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    Chill Out: 17 No-Bake Summer Desserts to Beat the Heat

    Modified: Jul 11, 2024 · Published: Jun 9, 2024 by Sharon Rigsby · Leave a Comment

    Pinterest pin showing three desserts including strawberry and mixed berry dessert and strawberry pie.

    Summer is here, and the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven. Dive into my collection of 17 refreshing no-bake desserts that are as easy to make as they are delicious.

    Mixed berry sherbet, strawberry trifle and key lime mousse.

    From tangy orange sherbet to key lime mousse, these recipes will keep you cool and satisfied all season long!

    1
    A clear glass trifle dish with layers of angel food cake, strawberries and whipped cream.
    Strawberry Trifle with Angel Food Cake Recipe
    Strawberry Trifle with Angel Food Cake with fresh luscious strawberries, billowy whipped cream, and heavenly angel food cake is easy, elegant, and delicious!
    Check out this recipe
    2
    A scoop of strawberry sherbet on a container of ice cream.
    Easy Homemade Strawberry Sherbet
    Easy Homemade Strawberry Sherbet is a sweet-tart, light, refreshing frozen dessert made with fresh luscious strawberries. The perfect ending to the perfect meal, this simple sherbet ice cream recipe only takes minutes to prepare, and then your ice cream maker takes over.
    Check out this recipe
    3
    Four Key Lime Mousses on a glass serving plate.
    Easy Key Lime Mousse Recipe
    This no-bake light-as-a-cloud mousse combines cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, frozen whipped topping, and key lime juice into a dreamy delectable light dessert that you and your family will love!
    Check out this recipe
    4
    Frozen lemonade pie topped with macerated strawberries and blueberries.
    Frozen Lemonade Pie Recipe
    Easy Frozen Lemonade Pie is the perfect combination of sweet and tart flavors, all wrapped up in a crunchy graham cracker crust.  Light and refreshing with a sublime lemony flavor, it's a perfect no-fuss dessert that will quickly become a family favorite. 
    Check out this recipe
    5
    Fresh strawberry pie topped with whipped cream on a white plate.
    Old Fashioned Strawberry Pie Recipe with Jello
    A blast from the past, no-bake Old-Fashioned Strawberry Pie with Jello and a graham cracker crust is bursting with fresh flavors. The fool-proof pie filling is full of ripe, lush, sun-kissed strawberries immersed in a delectable strawberry glaze made with strawberry jello.
     
    Check out this recipe
    6
    Homemade chocolate pudding made without cornstarch in dessert cups. The pudding is topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
    Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe without Cornstarch
    My best Homemade Chocolate Pudding without Cornstarch is a gluten-free pudding that makes a perfect treat. Topped with a luxurious dollop of fresh whipped cream, it's ridiculously simple to prepare and takes less than 15 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    7
    A icebox cake decorated to look like the American flag.
    Red, White, and Blue No-Bake Icebox Cake Recipe
    How better to celebrate the 4th of July than with my old-fashioned Red, White, and Blue No-Bake Icebox Cake! This easy layered 4th of July dessert is filled with heavenly whipped cream, graham crackers, fresh sweet strawberries, and delightfully juicy blueberries.
    Check out this recipe
    8
    A clear glass dish with two scoops of orange sherbet, garnished with a sprig of mint.
    Easy Homemade Orange Sherbet Ice Cream
    Made with simple ingredients like freshly squeezed orange juice, buttermilk, and Karo syrup, this refreshing frozen orange dessert is the perfect treat for any occasion. Plus, it can be whipped up in no time with an electric ice cream maker.
    Check out this recipe
    9
    Pistachio pudding dessert in a tall glass dessert dish, topped with a cherry.
    Pistachio Pudding Recipe
    Pistachio Pudding Dessert is an old-fashioned, tasty dessert made with pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, pistachios, marshmallows, and whipped topping.
    Check out this recipe
    10
    Peanut Butter Mousse topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed Oreos.
    Easy Peanut Butter Mousse Recipe with Whipped Cream
    This simple recipe is about to become your new favorite dessert and features dreamy, creamy peanut butter mousse garnished with heavenly whipped cream and crushed Oreo cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    11
    A bowl full of gingerbread ice cream garnished with cookie crumbs and gingersnap cookies.
    Homemade Gingerbread Ice Cream Recipe (No Churn)
    Homemade Gingerbread Ice Cream is a delightful dessert that perfectly captures the essence of the holidays. Its warm spices and rich molasses flavor make it ideal for winter and sure to become a treat the whole family will love.
    Check out this recipe
    12
    Pecan pralines and cream ice cream in a cut glass bowl.
    Pecan Praline Ice Cream Recipe
    A festive and decadent holiday dessert, luscious Pecan Praline Ice Cream will make a sweet ending to any meal! Sometimes it's called Pralines and Cream Ice Cream, or even simply Praline Ice Cream, but no matter what you call it, the combination of pralines and cream is the perfect balance of rich and sweet. 
    Check out this recipe
    13
    Vanilla Panna Cotta with sliced strawberries in dessert dishes.
    Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberry Sauce Recipe
    Easy to make, silky smooth, creamy Vanilla Panna Cotta topped with sliced fresh strawberries is the ultimate decadent dessert. A classic Italian dish, this recipe is made with sweetened heavy cream, a bit of sour cream, and thickened with unflavored gelatin.
    Check out this recipe
    14
    Easy No-Cook Meyer Lemon Ice Cream in an ice cream cone
    Easy No-Cook Meyer Lemon Ice Cream Recipe:
    Sweet, tart and silky smooth, Easy No-Cook Meyer Lemon Ice Cream is delightfully refreshing and decidedly satisfying and, the perfect cold, creamy dessert.
    Check out this recipe
    15
    Several scoops of peanut butter and jelly ice cream in white bowls.
    Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Recipe (No Churn)
    This easy-to-make, no-churn Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream recipe is for you if you love ice cream and are a PB&J fan like me!
    Check out this recipe
    16
    A glass dish full of scoops of Snickers Ice Cream.
    Easy Homemade Snickers Ice Cream Recipe (No Churn)
    This easy recipe for no churn, Homemade Snickers Ice Cream only takes 10 minutes to combine the ingredients, and then your freezer does the heavy lifting.
    Check out this recipe
    17
    Scoops of mixed berry sherbet in glass dessert dishes.
    Easy Homemade Mixed Berry Sherbet
    Easy Homemade Mixed Berry Sherbet is a sweet, tangy, and delicious ending to any meal. This simple fruit sherbet, made with a combination of frozen berries including strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries, is light and refreshing and just the thing to help you cool off on a hot summer evening.
    Check out this recipe

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