No Heat, No Problem! These Easy No-Bake Desserts Are Perfect For Summer

If you've got a hankering for peanut butter, these cereal bars will cure that in seconds.

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These little key lime pie parfaits are small, bite-size, and perfectly portioned. Garnish them with whipped cream and a small piece of mint.

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If you're in the mood for a creamy cereal bar, these no-bake scotcheroos are for you. With only eight ingredients, you can whip these up whenever the cravings strike.

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Made with cashews, coconut, and dates, this vegan cheesecake has all the best flavors without being heavy. Fresh berries and cold whipped cream will make this taste like a dream come true.

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Meet the easiest treat of all: Ritz Cracker cookies. All you need to do to make these is take two Ritz Crackers, dress them in peanut butter, sandwich the two crackers together, and dip them in warm, melted chocolate.

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When pairing sugar cookies and cheesecake together, nothing can go wrong. This sweet treat is not only genius, but also delicious!

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Rich strawberry pudding, cream cheese, and whipped cream work together to make this light and fluffy strawberry pie. Are you drooling yet?

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Someone's going to have to stop us from making this no-bake banana cheesecake all summer long!

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No need to bake these cookie dough bites, which are made with butter, sugar, vanilla pudding mix, vanilla and almond extracts, milk, oat "flour," salt, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles.

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Peanut butter, pretzels, marshmallows, and chocolate go into these sweet and savory treats.

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This Butterfinger is made up of layers of Oreo crust, peanut butter, pudding, Cool Whip, and Butterfinger candy.

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All we have to say about these no-bake s'mores bars is WOW, they're good.

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This banana cream delight has layers of vanilla wafer crust, cream cheese, banana pudding, and whipped cream. YUM.

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We could pop this fudge into our mouths all day.

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Candy and cereal? These sweet treats are the perfect combo.

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This chocolate "lasagna" is a cookie crust topped with layers of cheesecake filling, pudding, whipped cream, and chocolate chips.

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These ice cream sandwiches are a cool treat for the warmer months.

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Popsicles are a great way to rehydrate after a long run or as a postdinner snack for summer. These strawberry-banana frozen treats contain protein powder, coconut water, and soy milk.

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Graham crackers, creamy cheesecake filling, and blueberries go into this incredible icebox cake.

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These Chex Mix bars contain Chex mix cereal, pretzels, marshmallows, and M&Ms all glued together with peanut butter.

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Make these banana cream pie parfaits no-bake by using instant coconut pudding instead of making it from scratch.

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This cookie lasagna sure beats dinnertime lasagna!

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Make movie night even better with these bite-size cookie clusters.

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When you make these bars, you get three amazing layers — chocolate-kripsies on the bottom, sweet and salty peanut butter in the middle, and chocolate chocolate chip on the top.

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You'll love these adorable "nice" cream bites. All you need are two ingredients — bananas and chocolate chips.

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Green tea, Greek yogurt, and avocado join forces to make the perfect healthy snack for the summer. Matcha powder is rich with antioxidants and fiber, and the caffeine gives you just the extra kick you need without the extra calories.

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For a nondiary sweet dessert, these ooey-gooey pecan bars are your go-to recipe. The natural sugar in this treat comes from raw honey and dates, keeping your diet as clean as possible.

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On those especially hot days, you'll love these frozen yogurt cupcakes. At only 30 calories a pop and made with fresh fruit, these treats are a much healthier alternative to ice cream.

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This no-bake cake is for those whose baking skills (or lack thereof) make them afraid of burning down the house or for anyone who doesn't want to burn up in their kitchen during the heat of the summer.

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As it turns out, speculoos makes for a spicy no-bake cake. Dig in!

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Freeze yogurt and fruit together to make these delectable bites.

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Sweet and salty dessert fans will love this frozen mojito cake. The salty pretzel crust is topped with a frozen mojito that gives the term "sugar high" a whole new meaning.

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There's actually no cake at all in this icebox cake. Chocolate wafers soak up the moisture from whipped cream to create a soft, cake-like texture.

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The perfect summer dessert, this this no-bake cake requires a mini watermelon, whipped cream, slivered almonds, and berries. It's light, refreshing, and oh so good.

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Let's be honest; almond chocolate spread is dessert. Put it on toast or cookies, or better yet, just grab a spoon.

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Sometimes the best desserts are the ones that are thrown together last minute. Freshen up store-bought sorbet by topping it with citrus vodka and lime zest.

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No campfire? No problem! Drizzle melted chocolate over graham cracker cereal and garnish with mini marshmallows for an on-the-go s'mores snack mix.

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With an Oreo crust and minty marshmallow filling, mini grasshopper pies are a cooling, colorful way to end a meal.

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For those who prefer sour to sweet, try ginger limeade granita, a frozen dessert with flaky, tart ice chips that will awaken the palate.

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Giada De Laurentiis is all for effortless desserts that can be enjoyed on the couch. Her chocolate trifles feature chocolate cake cubes and a chocolate custard dolloped on top.

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Beginning bakers should spring for this ice cream cake with whipped cream, ice cream sandwiches, coffee liqueur, and crushed peppermint candy.

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Make a large batch of this salt-flaked fudge, cut it into bite-size pieces, and keep it in the freezer for convenient grabbing.

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Don't be scared of making crème brulée at home! It's not that difficult to make; the technique is similar to homemade ice cream, but instead of putting the mixture in an ice cream maker, it's baked in a bath of water. It requires time to chill, so plan in advance, especially when entertaining.

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There's no need to raise your eyebrows! Salty Saltines add tremendous flavor when used in ice cream sandwiches.

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Sometimes you don't want to go through the trouble of making ice cream. This strawberry semifreddo is the ultimate "lazy" person's ice cream recipe.

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Like the decadent cake but cooler and lighter for warm weather, these German chocolate pudding cups are layered with a coconut pecan custard.

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No need to heat up the oven to make cheesecake. This no-bake cheesecake is made with graham crackers, cream cheese, and condensed milk. There's no raw egg involved, which means there's no need to bake!

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A blackberry fool with Calvados only contains four ingredients, so it's as easy as it is light.

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Nanaimo bars, the legendary bar made famous by Vancouver housewives in the 1950s, is similar to a seven-layer bar with graham cracker, almonds, coconut, and chocolate. Rather than condensed milk, this bar has a creamy pudding layer.

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Gelatin and cream set to create these creamy strawberry panna cotta cups.

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What's not to love about the classic pairing of peanut butter and chocolate? We imagine that peanut butter and chocolate pudding cups would make great frozen pudding pops too.

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Melt-in-your-mouth grape gelatin with blueberries is a refreshing dessert that won't weigh you down with any heavy cream. Add a splash of Champagne or vodka for a spiked version.

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The Eton Mess originated in the 1800s at a distinguished British public school. The strawberry, heavy cream, and meringue cookie mixture was originally served after an important annual cricket game.

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