No-Bake Desserts You Need to Make This Summer

Chocolate-covered almonds inspired, and top, this creamy mousse. A whammy of almond butter, heavy cream, bittersweet chocolate and vanilla turn the classic chocolate dessert into a modern day delight.

When you don’t want to turn on the oven during those hot summer days, these no-bake chocolate, coconut and macadamia balls make a perfect sweet snack or dessert.

You don’t even need to turn on the oven to whip up a batch of these no-bake desserts. A red graham cracker base and a few sprinkles make these creamy cheesecake bites celebration-worthy.

Sweet, creamy and packed with fresh cherries, these five-ingredient cheesecake pops are a refreshing summer treat that you can prep quickly for the weekend ahead.

The Barefoot Contessa brings ease to decadent dishes like this fancy cake. The secret is good-quality ingredients (and a little love, too).

Skip the oven, and use your food processor and fridge to make these satisfying chocolatey peanut butter treats.

Raspberries, mint and simple syrup come together for a refreshing frozen smoothie “mocktail” popsicle that will keep you fully hydrated to fuel any summertime adventure. Find more of the coolest things you can make with your ice cube tray.

Cool chocolate pudding is the perfect disguise for tofu. This dessert delivers protein, iron and calcium, all within one silky, chocolatey package.

A healthy, yet satisfying dessert (or breakfast!), this delicious take on strawberries and cream combines a chia seed strawberry pudding and coconut whip.

Dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free – and flavourful. These cashew ice cream-esque bites offer an alternative to ice cream cake, without sacrificing taste or texture.

Want all the wonderful flavours of traditional cheesecake, without all the fuss? Try this easy-to-make recipe featuring in-season strawberries.

With a crunchy chocolate-graham crust and lightened-up peanut butter cheesecake topping,these no-bake bars are a dessert you can feel good about eating.

A light and airy dessert that will fulfill all your PB&J dreams. Creamy peanut butter custard and sweet jelly pair perfectly with the crumbly graham base. Top with whipped cream and crushed peanuts for added crunch and voila: a perfect no-bake dessert!

This bright, fresh and citrus-y lime mousse can be whipped up in almost no time at all and makes for a great mid-day snack or after-dinner dessert.

Super chocolaty and packed with creamy peanut butter, One of these decadent bars is enough to satisfy any sweet tooth.

There’s no need to reveal to guests that these sweet berry and fruit tarts are secretly healthy.

Get the recipe for No-Bake Almond Fruit Tarts

Nothing beats chocolate and peanut butter, except for maybe this no-bake frozen chocolate peanut butter mousse cake. It’s perfect for that special someone who eats peanut butter straight from the jar.

Packed with caramel sauce, crumbled brownies, strawberry jam, banana pudding, chocolate syrup, whipped cream and sprinkles, indulge in all your favourite sundae toppings (sans ice cream) with this fantastic 7-layer dip.

You’ll quickly forget about the store-bought variety after taking a single hydrating bite of this vibrant homemade popsicle. Much like a frozen smoothie, you’ll feel good about increasing your water-packed produce consumption from breakfast to dessert.

These fun popsicles are a cool way to take advantage of red cabbage’s vibrant hue. They’re also loaded with nutrition, thanks to the cabbage, Greek yogurt, mixed berries, banana and honey.

The perfect kid-friendly treats, these frozen pops are made from a purée of strawberries, orange and lemon juices and honey and then dotted with blueberries.

Creamy, tart lemon curd is piped into homemade vanilla ice cream creating this vibrant and delicious rippled dessert.

A simple graham crust is topped with a silky-smooth mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar, before getting a decorative (and delicious) topping of cocoa whipped cream, peanut butter chips and chocolate sprinkles. Yum!

These pretty-in-pink mini no-bake cheesecakes take just 10 minutes to whip up but look really impressive. A great option for last-minute guests!

This easy, no-churn vegan ice cream is going to become your new go-to treat this summer; it’s creamy, minty, refreshing and totally dairy-free.

Close your eyes when you take the first bite; you won’t believe it’s vegan. Chickpeas offer the perfect smooth, creamy base while also providing much fibre and protein. So whip up a batch next time you’ve got a cookie dough craving, and dig in!

Tiramisu gets a makeover with sunshiny citrus and tart blackberries. Single-serving portions means this is a mess-free, make-ahead treat ideal for entertaining.