Looking for the best desserts to make and share in hot weather (or any weather, really!)? I have got you covered! There are pies, cookies, snacks, cheesecakes, desserts salads, and even mousses! I will rate them from 20 to 1 based on YOUR reviews!
What are “No-Bake Desserts”?
Simply put, at no time will you have to turn on your oven. No heating up the house in hot summer months. No cranking the AC so you can make something delish. Just easy peasy fun!
Ready for the list? Remember, these are rated in order by popularity and end with the MOST POPULAR dessert I have shared this year. All fun, loaded with flavor, and guaranteed to make you the star of the party!
Can you guess what made it into the #1 spot? (Hint: It’s been shared 400,000 times and viewed over a million times here! And the feedback is all the same… “the best”!)
Here are the Recipes!
25. No Churn Ice Cream
No-Churn Ice Cream
No-Churn Ice Cream is soft and creamy homemade ice cream made in just a few minutes. You don’t need any special tools or equipment! It tastes like high-end vanilla ice cream (yes, really 😂) and is so easy you’ll want to make it again and again!
24. Banana Cream Pie
Banana Cream Pie
One of the most popular desserts, especially when it comes to pies, is the Banana Cream Pie. Smooth and creamy banana pudding fills a pie crust and it’s heaven. However, this pie is NEXT LEVEL! We made the crust with Vanilla Wafers as well as Banana Simple Syrup. It’s out of this world amazing!!
23. Golden Oreo Dessert
You’re Gonna Love It {Golden Oreo Dessert}
Golden Oreo Dessert is a no-bake pudding dessert with layers of white chocolate and vanilla cookie crust, cream cheese, more cookies, cinnamon vanilla pudding, and whipped topping. You’re gonna love it, I am sure!
22. Peanut Butter Pudding
Peanut Butter Pudding
Peanut Butter Pudding is a creamy homemade pudding made with peanut butter that is a perfect snack or after-dinner treat. Top it with some homemade whipped cream and sprinkle with peanuts for some added crunch.
21. Peaches and Cream Pie
Peaches and Cream Pie
Peaches and Cream Pie is a no-bake dessert that is made with a shortbread cookie crust, sweet peach filling, a cream cheese layer, and topped with a homemade whipped topping.
20. Banana Split Fluff
Banana Split Fluff
Fluff recipes are such a fun way to jazz up a menu. It only takes 5 minutes but no one has to know that! 😉
19. Oreo Fluff Recipe
Oreo Fluff
I made this for my mother-in-laws birthday and she loved it. High praise coming from a steadfast from-scratch cook like herself!
18. Caramel Shortbread Pie
No-Bake Caramel Shortbread Pie
No-Bake Caramel Shortbread Pie… pure summer decadence. Is there anything more refreshing than a cool, creamy, silky-smooth, no-bake cheesecake in the middle of a hot summer?
17. Lemon Mousse
Easy Lemon Mousse
Do you love easy summertime desserts as much as I do? This one got a “WOW” from my hubby. High praise from a guy who doesn’t like sweets!
16. Cookie Salad
Cookie Salad
So glad I did… it was a hit with EVERYONE! Even the neighborhood moms were begging for the recipe!
15. Soft Rice Krispie Bars
Soft Rice Krispie Bars
Soft Rice Krispie Bars are based on a viral recipe seen on TikTok. It uses a FULL can of sweetened condensed milk and it is… I have to admit… AMAZING! If you want to softest Rice Krispy Bar ever, this is a fun one to try!
14. No Bake Chex Cookies
No Bake Chex Cookies
If you want the best sweet snack but don’t want to turn on the oven, these are the cookie for you. They basically taste exactly like a special-k bar but are easier to eat!
13. Lemon Cheesecake Cream Pie
No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Cream Pie
Taste as you go… I prefer a tart lemon flavor, but some prefer a more subtle flavor. The beauty of this recipe is you can make it fit YOUR tastes!
12. No Bake Oreo Cheesecake
No Bake Oreo Cheesecake
Creamy, rich, and packed with a zillion Oreo’s, this no-bake dessert will delight anyone who tried it!
11. Orange Creamsicle Mousse
Orange Creamsicle Mousse
A dreamy Orange Creamsicle Mousse that is easy to put together and always a crowd-pleaser! These little dessert cups are light and fresh and absolutely perfect for summer!
10. Pineapple Fluff
Pineapple Fluff
Easy peasy Pineapple Fluff whips up in minutes and is a fantastic treat for friends and family! This timeless dessert has been served at many a potluck and I’m so excited to finally share our recipe with you!
9. Pineapple Dessert
Pineapple Dessert
If you bring this to your BBQ this weekend you just might be the most popular person there. ALWAYS a hit!
8. Peanut Butter Oreo Dessert
Peanut Butter Oreo Dessert
I whipped this up for a school event and every single person asked for the recipe. It’s just that good!
7. Orange Creamsicle Puppy Chow
Orange Creamsicle Puppy Chow
Orange Creamsicle Puppy Chow (it is PEOPLE food!) is a super fun citrus twist on a classic! Sweet vanilla and orange flavor mean you get your favorite ice cream treat in the hand-held form!
6. Pistachio Fluff
Pistachio Fluff Recipe
This is your friendly reminder that it’s BBQ season and time to stockpile the most popular recipes!
5. Oreo Rice Krispy Bars
Oreo Rice Krispy Bars
I took my favorite homemade Rice Krispy Bar and kicked it up a notch by adding lots, and lots, and LOTS of Oreo. Gotta tell ya, they are sweetness overload! <3
4. Peanut Butter Cookie Dessert
Peanut Butter Cookie Dessert
It’s hard to image how only a few simple ingredients can combine to create such a fun and flavorful dessert… but this dessert will prove itself to you right away!
3. No Bake Cheesecake
No Bake Cheesecake
No Bake Cheesecake is a silky smooth dessert made with a cheesecake filling over a buttery graham cracker crust with no need to turn on your oven! It can be flavored in a variety of ways, including with fruit, chocolate, or caramel, and can be topped with whipped cream or fresh fruit for a delicious and elegant dessert.
2. Orange Creamsicle Pie
Orange Creamsicle Pie {No Bake}
After I made Orange Creamsicle Mousse I knew I had to make it into a pie. And it was definitely a great decision! It tastes like summer! <3
1. Blueberry Lemon Heaven Dessert
I hope you found a no-bake dessert (or five!) to fall in love with. These are the recipes I come back to again and again, especially when it’s too hot to turn on the oven or I just want something sweet now. Whether you’re into chocolate, fruit, peanut butter, or all of the above, there’s a little something here for everyone.
If you try one (or a few!), I’d love to hear what you think. And if you have a favorite no-bake treat I should add to the list, let me know! I’m always up for taste-testing in the name of research😜.
I made the no. 1 desert, and it was just delicious! Even better after a few days in frig. We loved it! Goung to try the puppy chow next!
Yay!! Hope you love that too! <3
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Love all the recipes
I never was a baker, but looking at all her delicious deserts have me at least trying. Keep on posting them, Please
I think you should show us the recipes but I do like watching your stuff I am 12 years I love your baking I bake for my mom and dad and sisters and my bros I cook dinner and some desserts sometimes!
I know this comment is a few years old but I hope you see this. Click on the names of the recipes and the directions will come up. I wanted to tell you as I read your comment I was very impressed with all the cooking you do for your family at your age. Maybe one day you will be a chef or we’ll see your name on a website offering wonderful recipes. You’re amazing. Good luck to you.
yes please post more!
I am a 73 year old woman and I love that these are no bakes, easy to make and look like I’ve spent hours in the kitchen. I look forward to receiving more recipes in my box………thank you
I want to bake.
Hi, Kathy! I work with iambaker and am happy to help with questions. You can find lots of delicious recipes you can bake on iambaker. Have a great day!
I love every Recipe, Im always searching for this kind of recipe, specially No Bake Recipe, because I dont Have an Oven. This is very helpful and wonderful, I hope you can share more recipe. Love lots 😘
I am 17 year old who loves to cook food! Dessert is my strongest thing to make. I love making new things. I want to become a pastry chef so I got to learn more about desserts.