No dinner is complete without a little dessert, and for people with a sweet tooth who don’t like to bake (or who don’t want to turn the oven on in the heat), there are plenty of no-bake desserts that just take minutes to prepare and taste like restaurant quality. Here are the top 10 desserts that are incredibly easy to prepare and, as an added perk, help you stay cool on hot summer days.
Limoncello Tiramisu
Brighten up regular tiramisu with some citrus. The classic dessert gets a remix with zingy lemon curd, limoncello, and lemonade, layered with decadent spongy lemon cookies and tart custard made luscious with a mascarpone mixture.
Funfetti Cheesecake Icebox Cake
An icebox cake is the decadent definition of a summer dessert—no baking required. This version combines funfetti flavors and cheesecake, and it’s perfect for every occasion, whether it’s those seeking some childhood nostalgia or a fun way to celebrate a birthday.
No-Bake Strawberries & Cream Delight
When strawberries are in season, there’s no better way to indulge than with a fluffy vanilla and strawberry cheesecake stacked atop a sweet and salty Oreo crumb crust. Of course, this sweet and creamy treat is covered with fresh strawberries and more golden Oreos.
Oreo Ice Cream Bars
Forget the ice cream truck—level up from regular Oreo-topped ice cream with this homemade Oreo ice cream sandwich, which deserves more than just to be a topping.
Plus, it only requires three ingredients—easy peasy!
Hot Fudge Sundae
This is one of the easiest desserts to prep, and it never gets old. It also happens to be the ultimate family-friendly activity to do with the kids on a hot evening. Simple ingredients like ice cream, whipped cream, fudge, and any other topping of your choice make for an effortless-to-prep recipe.
Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake
You might think of this as a dessert lasagna—it combines layers of whipped cheesecake, cherry jam, and graham crackers, which are layered in a loaf pan and then chilled until set.
Afterward, frost it with even more whipped cheesecake for a dessert that blends modern and nostalgic.
Strawberries & Cream Semifreddo
Semifreddo literally translates to “half frozen,” and it’s an Italian dessert you’re going to want to get well-acquainted with. Made up of sugar, eggs, cream, and strawberries, it’s creamier than any ice cream you’ve ever had, and it can be sliced like an icebox cake but way easier.
Dunkaroos No-Churn Ice Cream
What’s better than store-bought ice cream? A homemade version infused with the childhood flavor of Dunkaroos. Consider this your time machine back to the 90s.
Combine whipped cream with condensed milk and your favorite cookie. Not overly sweet, amazingly creamy, and the perfect throwback treat.
No-Bake Peaches and Cream Pie
Peaches and cream…is there anything better? This pie highlights the summer fruit with juicy, gently cooked peaches and sweet cream.
But what really takes things over the edge is the salty pretzel crust. A great make-ahead dessert, no oven required.
Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta
If you want a no-bake dessert that also packs in the protein, this chilled dessert still tastes luxurious but is significantly more nutritious, as it swaps out sugar and cream with Greek yogurt and honey. Ideal for those who don’t want a too-sweet treat.