45 No Bake Patriotic Desserts to Make All Summer Long
The best no bake 4th of July desserts! These summer no bake dessert recipes are super easy and fun to make on hot days.
You know you need a tasty treat to serve at your BBQ party, but certainly don’t want to heat up your kitchen to make it happen.
These simple no bake desserts are perfect all summer long, and their red, white, and blue theme make them especially perfect for Memorial Day, 4th of July, or Labor Day.
From cheesecakes to sweet Chex Mix (and everything in between), there are SO many fun and festive ideas on this list.
Let’s check ‘em out!
(Psst: Looking for some fun summer dinners? Check out these 67 hot weather dinner ideas!)
Best No Bake Summer Desserts
No Bake American Flag Cheesecake
This adorable No-Bake American Flag Cheesecake is the perfect dessert for all those summer holidays.
No need to heat up your oven, since it gets refrigerated instead of baked.
Red White and Blue Cheesecake Parfait
Beat the heat with Red White and Blue Cheesecake!
It’s a no-bake cheesecake made without Cool Whip in a cup with fresh strawberries and blueberries.
Sweet & Salty Patriotic Chex Mix
Try this simple but delightful patriotic snack mix that will be a huge hit with kids of all ages.
No one can resist the sweet and salty combination.
Summer Berry Tiramisu
Red, white, and blue tiramisu? Of course!
This summer berry tiramisu recipe with strawberries and blueberries is not only easy to assemble, but festive, and full of summer flavor.
Red and Blue Ice Cream
This no churn ice cream recipe is super simple to create at home and make ahead of time.
Everyone will be so impressed when you pull it out of the freezer.
4th of July Waffle Cones
A super easy kid-friendly treat, these 4th of July Waffle Cones are a fun and tasty way to cool off this summer and celebrate Independence Day!
Grilled Pound Cake with Berries and Cream
Keep the oven off and fire up the grill for this ultimate summer dessert!
Grilled Pound Cake is topped with fresh berries and whipped cream for a patriotic summer treat that won't heat up the house.
Stained Glass Jello Shots
Make them with or without alcohol, these sweet and patriotic treats will wow your guests with how cool the jello shots look.
Patriotic Charcuterie Board
When you realize how easy it is to make a patriotic charcuterie board that looks amazing, it will become your go-to party fare for all special red, white, and blue events.
No-Bake Patriotic Pudding Pie
These individual pudding pies are the perfect red, white and blue dessert for your celebration.
Best of all, they have just 5 ingredients, and can be ready to go in about 10 minutes.
Patriotic Red, White and Blue Mousse Parfait
You’re going to want to make this eye-pleasing patriotic mousse parfait recipe in the best colors around — red, white and blue!
Chocolate Truffles with Oreos
Made with just 4 ingredients (plus sprinkles,) these delicious and easy no-bake white chocolate truffles are sure to bring smiles at your next festive get-together!
Patriotic Berry Waffle Cake
This Berry Waffle Cake features layers of cake mix waffles topped with a creamy pudding filling and garnished with fresh berries.
It’s a light and scrumptious dessert perfect for your next patriotic party!
Red White and Blue Funfetti Dip
Celebrate the stars and stripes with this patriotic Red, White and Blue Funfetti Dip (also known as Dunkaroo Dip.) Cake batter never tasted so good!
Only 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes to whip this delicious kid friendly treat that everyone will LOVE to dip their graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels and so much more into!
No Bake Fruit Tart
This no bake fruit tart recipe is one of the best fruity desserts out there!
Crushed graham crackers are formed into a crust and filled with a subtly sweet and tangy cream cheese filling that is topped with fresh berries or your choice of fruit.
Red White & Blue Jello Shots
Looking for a patriotic way to celebrate with the adults? These red white and blue jello shots are boozy, sweet, and so much fun!
Frozen No Bake Torte
Mascarpone cheese, pound cake, whipped cream, and berries. What more do you need?
Assemble this lovely frozen torte the day before, so it's all ready to serve. No baking required!
Patriotic Pretzel Salad
If you’ve never had pretzel ‘salad,’ you’re in for a real treat.
Layers of creamy cheesecake filling, colorful gelatin and a crunchy pretzel crust form the perfect union of flavor and texture.
Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispie Treats
Super cute and fun, these unique rice krispie treats have the layered look of the American flag.
Jello-o mix provides the fun color combination, and a little bit of added flavor. Everyone will be so impressed that you made these!
Triple Berry Cheesecake Fruit Salad
This triple berry cheesecake fruit salad is the perfect festive dessert! Not only is this fruit salad absolutely delicious but it’s also so easy to make.
Red White and Blue Bark
Made from a combination of candy melts and chocolate and topped with sprinkles and M&Ms, this bark is seriously tasty and super simple to make.
White Chocolate Covered Oreos
Here is such a fun and festive treat to serve all summer long!
These red white and blue July 4th chocolate covered Oreos are super fun to make and delicious to eat.
Red, White, and Blue Marshmallow Bars
Chewy brownie cookies that are soft and delicious with red, white, and blue M&M candies for all your patriotic gatherings.
With only five simple ingredients and five minutes of prep time, you can have this no bake dessert ready in a jiffy for any last minute summer party.
Red White and Blue Trifles
A super easy, no bake, make-ahead dessert that’s perfect for any patriotic occasion!
And with strawberries, cream, and blueberries, they’re are a healthy treat, too!
Patriotic Popcorn Cake
This Patriotic Popcorn Cake is a sweet mix of patriotic M&Ms, popcorn, butter and melted marshmallows.
Best of all, it’s a super easy no bake dessert that’s prepped in just 10 minutes!
No Bake Red White & Blue Jello Cheesecake
This easy, light and fluffy no-bake patriotic cheesecake with a delightful blue layer in the middle and red on top.
It’s perfect for sharing with family and friends at holiday potlucks, BBQs, and cookouts.
White Chocolate Puppy Chow
Looking for a White Chocolate Party Mix recipe that you can customize for the holidays (or any time)? This is it!
You’ll be the hit of the party when you show up with this festive treat.
Super Easy Marble Ice cream
There's no better way to cool down on the 4th of July than with a delicious scoop or two of this red, white and blue ice cream.
The fun part is that it’s super easy to make since it starts with store bought ice cream.
No Bake Layered Cheesecake
The fresh raspberries and blueberries whipped into this delectable, festive dessert make a beautifully layered red, white, and blue treat!
Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
A super quick and easy Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake Trifle, has delicious layers of cake, berries, pudding and cream.
It’s perfect to make ahead and will be a beautiful red, white and blue centerpiece on your table!
Patriotic Pretzel Rods
Easy and fun to make, these red, white, and blue pretzel rods will add a festive touch to your patriotic table or meal!
Patriotic Graham Cracker Frozen Treat
Looking for a patriotic Memorial Day or 4th of July treat, that’s Weight Watchers friendly, and not a million calories?
This red, white, and blue graham cracker frozen treat checks off all the boxes!
Mojito Fruit Salad
Mojito Fruit Salad recipe is made for celebrating summer!
It’s loaded with fresh watermelon, strawberries, and blueberries, and then tossed with a sweet lime and mint mixture. You can even add white jicama stars for the 4th of July!
Patriotic Frozen Yogurt Pops
These red white and blue frozen yogurt pops are the perfect treat to celebrate and escape the heat this summer.
Whether celebrating Independence Day or relaxing following an afternoon in the sun, this tasty and nutritious summertime snack is one the whole family can enjoy together.
No-Bake Dairy Free Vanilla Cheesecake
Make this versatile no bake gluten free and dairy free Vanilla Cheesecake for any party or gathering!
It’s vegan, easy to prepare, and made without cashews.
Frozen Greek Yogurt Bark
This red white and blue yogurt bark makes the perfect patriotic breakfast or refreshing dessert.
Customize it by swapping in your favorite summer fruit and cereal.
Red White and Blue Popsicles
Frozen ‘popsicles’ made healthy with fresh berries and coconut milk.
They’re beautiful, refreshing, and fun to make.
Patriotic White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Sprinkles
These white chocolate dipped strawberries seem fancy and time consuming, but they’re actually easy to make and offer a festive flair to your get-together.
Sure to be a healthier hit with kids and adults!
Triple Berry Cheesecake Trifle
This no-bake trifle is a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
It is made with layers of homemade whipped mascarpone cheese filling , strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and NILLA Wafers.
Frozen Yogurt Cups with Fruit (vegan)
With just 3 ingredients, these frozen yogurt cups are such a simple, healthy way to have dessert.
They’re gluten free, and depending on what yogurt you use, these can also be dairy free.
Low Carb Berries & Cream Ice Cream Pie
No one would ever guess that this easy ice cream pie recipe is low carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free, and sugar-free.
Whip it up even faster with store bought ice cream, or use the healthy ice cream included in the recipe.
Patriotic Fruit Kabobs
These Red, White, and Blue Fruit Kabobs are perfect for celebrating the 4th!
Using strawberries, blueberries, and banana slices, these appetizer or dessert kabobs make such a pretty and colorful presentation.
Fourth of July Fruit Tray
This Fourth of July fruit tray is a fun and festive treat to make to celebrate Memorial or Independence Day!
This fruit tray is so easy to put together and sure to be a crowd favorite at parties.
Red White And Blue Ice Cubes
Whip up these family friendly, colorful Red White and Blue Ice Cubes as a fun cooling treat for various drinks over the summer with just 5 minutes of prep.
Best of all, they’ll keep everyone hydrated on hot days!
Fresh Blueberry Salsa (Sweet & Savory)
This Fresh Blueberry Salsa is always a hit!
Everyone loves its sweet-and-savory flavors, making it ideal for a healthy appetizer or dessert.
Ready to try some no bake summer desserts?
I hope this list of no bake dessert recipes has given you lots of inspiration for sweet treats to make this summer.
They’re perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, or any festive summer BBQ party.
Which one will you make first?
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