No-bake desserts made for summer

No oven? No problem. These no-bake desserts are made for hot summer days when you want something sweet without turning up the heat. Whether you’re hosting a garden party or planning an al-fresco dinner, these dessert recipes keep things light, easy and full of flavour. From fruity cheesecakes and refreshing ice creams to clever twists on classics, these sweet treats make most of summer ingredients – no baking required.
No-bake desserts made for summer
No-bake desserts made for summer
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Whatever you fancy cooking, we've got a recipe to inspire you. From speedy midweek meals to budget-friendly family dinners and weekend treats, let us help you cook and eat better, every day.
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Quick strawberry cheesecake pots

Quick strawberry cheesecake pots

Tom Kerridge

Layered with crushed biscuits, a whipped vanilla filling and juicy British Red Diamond strawberries, Tom Kerridge’s cheesecake pots are a simple way to serve up something special, and they’re ready in just 30 minutes.

Mango and passionfruit cheesecake recipe

Mango and passion fruit cheesecake recipe

Marks & Spencer

This tropical take on cheesecake features a crunchy ginger snap base, light cream cheese and a vibrant, zingy passion fruit and mango coulis on top. Ideal for sharing on a warm summer's day.

No-churn ice cream rainbow cones with chocolate cherries

No-churn ice-cream rainbow cones with chocolate cherries

Marks & Spencer

Our vibrant Rainbow Waffle Cones are filled with cheat’s no-churn vanilla ice cream, drizzled with tangy raspberry coulis and topped with chocolate-covered super-size King Cherries. Perfect for special occasions and simple to make ahead.

Black Forest ice-cream meringue stack

Black forest ice-cream meringue stack

Marks & Spencer

The ultimate showstopping dessert for summer entertaining – ready in just 10 minutes! Layers of crisp Dark Chocolate Dipped Meringues and Raspberry Meringues are stacked with spoonfuls of whipped cream, Cornish Blackcurrant Dairy Ice Cream, fresh berries and a generous drizzle of Cracked Shell Chocolate Sauce. This is quick to assemble and guaranteed to impress.

Sour cherry, pistachio quattro chocolate orange tiffin

Sour cherry, pistachio quattro chocolate orange tiffin

Marks & Spencer

This rich tiffin is choc-full of indulgent ingredients – from Chocolate Covered Sour Cherries to crunchy Chocolate Covered Pistachios. Luxurious and seriously chocolatey, it’s perfect for cutting into squares and serving as an easy sweet treat.

Strawberries and cream tiramisu

Strawberries and cream tiramisu

Marks & Spencer

A summery twist on the Italian classic using our Giant custard creams as a base. With layers of boozy and juicy Red Diamond Strawberries and mascarpone cream, this fuss-free dessert will help end your summer get-togethers on a sweet note.

Easy strawberry, raspberry and elderflower pavlova

Easy strawberry, raspberry and elderflower pavlova

Marks & Spencer

Light, airy and bursting with fresh summer flavours, this no-bake pavlova is summer on a plate. Using our pre-made Madagascan Vanilla Pavlova Base, then pile high with berries and dollops of elderflower cream.

Healthy frozen berry ice lollies

Healthy frozen berry ice lollies

Marks & Spencer

Packed with blended berries and creamy yogurt, these lollies are refreshing, colourful and use just four ingredients. A simple classic that’s perfect for keeping cool on warm days – and a hit with kids.

Peanut butter, raspberry ripple and banana fro-yo

Peanut butter, raspberry ripple and banana fro-yo

Marks & Spencer

Super simple to make, this creamy frozen yogurt is made with a blend of ripe bananas and our Banana Maple Peanut Butter, with smashed Sapphire Raspberries swirled through for a fruity ripple. A quick and easy summer dessert with minimal ingredients – winner.

Pistachio tiramisu recipe

Pistachio tiramisu recipe

John Gregory Smith

This pistachio twist on the classic tiramisu is made even more indulgent thanks to our velvety-smooth Collection Pistachio Crème. Seriously creamy and luxurious, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.