Cool, creamy, sweet, and delicious—this collection of No-Bake Summer Desserts is perfect for those dog days of summer when it's just too hot to turn on the oven!
This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. You can read my full disclaimer here.
There are so many days during New England summers when it's just waaay too hot to bake. And yet, wouldn't you know it? Everyone still wants a tasty, homemade dessert (including you!)
I have the answer: let's all step away from the oven and create easy No-Bake Summer Desserts instead!
This collection of my favorite summertime recipes includes no-bake pies, no-bake cakes, and easy ice cream desserts, too. The cool treats are filled with fresh fruit and sweet add-ins. Many of them can be made ahead of time, so you can treat your guests and also relax on the back deck with everyone.
In a nutshell... 🐿️
- What this is: Sweet, cool, fruity, and creamy treats that are perfect for those humid New England summer days! These desserts come together with no baking, so the kitchen stays cool.
- You'll love this part: You can whip up satisfying desserts without breaking a sweat. Many of these from-scratch desserts can be made ahead of time, so you can relax on the back deck with your guests.
- How to use this collection: Find delicious summer dessert recipes below. Tap on the links to seem complete directions and ingredients lists. Save and bookmark your favorites!
Jump to:
Why you'll love these perfect summer dessert ideas
These cool, refreshing, and creamy no-bake dessert recipes are just the ticket for sticky, muggy days. (It's not the heat... it's the humidity!)
My summer dessert recipes include icebox cakes and pies that set up overnight. There are milkshakes and homemade ice creams with ingredients like lemon cookies, fresh blueberries, New England maple syrup, and juicy peaches. Many of these summer treats are fun and easy to make with kids, too!
Simple No-Bake Summer Desserts cover everything from a casual treat for the family to desserts that are pretty enough to bring to a party or backyard cookout.
Hit the road!
Exploring the Tasty Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail
Over 100 ice cream stands and stops across the Bay State, with some of the most unique and delicious ice cream flavors out there!
SAVE THIS RECIPE OR POST!
I'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later.
No-Bake Desserts for Summer
Ready for something sweet, cool, and refreshing? Find my favorite, easy no-bake summer dessert recipes below!
Note: A couple of the recipes include directions to bake a cookie or cracker crust, but you simply replace these with premade store-bought crusts.
No-Bake Summer Pies
Chocolate Caramel Cream Pie
Pour the creamy chocolate pudding and caramel sauce filling into a crunchy graham cracker crust.
Baileys Chocolate Irish Cream Pie
Don't wait for St. Patrick's Day—this Baileys-infused no-bake pie is delicious anytime!
No-Bake Summer Ice Cream Desserts
No-Churn Lemon Ice Cream with Maple Blueberries
You can make this without an ice cream maker! Just mix and freeze. Lemon and vanilla are so refreshing together.
Ice Cream Floats with Pop Rocks
Try the nostalgic blend of cherry soda with vanilla ice cream! Pop Rocks add fireworks-like excitement to the summertime drink.
Honey Lilac Ice Cream
Another ice cream recipe that needs no machine. This recipe captures the fleeting scent and flavor of lilac flowers.
Peach and Blueberry Sorbet
Two of the best fruits of summertime, plus lime zest, come together to make a luscious and refreshing sorbet.
No-Bake Summer Cakes
Blackberry and Honey Icebox Cake
Layered with ladyfingers, this is an elegant no-bake cake for summer parties.
Maple Black Raspberry Icebox Cake
Two of Vermont's most favorite creemee flavors, together in a cool, creamy cake!
Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake
Celebrate summertime strawberry season with this simple and creamy dessert, with layers of graham crackers and sliced berries.
No-Bake Fruit Desserts
Summer Fruit Salad
Toss fresh berries and melon together for a fruit salad you can serve at brunch or just as an afternoon snack. It's topped with a sweet peach cream.
Toasted Marshmallow Bananas Foster
Transform this classic banana, rum, and caramel dessert with the addition of toasted marshmallows. You can even make it over the campfire!
More No-Bake Summer Sweets
Sparkling Chocolate-Covered Cherries
When fresh cherries ripen on the trees, pick them quick and save some to dip! The fruit is so decadent with a shell of rich chocolate.
Lilac Whipped Cream
It's surprisingly simple to make homemade whipped cream flavored with fresh lilac blooms. Use it to top fresh fruit or slices of cake.
I was on the news!
Back in 2017, I shared icebox cakes and pies with Meteorologist Amanda Thibault on the Morning Brew program of the Fox Local 22/Local 44 news. Click the pic to watch the show.
⛱️ Enjoy the summer desserts, and stay cool!
armchairsquid says
All look so good. The strawberries and cream has my mouth watering.
Nancy Mock says
Ah thank you! I'll have to make some for you again soon!