14 No-Bake Desserts That Taste Like Summer
No-bake desserts are the perfect answer when you want something sweet without turning on the oven. They come together quickly and chill while you handle the rest of your day.
These recipes are easy to make and bring cool, creamy, or crunchy flavors that satisfy any sweet tooth.
Patriotic Jello Salad
Add a burst of red, white, and blue to your summer holiday celebrations with a delicious and patriotic Jello salad! This colorful and refreshing treat is the perfect addition to your Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day festivities, and it’s sure to impress your guests with its vibrant layers and sweet flavors.
Get the Recipe: Jello Mold.
Raspberry Sherbet / Sorbet
Super tasty and colorful, Raspberry Sherbet or Sorbet is an awesome treat that’s both dairy-free and vegan, making it a great choice for everyone. This frozen dessert can be made with either fresh or frozen raspberries, allowing you to enjoy its bright, tangy flavor any time of the year. Get the Recipe: Raspberry Sherbet / Sorbet.
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Experience dessert paradise with this mind-blowing ice cream sandwich cake! You’ll be in frozen dessert bliss!
Get The Recipe: Ice Cream Sandwich Cake.
Strawberry Coconut Popsicles
These strawberry coconut popsicles are incredibly easy – just 3 ingredients, whizzed up in the blender. Healthy and vegan, they’re creamy smooth & delicious
Get The Recipe: Strawberry coconut popsicles – Caroline’s Cooking.
Nectarine Ice Cream No Churn
This nectarine ice cream is a tasty way to enjoy some fresh summer fruit in a cool and creamy way. It’s no churn, packed with flavor and easy to scoop, too.
Get The Recipe: Nectarine ice cream (no churn) – Caroline’s Cooking.
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe
Creamy and dreamy, No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe is irresistibly delicious but also incredibly easy to make.
Get The Recipe: No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe.
Yellow Plum Sorbet
Yellow Plum Sorbet is an incredibly easy summertime dessert- a super easy yellow plum recipe. Not only will the family (those 21 and older) love it, your guests will be impressed. This one is spiked with Grand Marnier. It really is unbelievable. Get the Recipe: Yellow Plum Sorbet.
Grilled Peaches Dessert | Easy Summer Dessert
Grilled Peaches with Blackberry Wine Sauce are such a simple yet elegant end-of-summer dessert. They also take less than 5 minutes to prepare. This time of year, I lament the loss of the sun and the inevitable end to my favorite cooking season: grilling. Get the Recipe: Grilled Peaches Desserts.
Peach Sorbet
If you’ve got a ton of peaches, make this easy Peach Sorbet. It is super easy, vegan, and the perfect no-guilt end-of-summer treat. You can make peach sorbet with or without an ice cream maker. No cutting up peaches either. Get the Recipe: Peach Sorbet.
Cucumber Sorbet
Skip the fancy spa and make your own Cucumber Sorbet. It’s so easy and a great use for all of those cucumbers you are picking from your garden! Fresh cucumber recipes are hard to come by if you don’t want to do pickles or relish. This is one of the easiest uses for your excess of cucumbers! Cucumber Sorbet is a famous palate-cleansing recipe. Get the Recipe: Cucumber Sorbet.
Watermelon Sorbet
This easy watermelon sorbet is the answer to your summer snacktime cravings. It’s made with fresh watermelon, tart lemon and sweeteners in a blender or food processor and takes about 10 minutes to assemble. Use your Cuisinart ice cream maker or try the no-churn method (given) to make this sweet, refreshing watermelon sorbet recipe today. Get the Recipe: Watermelon Sorbet.
Raspberry Ruffle Traybake Bars (No-Bake)
Raspberry ruffle traybake is packed full of raspberry, coconut and dark chocolate flavors. This is a super easy, no-bake recipe with just 5 simple ingredients and it yields up to 24 servings! Get the Recipe: Raspberry Ruffle Traybake Bars (No-Bake).
Patriotic Red White And Blue No-Bake Cheesecake
This no-bake cheesecake is easy to make and looks amazing. It has a sweet graham cracker crust and a creamy filling. Fresh berries in a swirled design on top give it a festive look, perfect for the Fourth of July. This dessert is both delicious and a crowd-pleaser. Get the Recipe: Patriotic Red White And Blue No-Bake Cheesecake.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie (Easy No-Bake Recipe)
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of our no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, made with an Oreo cookie crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and a Cool Whip topping. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion and sure to impress your guests! Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie (Easy No-Bake Recipe).
The 12 Best 9×13 Cakes for When You Need Dessert Without the Fuss
A 9×13 cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion, offering a simple way to feed a crowd without the hassle. These cakes are easy to make and packed with flavor, making them a go-to for family gatherings, potlucks, or just because. With a variety of recipes to choose from, each one is designed to impress and satisfy every sweet craving. Get ready to enjoy the ultimate 9×13 cakes that are as delicious as they are simple.
Get the Recipes: 9×13 Cakes.
These Layer Cakes Taste Like Sunshine and Long Weekends
Layer cakes aren’t just dessert—they’re a full-blown event. Tall, dramatic, and packed with flavor, these cakes bring serious wow without needing bakery skills. Each slice shows off thick layers, rich fillings, and just the right amount of frosting. They’re the kind of cakes people can’t stop staring at, then ask for seconds before they finish their first bite. These recipes don’t play it safe, and that’s exactly why everyone’s obsessed.
Get the Recipes: Layer Cakes.
Dinner in 30 Minutes That Aren’t Chicken or Boring
When time is tight and you’re looking for something quick, these 30-minute meals are the answer. Packed with flavor and made without chicken, these recipes offer a delicious variety of options to keep your meals exciting. Perfect for busy nights, these dishes will have you fed in no time without sacrificing taste. Enjoy simple yet satisfying meals that everyone will love!
Get the Recipes: 30-Minute Dinners That Aren’t Chicken.
14 Spring-Flavored Desserts That Aren’t Carrot Cake
Carrot cake had its moment—but Easter desserts don’t have to stop there. This lineup brings color, crunch, chocolate, and a little drama to your spring spread. Think cool pies, fluffy bars, creamy layers, and treats that actually get people excited. These are the desserts that disappear fast, get talked about even faster, and don’t leave you stuck grating carrots.
Get the Recipes: Desserts Aren’t Carrot Cake.
