One of the best things about summer? The food. Watermelon, canned wine, case closed. One of the worst? Turning on your oven when it’s 90 degrees outside. Here, the best sweet treats that won’t turn your kitchen into a sauna.
The Best No-Bake Desserts in the Universe
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Published Jul 16, 2015
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Ombré Ice-cream Cake
At the very least, do it for the Instagram.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Berry Tiramisu
We love any excuse to hide mascarpone cheese in a dessert.
Fast Recipes For Dessert
Brownie Batter Truffles
Because licking the bowl is the best part anyway.
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Avocado Lime Cheesecake
Sounds weird, but tastes absolutely amazing.
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One-ingredient Watermelon Sorbet
We will say it again: one ingredient.
Cincy Shopper
Oreo Cheesecake
Be still our hearts.
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Gluten-free, Vegan Lemon Cake
Everyone at your dinner party can totally eat this.
If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen
Birthday Cake Truffles
It’s all we’ve ever wanted.
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Ricotta Honey Ice Cream
No ice-cream maker necessary.
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Dessert Lasagna
Our dream of eating pasta for every meal has finally come true.
Erin McDowell
Frosty Mocha Milkshake
Espresso + dark chocolate = the coolest afternoon pick-me-up.
Erin McDowell
Peanut Butter Pie
Mix and freeze. It’s that easy.
This Silly Girl's Life
Mini Frozen Key Lime Pies
They’re small, so you can eat two.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
Our three favorite foods, together at last.
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Easy Nutella Mousse
We didn’t think it was possible to make our favorite chocolate-hazelnut spread more delicious. We were wrong.
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Funfetti Cake Batter Dip
Your sweet tooth will be satiated in 15 minutes.
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Coconut Cream Pie
The secret trick to this crumbly crust? Graham crackers.
Bakerita
Raspberry Chocolate Tart
Oh, and it’s paleo, vegan and gluten-free.
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Ice-cream Sandwich Cake
Psst: If you only try one dessert on this list, make it this one.
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