21 Icebox Cakes and Pies That Beat the Heat

When the weather heats up, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven. That’s where these classic icebox cakes and pies come in. These chilled desserts were favorites in Grandma’s kitchen for good reason—they’re cool, creamy, and easy to make ahead. Whether it’s a layered chocolate wafer cake or a tangy lemon pie with a graham cracker crust, these 21 no-bake treats are perfect for summer gatherings and backyard potlucks.

Woolworth’s Icebox Cheesecake

Woolworth's Icebox Cheesecake
Woolworth’s Icebox Cheesecake. Photo credit: Vintage Recipes.

Classic no-bake cheesecake with lemon Jello and graham cracker crust. Light, creamy, and delicate just like the original Woolworth’s lunch counter!
Get the Recipe: Woolworth’s Icebox Cheesecake

Marshmallow Peach Icebox Dessert

Marshmallow Peach Icebox Dessert
Marshmallow Peach Icebox Dessert. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

A refreshing no-bake dessert combining marshmallows and peaches, ideal for a light and fruity end to a meal. It’s perfect for hot summer days when you don’t want to use the oven.
Get the Recipe: Marshmallow Peach Icebox Dessert

Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake
Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Not only is this cherry cheesecake icebox cake super-simple to prepare and assemble. It’s also really fruity, creamy and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

Easy Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie

Easy Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie
Easy Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Creamy no-bake pie combining rich cream cheese filling with fresh blueberry topping. Perfect summer dessert ready in minutes!
Get the Recipe: Easy Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie

Key Lime Meringue Pie

Key Lime Meringue Pie
Key Lime Meringue Pie. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Creamy key lime filling topped with fluffy toasted meringue in a graham cracker crust. The perfect balance of sweet and tart!
Get the Recipe: Key Lime Meringue Pie

Marie Callender’s Sour Cream Blueberry Pie

Marie Callender’s Sour Cream Blueberry Pie
Marie Callender’s Sour Cream Blueberry Pie. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Marie Callender’s sour cream blueberry pie is fruity, creamy, and absolutely delicious.
Get the Recipe: Marie Callender’s Sour Cream Blueberry Pie

Easy Buttermilk Pie

Easy Buttermilk Pie
Easy Buttermilk Pie. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Buttermilk pie is a delicious southern dessert that’s easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Easy Buttermilk Pie

Pineapple Cheesecake Pie

Pineapple Cheesecake Pie
Pineapple Cheesecake Pie. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This pineapple pie with creamy cheesecake and sweet pineapple filling is an incredible dessert.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Cheesecake Pie

Strawberry Jello Pie

Strawberry Jello Pie
Strawberry Jello Pie. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Strawberry Jello Pie is a creamy, fluffy, and fruity dessert great for any occasion. Get the easy recipe to make a strawberry pie with jello.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Jello Pie

Grasshopper Pie

Grasshopper Pie
Grasshopper Pie. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Grasshopper Pie with an Oreo chocolate cookie crust is a cool and creamy dessert. Get the easy recipe to make this old fashioned mint pie.
Get the Recipe: Grasshopper Pie

Blueberry Lemon Pie

Blueberry Lemon Pie
Blueberry Lemon Pie. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

How to make a delicious blueberry lemon pie with your summertime blueberries! Serve warm and top with vanilla ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Lemon Pie

Orange Creamsicle Pie

Orange Creamsicle Pie
Orange Creamsicle Pie. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

My orange creamsicle pie has layers of bright orange and sweet vanilla filling inside a graham cracker crust. This easy, no-bake recipe tastes like a creamsicle in pie form!
Get the Recipe: Orange Creamsicle Pie

Butterfinger Fluff Pie

Butterfinger Fluff Pie
Butterfinger Fluff Pie. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A decadent dessert that combines the crunchy, peanut-buttery taste of Butterfingers with a creamy, fluffy pie base for an irresistible treat.
Get the Recipe: Butterfinger Fluff Pie

Lemon Chess Pie

Lemon Chess Pie
Lemon Chess Pie. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

This recipe for lemon chess pie uses a classic technique to produce a delicious chess pie but flavors it with lemon in three different ways to make it truly flavorful.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Chess Pie

Bakers Square Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

Bakers Square Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie
Bakers Square Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This showstopping coconut cream pie features three layers of coconut flavor just like the Midwest favorite Baker’s Square.
Get the Recipe: Bakers Square Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

Betty Crocker Pie Crust

Betty Crocker Pie Crust
Betty Crocker Pie Crust. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

An easy, single pie crust recipe that turns out beautifully golden and flaky every time!
Get the Recipe: Betty Crocker Pie Crust

No Bake Smores Pie

No Bake Smores Pie
No Bake Smores Pie. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

This no-bake smores pie has a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich chocolate filling. Topped off with marshmallow and chocolate it will give you all the Smores flavor you crave. Best of all there is no campfire required.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Smores Pie

Banana Split Cake – Easy No Bake Recipe

Banana Split Cake – Easy No Bake Recipe
Banana Split Cake – Easy No Bake Recipe. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Creamy layered dessert with all banana split flavors. Graham crust, cream cheese, fresh fruit, and Cool Whip. Perfect summer treat!
Get the Recipe: Banana Split Cake – Easy No Bake Recipe

No Bake Cheesecake Pie Recipe with Cherry Pie Filling

No Bake Cheesecake Pie Recipe with Cherry Pie Filling
No Bake Cheesecake Pie Recipe with Cherry Pie Filling. Photo credit: Walking On Sunshine Recipes.

This No-Bake Cheesecake Pie, featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a cherry pie topping, is sure to impress any crowd!
Get the Recipe: No Bake Cheesecake Pie Recipe with Cherry Pie Filling

No Bake Banana Split Dessert

No Bake Banana Split Dessert
No Bake Banana Split Dessert. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

3 Layers of silky smooth cheesecake topped off with hot fudge and whipped cream. This no bake summer dessert tastes just like a banana split and is nearly foolproof!
Get the Recipe: No Bake Banana Split Dessert

No Bake Tropical Coconut Pineapple Lush Dessert

No Bake Tropical Coconut Pineapple Lush Dessert
No Bake Tropical Coconut Pineapple Lush Dessert. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This coconut pineapple lush cake is to die for! It’s a Hawaiian pineapple and coconut cake, also known as pina colada lush.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Tropical Coconut Pineapple Lush Dessert

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