It's getting warmer, and no one wants to turn the oven on to bake a cake. It's way too hot to make more traditional desserts, like cupcakes and cookies. Who says that that should stop us from making desserts?
Here are my favorite no-bake desserts that require little to no oven use!
1. Oreo Pops
My signature dessert that never fails to wow the crowd. With just three ingredients, Oreos, cream cheese, and melting chocolate, this dessert is super simple and takes only about half an hour. Simply crush the Oreos, mix in some cream cheese, roll into balls, and then dip them in melted chocolate.
2. No-Bake Cheesecake
Cheesecake doesn't need to be difficult. No-bake cheesecakes are the perfect dessert for that hot day when you want something sweet. You can use any crust you like and add any toppings you want, from fruit to candy to just some melted chocolate.
3. Cream Pie
I love a good banana or chocolate cream pie when it's warm. They're very simple to make and taste delicious. You can buy pie crust at the grocery store and then make the best filling possible and you have a dessert that everyone will praise you for.
4. Homemade Ice Cream
It's the most obvious no-bake dessert, but delicious nevertheless. Yes, making your ice cream takes some effort, but it's so worth it in the end. Spend a little bit of money to get a quality churn and you will not regret it. There are endless possibilities when it comes to ice cream.
5. Icebox Cake
This is a relatively new kind of no-bake dessert. It basically contains lots of whipped cream with any other flavors you want. This can be poundcake, graham crackers, fruit, Oreos, or anything you want. The cake is assembled into layers and then kept in the freezer for a few hours. Another simple dessert that will cool you off even on the warmest day.
6. Eggless Cookie Dough
Don't want to turn the oven on? Then don't bake the cookies, just eat the dough! If you make an eggless dough, the mixture won't go bad or have the risk of salmonella. Eat it with ice cream or on its own, it will be delicious either way.
7. Ice Cream Cake
Ice cream cakes have a reputation for being childish, but I think that they are fantastic. You don't even have to bake the cake, you can just buy poundcake at the grocery store. Similar to the icebox cake, just assemble the layers and then put it in the fridge for a few hours and you have a perfect and easy dessert.
8. Chocolate-Covered Frozen Bananas
This dessert isn't just for strolling along the water on Balboa Island. You can make frozen bananas at home, and they will be just as delicious. Once you've dipped the banana in melted chocolate, add some toppings and you're all set.
9. Pudding Parfait
I remember being about 10 years old and layering two different types of pudding with whipped cream and thinking that I had just invented the best dessert of all time. Pudding is not difficult to make, and you can get really fancy with your layering and choice of serving vessel.
10. Fresh Berries with Whipped Cream
Sometimes the simplest desserts are the best. Fresh berries with freshly whipped cream are refreshing and delicious. It's also healthier than other desserts, so you don't feel so guilty after your midnight indulgence.
