16 No-Bake Treats You Should Make This Summer

    From fudgy no-bake brownies to salty caramel crunch bars.

    Jesse Szewczyk
    by Jesse Szewczyk

    BuzzFeed Staff

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    Let's be real: The last thing you want to do on a hot summer day is turn your oven on.

    So we rounded up 16 summer dessert recipes you can make without having to preheat your oven. From no-bake cookies to creamy tahini milkshakes, these recipes are just the thing to keep you cool and satisfy your sweet tooth.

    1. Greek Yogurt Fruit Tart

    halfbakedharvest.com

    This refreshing summer tart only takes seven ingredients to make and is seriously impressive.

    Get the recipe: Greek Yogurt Fruit Tart

    2. Nutella S'mores Fudge

    mybakingaddiction.com

    Because the only thing better than regular fudge is fudge that's loaded with marshmallows and crushed graham crackers.

    Get the recipe: Nutella S'mores Fudge

    3. Cherry Oreo Icebox Cake

    insidebrucrewlife.com

    Oreos + cherries + cheesecake = a match made in heaven.

    Get the recipe: Cherry Oreo Icebox Cake

    4. Caramel Crunch Bars

    tastesbetterfromscratch.com

    A base layer of club crackers gives these bars a salty bite that perfectly balances the sweet caramel topping.

    Get the recipe: Caramel Crunch Bars

    5. Icebox Tiramisu

    theviewfromgreatisland.com

    This recipe calls for 1/3 cup of Kahlúa to give it a boozy kick, but feel free to replace it with coffee.

    Get the recipe: Icebox Tiramisu

    6. Tahini Milkshakes

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    Tahini is just another word for ground sesame seeds and can be found near the peanut butter in most well-stocked grocery stores.

    Get the recipe: Tahini Milkshakes

    7. Coconut No-Bake Cookies

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    Make a big batch of these simple no-bake cookies, stash them in your freezer, and pop one out anytime your sweet tooth calls.

    Get the recipe: Coconut No-Bake Cookies

    8. No-Bake Lemon Pie

    momontimeout.com

    Feel free to use a store-bought graham cracker crust instead of making your own to save yourself some time.

    Get the recipe: No-Bake Lemon Pie

    halfbakedharvest.com

    Two summer staples — s'mores and ice cream cake — combine to make one seriously delicious dessert.

    Get the recipe: Salty Peanut Butter S'mores Ice Cream Cake

    10. No-Bake Almond Butter Cheerio Bars

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    This recipe calls for flaxseed meal to help glue the bars together. You can find it in the baking section of most well-stocked grocery stores near the flour.

    Get the recipe: No-Bake Almond Butter Cheerio Bars

    11. Grasshopper Pie

    thereciperebel.com

    Although this recipe is fuss-free and requires no actual baking, it takes four to six hours to full set, so plan accordingly.

    Get the recipe: Grasshopper Pie

    12. Birthday Marshmallow Cereal Treats

    mybakingaddiction.com

    Rice Krispies treats meet sprinkles in this no-bake dessert fit for a party.

    Get the recipe: Birthday Marshmallow Cereal Treats

    13. Banana Split Pudding Cups

    thecraftingchicks.com

    Feel free to assemble these ahead of time and stash them in the fridge until you're ready to eat.

    Get the recipe: Banana Split Pudding Cups

    14. Avalanche Cookies

    dinnerthendessert.com

    These no-bake cookies are made with just five ingredients in less than 20 minutes.

    Get the recipe: Avalanche Cookies

    15. No-Bake Hazelnut Brownies

    bojongourmet.com

    These no-bake brownies are made with all kinds of great ingredients, from dates to cocoa powder to chopped hazelnuts.

    Get the recipe: No-Bake Hazelnut Brownies

    16. No-Bake Strawberry and Cream Pie

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    The base of this pie is made with strawberry Jell-O, so make sure to give it at least six hours in the fridge before serving it so it fully sets.

    Get the recipe: No-Bake Strawberry and Cream Pie