15 No-Bake Desserts Our Editors Are Making For Every Summer Occasion
Turns out, we're more than a bit obsessed with tiramisu.
Here’s a bit of behind-the-scenes for you—no matter the season, the Delish Kitchen keeps pumping out recipe after recipe. Even now, in July, we’re already working on Thanksgiving, so there’s no rest for our hard-working ovens. When our editors are at home though? That’s a different story. When it’s hot out, we pretty much all go strictly no-ovens till Labor Day (and even beyond), but don’t worry, that doesn’t mean we’re giving up on dessert!
Instead, we’re turning to our favorite no-bake desserts for any summer occasion that could use sweetening up. I asked our team what their favorite go-tos are, and the results…well, they aren’t surprising. We love tiramisu, nostalgia, and making the best use of gorgeous summer fruit. If that sounds like you too, read on!
Drumstick Pie
"I'm obsessed with our drumstick pie. It's got all my favorite nostalgic flavors, and ice cream cones as a crust is so clever!" - Camille Lowder, Digital Food Producer/Editor
Get the Drumstick Pie recipe.
Fruit Popsicles
"We love using leftover juice (like Hawaiian Punch) to make popsicles to keep in the freezer. Delicious and light for a hot summer day and great to always have on hand when another kid pops by!" - Rebecca Simpson Steele, Visual Director
Get the Fruit Popsicles recipe.
No-Bake Peaches & Cream Pie
"When I'm not eating summer peaches directly over the sink, I'm transforming them into our no-bake peaches & cream pie. It strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and salty (thanks to the ingenious pretzel crumb crust)." - Gabby Romero, Associate Editor
Get the No-Bake Peaches & Cream Pie recipe.
Eclair Cake
"Eclair cake! Making a pastry cream will make you feel like a French chef. It's the perfect combination of creamy with crunchy (but kind of soft) graham crackers, and rich chocolate. It shouldn't be as good as it is, but is simply divine. It's a dessert that makes you say, "okay, just one more bite" multiple times." - Makinze Gore, Senior Food Editor
Get the Eclair Cake recipe.
Mason Jar Ice Cream
Homemade ice cream is incredible, but let’s be honest—making it isn’t easy! That's why we're excited about this recipe for an easier shortcut. It still requires some freezing time because, well, it’s ice cream after all, but the actual making of the ice cream only takes a total of about 5 minutes (!!)."
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Strawberries & Cream Tiramisu
"Strawberry shortcake was my favorite summer dessert growing up, and when I tried our strawberries & cream tiramisu it instantly transported me back to my childhood kitchen table. It's light, sweet, and satisfying. everything you want in a summer dessert!" - Katelyn Lunders, Digital Director
Get the Strawberries & Cream Tiramisu recipe.
No-Bake Fruit & Granola Tart
"Taylor Ann's no-bake fruit & granola tart is so impossibly good that it's impossible to forget—but wildly easy to make. A real testament to how just a few ingredients, when thoughtfully combined and prepared, can produce a stunning outcome." -Rob Seixas, Senior Food Director
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Strawberries & Cream Semifreddo
This no-bake, frozen stunner is like the creamiest ice cream you’ve ever had, in a unique decorate-able, sliceable package that’s perfect for sharing. Think ice cream cake, without all that assembly, or icebox cake, but elevated.
No-Bake Blackberry Oreo Tart
Blackberries are that “side” berry we kind of forget about. But when Oreos come knocking, there is something special to be said about their lovely pairing. And the title of “no-bake” anything should be relieving, especially in the spring and summertime.
Get the No-Bake Blackberry Oreo Tart recipe.
No-Bake Shark Tank Cheesecake
What better way to celebrate Shark Week than with a shark tank cheesecake?! This showstopper is best served with our "shark"-cuterie board and our deep blue vodka punch for the perfect summer party.
Get the No-Bake Shark Tank Cheesecake recipe.
Puppy Chow
"My fiance and I bonded over puppy chow (AKA muddy buddies) in college so without it I would literally be single. Together we could easily demolish a bowl meant for 8 people. If I’m all alone, a crepe cake HATES to see me coming. I don’t ever want to make it but I will eat it at every available opportunity." - Brooke Caison, Food Editor
Get the Puppy Chow recipe.
Blueberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake
"Summer is the perfect time for an icebox cake! And what's more summery than blueberries??"
Raspberry Tiramisu
"I'm a little tiramisu-obsessed. While I adore the classic, I'm always looking for fun ways to switch it up, and our raspberry tiramisu has to be my favorite variation. Layers of raspberry jam and fresh raspberries add the perfect sweet-tart contrast to the rich tiramisu—it's one of my favorite summer treats." - Taylor Worden, Digital Culinary Producer
Get the Raspberry Tiramisu recipe.
Brigadeiros
"For many Brazilians, like myself, this are THE most nostalgic dessert. Many a Brazilian birthday party had a dessert table that featured these fudgy, sprinkle-covered truffles, and it's pretty clear why. They’re delicious, adorable, and would disappear in seconds! Sometimes, I was one of the unlucky ones who didn't make it to the table in time—so thankfully my mom taught me this recipe." - Izabela Campos, Assistant Editor Of Audience Development
Get the Brigadeiros recipe.
Better Than Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding
"Don’t get me wrong: I have nothing but love and admiration for Magnolia Bakery’s banana pudding. It’s achieved icon status for a reason, thanks to the perfectly creamy and fluffy layers. But I couldn’t help wondering… could it be better? When developing this recipe, I wanted it to feel like a love letter to the original, but with a cheffy upgrade." - Alejandro Valdes Lora, Test Kitchen Manager
