Top 6 No-Bake Desserts for a Sweet Summer

Looking for some easy to make no-bake desserts? You are not alone. Read on.

Winter is going and summer is almost on the horizon. It brings unique flavors and vibrant colors with it. Weather has a direct relation with our cuisine so our cravings will also transform with the rising temperatures.

Today, we will talk about desserts. Though loved in every season, their demand and variety multiply in summer. More specifically, we are going to talk about no-bake desserts. Although self-evident by name, these are desserts that do not require an oven to be cooked. These are most sought after during summers, as we try to save our kitchens from additional heat. Moreover, they are quick and easy to prepare. Their greatest benefit is that they are kid-friendly and you can successfully engage your kids in preparing them during long summer breaks. You can also store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve them.

So, here are 7 best no-bake desserts my kids love and I hope yours will love too.

Luscious Lemon Bars

This exquisite dessert will take around 20 minutes to prepare. It will take another 2 hours to chill. The recipe will produce around 16-24 lemon bars.

Ingredients

1. 3 packets of crackers
2. Half cup sugar, preferably powered
3. ¾ cups softened butter
4. 4 eggs
5. Half a cup of fresh lemon juice
6. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
7. Sweetened condensed milk
8. Zest of 2 Lemons

Instructions

Start by layering your crackers on a baking sheet. You can also any wax paper. Now take a bowl and add lemon juice, zest, and condensed milk. Mix them well. Spread the mix evenly over the crackers. Now put butter, milk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in another bowl. After mixing, layer it on top of your lemon mixture. Place it in the refrigerator overnight.

While serving, sprinkle some powdered sugar on top.  

Chocolate Mousse

Prepping time for chocolate mousse is around 30 minutes. 2-3 hours should be enough for chilling. You can easily expect 4-6 servings from this recipe.

Ingredients

1. 250g sweet chocolate.
2. 1.5 cup chilled heavy cream
3. 3 eggs
4. ¼ cup sugar
5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6. Toppings of choice

Instructions

Start by melting the chocolate until smooth. Now take a bowl and whip the cream. In another bowl, put the eggs yolks, and sugar and beat them until creamy. Also, add vanilla extract to the mix. Now add melted chocolate to the mix with constant stirring. Now beat the egg whites till stiff peaks form in another bowl.

After this, put the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture subsequently followed by beaten egg whites. Mix it well till all are well combined. Now refrigerate the mousse.

Serve with your preferred toppings.

Peanut Butter Pie

Peanut Butter Pie is another great dessert you can go for. It will take around 20 minutes to prepare. Chilling will be for around 4 hours. And one 9-inch pie is enough to serve 8-10 people.

Ingredients

1. 1 graham cracker crust (9 inch)
2. 1 cup powdered sugar
3. 8 ounce cream cheese
4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5. 1 cup heavy cream
6. 1.5 cup peanut butter

Instructions

Take a large bowl and add cream cheese and peanut butter in it, beat until smooth. Now add sugar and vanilla extract to the mix. Take a separate bowl and add whipped heavy cream with 2 tablespoons sugar until peaks are formed. Now add this whipped cream to the peanut butter mix.

After the mixture is well combined, pour it onto the cracker crust and level the top. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours and serve with a topping of your choice.

Tropical Coconut Mango Pudding

Coconut mango pudding is perfect for a hot afternoon. This amazing summer delight will take around 15 minutes to prepare. You can expect 4 servings from the recipe given below.

Ingredients

1. 1 ripe mango of average size.
2. 1 can of coconut milk
3. ¼ cup sugar (more if you like extra sweetened)
4. ¼ cup water
5. ¼ cup cornstarch
6. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7. Toppings of choice

Instructions

Dice your mango, put it in a blender, and make a smooth paste-like form. Now take a saucepan, and add coconut milk and sugar. Put it on medium heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Now mix your cornstarch with water in a separate bowl. Make sure there are no lumps.

Next, combine the cornstarch and coconut milk mixture and stir continuously to avoid lumps. Cook the mixture over medium heat until it takes a pudding-like consistency. It should not take more than 7 minutes.

Now, take the pan off the heat and add the mango paste along with vanilla extract. After it is well combined, cool it at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with shredded coconut and diced mango pieces.

Fruit Parfait Extravaganza

This is the most customizable dessert in the whole list. You can add whichever fruits you have easily available. This refreshing dish can be used as breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. It will take just 15 minutes to prepare. As per this recipe, you can get about 4 servings.

Ingredients

1. 2 cups Greek or flavored yogurt.
2. 2 cups fresh mixed fruits of your choice. Should be chopped.
3. ½ cup crushed graham crackers
4. Preferred toppings

Instructions

Layer a spoonful of yogurt at the bottom of your cups/glasses. Now put a layer of your fruits on top of it followed by a layer of crushed graham crackers. Repeat the layers in the same order, yogurt- fruits- crackers. The topmost layer should of yogurt.

Now, add toppings of your choice. You can also pour honey for extra sweetness. Cover the cups and refrigerate for 30 minutes. And there you have it.

Berry Cheesecake Delight

Berry cheesecakes are perfect for any occasion. Your kids will love them in lunch if they are into berries. It can be easily prepared in 20 minutes and as per the following recipe, you should expect 6-8 servings.

Ingredients

1. 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
2. ½ cup melted butter
3. 8-ounce softened cheese
4. ½ cup powdered sugar
5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6. Fresh berries (any 1 or assorted)
7. 1 cup whipped cream
8. Toppings of choice

Instructions

Take a bowl and add cracker crumbs along with melted butter. Mix well. Form a base layer of this mixture in your serving cups and refrigerate them.

Take another bowl and add softened cheese, vanilla extract, and sugar. Beat until it becomes smooth and creamy. Once without lumps, add whipped cream to it.

Now take out your serving cups from the refrigerator and spread the mixture evenly over the crust. Arrange the berries of choice on top of this. You can involve your kids and have them make decorative patterns with berries over the mixture.

If you have any jam or preserves (preferably of berries), you can drizzle on top of the berries. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours and you are all set to serve.

These all recipes are chosen for this list keeping in view their easy preparation.

For some delicious yet easy dinner ideas, read this piece.

You will find these no-bake desserts not only delicious but also practical choices for beating off the summer heat. Feel free to use them for any occasion. Enjoy!