Making a doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to turn on the oven. Icebox cakes will keep you cool while you’re preparing them and eating them. They’re also great because they need to be chilled in the refrigerator before they’re served. You’ll find both fruity and chocolaty icebox cakes on this list, and there’s even one that combines both. Plus, most have a pretty short ingredient list.
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Read on for our best icebox pie recipes that you’ll want to serve on repeat all spring and summer long.
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Think of this icebox cake as a banana pudding that’s upgraded with fresh strawberries. Graham crackers make up the cake layers and are also added as a crunchy garnish just before serving.
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Icebox cakes aren’t only meant to be fruity and this chocolate dessert proves just that. Since this cake needs to chill for at least 12 hours, it’s meant to be made ahead.
This icebox cake is made in a trifle dish so it’ll also double as a stunning centerpiece, but one that’s edible of course. It can also be made in a cake pan if preferred.
What if we told you this impressive dessert comes together with just 5 ingredients? Well it does, plus there’s no baking required so this just may be one of our easiest desserts ever.
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Since it starts with vanilla wafers, you know this no-bake cake is sure to be a winner. In addition to Key lime, it gets additional tropical flavor from coconut extract and shredded coconut.
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Yes, it’s possible to give tiramisu a warm weather makeover with the use of fresh berries, fruit-flavored liqueur, and mascarpone cheese. You can also use orange juice if you prefer a non-alcoholic dessert.
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Yes, this layer cake really does come together without any baking. It gets its cherry flavor from preserves as well as fresh cherries on top.
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Peanut butter and chocolate are a classic duo that’s always a good idea. Plus, this recipe can be made up to 3 days in advance so you can prepare it for any gathering with no stress the day of the celebration.
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Though this icebox cake does contain pound cake, it’s the frozen variety so it still comes together without the need to turn on the oven.
If you and your family aren’t fans of traditional fruitcake, give this no-bake version a try. One reviewer even said this was “the best fruitcake ever!”
Serve up the tangy and sweet flavors of Key lime pie without needing to turn on the oven with this cake recipe.