6 No-Bake Summer Desserts

When you’re craving something sweet in the summer, the last thing you want to do on a hot day is bake. That’s what makes no-bake summer desserts a dream come true – you get your dessert fix without having to turn your oven on!

We’ve rounded up some of the yummiest no-bake desserts that feature fresh fruits. You’ll find these to be truly perfect summertime treats.

Semifreddo with Honeyed Peaches

Semifreddo, a partially frozen Italian dessert with the texture of frozen mousse, is both delicious and refreshing. We love this version that incorporates the wonderfully complimentary flavors of pistachios, peaches, and honey.

No-Bake Strawberry Chocolate Tart

No-Bake Strawberry Chocolate Tarts not only make for a gorgeous dessert, but super simple to make. And it’s quick too, taking just 15 minutes from start to finish! Made with a crispy Oreo crust, a soft chocolate ganache, and topped with fresh strawberries, this is one dessert that’s sure to please everyone.

Chocolate-Raspberry Trifle

Trifles are traditional English desserts that are typically made with layers of cake, jam or jelly, custard, and then topped with whipped cream. These popular desserts allow for a lot of creativity, with an endless amount of opportunities to create different versions.

This Chocolate-Raspberry Trifle recipe uses slices of store-bought pound cake drizzled with a mix of coffee and liqueur, chocolate pudding, chocolate shavings, fresh raspberries, and homemade whipped cream. With an ingredient list like that, this dessert will not disappoint!

Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries

While fresh strawberries are delicious on their own, these Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries really bring this fruit up a few notches, turning strawberries into a decadent treat!

Fill fresh strawberries with an easy (read: no-bake) cheesecake filling and you have an impressive little dessert.

No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Pots

Grab a few glass jars and get ready to make some super creamy No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Pots. These little gems are layered with graham cracker crumbs, cheesecake batter, fresh raspberries, and raspberry jam. Alternating the red layers with the cheesecake batter creates a lovely presentation, making these great for serving at a dinner party or other gathering.

No-Bake Mascarpone Fruit Tarts

These colorful No-Bake Mascarpone Fruit Tarts are an excellent choice when you want to make an elegant and pretty dessert without having to fuss – or for anytime you just want a special treat!

In these tarts, a homemade graham cracker crust combines with a smooth and creamy mascarpone cheese filling, which is then topped off with a mix of fresh berries…need we say more?