Is there anything worse than a baking craving on a hot day? Your sweet tooth is telling you to get in the kitchen and make a tasty treat, while the rest of your body is sweating (literally) at the thought of turning the oven on. Fortunately, to resolve this dilemma, there are plenty of no-bake dessert recipes out there.
To help you satisfy your baked good cravings this summer, feast your eyes on the following no-heat-necessary recipes.
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1. Lifestyle of a Foodie's Cheesecake Bars With Vanilla Beans
This vanilla bean-flavored cheesecake requires zero time in the oven and can be topped with a fruity jam. Summertime, here we come!
Get the full recipe here.
2. Kitchen Gidget's Oreo Icebox Cake
Using only four ingredients, you can make this cookies and cream-inspired dessert.
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3. Savory Spin's Inside-Out Microwave S’mores
Craving s'mores, but don't want to deal with the oven, stovetop, or a campfire? Thanks to Savory Spin, you can make a yummy s'mores dip right in your microwave.
Get the full recipe here.
4. Isabel Eats' Easy Fudge
This simple fudge recipe is made unique with an hint of cinnamon and can be topped with nuts of your choosing.
Get the full recipe here.
5. The Flavor Bender's Popping Chocolate Raspberry Pie
This chocolate raspberry pie contains a secret layer of popping candy for an extra sweet surprise.
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6. Ang Sarap's Graham de Leche (Filipino Caramel Custard Icebox Cake)
"What's better than a leche flan? It's graham de leche, a luscious Filipino dessert made with layers of leche flan, sweetened whipped cream, and graham crackers," writes food blogger Raymund. "It is a mashup of two Filipino desserts, the leche flan and fruit graham float, where instead of fruits like mango, leche flan is used."
Get the full recipe here.
7. Vegan Richa's Peanut Butter Balls With Rice Krispies or Oats
These vegan peanut butter balls are super versatile and only require 15 minutes of your time.
Get the full recipe here.
8. Brown Sugar & Vainilla's Gluten-Free Vegan Tiramisu
In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this gluten-free, vegan tiramisu (though it tastes best when chilled for a few hours).
Get the full recipe here.
9. Jessica in the Kitchen's Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
Three ingredients is all you need to make your very own peanut butter cups, vegan style.
Get the full recipe here.
10. Sweet Life Bake's Concha Truffles
This might be one of the most inspired dessert recipes we've ever seen — and you can make it in under 30 minutes!
Get the full recipe here.
11. Hunker's No-Bake Blueberry Cream Freezer Pie
Thanks to these delectable no-bake dessert, you can have your pie and eat it too. Simply combine the ingredients, pour everything into a crust, and stick it in the freezer. Done and done.
Get the full recipe here.
12. Sweet and Savory's Chai Latte No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes
If you've been dreaming about fall treats but just can't with the oven, you'll want to add these no-bake cheesecake bites to your rotation. They combine the warm, comforting flavors of spiced chai with caramel sauce and creamy cheesecake — no heat necessary.
Get the full recipe here.
13. Takes Two Eggs' Matcha Tiramisu
Matcha tea ladyfinger cookies and matcha mascarpone cream? Plus, we don't have to bake it?! Say no more.
Get the full recipe here.