Too hot to turn on the oven this summer? There are tons of no-bake desserts to switch
over from the chilly winter to the blazing summer. There is always room for desserts and
for all those with a sweet tooth this desert option would be most fuss free and a good to
go option.
Key Lime Cream Pie
Ingredients
- 1 package (11.3 ounces) pecan shortbread cookies, crushed (about 2 cups)
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 4 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice
- ¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- Optional – Maraschino cherries with stems and sliced Key Limes
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and butter.
- Press onto the bottom and up side of a greased 9-in. deep dish pie plate.
- In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken.
- Add confectioners’ sugar and extract; beat until stiff peaks form.
- In another large bowl, beat cream cheese, condensed milk and lime juice until
blended. - Fold in 2 cups whipped cream. Spoon into the prepared crust.
- Top the remaining whipped cream; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Refrigerate until
serving, at least 4 hours. - If desired, garnish with cherries and limes.
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Ingredients
- Preparation time – 10 minutes + freezing
- 10-½ ice cream sandwiches
- 1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
- 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup
- 2 symphony candy bars with almonds and toffee (4-¼ ounces each), chopped
- Maraschino cherries, optional
Directions
- Arrange 9 ice cream sandwiches in a single layer in an
ungreased 13×9-inches dish. - Cut 2 of the remaining sandwiches in half lengthwise and the
last 1 widthwise; fill it in spaces in the dish. - Spread with caramel and whipped toppings. Drizzle with
chocolate syrup. - Sprinkle chopped candy bars.
- Cover and freeze for at least 45 minutes before serving.
- If desired, top it up with the cherries.
Shared by: Sahana Sridhar
Author’s bio:
My name is Sahana Sridhar and I love writing under the columns for beauty, lifestyle and wellness and fashion. My hobbies including photography, collecting vintage advertisement posters and listening to music that is mainly R&B. I have also recently taken interest in Korean Skincare and find it very interesting and also a big foodie as I love experimenting with cuisines around the world.
