Top 22+ no-bake spring desserts that let the fridge do most of the work

There's no need to heat up the oven to indulge in a homemade dessert.

Best No-Bake Cheesecake, Easy Cream Cheese Pie, Strawberry Pudding Dessert, Éclair Cake, Lemon Tiramisu, Best Chocolate Mousse Cake, No Bake Sugar Free Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Torte, Ice Cream Sandwich Cake, No-Bake Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert, Lemon Icebox Pie, No Bake Lime Mousse Torte, Kool-Aid Pie, Mississippi Mud Pie, French Silk Chocolate Pie, Opal's Cherry Delight, Jim's Pineapple Cheese Pie, Peanut Butter Pie, Heaven on Earth Cake, Banana Cream Pie with Pudding, English Trifle, No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip

There are plenty of reasons to make a no-bake dessert. Maybe you don't want to turn on the oven when the spring weather is warming—or maybe the oven is already in use, and you want to throw together something to firm up in the fridge during dinner. Or perhaps you just want something fresh and cool for dessert. Whatever your reason for not wanting to bake, you'll find the perfect no-bake dessert in these recipes that spend time in your fridge, not your oven.

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Best No-Bake Cheesecake

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"This is an amazing recipe for no-bake cheesecake with whipping cream and cream cheese that I just threw together one day — no oven, no eggs. Everyone loves it so much, that it doesn't last long! Top with your favorite canned or fresh fruit." —Debbie Clark

02 of 22

Easy Cream Cheese Pie

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"This cream cheese pie is a simple, creamy dessert. I got this recipe from a friend and it has never failed me. Try strawberry or blueberry filling for a variation." —Bea Ramirez

03 of 22

Strawberry Pudding Dessert

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"This is a chilled strawberry fruit dessert. Easy to make but hard to keep in the fridge for long." —Walt Drawl

04 of 22

Éclair Cake

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"This éclair cake is a very quick and simple no-bake dessert. It uses graham crackers and a pudding mixture. It tastes just like an éclair, but there is enough for a crowd! It is a great recipe for children who are learning to cook since there is no baking involved or any power kitchen tools. Just a bowl and a spoon!" —Cathy Gordon

05 of 22

Lemon Tiramisu

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"This lemon tiramisu is a showstopper dessert made with homemade lemon curd, a limoncello lemon syrup, and mascarpone cheese." —Emily Neinhaus

06 of 22

Best Chocolate Mousse Cake

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"This delicious chocolate mousse cake has a fluffy chocolate filling on a cookie crust for an easy no-bake dessert. Sliced strawberries around the edge of this cake make it look beautiful, too." —JJOHN32

07 of 22

No Bake Sugar Free Strawberry Cheesecake

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"This no-bake, sugar-free cheesecake is delicious. I have a grandmother who is diabetic, and I wanted to create a cheesecake with no added sugar. My whole family loved it! It's now the only one I make." —RLCLARK93654

08 of 22

Strawberry Torte

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"This strawberry torte is light, easy, and elegant. This recipe is from my mom." —Star Pooley

09 of 22

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Best No-Bake Cheesecake, Easy Cream Cheese Pie, Strawberry Pudding Dessert, Éclair Cake, Lemon Tiramisu, Best Chocolate Mousse Cake, No Bake Sugar Free Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Torte, Ice Cream Sandwich Cake, No-Bake Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert, Lemon Icebox Pie, No Bake Lime Mousse Torte, Kool-Aid Pie, Mississippi Mud Pie, French Silk Chocolate Pie, Opal's Cherry Delight, Jim's Pineapple Cheese Pie, Peanut Butter Pie, Heaven on Earth Cake, Banana Cream Pie with Pudding, English Trifle, No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip

"This easy ice cream cake has layers of ice cream sandwiches, hot fudge, caramel, and whipped topping. It was renamed as "The Best Dessert I've Ever Eaten" by my daughter this Memorial Day. My husband doesn't like when I take this dessert to a large gathering because it means he won't have any leftovers!" —DAYMOMMY

10 of 22

No-Bake Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert

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"By using prepared cherry pie filling, this no-bake dessert can be whipped up in no time, making it an easy dessert for summer entertaining. This recipe yields 8 regular-sized desserts, or several mini desserts if serving in mini dessert cups for parties." —fabeveryday

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Lemon Icebox Pie

Best No-Bake Cheesecake, Easy Cream Cheese Pie, Strawberry Pudding Dessert, Éclair Cake, Lemon Tiramisu, Best Chocolate Mousse Cake, No Bake Sugar Free Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Torte, Ice Cream Sandwich Cake, No-Bake Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert, Lemon Icebox Pie, No Bake Lime Mousse Torte, Kool-Aid Pie, Mississippi Mud Pie, French Silk Chocolate Pie, Opal's Cherry Delight, Jim's Pineapple Cheese Pie, Peanut Butter Pie, Heaven on Earth Cake, Banana Cream Pie with Pudding, English Trifle, No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip

"This lemon icebox pie is a family favorite when a no-bake, fast pie is needed. And family members too small to use the oven can make dessert! This makes a very pretty dessert when garnished with whipped cream and mint leaves." —Heather Simpson

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No Bake Lime Mousse Torte

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"This torte is tart and tangy. I take it to a lot of potluck dinners and everyone raves and begs for the recipe. It is easy and can be made several days ahead. Decorate with dollops of whipped cream, raspberries, and fresh mint leaves, if desired." —RB1953

13 of 22

Kool-Aid Pie

Best No-Bake Cheesecake, Easy Cream Cheese Pie, Strawberry Pudding Dessert, Éclair Cake, Lemon Tiramisu, Best Chocolate Mousse Cake, No Bake Sugar Free Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Torte, Ice Cream Sandwich Cake, No-Bake Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert, Lemon Icebox Pie, No Bake Lime Mousse Torte, Kool-Aid Pie, Mississippi Mud Pie, French Silk Chocolate Pie, Opal's Cherry Delight, Jim's Pineapple Cheese Pie, Peanut Butter Pie, Heaven on Earth Cake, Banana Cream Pie with Pudding, English Trifle, No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip

"This Kool-Aid pie is a super-easy and quick recipe I got from my mother-in-law. No cooking, no baking, just mixing and letting it set! Everyone will think you spent hours making the creamy and luscious filling." —blue

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Mississippi Mud Pie

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"This Mississippi mud pie is a decadent no-bake dessert that's very easy to make and deliciously creamy! Finish this delightful pie with whipped topping and a sprinkling of shaved chocolate." —MARBALET

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French Silk Chocolate Pie

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"This French silk pie is delicious. I have been making this recipe for over 25 years. Use a chocolate pie crust for even more chocolaty flavor. Garnish each slice with whipped cream and chocolate shavings." —Ruth

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Opal's Cherry Delight

Best No-Bake Cheesecake, Easy Cream Cheese Pie, Strawberry Pudding Dessert, Éclair Cake, Lemon Tiramisu, Best Chocolate Mousse Cake, No Bake Sugar Free Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Torte, Ice Cream Sandwich Cake, No-Bake Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert, Lemon Icebox Pie, No Bake Lime Mousse Torte, Kool-Aid Pie, Mississippi Mud Pie, French Silk Chocolate Pie, Opal's Cherry Delight, Jim's Pineapple Cheese Pie, Peanut Butter Pie, Heaven on Earth Cake, Banana Cream Pie with Pudding, English Trifle, No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip

"Cherry refrigerated cheesecake. Delicious and simple. Very quick, simple to make with no special ingredients!" —NancyJo922

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Jim's Pineapple Cheese Pie

Best No-Bake Cheesecake, Easy Cream Cheese Pie, Strawberry Pudding Dessert, Éclair Cake, Lemon Tiramisu, Best Chocolate Mousse Cake, No Bake Sugar Free Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Torte, Ice Cream Sandwich Cake, No-Bake Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert, Lemon Icebox Pie, No Bake Lime Mousse Torte, Kool-Aid Pie, Mississippi Mud Pie, French Silk Chocolate Pie, Opal's Cherry Delight, Jim's Pineapple Cheese Pie, Peanut Butter Pie, Heaven on Earth Cake, Banana Cream Pie with Pudding, English Trifle, No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip

"This pineapple cheese pie tastes like a pineapple cheesecake. You can use any ready-to-serve pie crust in this no-bake recipe." —James R Bray Sr

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Peanut Butter Pie

Best No-Bake Cheesecake, Easy Cream Cheese Pie, Strawberry Pudding Dessert, Éclair Cake, Lemon Tiramisu, Best Chocolate Mousse Cake, No Bake Sugar Free Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Torte, Ice Cream Sandwich Cake, No-Bake Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert, Lemon Icebox Pie, No Bake Lime Mousse Torte, Kool-Aid Pie, Mississippi Mud Pie, French Silk Chocolate Pie, Opal's Cherry Delight, Jim's Pineapple Cheese Pie, Peanut Butter Pie, Heaven on Earth Cake, Banana Cream Pie with Pudding, English Trifle, No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip

"This peanut butter pie recipe is very easy to make. Garnish with peanut butter cups for an extra special treat!" —Lisa G

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Heaven on Earth Cake

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"This heaven on earth cake is an easy summer no-bake dessert that can be made up to 2 days ahead. Airy angel food cake cubes are layered with cherry pie filling and rich vanilla pudding, then topped with swirls of whipped topping and more cherry filling." —Diana Moustoupolis

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Banana Cream Pie with Pudding

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"This no-bake banana cream pie recipe is made with instant pudding for quick and easy results without turning on the stove." —Angie

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English Trifle

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"This trifle is easy to make with layers of white cake, berries, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream," says recipe contributor Teri. "It's delicious and looks so elegant layered in a trifle bowl or individual dessert glasses. I got this recipe from my friend from England, Gill."

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No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip

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"This easy no-bake cheesecake is my go-to recipe when I want cheesecake in a flash. It's as easy as 1-2-3! Top with additional graham cracker crumbs and whipped topping, if desired. I love to share this with friends and family." —cafecook

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