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The last thing you want to do in the summer is turn on the oven, and ice cream is wonderful, but sometimes you want something more. Here is where no bake desserts shine. Below is a list of 20 desserts from around the world that are perfect for hot days and typically only require assembling and chilling.
Looking for more summer recipes to cool off this season? Check out the Summer Drinks Around the World Series!
How To Use This List
- Each recipe is formatted as the title of the recipe, followed by the "|" symbol and then the blog or person who it is from.
- I've split this list into the following categories: Chocolate No Bake Biscuit Cakes, Soft-Set No Bake Desserts, Icebox Cakes and Layered Desserts, Fruit Forward Tropical Desserts, Traditional Sweets, Retro Sliceable Bars and Sweets, and Frozen Treats.
Chocolate No Bake Biscuit Cakes
Not to confuse the US audience, here I refer to biscuits as the British "biscuit" meaning cookie, rather than the soft breakfast biscuits that we are used to.
Kalter Hund: German No-Bake Layered Chocolate Biscuit Cake - The Storied Recipe
This layered, no-bake cake delivers chocolate as it's meant to be: completely and utterly decadent, rich, creamy, and solid but soft.
Queen Elizabeth's Chocolate Biscuit Cake (The Royal Recipe) | The View From Great Island
Chocolate biscuit cake was the late Queen Elizabeth's favorite cake, and this is the no bake recipe from former royal chef Darren McGrady.
Soft-Set, No Bake Desserts
The desserts below are light enough to not weigh you down in the hot weather, but satisfying enough to curb your sweet tooth. The best part is they are all easy to make!
Homemade Chocolate Mousse, the Classic French Recipe | La Cuisine de Geraldine
Discover my authentic chocolate mousse recipe aka mousse au chocolat - a light and airy French dessert that melts in your mouth.
Italian Panna Cotta Recipe | Natasha's Kitchen
Panna Cotta is a quick and easy Italian dessert. The fresh berry sauce gives every creamy spoonful the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe | Lauren's Latest
No Bake Cheesecake has never been so easy or delicious! A silky smooth cream cheese filling surrounded by a buttery graham cracker crust.
Icebox Cakes & Layered Desserts
Some of the recipes below provide optional instructions to make homemade lady fingers, but my personal strategy is to simply buy them pre-made, so I felt justified in selecting these for the list.
3 Ingredient No Bake Mandarin Ginger Pie Dessert | The Storied Recipe
Super simple creamy layered ginger mandarin dessert. Just 3 ingredients with no bake time, this is a go-to for a quick and easy dessert for a crowd! Top with a beautiful garnish in under a minute.
Italian Tiramisu - Authentic Recipe | Inside the Rustic Kitchen
An authentic tiramisu recipe! Rich, creamy and super delicious made with coffee and chocolate. So easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
Carlota De Limón (Mexican Lime Icebox Cake) | Mexican Made Meatless
This Mexican key lime ice box cake, known as Carlota de Limon, is the easiest no-bake cake. It needs only 5 ingredients and there's minimal cleaning up to do.
Chocolate Icebox Cake | If You Give A Blonde A Kitchn
Icebox cake is a simple no-bake dessert perfect for hot summer days. All you need are chocolate wafers and whipped cream!
French Charlotte Aux Fraises (Strawberry Charlotte Cake)
Charlotte Aux Fraise, also known as Strawberry Charlotte Cake, is a French mousse cake made with lady fingers, Bavarian cream & strawberries.
Fruit-Forward, Tropical Desserts
Ripe seasonal fruit is in abundance in the summer so take advantage of it! These recipes showcase the tropical mango that is the perfect treat to refresh you on the hottest of days.
Mango Sticky Rice Recipe | Hot Thai Kitchen
Authentic recipe for Thai mango sticky rice. It's easy to make and so delicious it's become famous and loved the world over!
Mangga Sagu Mutiara: Mango Sago Dessert | Cook Me Indonesian
This mango sago dessert is a version of a contemporary Hong Kong dessert, consisting of mango puree, fresh mango cubes, pearl sago and milk.
Traditional Sweets
Though these sweets do require you to spend a little time on the stove, these traditional sweets offer comforting no bake desserts perfect for any occasion. Plus, they are unique and allow you to try something new and delicious this summer.
Thambuttu: Festive No Bake Banana Dessert from Coorg (India) | The Storied Recipe
A smooth, thick, spiced no-bake banana dessert complemented with rich, nutty ghee, toasted sesame seeds, and sweet coconut.
Atta Halwa (Wheat Halwa) - Classic Indian Dessert | The Storied Recipe
Atta Flour Halwa (or Whole Wheat Flour Halwa) is a classic Indian dessert. Made with only 3 ingredients and a little patience, the dessert is thick, sticky, very rich and flavorful.
Retro, Sliceable Bars
Retro desserts bring a nostalgic charm to summer desserts and offer the best classics to enjoy with your family. These slice and serve bars are perfect for sharing with your friends and family.
Australian Blueberry Cloud Jelly Cheesecake Slice | Kidgredients
Blueberry cloud jelly cheesecake slice made with yoghurt, cream cheese and delicious blueberries! Kidfriendly and super yummy!
New Zealand Lolly Cake | Katy's Food Finds
A delicious, old fashioned NZ classic. This no bake Lolly Cake (or 'Lolly Log') uses only five ingredients - malt biscuits, butter, sweetened condensed milk, lollies and coconut. A very simple melt and mix recipe.
Filipino Maja Blanca Recipe | Foxy Folksy
Try this quick and simple Maja Blanca recipe for a creamy, soft and light Filipino coconut pudding made from coconut milk, milk, sweetener, and corn kernel.
Frozen Treats
Frozen doesn't have to mean ice cream. These unique desserts are light and refreshing for hot summer days.
Kakigori - Japanese Shaved Ice | Veggie Desserts
Enjoy Kakigori, a traditional Japanese shaved ice dessert! Try it topped with easy homemade syrups like matcha, strawberry, and mango.
Strawberry Semifreddo all'Italiana (Pastry Cream & Meringue) | Recipes From Italy
Treat yourself to a heavenly dessert with our luscious Strawberry Semifreddo! Creamy frozen perfection bursting with fruity goodness!
More Lists for Inspiration
Recipe
Summer No Bake Desserts From Around the Word
Description
Discover refreshing summer no-bake desserts from around the world, featuring easy, heat-free treats that are perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
- German Kalter Hund from Selina Goelde, guest of The Storied Recipe
- British Chocolate Biscuit Cake from The View From Great Island
- South African 3-Ingredient Ginger Mandarin Dessert from Kate Jack, guest of The Storied Recipe
- American Chocolate Icebox Cake from If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen
- Italian Tiramisu from Inside the Rustic Kitchen
- Mexican Carlota de Limón (Mexican Lime Icebox Cake) from Mexican Made Meatless
- French Strawberry Charlotte Cake from Emily Laurae
- Summer Berry Trifle from Once Upon a Chef
- French Chocolate Mousse from La Cuisine de Geraldine
- Italian Panna Cotta from Natasha's Kitchen
- No Bake Cheesecake from Lauren's Latest
- Thai Mango Sticky Rice from Hot Thai Kitchen
- Indonesian Mangga Sagu Mutiara: Mango Sago Dessert from Cook Me Indonesian
- Thambuttu No Bake Banana Dessert from Accamma Nanjappa, guest of The Storied Recipe
- Indian Atta Halwa from Karishma, guest of The Storied Recipe
- Australian Blueberry Cloud Jelly Cheesecake Slice from Kidgredients
- New Zealand Lolly Cake from Katy's Food Finds
- Filipino Maja Blanca from Foxy Folksy
- Japanese Kakigori from Veggie Desserts
- Italian Strawberry Semifreddo from Recipes From Italy
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