40+ No-Cook Desserts Too Easy Not To Try

Recipe: Key Lime Icebox Cake

Layers of tangy-sweet Key lime custard and graham crackers stack up to make one quick and easy layer cake with just enough pucker to take the heat off summer. Add the lime juice once you've fully cooked the custard to let the cornstarch thicken the mixture properly.

Recipe: Cucumber-Basil Granita

Recipe: Raspberry Limeade Granita

Recipe: Chocolate Milk Granita

Recipe: Orange Cream Granita

These fresh and fruity shaved ice desserts are a breeze to make. Throwing a party? Add your favorite spirit for slushy cocktails.

Recipe: Orange-and-Basil Macerated Cherries

Cloud-like ricotta is the perfect complement to juicy cherries infused with herbal-citrus zing.

Recipe: Blueberry-Cheesecake Ice-Cream Pie

Recipe: Strawberry-Pretzel Ice-Cream Pie

Recipe: Key Lime Ice-Cream Pie

These simple pies are fit for any occasion. Try one of our combos below, or choose your own adventure by mixing and matching flavors. Simply pick a cookie crust, add a homemade ice cream and top with sweetened whipped cream and summer fruit or sundae toppings. Just be sure to freeze the pie after adding each layer to ensure easy assembly and a layered look.

Master Recipe: Buttermilk Ice Cream
Variation 1: Avocado-Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
Variation 2: Lemon Meringue Ice Cream
Variation 3: Blueberry-Cheesecake Ice Cream
Vartiation 4: Strawberry-Pretzel Ice Cream

A new freezer favorite has arrived. One genius (and easy!) master recipe and four over-the-top variations provide an endless array of sweet and creamy ideas. The secret to these dreamy treats? Soft-baked cookies from your bakery. Go large or small—just don't go with the crunchy kind.

Recipe: No-Cook Peach Ice Cream

Many homemade ice cream recipes require cooking a custard base, but this easy peach ice cream is made from sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, and fresh peaches.

Recipe: Quick & Tasty Banana Pudding

This super easy banana pudding calls for just four ingredients: a banana, thawed whipping topping, prepared vanilla pudding, and vanilla wafers.

Recipe: Lemonade Pie

For a homemade look, freeze crust for five minutes, and then slip it into your favorite pie plate before adding filling.

Recipe: No-Cook Strawberry Ice Cream

Velvety ice cream meets the sweet, juiciness of strawberries in this frozen summer treat. Serve it in ice cream sundae glasses for a parlor-perfect presentation.

Recipe: No-Cook Fig-Mint Ice Cream

Combine seasonal fresh figs and chopped fresh mint in this unique, no-cook, egg-free homemade ice cream.

Recipe: Easy Mocha Chip Ice-Cream Cake

This frozen dessert comes together quickly then just needs a little time to set in the freezer. Use premium-quality ice cream for rich, luscious results.

Recipe: Strawberry-Buttermilk Sherbet

Four fresh ingredients are all you need to make a refreshing frozen sherbet dessert tonight. In a pinch, substitute frozen strawberries for fresh.

Recipe: Key Lime Frozen Yogurt

Serve with fresh raspberries or blackberries, pressed between graham crackers or gingersnaps, or on its own for a tangy treat.

Recipe: Free-form Strawberry Cheesecake

Powdered sugar dissolves almost instantly when stirred into berries, while granulated sugar needs stand time. We chose powdered for this quick-to-put-together recipe.

Recipe: Strawberry-Orange Trifle

Fresh fruit makes for a refreshing dessert recipe sure to satisfy everyone at your table.

Recipe: Chocolate Parfaits

We tried using both sugar-free instant and regular pudding mixes. To our surprise, we preferred the flavor of the sugar-free.

Recipe: Tomato-Watermelon Sorbet

While a bit unexpected, this duo creates a flavorful combination. Consisting of only five ingredients, this refreshing treat is also simple to make.

Recipe: Raspberry Tiramisù Bites

There are crisp Italian cookies also called ladyfingers, but be sure to use soft ones in this recipe. Look for them in the bakery or produce section of your supermarket.

Recipe: Classic Peanut Brittle

No Southerner has ever been upset to see a candy tray full of homemade peanut brittle.

Recipe: Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate covered strawberries are a favorite but often overpriced treat, so make them at home with this easy method.

Recipe: Icebox Cheesecake

This dreamy dessert combines all the cheesecake flavor you love with the ease of an icebox pie.

Recipe: Rum Balls

This recipe, which we brought back from our December 1993 issue, has stood the test of time.

Recipe: Banana Pudding Milk Shake

Everything you love about classic banana pudding in one beautiful, no-cook package.

Recipe: Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

This showstopping dessert will be the star of every summer party.

Recipe: No-Bake Chocolate-Peppermint Cookies

If chocolate and mint are your favorite combo, these sweet cookies are the easiest way to get it homemade.

Recipe: Clementine-Gingersnap Trifles

These pretty little trifles are the perfect way to finish a baby shower or luncheon.

Recipe: Chewy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars

You only need your microwave’s help to throw together these easy, delectable bars.

Recipe: Bourbon Ice Cream Float

Add a little pizazz to your dinner party with a boozy dessert as your nightcap.

Recipe: No-Bake Almond Butter Thumbprints

You only need five ingredients and a few minutes to get a plate of these colorful cookies ready for company.

Recipe: Peach Icebox Cake

Let fresh summer peaches be the star of this simple, delicious dessert.

Recipe: Fresh Strawberry Milkshake

Let those market-fresh strawberries shine in a creamy, cool milkshake.

Recipe: Chocolate Banana Puddings

If the kids are having last-minute company, these cute puddings are so easy to throw together.

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

There’s nothing better during a hot Southern summertime than a creamy, chilled pie.

Recipe: Watermelon-Lime Pops with Chile Dipping Salt

Celebrate summer with fresh watermelon pops by the pool.

Recipe: Bourbon Balls

Every Southerner knows that sweet, boozy bourbon balls are a party must-have.

Recipe: Turtle Trifle

This decadent trifle has all the flavor you love from the classic turtle candy.

Recipe: Salted Caramel-Pecan Milk Shake

This dreamy milkshake has the perfect amount of salt and plenty of sweet.

Recipe: Fruitcake Bark

Not everyone remembers Aunt Lucy’s fruitcake with fondness, but this chocolate bark twist on the vintage dessert will be a hit.

Recipe: Chocolate Lasagna

This vintage dessert was made to feed a crowd, so it’s perfect for potlucks and big family gatherings.

Recipe: Millionaire Pie

This tropical treat will make every guest feel like a million bucks.

Recipe: Triple-Chocolate Milkshake

For true chocolate lovers, only triple-chocolate shakes will do, and that’s fine by us.

Recipe: Strawberry-Mango Semifreddo

This colorful dessert, which combines creamy mango sorbet and classic strawberry ice cream, will be the prettiest centerpiece.

Recipe: Chocolate Covered Pretzels

The perfect mix of sweet and salty, these chocolate-covered pretzels are the perfect gift for a neighbor or drop-by guest.

Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Popsicles

Don’t chase the ice cream truck down—make these nostalgic treats at home!

Recipe: Ambrosia Meringue Trifles

Old-school ambrosia was the inspiration for this cute dessert that’s perfect for last-minute dinners.

Recipe: Chocolate Peppermint Bark

This festive treat will make adorable homemade stocking stuffers or teacher gifts around the holiday season.

Recipe: White-Chocolate Covered Strawberries

These white-chocolate covered strawberries make an easy but elegant end to any meal.

Recipe: Peanut Butter Pie Milk Shake

Peanut butter pie in a glass? Yes, please.