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When the temperature climbs, and the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven, these no-bake desserts are exactly what summer calls for. From creamy frozen treats to rich chocolate indulgences, every single one of these recipes comes together without a single minute of bake time.
Straight From the Freezer
Ice cream and frozen desserts that deliver big on flavor and require nothing more than a little patience while they set.
Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
Biscoff Cookie Butter Ice Cream
Chilled, Creamy, and Completely Dreamy
Cool, creamy desserts that live in the fridge and are always just minutes away from the table.
Chocolate Cream Pie
Oreo Pie
Raspberry Mini Cheesecakes
Cheesecake Fruit Dip
Bars and Bites of Goodness
Chewy, fudgy, and endlessly snackable, these no-bake treats are perfect for sharing at cookouts, potlucks, or, honestly, just keeping on the counter for yourself.
Brown Butter Caramel Rice Krispies
Scotcheroos
Rice Krispie Treats
No Bake Cookies
Dips and Spreads You Can’t Resist
The kind of desserts you set out with a bowl of dippers and let everyone dig in together.
Brownie Batter Dip
Cheesecake Yogurt
Grilled Desserts Worth Firing Up the Grill For
Who says dessert can’t go on the grill? These grilled dessert recipes are sweet, simple, and perfect for summer nights when you want something a little extra without turning on the oven.
Grilled S’mores Dessert Quesadillas
Strawberry Nutella Croissants
Summer is short, sweet, and made for dessert. Whether you are pulling a creamy pie out of the fridge, scooping homemade ice cream on a hot afternoon, or setting out a pan of s’mores bars at a backyard cookout, these no-bake summer desserts are the ones that make the season feel extra special.
Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 5 Tablespoons Butter
- ¼ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 10 Cups Mini Marshmallows, divided
- 6 Cups Rice Krispies Cereal, cinnamon sugar flavored, see note
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt, fine grain
- ½ Can Dulce de Leche
Instructions
- Spray a 9×9-inch pan with non-stick spray and line it with a foil or parchment paper sling. Spray again.
- Place a large pot on the stove over medium heat, add your butter and let it melt and then brown. *See notes below for browning butter.5 Tablespoons Butter
- Once the butter is browned, remove from the heat and add the salt and 8 cups of mini marshmallows. Stir until everything is completely melted and smooth. If you need to put it back on the heat to finish melting the marshmallows, that is fine. You just don't want the browned butter to burn.½ teaspoon Sea Salt, 10 Cups Mini Marshmallows
- Once it is smooth, add vanilla and stir again.¼ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Measure out the rice krispies cereal in a large bowl. Pour the melted marshmallows over the rice krispies and mix well.6 Cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- Add in the remaining marshmallows while still warm.10 Cups Mini Marshmallows
- Lightly press about half of the rice krispies mixture into your prepared pan (see note). Flatten it down so it is even in the pan and then spread the dulce de leche all over the rice krispies in an even layer.½ Can Dulce de Leche
- Top with the rest of the rice krispies mixture and lightly press it around until it is evenly spread into the pan. Let it set at room temperature until cooled.
Recipe Notes
- We made this batch with Cinnamon Sugar Rice Krispies and it was amazing. If you can’t find them at the store, you could add 1/4 – 1/3 cup of cinnamon sugar.
- Browning butter: Place a light colored pan over medium heat and add room temperature butter. Stir it gently as it melts. It will begin to foam and sizzle and then you will see little brown fleck forming on the bottom of the pan. As soon as you see those flecks, remove the pan from the heat.
- Using a spoon with a little butter on it will help you press the rice krispies into the pan without it sticking all over your hands.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
