An ancient 'superfood' sent from heaven
Balls of peanut butter dipped in chocolate, these buckeyes are basically a homemade Reese's peanut buttercup in truffle form.
There is nothing better than seasonal fruit for dessert, especially when it's paired with ice cream! With tender poached peaches, bright raspberry sauce, and vanilla ice cream, this dessert will please everyone post-dinner.
With layers of vanilla custard, crumbled crackers, and sliced bananas, this creamy dessert is no-bake and oh-so-delicious.
Easy to prepare yourself, there are few desserts that are as recognizable as the banana split. Plus, it's delicious.
The Italian semifreddo translates to "half-cold" or "half-frozen," which refers to the softer texture of this sweet, creamy dessert.
Limoncello is a lemon flavored Italian liqueur that, when mixed with honey and yogurt, becomes a creamy, boozy, lemon pop. For a kid friendly version, use lemonade.
Ripe banana slices in frozen dark chocolate are a quick and easy treat. Make them in the afternoon, and they'll be frozen in time for an after-dinner treat.
You'll need to blend ripe, juicy watermelon and then freeze it in a wide container. Scrape the mixture once an hour, and by the third hour, you'll have a frozen watermelon treat.
Quick and easy, capture the essence of summer with grilled peaches from the bbq, yogurt, and honey. Delicious!
This creamy fruit salad is loaded with pineapple, mandarin oranges, grapes, coconut, and marshmallows. Perfect for your backyard bash.
Layer strawberries, cream, and graham crackers in a loaf pan to make this simple and delicious icebox cake.
Adding a bit of citrus zest also amps up the flavor of these delicious yogurt ice pops.
Looking for a healthy frozen snack? Then these peach popsicles are perfect for a warm summer day.
Another take on the classic tiramisu, this lemon version is quick to prepare and doesn't include any cooking. Serve it after it firms up in the fridge for two hours.
Combine strawberries and rhubarb for the perfect sweet and tart ice pops. Nothing tastes more like summer than these!
The graham cracker crust requires zero time in the oven, and the lemon filling requires just three ingredients. Quick and easy!
A pretty dessert that requires little fuss, use a package of chocolate pudding mix and chocolate wafers to make this treat. Plus, it requires much less chill time than actual pudding.
A delicious flavor combination, try this trifle that uses plenty of fresh blueberries along with a zesty lemon filling, and store-bought angel food cake, of course.
A classic midwestern treat, this next-level rice cereal dessert is just the right thing to bring to a family reunion or picnic.
A quick and popular Mexican no-bake dessert, fresas con crema is made from freshly sliced strawberries mixed into a sweetened cream sauce.
Simple to put together, this Oreo mousse cake tastes as decadent as fancy restaurant desserts.
Creamy and smooth, this summer dessert comes quickly together courtesy of instant pudding mix and whipped topping.
This summer dessert combines the best of both worlds, lime and cheesecake. Plus, it looks so pretty decorated with slices of lime.
A stunning no-bake pie, the sweet and salty pretzel crust lies beneath a smooth cream cheese layer, and a topping of cool strawberry gelatin.
Icebox cakes are some of the best summer desserts. They require no baking and just a handful of ingredients. This one is made from raspberries and pistachios.
This sweet treat uses cream cheese, whipped topping, and cherry pie filling to make a dessert that tastes like cheesecake but without all the work.
Sources: (Good Housekeeping) (Delish) (Southern Living) (Taste of Home)
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The classic tiramisu gets a summery update thanks to heaps of fresh berries and a strawberry cream. Simply perfection!
Get pre-made angel food cake from the grocery store, and be sure to layer it with plenty of fresh berries and lemon cream for a taste of summer.
Think banana cream pie, plus salty caramel, and chocolate flavors, minus the oven. What a dream!
While you'll certainly be craving something sweet during the peak of summer, turning the oven on in order to make muffins or cookies is a big no-no. However, that shouldn't mean you have to skip dessert. Luckily, there are tons of easy, no-bake recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping you and your kitchen cool during the sweltering heat.
From light summer berries to rich chocolate and caramel, check out this gallery for no-bake desserts to add to your summer lineup.
Easy no-bake summer desserts to keep you cool
Beat the heat with these sweet treats!
FOOD Sweet tooth
While you'll certainly be craving something sweet during the peak of summer, turning the oven on in order to make muffins or cookies is a big no-no. However, that shouldn't mean you have to skip dessert. Luckily, there are tons of easy, no-bake recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping you and your kitchen cool during the sweltering heat.
From light summer berries to rich chocolate and caramel, check out this gallery for no-bake desserts to add to your summer lineup.