Innovative No-Bake Desserts to Beat the Heat

When temperatures soar, turning on your oven may be the last thing on your mind. No-bake desserts provide a refreshing treat without heating up the kitchen!

From retro nostalgia in icebox cakes and puddings to restaurant elegance with tiramisu and lemon parfaits, these refreshing treats will beat the heat while satisfying your sweet tooth.

Lemon Ice

Reminiscent of lemon Italian ice found at local ice cream shops across Central and Upstate New York, this no-churn dessert offers refreshing cooling creaminess to help beat the heat! Enjoy it as an energizing way to combat summer heat with something tasty.

Lemon Ice has the refreshing lemony taste that brings back fond memories of frozen sherbet, yet its preparation requires only simple ingredients and preparation time at home. A perfect way to quell heat on hot summer days when combined with lemon cookies for additional texture and flavor!

This easy icebox cake recipe is ideal for backyard barbecues, special events, or simply providing something sweet after dinner. Made with only four simple ingredients and featuring refreshing flavors like lemon pudding icebox cake is light and refreshing – great to take along on picnics and road trips as a tasty dessert option! Or you could make this lemon pudding icebox cake in advance and store in the freezer!

Tiramisu

Tiramisu translates to “pick me up” in Italian, and this decadent dessert certainly does just that! A cross between pudding and trifle, tiramisu features coffee- and liqueur-soaked lady fingers (sometimes known as Savoiardi cookies) layered with sweet mascarpone custard for maximum flavour and classic looks – best enjoyed cold with an abundance of cocoa powder on top for optimal results.

Egg Yolks: When heated over simmering water, egg yolks provide an irresistibly creamy filling. By forgoing raw eggs that could pose food-borne illness risks, this recipe offers an exceptionally safe meal that everyone can enjoy.

Heavy Whipped Cream: Whip the heavy cream with confectioners’ sugar until medium-soft peaks form, then gently fold in into your mascarpone mixture.

Frozen Yogurt

Frozen yogurt is an irresistibly refreshing summer treat, perfect for creating no-bake desserts with zero added fat or calories. Often lower in fat than its frozen cream counterpart, and an excellent source of calcium. Just like its frozen cream cousin, frozen yogurt typically includes dairy and sugar as its primary ingredients but may also include stabilizers, emulsifiers and flavorings; when selecting or making your own frozen yogurt selection it’s wiser to opt for brands with reduced added sugar or make it yourself; low fat frozen yogurt options as higher fat versions can contain more saturated fat and more calories; for an added boost try looking out for brands advertised as probiotic-containing versions for even greater benefits!

Create a crowd-pleasing no-bake dessert without all the effort required by topping pre-made graham cracker crust with fresh fruits for an irresistibly tasty no-bake dessert that is more healthful than some key lime pie recipes. Perfect for barbecues, dinner parties and weeknight family meals alike!

Chocolate Mousse

This classic French dessert is light and airy yet intensely chocolatey, thanks to whipped cream being used instead of egg whites for volume and creaminess. We made this easier than its original version which relied on egg whites for volume and creaminess by substituting the eggs with whipped cream instead of beating eggs separately.

Fold 1/3 cup of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture using either a rubber or silicone spatula until fully mixed in and no visible white streaks remain visible. Transfer to serving dishes and chill prior to serving.

If you prefer mousse-like textures, adding gelatin can give your recipe an extra punch of fudgy goodness. To do so, combine 1 packet (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) of unflavored gelatin with 1/4 cup of cold water and let it bloom for several minutes before stirring again.

Be sure to use freshly ripened fruit such as peaches, plums or berries at their peak season when making this dessert, including peaches, plums or berries with strong flavors for optimal balance with the rich mousse base. When selecting chocolate as well, select high-quality bittersweet varieties for optimal taste and aroma.