Cool & Easy No Bake Pies to Make Right Now

No bake pies and desserts are a smart choice right now, especially with the heat making it harder to want to turn on the oven. When the weather is warm, keeping the kitchen cool matters. No bake options let you put together something sweet without heating up the house. They also save time, which comes in handy when you’re juggling other summer plans or just don’t feel like baking.

A collage of four delicious No Bake Pies—strawberry, pecan, key lime, and chocolate—with "best no-bake pies" highlighted in the center.

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Easy No Bake Pies

Why you should be making no bake pies!

Another reason no bake desserts work so well is how simple they are. You don’t need to be an experienced baker to get good results. Most no bake recipes come together in just a few steps and chill in the fridge until they’re ready to serve. That gives you time to focus on other things while the dessert sets. They’re also easy to prep ahead for events, cookouts, or just to have something ready when you want a treat.

This style of dessert also gives you more flexibility. You can adjust flavors, textures, or layers without worrying about baking times or oven temps. If you’re working with kids or short on time, it’s a low-stress way to make something sweet. Finally, because they keep well in the fridge or freezer, no bake desserts are perfect to make ahead or enjoy over a few days.

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A slice of the surprisingly luscious million-dollar pie, topped with whipped cream and a small piece of chocolate, rests on a white plate with a fork nearby.

Surprise Million Dollar Pie

It's so rich, it tastes like a million bucks! Traditional Million Dollar Pie is kicked up with extra decadence for a memorable dessert. Great make-ahead and pot-luck dessert!

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A pie with a crumbly crust, topped with whipped cream, sliced strawberries, and mint leaves, sits partially sliced on a glass pie plate.

Strawberry Fluff Saltine Pie

This make-ahead, no-bake dessert is a refreshing treat for spring or summer with fresh, juicy strawberries.

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A slice of key lime pie sits on a plate, topped with whipped cream and a lime wedge. A whole pie and limes are visible in the background.

Better Than Nellie & Joe’s Key Lime Pie

This pie is a classic dessert that never fails to impress. Its unique combination of tart and sweet flavors makes it a refreshing treat and the quick make-ahead recipe gives it an edge over others for potlucks and parties.

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Thin Mint Cheesecake

Thin Mint Cheesecake is a Girl Scout cookie twist on the perfect Italian classic cheesecake. What better way to prepare for St. Patrick’s Day than with this easy dessert that will stop your guests in their tracks.

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O’Charley’s Caramel Pie Recipe

O'Charley's Caramel Pie Recipe has a buttery graham cracker crust, thick rich caramel dulce de leche, whipped cream and chocolate.

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No Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie

No Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie is the best combination of a sweet and salty dessert.

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No-Bake Butterfinger™ Cheesecake Tarts

No-Bake Butterfinger™ Cheesecake Tarts recipe is a creamy no-bake pie with Butterfinger candy in a pre-made tart shell.

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Epic No-Bake Butterfinger™ Cheesecake Pie

Sweet and salty meet in this Epic No-Bake Butterfinger™ Cheesecake Pie recipe. With chunks of Butterfinger and a salty graham cracker crust. This is the perfect dessert.

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A slice of cannoli pie with waffle cone crust, topped with crushed pistachios, is served on a white plate with a fork.

Waffle Cone Crust Cannoli Pie

Make-ahead Cannoli Pie is easy to prep and tastes just like the classic Italiandessert!

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A fork slices into a creamy pie topped with chopped pecans, displayed on a plate with whole pecans and mint leaves.

Pecan Cream Pie

This Pecan Cream Pie is a creamy variation of traditional pecan pie! A buttery flakey crust filled with a crunchy pecan cream filling that’s sweetened with pure maple syrup, and a pecan cream cheese mixture filling. My holiday table is never complete without this pie!

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3 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Pie

This pie recipe is so easy to make even kids can mix it together. It has just three ingredients and can be made in minutes.

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Conclusion

No oven, no problem! These no bake pies are quick, cool, and perfect for summer desserts without the extra heat.

Paula Jones is the founder, creator, and cook at CallMePMc.com, where she provides simple recipes & time-saving strategies for nutritious & delicious meals for your family. Born and raised in the South, Paula, or PMc as her friends call her, understands that many life events happen around the dinner table, & she wants you to enjoy that time in the kitchen & around the table stress-free with your family and friends. You’ll enjoy a variety of recipes at CallMePMc.com, from updated Southern classics, to practical, healthy, and indulgent. Learn more about Paula.