14 No-Bake Father’s Day Desserts to Celebrate the Sweetest Dad
He deserves the biggest slice!
Father’s Day is an opportunity to shower Dad with lots of love... and good food! Whether you’re grilling up burgers, pan-searing steaks, or slow-cooking ribs, no Father’s Day dinner is complete without a delicious dessert. But since this special celebration falls on the third Sunday in June, the weather isn’t always conducive to a steaming slice of blueberry pie or a freshly baked brownie. If it’s simply too hot to turn on the oven, no-bake desserts will always come to the rescue.
From fruity treats to decadent chocolate, these no-bake Father’s Day desserts are great to whip up for Sunday. Aside from not needing to bake a thing, most of these recipes call for just a handful of ingredients (some of which are store-bought). Your fridge or freezer will do most of the heavy lifting, and you can even prep many of these desserts a day or two ahead of time, which means more time spent with Dad.
If Dad’s feeling nostalgic, he’ll love Scotcheroos, Million Dollar pie, or the ice cream bars. Some of the chocolate, peanut butter, and Oreo desserts on this list might also steal his heart. But if Dad prefers fruit desserts, there are lots of seasonal selections full of summer produce: strawberry, cherry, lemon, lime, and more. Dense dessert bars, creamy pies, frozen desserts—whatever you go with, these no-bake Father’s Day desserts will make Dad feel so special.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
Reminiscent of a PB&J, this no-bake dessert will bring Dad back to his first few years of fatherhood. With a buttery cracker crust, fluffy peanut butter filling, and sweet raspberry swirl, this show-stopping pie is both rich and refreshing.
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Strawberry Icebox Cake
To celebrate Dad and berry season, this dessert lets strawberries shine. Fresh fruit is layered with crunchy graham crackers and a whipped filling that’ll keep everyone cool. You can even prep it the night before!
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Cherry Delight
For a no-bake dessert that’s as sweet as Dad, try cherry delight. Each slice has a vanilla wafer crust, a cream cheese center, and a cherry pie topping that you can easily assemble in 25 minutes before letting it firm in the fridge.
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No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake
This no-bake lemon cheesecake tastes as bright and sunny as summer itself. Its elegant presentation also makes it worthy of an occasion as special as Father’s Day. The prep itself only takes 20 minutes before it goes in the fridge overnight.
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Scotcheroos
Nostalgic and satisfying, these no-bake treats will conclude Father’s Day on the sweetest note. Thanks to creamy peanut butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips, they have that irresistible sweet-and-salty flavor combination. Plus, leftovers will keep for a week.
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Mango Pie
With just one bite of this mango pie, you’ll feel like Father’s Day is taking place on a tropical island. If you’re short on time, opt for a store-bought crust instead.
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Eclair Cake
This no-bake cake is made using seven simple ingredients that take less than 15 minutes to prep, yet the finished product tastes like a bakery-worthy pastry. If Dad is a fan of chocolate desserts, you have to make this decadent delight.
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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
Remember sharing a Good Humor bar with your Dad on a hot summer day? Relive the memory with these copycat treats—they’re easy to make and no waiting for the ice cream truck!
No-Bake Key Lime Pie
Citrusy, cool, and creamy, classic key lime pie is a go-to summer dessert, but this no-bake variation is even more convenient. Throw it together the night before, and serve it straight from the fridge—with whipped cream, of course!
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No-Bake Orange-Vanilla Cheesecake Bars
Inspired by old-school Creamsicles, these dessert bars are packed with orange-vanilla goodness. The recipe yields 20 bars that are so easy to slice, serve, and devour!
Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Sure, you could grab a carton from the grocery store, but homemade cookies and cream ice cream is so much better. With seven ingredients, this no-bake dessert is surprisingly easy to churn out.
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Million Dollar Pie
This retro-style dessert will be a major hit with Dad and the whole family. Serve it with a good wise-cracking Dad joke: “Some people wake up feeling like a million dollars, but I wake up with insufficient funds.”
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Panna Cotta
Want to finish off Father’s Day dinner with something elegant yet effortless? This no-bake dessert looks impressive, yet it’s easy to make! After it firms up in the fridge, this custard-like treat will totally win Dad over.
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Oreo Truffles
Five easy ingredients, a rich chocolatey flavor, and no oven required? It doesn’t get much better than these truffles! Serve these chocolate-covered cookie bites on Father’s Day, and Dad won’t be able to resist!
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