12 Easy No-Bake Desserts for Scorching Days

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Explore these desserts made by mixing, freezing, slow cooking, or refrigerating. It’s simple to create homemade sweet treats without turning on the oven on hot summer days. From refreshing sorbet to creamy pies, these recipes are perfect for beating the heat.

Fresh Cantaloupe Berry Nice Cream

scoops of cantaloupe berry nice cream in 2 bowls and a half of a cantaloupe.
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In the mood for some tropical vibes? Try this berry nice cream, bursting with fresh cantaloupe flavor, for a healthy, light dessert free from added sugar and dairy. It has a creamy consistency without bananas, thanks to pineapple,

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Easy 15 Minute Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cream Pie

peanut butter and chocolate cream pie on plate with whipped cream.
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Looking for an easy cool dessert? Try this peanut butter and chocolate refrigerated pie that will delight your taste buds! For those who love simple dessert recipes that satisfy all your family’s cravings, this one’s for you!

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Chocolate Mocha Nice Cream

chocolate mocha nice cream with chocolate shavings in 2 bowls, ice cream scoop and coffee beans on blue kitchen towel.
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Enjoy this frozen chocolatey dessert made with bananas and peanut butter on a hot summer day. It’s dairy-free and made without an ice cream maker!

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Strawberry Pretzel Pie

strawberry pretzel pie on plate.
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Indulge in a Strawberry Pretzel Pie, a sweet treat that’s perfect for satisfying your inner dessert child. On busy days, a no-fuss dessert like strawberry pretzel pie is a welcome relief, providing a sweet ending to a hectic day.

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Slow Cooker Apple Crisp – Gluten-free and Vegan

apple crisp in small white bowls with ice cream on top.
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Keep the oven off and cook this apple crisp in the slow cooker: with oats and warming spices like cinnamon and ginger. Then, you’ll have a healthier version of this classic dessert.

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Kiwi Pineapple Sorbet (only 4 ingredients!)

Kiwi pineapple sorbet in a bread pan.
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Kiwi pineapple sorbet is a great way to use up ripe fruit and you don’t need an ice cream maker. There’s nothing like a tasty frozen treat to cool you down on a hot day, and this sorbet is a healthy choice made primarily of fruit.

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Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

Chocolate-covered dates stuffed with peanut butter on a plate.
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These sweet and salty dates are the ideal easy dessert. Enjoy creamy peanut butter and drizzled with rich dark chocolate, and sprinkled with sea salt.

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Chocolate truffles with a bite out of one showing a tan interior.
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These no-bake cookie dough balls are ideal for a frozen summer treat. Packed with protein and fiber, and dipped in melted chocolate.

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Scrumptious Strawberry Sorbet

strawberry sorbet in glass bowls.
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Homemade strawberry sorbet is a simple, light dessert that’s both dairy-free and vegan. Follow these steps for an affordable, low-sugar treat that doesn’t require an ice cream maker.

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Vegan Peanut Butter Brownies -Instant Pot Recipe

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These vegan peanut butter brownies are an easy and better-for-you treat, perfect for hot days since an Instant Pot won’t heat up the kitchen. Healthier than traditional brownies, they have much less sugar and saturated fat without compromising on flavor, plus, they are vegan.

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County Fair Lemon Pie

A lemon pie with whipped cream and lemon slices.
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The No-Bake County Fair Lemon Pie is a show-stopping dessert perfect for special occasions like Father’s Day, July 4th, or anytime you need a quick and easy lemon dessert. With its irresistible taste, it’s sure to be the blue-ribbon winner at any gathering!

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Peanut Butter Pie

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Prepare this indulgent, velvety smooth peanut butter pie in just 20 minutes. Inspired by Southern flavors, this frozen dessert requires only 7 ingredients and is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Make it with a premade graham crust for a no-bake shortcut.

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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