20+ No Bake Desserts for Summer

What do you do when it’s hot out and you want something sweet and delicious? You make one of these No Bake Desserts for summer.

This list of sweets has options that are novel like fruity mango cheesecake, as well as classic choices like our very best Rice Krispie Treats. So you are certain to find something you love.

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The Very Best Rice Krispie Treats

Rice cereal treat square showing marshmallow pull with more in background.

Rice Krispie Treats might not be the first dessert you think of when you want a no bake desserts for summer, but they might just be the best option.

They are one of the easiest to make, they’re cheap, chewy, crispy, and everyone loves them. Our recipe includes a special ingredient to make them even more delicious.

The Very Best Strawberry Popsicles

Strawberry popsicles on a green plate with fresh strawberries in the background.

I’m smiling just writing about these strawberry popsicles. They’re the most strawberry-y (can I even do that) popsicles I’ve ever had. Ever! Guess what else? They require just 5 ingredients including frozen and freeze-dried strawberries.

Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

My strawberry obsession continues with these strawberry Rice Krispie treats. I’ve been making them for family and they’re always a hit. Thanks to freeze-dried strawberries they have this intensely strawberry flavor which makes us crave them.

Easy Lemon Mousse Cups

Mmmmm! Our lemon mousse cups are so refreshing and so lemony and light and airy that each spoonful just melts away until look down and there’s none left. Oh, I almost forgot, we added graham cracker crumble to bottom. The result is a dessert that’s almost…perfect.

S’mores Popsicles

Perhaps the most fun dessert on the list are our s’mores popsicles. It starts with a rich and creamy, chocolatey base for the pops. Is that graham cracker crumble on the bottom there? Yes it is!

Then when you’re ready to serve, add a swipe of marshmallow fluff (homemade I hope) and torch it. I’m telling you, EVERYONE will beg for these.

Strawberry Lemon Mousse Cups

Strawberry lemon mousse served in hollowed lemons.

Or maybe these playful strawberry lemon mousse cups are the most fun dessert on this list. Just look at them. You know that’s a cute idea. So we took our easy strawberry and lemon mousse recipes and served them in hollowed lemons. This one is certainly memorable!

No Bake Mango Cheesecake

Creamy mango cheesecake with fresh mango chunks on top, set on a wooden board.

Kristin of Dizzy Busy & Hungry makes a deliciously compelling offering with this tropical no bake mango cheesecake. It starts with a crust made of digestive biscuits (aka graham crackers), and a sweet and tangy mango cream cheese filling.

And finally, you top it with a diced mangos for a dessert that’s not only delish but also gorgeous.

Chocolate Fudge Caramel Ice Cream Dessert

A no-bake layered dessert with ice cream, chocolate, caramel drizzle, and whipped cream on top.

I was tempted to let Melissa of Modern Honey tell you what the crust for this Chocolate Fudge Caramel Ice Cream Dessert is made of, but I couldn’t resist…it’s sugar cones! How clever is that?

On top is your favorite ice cream, and finally homemade fudge sauce. Wowza! This one is at the top of my try list!

Kiwi Popsicles

Refreshing kiwi and lime popsicles on a tray with fresh kiwi slices and mint leaves.

With just 3 ingredients, these kiwi popsicles by Living Chirpy are “…incredibly tasty and simple to make!” But not only are they delicious and easy, they’re also beautiful and refreshing.

Banana Pudding with Cream Cheese

Creamy banana pudding layered with Nilla wafers and topped with whipped cream and a cookie.

What’s the best thing about this banana pudding with cream cheese from Salads Soups and Sweets? It’s that while viral desserts come and go, this one will never go out of style. With ingredients like wafer cookies, milk, and cool whip it’s a simple treat you can make in no time.

Chocolate Covered Blueberries

Clusters of fresh blueberries coated in smooth, glossy chocolate with a bite revealing the filling.

Perhaps the most snackable entry on this list are these 3 ingredient chocolate covered blueberries from Organically Addison. All you need are chocolate chips, coconut oil, and fresh berries for a treat that you won’t feel so guilty about.

Rice Pudding with Condensed Milk

I find that people love rice pudding or hate it. Well, I’m in the former camp so I had to include this rice pudding with condensed milk recipe from Maretha of The Cinnamon Jar. It’s rich, creamy comfort food, that you can enjoy even in the summer.

Nutella Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse

Silky Nutella mousse in a glass bowl, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

You’ll love this versatile Nutella chocolate cheesecake mousse from The Savory Cipolla as a single serving dessert, a fruit dip, or as a pie filling. It’s creamy, light, and airy, and yet rich and decadent. Mmmm!

No Bake Mandarin Orange Pretzel Parfait

This no bake mandarin orange pretzel parfait by Jamielyn of I Heart Naptime is an inviting combination of pretzels, cheesecake, and canned oranges. It’s great for kids parties, quick snacks, and summer appetizers.

Strawberry Jello Angel Food Cake Dessert

If you like the strawberries & cream frappe from Starbucks, you’ll love this Strawberry Jello Angel Food Cake Dessert by Food Meanderings. It’s light and fluffy, fruity, and as Terri calls it “especially easy.” You’ll only need six ingredients including store-bought cake mix, Jello, fresh strawberries, and sugar.

Chocolate Eclair Cake

A layered no-bake chocolate éclair cake with graham crackers, vanilla filling, and a chocolate topping.

This Chocolate Eclair Cake from Lamberts Lately is a no-bake summer dessert with layers of chocolate ganache, graham crackers, and vanilla pudding. With common ingredients you can find anywhere it’s both easy and delicious.

Lemon Oreo Truffles

White and yellow chocolate-coated lemon truffles with a drizzle, one with a bite taken out.

These lemon Oreo truffles from Mandy of Semi Homemade Kitchen. First you make the creamy mix made with lemon Oreos, cream cheese, and lemon zest. Then you dip them in candy melts for a simple 5 ingredient treat all will enjoy.

Easy No Bake Mint Cheesecake

A slice of mint chocolate chip cheesecake with a biscuit crust, served on a white plate.

For Emily Leary, this easy no bake mint cheesecake “takes me back to childhood ice cream cones and beach walks…” If that’s not a proper preview, I don’t know what is. It starts with a crunchy biscuit base, then there’s the creamy peppermint filling with bits of chocolate chips.

No Bake Cappuccino Trifles

Is the best part about this no bake cappuccino trifles recipes by Miranda of Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt? You have a shortbread crust topped with a French vanilla cappuccino mousse presented in a nice jar. Best of all they take just 10 minutes.

Dulce de Leche Mousse

OMG! This dulce de leche mousse is creamy, rich, and seductively sweet. Oh, it’s light and airy, and just…delicious. And because it’s so easy to make you’ll want to make it everyday. But, it’s fancy enough for dinner parties.

Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Pops

These key lime pie ice cream pops are everything you want in a no bake summer dessert. They’re citrusy, refreshing, creamy, and the very definition on indulgent. Plus, ours have a richer flavor and smoother mouthfeel because we make them with a custard ice cream base.