Forget the heat for these treats.
When you’re in a last-minute rush (or if it’s justtoo hot to cookduring Southern summers!
), turn to our favorite no-cook desserts.
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If you’re short on time, don’t preheat that ovenstick with our best no-cook desserts.
And while the layers look impressive, it’s foolproof to build.
Tangy cream cheese and sour cream balance the sweet honey, making every bite delicious.
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Top it with a swirl of honey for a picture-worthy dessert.
This cake is absolutely delicious.
Its also visually beautiful, wrote one five-star reviewer.
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The chocolate cookie crust and peanut butter filling is perfectly rich, yet not-too-sweet and not-too-salty.
It’s a summer-perfect, no-cook dessert that will make everyone ask for more.
(Be sure to use soft ladyfingers in this recipe.)
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White Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
These white-chocolate covered strawberries make an easy but elegant end to any meal.
Or fill up a tin for easy gifting!
Millionaire Pie
This tropical, fruit-filled treat is about as Southern as desserts get.
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Best of all, it only takes 10 minutes of hands-on time and an hour to chill.
S’mores Pie
No oven, no problem.
We already know everyone will be wanting some more of this delicacy.
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Mascarpone Cheesecake
Mascarpone cheese is the secret to the fan-favorite dessert.
Chocolate Parfaits
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Treat yourself with a dessert on the lighter side.
We tried using both sugar-free instant and regular pudding mixes.
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To our surprise, we preferred the flavor of the sugar-free.
Add all the cookies you want!
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