Summer is the perfect time to enjoy light and refreshing desserts, especially ones that don’t require turning on the oven. Here are some delightful no-bake dessert recipes that are easy to make and perfect for hot summer days.
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1. No-Bake Cheesecake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups plain sweet biscuits
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 packages (250 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh berries for topping (optional)
Steps:
1. In a bowl, combine plain sweet biscuits, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, beating until well combined. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.
3. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
5. Top with fresh berries before serving if desired.
2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Ingredients:
- 1 cup melted butter
- 2 cups plain sweet biscuits
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (for topping)
Steps:
1. In a medium bowl, mix melted butter, plain sweet biscuits, powdered sugar, and peanut butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
2. Melt the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Spread the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer.
3. Refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until the chocolate is set.
4. Cut into squares and enjoy!
3. Fresh Fruit Tart
Ingredients:
- 1 package (250 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ready-made pie crust (check this video for the pie crust)
- Fresh fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and peaches)
- 1/4 cup apricot jam
Steps:
1. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly in the pie crust.
3. Arrange the fresh fruit on top of the cream cheese layer.
4. In a small saucepan, heat the apricot jam until it becomes liquid. Brush the melted jam over the fruit to give it a shiny finish.
5. Refrigerate the tart for at least 1 hour before serving.
4. No-Bake Lemon Pie
Ingredients:
- Pie crust (check this video for the pie crust)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tub (250 g) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Steps:
1. In a medium bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Fold in the whipped topping until well mixed.
2. Pour the lemon filling into the graham cracker crust.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the filling is firm.
4. Garnish with additional lemon zest or whipped cream if desired.
5. Berry Parfait
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries)
- 1 cup granola
Steps:
1. In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. In serving glasses or bowls, layer the yogurt mixture, berries, and granola. Repeat layers until the glasses are filled.
6. Mango Coconut Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ripe mango, diced
Steps:
1. In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the mixture thickens.
3. Stir the pudding and divide it into serving glasses. Top with diced mango before serving.
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7. No-Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups plain sweet biscuits
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Steps:
1. In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
2. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of whipped cream. Place a layer of graham crackers on top, followed by a layer of whipped cream and then a layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of whipped cream.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the graham crackers to soften.
4. Garnish with additional strawberries before serving.
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8. Peanut Butter Banana Bites
Ingredients:
- 2 bananas, sliced into rounds
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Steps:
1. Spread a small amount of peanut butter onto a banana slice, then top with another banana slice to make a sandwich. Repeat with remaining banana slices.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth.
3. Dip each banana sandwich into the melted chocolate, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
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9. No-Bake Oreo Truffles
Ingredients:
- 1 package Oreo cookies
- 1 package (250 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- Sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Steps:
1. In a food processor, pulse the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs.
2. In a bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs and cream cheese until well blended.
3. Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 15 minutes.
4. Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate and place back on the baking sheet. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
5. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 1 hour.
10. Coconut Lime Energy Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Steps:
1. In a large bowl, combine shredded coconut, rolled oats, honey, coconut oil, lime juice, lime zest, and salt until well mixed.
2. Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the bites to firm up.