Does the word "pie" conjure up a Herculean effort and immediately scare you away? Fret not: these no-bake pies are just as easy as they are delicious. Whether you're a fledgling cook in need of an easy but impressive dessert or just looking for a sweet way to cool down on a super hot day, these easy no-bake pie recipes require minimal effort while sacrificing none of the enjoyment pie is sure to bring to the table.
Pink Lemonade Pie
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This super-easy, four-ingredient pie is extra refreshing thanks to a stint in the freezer. Reviewers recommend making this pie and sticking it in the freezer the night before serving for a firmer pie.
Millionaire Pie
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"I made this one Christmas Eve and my family now asks for it every time," says community member Brandie Brown-Barton. "It is a light dessert – perfect for balancing out all those heavy holiday dishes." Brown-Barton recommends putting this pie's filling in miniature graham cracker crusts, especially if you're serving it at a party or potluck.
Kool-Aid Pie
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Yes, it is possible to have a luscious, creamy pie in just over an hour. This recipe provides a lot of freedom, so you can even make multiple pies with different flavors of powdered drink mix. There are a lot of strong flavors in this pie, so if you like you can reduce the amount of Kool-Aid mix or condensed milk.
No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
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This easy no-bake pie recipe is kind of like a frozen Reese's cup, but more decadent. To take it over the top, make a pie crust out of crushed Nutter Butters. Creator MEGAN5 says this recipe is easily adaptable for reduced-fat or sugar-free ingredients.
Cappuccino Pie
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This no-bake pie recipe gets its dreamy creaminess from an extra ingredient: instant vanilla pudding mix. "This is one of my favorite pies. I took this to work and my co-workers practically licked the pie plate clean," says community member JENNIFERBOYETT, who also recommends letting this pie set in the freezer instead of the fridge.
Crushed Pineapple Sour Cream Pie
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Canned pineapple, vanilla pudding mix, and sour cream take this no-bake pie from good to great. There's no need to use an electric mixer here; in fact, reviewers get better results when they mix all the ingredients by hand.
Freezer Caramel Drizzle Pie
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Shredded coconut, pecans, and graham cracker crust give some crispy texture to this otherwise smooth and sweet easy no-bake pie. You get the taste and texture of a luscious cheesecake without putting in all that work.
Easy, No-Bake Nutella® Pie
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Everyone's favorite hazelnut topping meets one of the simplest dessert techniques in this four-ingredient, no-bake treat. Microwave the cream cheese for 30 seconds beforehand to make the filling mix easily and prevent lumps.
Banana Pie
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"This pie came out wonderful," says community member pepper. "I made it for a lady at my job who was leaving and she requested that I make a banana cream pie for her party. First ever attempt at this and it ROCKED!"
German Sweet Chocolate Pie
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"Let me just say this was THE most delicious and creamiest chocolate pie that has ever touched my lips! It will be enjoyed by my family for years to come," says community member suprmom. "I made two we are dessert happy people and there are a lot of us and I wanted to try two kinds of pie crust with it they both were amazing! Graham Cracker crust and a cream cheese crust (amazing and SO easy!) I recommend a slice of each!"
Fruit and Cream Pie I
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Fresh strawberries, cream cheese, and frozen whipped topping unite to create a rave-worthy no-bake dessert that's great for those days that are too hot to cook. Feel free to use whatever fresh berries you have on hand or even a combination of different berries.
Dream Cream Cheese Pie
Photo by Lisa Ritter
This luscious no-bake pie isn't just a cinch to make — it's also easily customizable and fairly adaptable to substitutes. And go ahead and make an extra pie, because this will disappear quickly.
Pumpkin Cream Pie
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Think no-bake pies are only for the summer? Think again. This pumpkin cream no-bake pie is perfectly fitting for a Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert and doesn't require any of that precious oven real estate.
Jim's Pineapple Cheese Pie
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The only cooking this pie requires is microwaving two ingredients for one minute, but the results taste exactly like a fruity cheesecake. This recipe yields a lot of filling, so keep an extra pie crust on hand just in case.
Strawberry Yogurt Pie I
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Nothing says summertime quite like a freezer pie, and this pie's yogurt base is slightly healthier than pudding or cream cheese. Community members recommend removing this pie from the freezer up to an hour in advance to help it thaw.
Coconut Cream Pie I
Photo by Sharon Whitley
A no-bake pie that comes together in just over an hour? No, it's not too good to be true. It's this pie! To amp up the coconut flavor, use coconut cream pudding instead of vanilla.
Peanut Butter Pie
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This easy refrigerator pie is light and airy, with just the right amount of subliminal saltiness from the peanut butter. Shave a chocolate bar on top for extra decadence.
Cherry Cheese Pie I
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"I'm amazed that something so simple can taste so good," says community member GRANNYLOOHOO. "My mother thought it was custard & couldn't believe it was no-bake cheesecake." Feel free to use whatever flavor pie filling you like.
Krissy's Easy Chocolate Triple Layer Pie
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This super simple chocolate icebox pie tastes great as written, but you can also use it as a base for a more elaborate dessert. Try playing around with different flavors of pudding or types of crust.
Watermelon Pie
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This easy no-bake pie doubles up on the watermelon flavor by incorporating both watermelon Jell-O and fresh watermelon chunks. Community members prefer letting this pie set in the freezer to avoid a runny texture.
Best Mud Pie
Photo by Erin Jones
What do you get when you combine crushed cookies, hot fudge, coffee ice cream, mini chocolate chips, and whipped topping? A five-star mud pie. This no-bake pie recipe involves a little more work, but the result is completely worth the effort.
Chocolate Banana Cream Pie
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"This recipe was so easy and DELICIOUS," says community member OSROCKY. "I served it at a dinner party and was a smashing success! Everyone had seconds and the pie was polished off in 20 minutes! I didn't change a thing about the recipe – it was perfect as is!"
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