15 No-Bake Vegan Desserts for Summer Parties

One of the best parts of Summer is going out to parties. If that’s your thing, then you’ll likely have to bring a dish to share with others. No-bake recipes are great because they will help save you time and they don’t skimp on taste. Enjoy!

1. Grapefruit Rose No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake

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This Grapefruit Rose No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake by Teri Macovei is a light and silky vegan cheesecake, positively delicious with subtle citrus flavors and flowery rose notes. It makes a perfect weekend indulgence alongside a cup of tea or a pretty cake for a festive birthday party.

2. Mini No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

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Creamy cheesecake sweetened with agave and a hint of lemon hosts hidden blueberry gems inside, a pleasant surprise in every mouthful. This Mini No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake by Christa Clark is adorned with a healthy blueberry sauce and fresh blueberries. The sweet, yet salty crust ensures that a fusion of flavors is found in each bite.

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3. Layered No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars

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These Layered No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars by Kris Dee are chewy, thick, decadent, and also happen to be vegan and gluten-free! The perfect warm-weather treat. No-bake desserts during these warm months, kinda feel right. Not only is having your oven blasting for 30 minutes unpleasant, but you can’t deny it feels quite weird and out of place eating a hot chocolate chip cookie on a blazing summer day.

4. Snickers Cheesecake Squares

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With a base of dates and nuts, a smooth nutty filling topped off with homemade caramel sauce and chocolate…this is a dessert not to miss making! If you like anything nutty and sweet, you will love this! This recipe only contains natural sugars but will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. Skip that Snickers ice cream bar in the market and make these Snickers Cheesecake Squares by Holly Jade instead.

5. No-Bake Coffee Roll

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If you’re not a fan of desserts made with coffee, this No-Bake Coffee Roll by Iva Mrdjanov will be the exception. The coffee taste isn’t overpowering and balances nicely with the richness of the other ingredients. The best part about this dessert is what happens when you bite into it. The white filling simply melts in your mouth, calling you to take another bite and have that experience again. … and again. Coffee-lovers beware. Dessert-lovers beware.

6. Healthy No-Bake Brownies

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Chewy, indulgent, and super fudgy! These Healthy No-Bake Brownies by Angelina Papanikolaou are made in just 5 minutes using simple raw ingredients!

7. Mini No-Bake Key Lime Pies

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Hello, creamy goodness. You can’t really say no to a healthy no-bake key lime pie, can you?! These Mini No-Bake Key Lime Pies by Robin Browne have a nutty, and simple base, that compliments the star (the filling) beautifully. The filling is creamy, tangy, and full of healthy fats. This gluten and dairy-free dessert is a lovely combination of a key lime pie and a mini key lime cheesecake- the best of both worlds.

8. No-Bake Chocolate Date Truffles

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These No-Bake Chocolate Date Truffles by Wholesome LLC are for you if you love dates, haven’t had dates but are looking for a great recipe to try them in. They’re great for eliminating or reducing your refined sugar intake, and a good choice if you want a healthier dessert option for you and the family.

9. No-Bake Chocolate Banana Cream Cake

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This No-Bake Chocolate Banana Cream Cake by Pauline Hanuise will become your new BFF. Even though it looks fancy, it’s really easy to make. You’ll only need a few ingredients and a high-speed blender. Made in only a matter of minutes, it’s not only healthy, but heavenly, delicious, and totally decadent! This vegan chocolate banana cake is such a treat! Who doesn’t love a no-bake cake? Especially one that is full of chocolatey, banana flavor. Extra coconut whipped cream on top, please!

10. Mini No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

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This Mini No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake by Robin Browne is creamy, decadent, and the perfect dessert to share with your loved ones.

11. No-Bake Mango Raspberry Cream Pie

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This No-Bake Mango Raspberry Cream Pie by Gretchen Price is easier than it looks! The best part is you don’t have to turn on the oven! It’s bursting with the delicious flavors of raspberry and mango, then topped off with vegan whipped cream. The recipe calls for vegan cream cheese as the base for both of the filling layers, but if you do not have vegan cream cheese you can substitute in cashew cream instead. Just add that last after cooking the mixture on the stove. You can also use sliced mango instead of the golden sandwich cookies layer. This mango raspberry cream pie is such a crowd-pleaser––you have to try it out!

12. No-Bake Snickerdoodle Bars

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No-bake, simple, and oh-so-creamy Snickerdoodle Bars by Taavi Moore. With a creamy, sweet cashew cream topping and a nutty, cinnamon crust. Your favorite cookie in bar form. It’s too good to be true.

13. No-Bake Mocha Doughnuts With Chocolate Frosting

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These No-Bake Mocha Doughnuts With Chocolate Frosting by Caroline Doucet are made with nuts, dates, oats, and other wholesome ingredients. They’re made in the food processor in under 30 minutes and are topped with a simple frosting and shredded coconut.

14. No-Bake Rice Pudding Cake

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This No-Bake Rice Pudding Cake by Deniz Kilic combines all the silky, rich goodness of pudding with the shape and style of a cake. The simple vanilla rice pudding rests on a hearty walnut crust and is finished with elegantly placed fruit, nuts, and mango purée.

15. No-Bake Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Create a simple frozen treat that is gluten-free, paleo, and vegan with these No-Bake Ice Cream Sandwiches by Kat Condon.

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