22 No-Bake Desserts

Delicious desserts you don't need to turn your oven dial for.

Easy Key Lime Pie
Photo: Kana Okada

When it's too hot to cook, satisfy your sweet tooth with these delicious no-bake desserts.

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Easy Key Lime Pie

Easy Key Lime Pie
Kana Okada

This tart crowd-pleasing pie requires just 10 minutes of hands-on prep time.

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Berry Shortcakes

Berry Shortcakes
John Kernick

To create this simple dessert, mix a variety of berries—raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries—and combine with whipped cream and biscuits.

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Kit Kat–Filled Angel Food Cake

Kit Kat–Filled Angel Food Cake
Kana Okada

Shy about bringing a premade dessert to the party? Upgrade store-bought angel food cake with a creamy candy bar filling.

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Caramel-Almond Ice Cream Torte

Caramel-Almond Ice Cream Torte
David Prince

Top vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce and almonds, then freeze to create an incredibly easy yet impressive dessert.

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Coconut Snowballs

Coconut Snowballs
Melanie Acevedo

When you need dessert in a pinch, turn to this tasty two-ingredient confection. It takes just 10 minutes to prepare.

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Cherry Trifle

Cherry Trifle
Quentin Bacon

Layered in a pretty clear bowl, this is one dessert that looks just as good as it tastes.

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Ice Cream Truffles

Ice Cream Truffles
Anna Williams

If you follow a non-dairy diet, substitute a soy-alternative without sacrificing flavor.

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Mango and Coconut Ring

Mango and Coconut Ring
Quentin Bacon

This pretty dessert is the perfect finale for your next bridal or baby shower.

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Zuccotto

Zuccotto
Quentin Bacon

This traditional Italian dessert comes together in a flash thanks to shortcut ingredients like store-bought pound cake and slivered almonds.

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Mud Pie Garden

Mud Pie Garden
James Wojcik

Trick out chocolate pudding cups with crushed chocolate wafer cookies, white rock candy, green licorice, gummy worms, and raspberries.

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Sliced Oranges and Pears With Mint Sugar

Sliced Oranges and Pears With Mint Sugar
David Prince

This incredibly simple dessert also makes a delicious breakfast.

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Dulce De Leche Candy Bar Terrine

Dulce De Leche Candy Bar Terrine
Kana Okada

Transform store-bought ice cream into an impressive dessert by adding “fun” size candy bars and pouring the mixture into a mold.

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Boozy Strawberry-Orange Milk Shakes

Boozy Strawberry-Orange Milk Shakes
David Prince

Omit the Cointreau to make this boozy beverage kid-friendly.

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Lemon-Blueberry Twist Pops

Lemon-Blueberry Twist Pops
Sang An

Swirl blueberries, lemon yogurt, and milk together and freeze to make a cool smoothie-on-a-stick.

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Peanut Butter Cup and Pretzel Terrine

Peanut Butter Cup and Pretzel Terrine
David Prince

Satisfy kids and adults alike with this sweet and salty treat.

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Melon With Sparkling Wine

melon with sparkling wine
Christopher Baker

Finish your meal with a bubbly three-ingredient treat.

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Raspberry Pops

Raspberry Pops
Sang An

Make this fruit-filled sweet treat for kids, or spike it with crème de cassis for the grown-ups.

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Tiramisu

Tiramisu
Anna Williams

This coffee-filled favorite is perfect for guests and takes just 15 minutes to prepare.

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Mint-Melon Pops

Mint-Melon Pops
Sang An

A double-decker melon treat gets a cool herbal boost from fresh mint leaves.

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Coconut Cashew Butter Bonbons

Coconut Cashew Butter Bonbons
Levi Brown

Toss these tasty bonbons in with your lunch to end your midday meal on a high note.

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(No-Bake) Nutella Truffles

(No-Bake) Nutella Truffles
Joseph De Leo

No time to make dessert? These no-bake sweets keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Frozen Peanut Butter Cup Banana Pops

Frozen Peanut Butter Cup Banana Pops
Kana Okada
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