Made These 22 No-Bake Desserts to Escape the Heat—And You Should Too

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Nothing was going to make me turn on the oven in this heat, so I made these no bake desserts to escape the heat—and honestly, I’m not looking back. They came together fast, didn’t melt me in the process, and still hit that sweet spot. If you’re trying to keep things cool without giving up dessert, these are your kind of recipes. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later.

Peppermint Ice Cream

Bowl so scooped peppermint ice cream.
Homemade Peppermint Ice Cream. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Homemade Peppermint Ice Cream made with a creamy custard base, peppermint extract, and crushed peppermint candy for a refreshing and festive treat.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Peppermint Ice Cream

Pecan Praline Cheesecake With Caramel Sauce

A slice of praline cheesecake with a bite taken out.
Pecan Praline Cheesecake With Caramel Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Praline Cheesecake with caramel sauce has everything you crave—a crunchy pecan crust, creamy cheesecake, and rich, homemade caramel.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Praline Cheesecake With Caramel Sauce

No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling

a lemon cream pie topped with swirls of whipped cream.
No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

A tangy lemon curd pie with a creamy filling and vanilla wafer crust. Bright, zesty, and perfect for any lemon lover.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling

Caramel Sea Salt Ice Cream

No Churn Caramel Sea Salt Ice Cream. Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

Easy no churn ice cream is salty-sweet, and has ribbons of caramel. You don’t need an ice cream maker to indulge in this ice cream treat.
Get the Recipe: No Churn Caramel Sea Salt Ice Cream

Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

A tray of raspberry tarts in phyllo cups.
Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Thanks to premade tart shells, these mini raspberry tarts come together in just five minutes and taste like raspberry cheesecake.
Get the Recipe: Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

Georgia Peach Ice Cream Sandwich

peach ice cream sandwich stacked.
Masters Georgia Peach Ice Cream Sandwich. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn the kitchen tested secrets for making the famous Masters Georgia Peach Ice Cream Sandwich served at Augusta National’s tournament week.
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Spicy Blackberry and Whiskey Gelato

Two scoops of vanilla ice cream with chocolate swirls and nuts sit on top of round crackers, placed on small glass containers, against a light background.
Spicy Blackberry and Whiskey Gelato. Photo credit: Josie and Nina.

With a little heat thanks to spicy, sweet pecans, this Blackberry Whiskey Gelato is a perfect ending to a great meal and features Crofter’s Organics.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Blackberry and Whiskey Gelato

Oatmeal Creme Pie Ice Cream

Oatmeal Creme Pie Ice Cream. Photo credit: Mom Loves Baking.

Combine everyone’s favorite oatmeal creme pie snack with the other sought-after treat, and you get this cool, creamy, and delectable treat.
Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Creme Pie Ice Cream

Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers

A glass bowl with layers of banana pudding.
Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This classic banana pudding layers creamy filling with vanilla wafers and fresh banana slices. It’s the ultimate no-bake, easy summer dessert everyone loves.
Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers

Cookie Monster Ice Cream. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

Cookie Monster ice cream is a rich, creamy vanilla ice cream that is loaded with crisp cookies and colored bright blue.
Get the Recipe: Cookie Monster Ice Cream

Banana Pudding with Chessman Cookies

banana pudding topped with chessman.
Banana Pudding with Chessman Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Chessman cookies add a buttery crunch to this cool and creamy banana pudding, making it both decadent and easy. It’s an irresistible no-bake dessert that’s perfect for feeding a crowd.
Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding with Chessman Cookies

No-Bake Turtle Pie With A Chocolate Caramel Sauce

A single slice of turtle pie next to caramel sauce.
Turtle Pie with Oreo Crust.

Turtle Pie features a delicious Oreo crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and homemade caramel sauce with pecans, making it the ultimate indulgence.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Turtle Pie With A Chocolate

Blackberry Ice Cream

An ice cream dish with two scoops of blackberry custard ice cream.
Homemade Custard With Fresh Blackberries. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Cool down this summer with a creamy homemade blackberry ice cream recipe made with one of the season’s greatest berries.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Custard With Fresh Blackberries

Frozen Strawberry Pie

frozen strawberry pie topped with marinated strawberries and whipped cream on a white cake stand with a slice being lifted out.
Frozen Strawberry Pie. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This frozen pie blends fresh strawberries and whipped topping into a refreshing filling over a graham cracker crust. Perfectly chilled and fruity, it’s a summer dessert classic with no baking involved.
Get the Recipe: Frozen Strawberry Pie

Brownie Batter Ice Cream

Brownie Batter Ice Cream. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Sweet, fresh cream and a brownie mix are combined to make a decadent and delicious homemade Brownie Batter Ice Cream. Perfect for summer!
Get the Recipe: Brownie Batter Ice Cream

Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

A strawberry bar with a bite taken out.
Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Creamy cheesecake bars with a baked on strawberry topping are just the thing for your next party or gathering.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Creamy Strawberry Mousse With White Chocolate

A spoon full of strawberry mousse.
Creamy Strawberry Mousse With White Chocolate. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

his Strawberry Mousse recipe has the creamiest texture and tons of fresh strawberry flavor. It’s like scooping up little pink clouds!
Get the Recipe: Creamy Strawberry Mousse With White Chocolate

Lemon Icebox Cake (No Bake)

Lemon Icebox Cake (No Bake). Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

A deliciously sweet, refreshing, and creamy no-bake lemon icebox cake that everyone will love. This will be your new go-to dessert!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Icebox Cake (No Bake)

Custard Peach Ice Cream

A bowl of peach ice cream with a spoon.
Fresh Custard Based Peach Ice Cream. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This homemade peach ice cream recipe is a blissfully cold, creamy delight featuring one of the best flavors summer has to offer.
Get the Recipe: Fresh Custard Based Peach Ice Cream

Strawberry Icebox Pie With A Crisp Pretzel Crust

Strawberry Icebox Pie With A Crisp Pretzel Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Strawberry Icebox Pie made with real strawberries, lemon juice, gelatin, and a pretzel crust for a nostalgic spring or summer dessert.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Icebox Pie With A Crisp Pretzel Crust

Kentucky Bourbon Balls Recipe (No Bake)

Pecan topped bourbon balls on parchment paper.
Kentucky Bourbon Balls Recipe (No Bake). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Kentucky Bourbon Balls made with bourbon-soaked pecans, butter, and powdered sugar are a sweet, boozy treat for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Kentucky Bourbon Balls Recipe (No Bake)

Tin Roof Ice Cream

No-Churn Tin Roof Recipe. Photo credit: State of Dinner.

This is a super simple no-churn Tin Roof ice cream recipe! Creamy vanilla ice cream is swirled with a rich fudge ripple & chocolate-covered peanuts.
Get the Recipe: No-Churn Tin Roof Recipe

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