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Easy No-Bake Summer Desserts

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A collection of five quick and light no-bake summer dessert recipes that are perfect for hot days, using simple ingredients and requiring no oven.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham crackers or digestive biscuits, crushed
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted
  • 2 cups (480g) Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
  • 1 cup (225g) cottage cheese, small-curd preferred
  • ¼ cup (60ml) honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whipped heavy cream or whipped coconut cream
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon or lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, or walnuts, optional)
  • Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
  • Additional fresh berries for garnish
  • Honey for drizzle (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Crush graham crackers or digestive biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin inside a sealed plastic bag.
  2. Mix crushed crumbs with melted unsalted butter or coconut oil until evenly combined.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the base of a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan or individual ramekins.
  4. Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to set.
  5. Make the creamy filling: In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  6. Use an electric mixer to blend until smooth and creamy.
  7. Fold in whipped heavy cream or whipped coconut cream gently using a spatula for lighter texture.
  8. Add fruit and flavor: Fold in fresh berries gently to the creamy mixture.
  9. Add lemon or lime zest for brightness.
  10. If using, sprinkle in chia seeds or chopped nuts for extra texture.
  11. Assemble the dessert: Pour the creamy filling over the chilled crust layer.
  12. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  13. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a lid.
  14. Chill to set: Place the dessert in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up.
  15. Alternatively, chill in the freezer for 2 hours but watch closely to avoid freezing solid.
  16. Before serving, garnish with additional fresh berries, a sprig of mint, or a drizzle of honey.

Notes

Avoid overmixing when folding whipped cream to keep dessert light and airy. Press crust firmly to prevent crumbling. Chill dessert for at least 4 hours for best texture and flavor. Cottage cheese can be blitzed in a food processor for smoother texture. Substitutions like frozen fruit or alternative sweeteners work well. For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and whipped coconut cream.

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