9 No-Bake Summer Desserts for When It’s Too Hot to Turn on the Oven
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We’re nearing that point in the summer where we simply do not, under any circumstances, want to turn on our ovens. But that doesn’t mean we don’t want dessert. There’s always ice cream, of course, but what about cookies, pies, and tarts? Here, we’ve gathered our favorite dessert recipes to inspire your summer “baking” projects, none of which require you to turn on the oven. And in case you’re wondering: Yes, there are a lot of cheesecakes on this list (it’s a dessert that adapts particularly well to no-bake methods!), but you’ll also find cookies and bars to round out the selection.