Satisfy your sweet tooth without touching the oven.
By Johanna Li and Jennifer AldrichUpdated: Jun 3, 2022View Gallery
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Warm weather is here and so is the season of backyard cookouts and summer parties. If you're in charge of making the dessert, we suggest whipping up one of these oven-free recipes—because who wants to heat up their kitchen in the middle of summer? Whether you prefer easy chocolate recipes or fruit dessert recipes, this list has something for every type of sweet tooth.
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1No-Bake Cheesecake with Berry Toppings

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2Butterscotch-Banana Trifle

Bananas and delicious butterscotch pudding are layered up with pieces of pound cake for a trifle that's truly out of this world! Easily impress your guest with this fancy no-bake dessert.
Get the recipe for Butterscotch-Banana Trifle.
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3White Chocolate–Peppermint Pie
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4Raspberry and Pistachio Semifreddo
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5Cranberry Pâte de Fruit
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6Cracker Jack and Pretzel Treats
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7Hot Fudge Golden Grahams Parfait
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8Lemon Creme Sandwich Cookies
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9Rainbow Waffle Sandwiches
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10PB&J Puffed Cereal Ice Cream Sandwiches
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11Blue Bell Ice Cream Bombe
This ice cream bombe features four different flavors, because you shouldn't have to pick just one. It's easy to make but looks fancy, making it perfect for summer celebrations.
Get the recipe for Blue Bell Ice Cream Bombe.
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12Salty Peanut Banana Pudding
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13Pickled Gingery Plums
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14Vanilla Yogurt and Berry Trifle
This impressive no-bake dessert keeps things light with Greek yogurt (although whipped cream works very well) and fresh berries. You can assemble it ahead of time, and keep it chilled until you're ready to serve.
Get the recipe for Vanilla Yogurt and Berry Trifle.
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15The Most Chocolate Pudding
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16No-Bake Cookies
These fudgy no-bake cookies are a nostalgic childhood favorite! They're easy to make, have the perfect chewy texture, and feature that classic chocolate and peanut butter combo.
Get the recipe for No-Bake Cookies at Cooking Classy.
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17Hot Fudge Sundae No-Bake Cheesecake
What could be better than a hot fudge sundae on a hot afternoon? How about sundae toppings on a cheesecake, which is itself on top of a brownie crust? NOM.
Get the recipe for Hot Fudge Sundae No-Bake Cheesecake at Brown Sugar.
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18S’mores Cake
There's no campfire required to make this s'mores dessert. This rendition is so good, it might just become your new favorite version.
Get the recipe for S’mores Cake at Sally's Baking Addiction.
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19No-Bake Apple Pie Bites
Small on size but big on flavor, these mini no-bake apple pies are great to serve at gatherings.
Get the recipe for No-Bake Apple Pie Bites at Recipe Runner.
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20No-Bake Banana Pudding Parfaits
The best part of this quick and easy no-bake treat is that it only takes about 15 minutes to assemble.
Get the recipe for No-Bake Banana Pudding Parfaits at Brown Sugar.
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