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Too hot and muggy to turn on the oven, but you need dessert to keep your cool? I got you covered! Here are 70 of the best no bake desserts to choose from, and they all guarantee delicious summer decadence, all without breaking a sweat. Literally.

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  • Puddings, custards, and cheesecakes
  • Fruit curds, jams, spreads, and sauces
  • Frozen desserts
  • Candy
  • Dessert drinks
  • Other no bake treats

As someone who bakes a lot, using the oven is second nature to me. The oven is where a lot of magic happens for me, but the oven is just one tool in my arsenal.

There’s so much amazing that you can create without an oven, and I hope you’ll find your next new favorite treat to whip up in this curated list of no bake desserts !

Whether it’s summer and it’s scorching hot outside ( and inside), or your oven is currently out of commission, or you just can’t with the oven, I’ve got options for you from custards and cheesecakes to candy, fruit desserts, frozen desserts, drinks, and so much more!

Puddings, custards, and cheesecakes

Custards and puddings are such a cheat code when it comes to entertaining. Whether it’s a summer BBQ or potluck or a dinner with friends, whipping up a no-bake custard dessert is not only quick and easy, but it’s always a win with guests too!

1. Vanilla pudding

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2. Chocolate pudding

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3. Banana pudding

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4. Chocolate pudding pie

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5. Bavarian cream (crème bavarois)

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6. Mousseline cream (crème mousseline)

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7. Chocolate cremeux

Chocolate cremeux being spooned from a container, creating a shiny curled ball of creameux on the spoon. - 9

8. Chiboust cream

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9. Chocolate mousse

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10. Butterscotch mousse

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11. Tofu chocolate mousse

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12. Classic panna cotta

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13. Buttermilk panna cotta

Buttermilk panna cotta topped with fresh mango and a bite taken out with a spoon. - 15

14. Coffee panna cotta

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15. Coconut panna cotta

Creamy Coconut Panna cotta that is easy to make and is PALEO and DAIRY FREE (and Vegan friendly). A healthy dessert with THREE serving options that can double as breakfast as well!  - 17

16. Bubble tea panna cotta

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17. No bake lemon cheesecake bars

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18. Coconut cheesecake jars

No Bake Coconut Strawberry Cheesecake Jars - There's no artificial coloring or flavoring in these mini desserts. The perfect pairing of coconut cheesecake and fresh strawberry pie filling makes these the perfect Fourth of July dessert! - 20

Fruit curds, jams, spreads, and sauces

With summer (and autumn) comes a bounty of fruits – and I’m always thinking of ways to preserve them for longer.

While these sweet spreads, sauces, and condiments are often paired with other dishes to add more flavor and complexity, these are fantastic simple no bake recipes to have at your disposal, for whenever!

19. Lemon curd

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20. Passion fruit curd

Passion Fruit Curd - A deliciously creamy and tangy passion fruit curd! A great addition to any dessert and adds a refreshing tropical flavor. Freezer friendly too.  - 22

21. Pineapple curd

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22. Strawberry jam

Homemade Strawberry Jam with reduced sugar and NO store-bought pectin! Made with overripe strawberries, apples and sugar, this Jam is the perfect breakfast spread - 24

23. Grape jelly

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24. Cherry pie filling

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25. Apple pie filling

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26. Ube halaya

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27. Dulce de leche

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28. Hot fudge sauce

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29. Salted caramel sauce

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30. Pistachio paste

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Frozen desserts

Frozen desserts are not just a summer aspiration for me. I love enjoying them any time of the year. Ice creams, sorbets, popsicles, slushies, frozen yogurt etc. are all welcome in my home without discrimination, regardless of what the calendar says.

These make some of my favorite no bake fruit desserts, and they are a great incentive to make extra room in your freezer, come summer.

31. French vanilla ice cream

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32. Chocolate ice cream

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33. Mint chocolate chip ice cream

The Best Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream  - delicious minty ice cream with melt in your mouth peppermint chocolate pieces! Perfect summer treat! - 35

34. Strawberry shortcake ice cream

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35. Lemon ice cream

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36. Cereal milk ice cream

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37. Butterscotch ice cream

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38. Creamy vanilla popsicles

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40. Vanilla and chocolate protein popsicles

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41. Easy fruit sorbet

Easy Fruit Sorbet - Make sorbet with almost any kind of fruit any time you want! You only need 3 ingredients (not counting water)! Here are the tricks and tips to apply to your favourite fruits to make Sorbet! Raspberry Sorbet, Peach Sorbet, Honeydew Melon Sorbet, and Pineapple Sorbet! - 43

42. Frozen margarita pie

Frozen margarita pie with pretzel crust and meringue topping on a wooden board. - 44

43. Spicy pineapple popsicles

Spicy Pineapple Popsicles (Paletas) - layered with a spicy, salty spice mix that enhances the fruity freshness and sweetness even more!  - 45

44. Peach melba popsicles

Stack of peach melba popsicles (paletas) on a sheet pan with peach slices and raspberries next to it. - 46

Candy

Who says candy and bite-sized sweet treats are just for the holidays? I make marshmallows all the time . These candy recipes are some of the most beloved no bake desserts I make without ever turning on the oven, and I KNOW you’ll discover some new favorites in this list too!

45. Vanilla marshmallows

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46. Chocolate marshmallows

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47. Butterscotch marshmallows

Butterscotch marshmallows (or buttered rum marshmallows) - soft, buttery and fluffy marshmallows that are easy to make, delicious to eat and perfect for gift giving too!  - 49

48. Tahini marshmallows

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49. Chocolate truffles

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50. Chia bliss balls

Chocolate Chia Bliss Balls - fudgy, chocolatey and insanely delicious AND they're healthy, vegan, and paleo too! Just FOUR ingredients and a few minutes to make these treats your family will love! - 52

51. Buckeyes (peanut butter balls)

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52. Honeycomb

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53. Peanut brittle

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54. Chocolate caramels

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55. Rice krispie treats

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56. Mars bar slice

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Dessert drinks

Treating yourself while quenching your thirst? That’s a win-win in my book. If you want to shake things up with a no bake treat that also doubles up as a beverage, try any one (or all!) of these indulgent drinks.

From fresh, fruity summer deliciousness to thick, decadent milkshakes, these dessert drinks pack quite a punch!

57. Mango lassi

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58. Vanilla avocado drink

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59. Falooda milkshake

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60. Lemon meringue pie cocktail

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61. French hot chocolate

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62. Peanut butter hot chocolate

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63. Lychee mocktail

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64. Color changing lemonade

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Other no bake treats

They don’t neatly fit any category, but they are treat-worthy no bake desserts nonetheless! I love to make French crepes any chance I get, and I find that they make for the most versatile and easy, yet impressive no bake desserts for a crowd, or even for individual servings.

Same with some fruit desserts that can be transformed from their unassuming ways into fancy pants treats like the poached pears below.

65. Chocolate crepes

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66. Salted caramel chocolate crepe cake

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67. Sweet coconut stuffed crepes

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68. Cinnamon toast

Best Cinnamon Toast - Sweet, crunchy, salty and delicious cinnamon toast with a crunchy, caramelized surface like Creme Brulee! Perfect for dessert or breakfast! - 70

69. Red wine poached pears

A red wine poached pear on a small plate served with red wine syrup and whipped mascarpone cheese. - 71

70. Saffron poached pears

Saffron poached pear served on a small plate with poaching syrup and mascarpone cheese. - 72