Everyone needs a quick and easy dessert up their sleeve. My go-to? No-bake pies. It doesn’t matter whether I’m whipping up something special for a family get-together, throwing together a crowd-pleasing dish for a party, or just trying to satiate my unending sweet tooth—no-bake pies get the job done. They’re easy to make (even in a pinch), and they’re near-guaranteed to be delicious. Oh, and if you live in a tiny apartment sans a real kitchen? No problem—part of the beauty of no-bake pies is, of course, that no ovens are involved.
I know it seems a little counterintuitive to whip up a decadent dessert in the middle of summer, but hear me out when I say there’s really no better time for no-bake pies than the calendar’s hottest, most sweltering months. Since no-bake pies are, well, no-bake, they don’t require you to turn on your oven and render your kitchen an abject sauna. Not to mention, there’s so little time between prep and indulgence that you can basically enjoy your sweet treat right after you’ve thrown it together. (I can’t be the only one whose patience is worn thoroughly thin by summer’s oppressive humidity, right? I’m game to cut wait times anywhere I can.)
Whether you’re a pie lover or a lazy cook looking to treat yourself in the easiest way possible, the following no-bake pies are sure to become staples in your repertoire. No oven, no problem—just be sure to bring your appetite.
The Kitchen Is My Playground.
1. No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
If you love dipping your chocolate chip cookies in milk until they’re delightfully soggy, you need this no-bake chocolate chip cookie pie in your life. Immediately, if not sooner.
The Diary of a Real Housewife.
2. 3-Ingredient Hershey Pie
When all you need is three ingredients and one of them is a Hershey bar, you obviously cannot go wrong. This three-ingredient no-bake pie recipe is a chocolate lover’s dream.
Deliciously Sprinkled.
3. Orange Cream Pie
Few things are more refreshing in summer than juicy citrus fruit. If it’s in a pie paired with a graham cracker crust? Even better. This no-bake orange cream pie recipe is sure to make mandarin oranges your new favorite.
Together as Family.
4. Triple Layer Chocolate Cream Pie
Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate? Yes, please. This triple layer no-bake chocolate cream pie brings a chocolate crust together with two layers of chocolate pudding. (If you’re feeling frisky, you can even add chocolate shavings to the top.)
Crazy for Crust.
5. Easy Coconut Cream Pie
Calling all coconut lovers—this easy no-bake coconut cream pie recipe is for you. Each bite serves up layers of creamy coconut pudding, whipped cream and shredded coconut—plus a crispy Golden Oreo crust.
Soulfully Made.
6. Peanut Butter Cup Pie
Bless the brilliant soul who invented peanut butter cups. And, while you’re at it, bless Soulfully Made, the soul behind this recipe, too. Peanut butter cups rendered in no-bake pie form is pretty much the equivalent of joy.
Mom on Timeout.
7. Easy Pistachio Pie
Pistachio pie is delightful—don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. This creamy, no-bake pistachio pie recipe is sure to win over any naysayers.
Brown Eyed Baker.
8. S’mores Pie
Nothing in this world is more beautiful—more transcendent—than a s’more. Expect, perhaps, this delectable no-bake s’mores pie.
I Heart Arts n Crafts.
9. Peanut Butter Nutty Bar Pie
Peanut butter and no-bake pies are an absolute match made in heaven. Whip up this no-bake peanut butter nutty bar pie, and you’ll be seeing it in your dreams for weeks to come.
The Recipe Critic.
10. Macadamia Key Lime Pie
Macadamia key lime pie offers the perfect blend of nut and tang. And this no-bake macademia key lime pie variation is endlessly delightful.
Together as Family.
11. Triple Layer Lemon Pudding Pie
Nothing like citrus to refresh on a hot summer day, eh? This no-bake triple layer lemon pudding pie will be your new go-to for backyard barbecues—or moments when you’re in serious need of a tasty treat.
Kurryleaves.
12. Caramel Pudding Pie
Um, sorry to interrupt, but do you see what’s happening here? There is caramel literally oozing out of this no-bake caramel pudding pie. OK, cool. Just wanted to make sure we were on the same page.
Sweetest Menu.
13. Chocolate Malt Mousse Pie
If you need to thaw your jaded heart, whip up a batch of this no-bake chocolate malt mousse pie. I don’t care how cynical you are—there’s no way you emerge from this Oreo cookie crust/chocolate malt ball combo not believing in true love again. (Sure, you might think it only exists between people and pie. But hey—progress, right?)
I Heart Naptime.
14. Snickers Caramel Apple Pie
This no-bake Snickers caramel apple pie might call for candy bars—but it also calls for fruit. So, like, healthy-ish.
The First Year.
15. Oreo Pie
Oreos on Oreos on Oreos. The no-bake Oreo pie is so decadent, I’m drooling just looking at photos of it.
Love Bakes Good Cakes.
16. Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake
Gaze upon this dreamy slice, and remember all the ice cream trucks you chased as a kid. Now remember you can whip up this light, fluffy no-bake orange creamsicle cheesecake whenever you damn well please. Being an adult is pretty nice, ain’t it?
Mother Thyme.
17. Cannoli Cream Pie
Cannoli is a no-fail dessert for a reason—it’s light, fluffy and always sure to delight. So too is this no-bake cannoli cream pie.
The 36th Avenue.
18. Three-Layer Chocolate Pie
What do you get when you layer chocolate pudding, cinnamon graham crackers and Cool Whip? This undeniably decadent no-bale three-layer chocolate pie—that’s what. Suffice it to say, it’s a revelation.
Glitter and Graze.
19. Banana Pudding Pie
We all know banana pudding is one of the greatest desserts known to mankind, so it was only a matter of time before some genius turned it into a pie. That genius is Glitter and Graze, and this no-bake banana pudding pie recipe is exactly as delightful as you’d expect.
Originally published on SheKnows.com.
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