipped cream, and crunchy graham crackers with luscious blueberry pie filling.
Limoncello Tiramisu
Limoncello tiramisu is a lemony twist on a classic Italian tiramisù dessert. It’s a fabulous make-ahead treat that is just perfect for easy summer entertaining!
No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake
Lemon Cheesecake is the perfect, refreshing dessert to enjoy on a nice hot summer day and this no-bake version is easy to put together without heating up the house!
No-Bake Kool-Aid Pie
Creamy and refreshing Kool-Aid Pie is an easy no-bake pie with bright colors and intense fruity flavor that is perfect for summer potlucks, picnics, and celebrations! You can use a premade graham cracker crust and have it made in under 10 minutes!
Carlota de Limón (Lime Icebox Cake)
This Carlota de Limón no-bake lime icebox cake has sweet and tangy layers of creamy lime filling in between crispy Maria cookies. This irresistible and easy traditional Mexican dessert recipe is made with only 5 ingredients and always turns out perfect!
Air Fryer Peaches with Coconut Crumb Topping
Air fryer peaches are an easy way to enjoy the flavor of grilled fruit with less mess and time. Whip up this sweet delicious dessert with basic ingredients and seasonal summer fruit in just 20 minutes.
Easy No-Bake Banana Pudding Pie
This easy, no-bake banana pudding pie is rich, creamy, and full of banana flavor. It’s a 15-minute quick dessert that’s always a hit! No-bake pies are the best kind of easy recipe, especially when it comes to summer and keeping your kitchen cool.
Strawberry Panna Cotta with Mint and Honey
This Strawberry Panna Cotta is the best gluten free summer dessert! It’s made with fresh strawberries, mint, and lightly drizzled with honey.
No Bake White Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
My White Chocolate Orange Cheesecake features velvety white chocolate blended with the zesty tang of fresh oranges, creating a delicious no-bake dessert. For more creative ideas, check out these no bake cheesecake recipes.
Raspberry Lemonade Pie
Raspberry Lemonade Pie is an absolutely delicious cool and creamy summer treat! This no-bake lemonade pie is easy to fix with only a few ingredients and topped with fresh raspberries making it as gorgeous as it is tasty!
Easy No-Bake Blueberry Delight
Blueberry Delight (aka Blueberry Lush Dessert) is a summertime favorite made with a no-bake cheesecake-style filling over a graham cracker crust, and topped with blueberries and whipped cream. It’s fruity, refreshing, and fun, and it’s near impossible to resist a second slice!
No Bake Lime Cheesecake
Lime cheesecake is a zesty, no-bake dessert that’s perfect for those who love a balance of creamy sweetness and tangy citrus. For more delicious recipes, explore my no bake cheesecake collection.