Check out our best no-bake desserts to add to your summer lineup.
Making this dessert doesn’t require any stovetop time or baking at all.
Graham crackers add a bit of crunch to this deconstructed strawberry cheesecake dish.
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Cherries-And-Cream Icebox Cake
This layered cake is as pretty as a picture.
The make-ahead dessert layers graham crackers with cherry preserves.
Then it gets the ultimate treatment with thick dollop of homemade whipped cream swirled with more cherry flavor.
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We blend in a generous amount and then add chunks on top.
There are no eggs, so all you need is an ice cream maker and a little freezing time.
Go for these no-bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bites instead.
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The center of each berry is hulled out, and then stuffed with a delicately sweet cheesecake filling.
A crunch comes from crumbs of graham crackers.
No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie
Craving lemon meringue?
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Thislemony treatis just what you need when turning your stove on is the last thing you want to do.
This recipe swaps out classic crust for gingersnap, adding a little spice.
If you freeze it overnight, let it sit out 15 minutes before serving.
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This recipe requires a few minutes of stovetop time to cook the luxurious homemade custard.
Sea Salt Ice Cream
Salted vanilla ice cream fans take note.
This salty-sweet vanilla uses a cup of brown sugar to add caramel undertones.
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Top it with shaved chocolate or pretzel bits.
No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie
Say hello to your new favorite no-bake dessert.
Add the whipped cream, fudge topping, and chopped peanuts when serving.
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It also doesn’t include any cooking at all and takes 15 minutes to prepare.
Serve your lemon dessert after it firms up in the fridge for two hours.
Pineapple Ice Cream
You’re practically on vacation when you make this three-ingredient recipe.
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The fresh pineapple flavor will transport you to the tropics, too.
Serve it with pineapple wedges or atop a slice of pound cake.
The vintage recipe relies on simple store-bought ingredients.
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We recommend making the fudge the day before serving so it has time to set and become firm overnight.
Key Lime Icebox Cake
This layered, limey dream makes a fitting dessert for the summer cookout.
Make the custard ahead of time and cool before assembling four decadent layers.
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you’ve got the option to use Key limes or standard limes from the store.
You’ll firm up the graham-cracker crust in the freezer instead of the oven.
Top the pie with a blend of marshmallow and whipped creams.
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Strawberry Icebox Cake
We paired homemade strawberry whipped cream with store-bought chocolate wafers in this mile-high cake.
Make it eight hours ahead to give it plenty of time to chill.
We’ve improved the classic with fresh berries and juices.
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For picture-perfect layers, make each one with about 30 minutes of freezing time between.
Crumbled chocolate cookies get topped with cream cheese and chocolate pudding.
Top it off with airy whipped cream and chocolate chips.
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This frozen ice-cream pie relies on our recipe for homemade Avocado-Key Lime Pie Ice Cream.
The avocados make it that much creamier.
That’s enough to sell us on this custardy no-bake chocolate dessert.
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Make this pie the night before to give it plenty of chilling time.
This recipe is decadent sweetness at its best.
Pineapple chunks, maraschino, and coconut are suspended in a slightly gelatinous, condensed milk filling.
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Kool Aid Pie
Revisit childhood summers with this four-ingredient icebox delight.
Tropical Punch is our favorite flavor.
Watermelon balls add the perfect touch to every refreshing bite.
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No-Bake Strawberry Pie
Strawberries and cream take center stage in this sweet-looking treat.
You’ll let it set overnight before the final step.
To decorate, cushion half-sliced strawberries on dollops of whipped cream.
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Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut butter and chocolate are always a winning combination.
This simple pie includes two ingredients in the crust and three in the filling.
Chocolate Parfait
We love a pretty dessert that feels special but requires little fuss.
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We use real vanilla bean paste for even more indulgent flavor.
Layering ice cream and caramel sauce creates a swirl in each scoop.
Salted, roasted pistachios get stirred in later to pack in the flavor and add some crunch.
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A shortbread cookie makes the perfect garnish.
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