21 No-Bake Pies for Hot Summer Days

By Kaitlyn Yarborough
Photo: Jennifer Davick

There are some things that only a fat slice of pie can fix—and a hot summer's day in the South is definitely one of those things, as long as that pie is cool, creamy, and incredibly tasty. When it’s too hot outside to cook, these no-bake pies act like a cold sip of water in the desert, a deep dive into a swimming pool in the middle of July. From a frozen take on classic Key lime pie to a chilly rendition of peanut butter pie, these recipes are perfect for spring and summer in the South. You’ll find a few of these treats require blind baking a quick homemade pie crust, but each can be substituted with a storebought crust if turning on the oven just seems too tasking in the hot, muggy weather. (But the extra step is always more than worth it.) Try our cream pies, ice cream pies, icebox pies, and more—these no-bake pie recipes will have you covered on the hottest of spring and summer days.

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Pretzel Pie

We've turned your favorite strawberry-pretzel salad into a delicious pie.

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Strawberry Lemonade Pie

Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Strawberry Lemonade Pie

This spring-ready pie is bright, sweet, and relentlessly refreshing. Bonus: It's made with easy storebought ingredients. 

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No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie

Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Recipe: No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie

With a creamy filling and crunchy crust, this mile-high pie is about as dreamy as it gets. 

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Blueberry-Cheesecake Ice-Cream Pie

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Blueberry-Cheesecake Ice-Cream Pie

You're going to want a slice of this fruity pie on a hot summer's day. 

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Millionaire Pie

Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Millionaire Pie

If you haven't heard of this old-school Southern pie, it's time to get acquainted. This pie is cool, creamy, and just a tad gelatinous. 

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Rebecca's Black Bottom Icebox Pie

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Rebecca’s Black Bottom Icebox Pie

By "black bottom," we mean a decadent chocolate wafer crust. This chocolate pie is a crowd-pleaser. 

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Peach Divinity Icebox Pie

Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Peach Divinity Icebox Pie

Made with a light and airy divinity filling, this party-perfect pie makes a bright centerpiece for the cookout. Pair with our baked gingersnap crust or a storebought graham cracker crust. 

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Coconut Cream Pie

Photo: Lee Harrelson

Recipe: Coconut Cream Pie

It's not spring in the South without a cream pie—and this coconut number might be the tastiest choice. A not-too-sweet custard filling, fresh whipped cream, and toasted coconut topping make the ultimate cream pie trio. 

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Peanut Butter-Banana Icebox Pie

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Peanut Butter-Banana Icebox Pie

The King himself, Elvis Presley, would be proud. This chilled pie gets some lovin' with peanut butter, bananas, and chocolate. 

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Peach Melba Ice-Cream Pie

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Peach Melba Ice-Cream Pie

The ingredients of a Peach Melba—peaches, raspberries, almonds, and ice cream—come together into a pretty and portable dessert for every summer occasion. 

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Strawberry Cream Pie

Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Strawberry Cream Pie

You won't find a prettier pie than this strawberry stunner. 

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Lemon Meringue Ice-Cream Pie

Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Lemon Meringue Ice-Cream Pie

Homemade lemon curd and fluffy meringue topping go together like peanut butter and jelly. 

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Mexican Chocolate Ice-Cream Pie

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Mexican Chocolate Ice-Cream Pie

Everyone will love this chocolate pie with Mexican flair. We give a quick graham cracker crust a little kick from ground cinnamon and ground red pepper, but you can use a storebought option to save time. 

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Frozen Hawaiian Pie

Southern Living

Recipe: Frozen Hawaiian Pie

You aren't going to find a no-bake pie more nostalgic than this creamy recipe, filled with condensed milk, Cool Whip, crushed pineapple, banana, sweetened flaked coconut, and maraschino cherries.

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Key Lime Ice-Cream Pie

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Key Lime Ice-Cream Pie

Imagine a classic Key lime pie but even more refreshing. That's exactly what this frozen ice cream pie recipe serves up. 

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Chocolate Icebox Pie

Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Chocolate Icebox Pie

Enter: your most decadent hot-weather pie ever. And just in case it needed a little extra something, we topped it with chopped candy bar pieces. 

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Creamy Lemonade Pie

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Creamy Lemonade Pie

My, oh my, this lemonade pie! This sunny recipe will brighten anyone’s day. 

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Strawberry-Pretzel Icebox Pie

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Strawberry-Pretzel Icebox Pie

You'll want to dive right into this classic fruity pie. It's a welcome addition at any Southern party. 

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Frozen Peanut Butter Pie

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Linda Hirst

Recipe: Frozen Peanut Butter Pie

This pie is easy to make and perfect to take—because everyone will fight over every last slice. 

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Strawberry Smoothie Ice-Cream Pie

Southern Living

Recipe: Strawberry Smoothie Ice-Cream Pie

Sweet layers of ice cream mixed with fresh fruit purée make up this hot-weather pie. 

 

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Piña Colada Icebox Pie

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Piña Colada Icebox Pie

Turn your favorite tropical cocktail into a delicious pie. You can substitute a storebought graham cracker crust in this recipe, but the shortbread-coconut crust is really where it's at. 

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