50 No-Bake Dessert Recipes You Can Make With 5 Ingredients or Less
A roundup of 50 no-bake dessert recipes that are easy, beginner-friendly, and don’t require you to turn up the oven on hot summer days! You’ll find recipes for no-bake cookies, pies, cheesecakes, frozen desserts, and more yummy treats in this list.
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Summer is officially no-bake dessert season!
I love making no-bake treats any time of the year, but when it’s 90 degrees outside and my kitchen already feels like a sauna, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven. That’s when I start reaching for all my favorite no-bake recipes instead!
If you’re looking for an easy dessert for a summer BBQ, potluck, picnic, or just a sweet treat to keep in the fridge, this post is for you. I’ve rounded up 50 of the best no-bake desserts that are simple to make and perfect for warm weather.
A lot of these recipes are very easy to make and perfect for beginners. You can even have the kids help make or assemble some of these treats!
I’ve tried to include a bit of everything on this list – cookies, pies, cheesecakes, icebox cakes, frozen desserts, and more! There’s some chocolatey treats for those with a sweet tooth, and also some healthier no-bake dessert recipes if you want something guilt-free.
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No-Bake Cookie Recipes
1. Lemon Oatmeal Cookies
These no-bake cookies can be made with just 3 ingredients! They’re soft, chewy, and full of lemony flavor that will keep you reaching for seconds.
Recipe source + credit: Kirbie Cravings
2. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
How delicious do these cookies look?! Definitely bakery level. The good news is that you can make these at home with just 5 ingredients…and there’s no baking involved!
Recipe source + credit: The Roasted Root
3. Avalanche Cookies
These 4-ingredient cookies are perfect for those with a sweet tooth who want a no-bake dessert! They’re chewy, gooey, and absolutely delicious.
Recipe source + credit: Just So Tasty
4. Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies
You’re just going to need 3 ingredients to make these plant-based cookies! They’ve even got 4g of protein per cookie with no added sugar involved. That’s a win in my book!
Recipe source + credit: Yellow Bliss Road
5. Peanut Butter Cookies
Keep things simple with these no-bake peanut butter cookies that you can make with just 3 pantry staples!
Recipe source + credit: The Beaming Baker
No-Bake Cheesecake Recipes
6. Simple No-Bake Cheesecake
If you’re looking for an easy, no-frills cheesecake recipe – this is it! It’s creamy, delicious, and perfect for hot summer months.
Recipe source + credit: Homemade Mastery
7. No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake
Here’s another no-bake dessert that’s perfect for the warm summer months, and this one is great for bringing to a Memorial Day or July 4th party! Here are 22 more patriotic dessert recipes for the holidays.
Recipe source + credit: Practically Homemade
8. No-Bake Whipped Pumpkin Cheesecake
Here’s an easy cheesecake recipe that’s perfect for late summer or early fall months. Or you could make it all year round if you’re a pumpkin lover like me!
Recipe source + credit: The Kitchn
9. No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
For all the chocolate lovers out there, here’s an easy 5-ingredient no-bake dessert that’s loaded with chocolate!
Recipe source + credit: The Domestic Diva
No-Bake Icebox Cake Recipes
10. Strawberry Icebox Cake
This is one of my favorite summer desserts on this list! It’s creamy, fresh, and perfect for bringing to a summer party to share with friends and family.
Recipe source + credit: What Great Grandma Ate
11. Banana Icebox Cake
I have been obsessed with banana flavored anything this summer (currently drinking a banana bread latte as we speak…) and I’m definitely adding this banana icebox cake to the list!
Recipe source + credit: Crayons and Cravings
12. Berry Icebox Cake
This is the classic icebox cake recipe made with a mix of summer berries. Yes, technically this one is over 5 ingredients but I’ve included it in this roundup because you can just use 1 type of berry if that’s all you have on hand!
Recipe source + credit: A Reinvented Mom
13. Boston Cream Icebox Cake
This chocolatey icebox cake is a mix between a Boston cream pie and a chocolate eclair. It’s creamy, chocolatey, and decadent!
Recipe source + credit: Crayons and Cravings
14. Lemon Icebox Cake
Another summer classic that you can bring to a summer BBQ or potluck! It’s so light and refreshing, and you don’t even have to turn on the oven to make this delicious cake.
Recipe source + credit: Little Sunny Kitchen
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No-Bake Pie Recipes
15. No-Bake Lemon Cream Pie
This insanely easy lemon cream pie will just take you 5 minutes to put together. It’s a nice dupe for the classic lemon meringue pie!
Recipe source + credit: Crazy For Crust
15. No-Bake Key Lime Pie
Here’s a classic dessert to bake on lazy summer weekends or to bring to a summer potluck – key lime pie! I’m putting it under the cheesecake category since it’s almost kinda like a cheesecake. No matter what you consider it, there’s no baking involved and it’s super delicious!
Recipe source + credit: A Pinch of Healthy
16. No-Bake Candy Bar Pie
Needless to say, kids are going to absolutely love this pie recipe! 🤣 This one is great for a birthday party or when you want to use up leftover Halloween candy. Here are 20 more Halloween desserts for spooky season!
Recipe source + credit: The Almond Eater
17. No-Bake Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie
Not sure what to do with all the blueberries you picked up at the farmer’s market? Make this delicious no-bake dessert that’s a hybrid between a cheesecake and a pie!
Recipe source + credit: Kitchen Divas
18. No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
Why bake a pumpkin pie when you can make this easy no-bake version?! You’re only going to need 5 ingredients to make this delicious pumpkin pie that’s loaded with fall flavors!
Recipe source + credit: Pass Me A Spoon
19. No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
You’re going to fall in love with this delicious peanut butter pie that you just need 3-5 ingredients to make!
Recipe source + credit: The Buttery Fairytale
20. No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie
If you’re a fan of coconut cream pie, you have to try this 5-ingredient version that’s super creamy, fluffy, and loaded with flavor!
Recipe source + credit: Crazy For Crust
21. No-Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie
Don’t worry – I didn’t forget all the chocolate lovers out there! This 5-ingredient chocolatey pie is super decadent and use to leave your sweet tooth satisfied.
Recipe source + credit: Together As A Family
No-Bake Dessert Bar Recipes
22. No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
These oatmeal bars are a healthy treat you could eat for breakfast or as a post-dinner snack! You can make a big batch ahead of time to keep on hand all week long.
Recipe source + credit: Healthy Fitness Meals
23. No-Bake S’mores Bars
Okay I did not know that you could make no-bake s’mores bars! You can make these ones in just 15 minutes and you’ll only need 4 ingredients to make this!
Recipe source + credit: The Life Jolie
24. No-Bake Chewy Oreo Bars
Make these chilled Oreo bars with just 3 ingredients! This is a very beginner-friendly recipe and you won’t even have to turn the oven on to make these delicious bars.
Recipe source + credit: I Am Baker
25. No-Bake Cereal Bars
These no-bake peanut butter cereal bars are an easy kid-friendly dessert that you can also double as a quick breakfast or snack!
Recipe source + credit: Simply Sissom
26. No-Bake Cranberry Oat Bars
Use leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving dinner to make these delicious crumbly oat bars! They make a delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Recipe source + credit: Spa Bettie
27. No-Bake Chocolate Popcorn Bars
Elevate your movie night with these no-bake chocolate popcorn bars! They’re also ready in just 30 minutes which is perfect when you need a last-minute dessert or movie snack.
Recipe source + credit: Chelsey Amer Nutrition
28. No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
If you’re looking for a sweet & salty dessert, you gotta make these pretzel bars! They’re insanely easy to make with just 5 ingredients.
Recipe source + credit: Crazy For Crust
29. Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Rice Krispie treats are the ultimate no-bake desserts that you can make with less than 5 ingredients! They’re so easy to make at home and taste much better than the store-bought version.
Recipe source + credit: Boston Girl Bakes
No-Bake Frozen Dessert Recipes
For more 5-ingredient popsicle recipes, check out my roundup of 15 yogurt popsicle recipes!
30. Berry Swirl Yogurt Popsicles
Make these layered, creamy, swirly popsicles that are delicious and taste so much better than the store-bought stuff! These popsicles are made with Greek yogurt for an extra dash of protein and they make a healthy afternoon summer treat.
Recipe source + credit: At Home on the Prairie
31. Peach Frozen Yogurt
This super simple peach frozen yogurt can be made with just 4 ingredients and takes only 5 minutes. It’s also naturally sweetened and can be served immediately after preparation, or stored in the freezer to have on hand for the entire summer!
Recipe source + credit: Just A Taste
32. Dairy-Free Strawberry Banana Yogurt Popsicles
These classic strawberry banana yogurt popsicles are a delicious dairy-free treat in the summer! It uses plant-based milk and yogurt and is perfect for kids & adults with dairy allergies or intolerances.
Recipe source + credit: The Conscious Plant Kitchen
33. Strawberry Ice Cream
You don’t need an ice cream maker or any other fancy tools to make this homemade strawberry ice cream. This recipe uses real strawberries to make a fresh and delicious summer treat the kids (and adults) will be asking for all summer long!
Recipe source + credit: The Roasted Root
34. Watermelon Yogurt Popsicles
Watermelon and yogurt may sound like an odd combo, but these popsicles are actually pretty delicious! These also contain honey so it’s best for kids over 1 year old.
Recipe source + credit: The Produce Moms
35. Frozen Blueberry Yogurt Bites
You guys know my love for ridiculously easy no-brainer recipes. These blueberry yogurt bites are so simple to make with just 2 ingredients! They’re kid-friendly and perfect as a healthy afternoon snack or dessert.
Recipe source + credit: Food Banjo
36. Dairy-Free Coconut Strawberry Popsicles
I swear these popsicles are going to transport you to a tropical island! These treats are made with coconut milk and don’t contain any dairy.
Recipe source + credit: Fit Mitten Kitchen
37. Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas
So Trader Joe’s has these frozen chocolate banana slices that are like $5 a bag. Needless to say, I balked at that price and decided that I’m going to make my own chocolate bananas this summer 🤣 This recipe is much more budget-friendly, easy, and made with just 3 simple ingredients!
Recipe source + credit: Purely Kaylie
38. Nutella Banana Yogurt Popsicles
These popsicles are sure to be a hit with all the Nutella loving kiddos out there! It’s not the healthiest recipe on this list but it makes a great summertime treat when given in moderation.
Recipe source + credit: Cupcakes and Kale Chips
39. Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Bites
Here’s another frozen yogurt bites recipe that’s made with granola to give it a nice little crunch!
Recipe source + credit: Beaming Baker
40. Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bark
This chocolate banana bark is a yummy treat that’s made with just 3 simple ingredients! I highly recommend adding the optional sea salt on top to give it a nice sweet & salty bite!
Recipe source + credit: Pinch Me Good
More No-Bake Desserts
42. Oreo Truffles
You might wanna make a double batch of these Oreo truffles because they’re going to be gone in the blink of an eye! They’re made with just 4 ingredients and there are so many ways you can decorate them.
Recipe source + credit: Dinner Then Dessert
43. No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls
These are similar to Oreo truffles, but made with peanut butter and Rice Krispies instead! They’re just as easy to make and make cute gifts too.
Recipe source + credit: Sweet Chocolate Obsessions
43. No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls
These are similar to Oreo truffles, but made with peanut butter instead! They’re just as easy to make and make cute gifts too.
Recipe source + credit: Live Well Bake Often
44. Chocolate Covered Strawberries
This one’s a classic! It’s an dessert that’s perfect for beginners. There’s so many different variations and they’re also perfect for giving as gifts!
Recipe source + credit: Julia’s Eats and Treats
45. No-Bake Fruit Pizza
You don’t need to buy a fancy store-bought fruit pizza – make this one with just a few ingredients! It’s a nice refreshing dessert for summer and you can use any fruits you have on hand.
Recipe source + credit: Crayons and Cravings
46. Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Chocolate covered pretzel rods are such an easy dessert that you can make for parties, to put in a gift box, or just eat as a quick dessert! I love decorating them for the season – like for Easter, Valentine’s Day, or for the holidays!
Recipe source + credit: The Diary of a Real Housewife
47. Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Cups
These super easy 3-ingredient strawberry shortcake cups are so easy to make, but look so fancy! And yep, there is zero baking involved in this recipe!
Recipe source + credit: Deliciously Sprinkled
48. Walking Strawberry Pretzel Salad
You’ve all heard of the popular walking Doritos, but how cute is this fun twist with strawberry pretzel salad?! These are so fun to make for sleepovers, birthday parties, or even to bring to a summer picnic!
Recipe source + credit: The Country Cook
49. Oreo Dirt Pudding
This one is sure to be a hit with the kiddos and they can even help make these cute little desserts!
Recipe source + credit: Modern Meal Makeover
50. No-Bake Banana Pudding
We’re ending this epic roundup with this classic no-bake banana pudding using Nilla wafers and 4 other ingredients!
Recipe source + credit: The Seasoned Mom
I hope you enjoyed this roundup of 50 no-bake dessert recipes and found some inspiration for your celebration!
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