No-Bake Desserts

No-bake desserts mainly refer to cakes, pies, and cookies that are made with ingredients that don't require baking. There are many other types of desserts that don't require cooking or baking, like ice cream- and fruit-based desserts. Parfaits or trifles made with pudding, yogurt or gelatin are also a type of dessert that doesn't require baking.http://brands.kraftfoods.com/jello/recipes/ No-bake desserts make for an alternative to turning on an oven during the summer season. Some no-bake desserts call for pre-made pie shells or store bought cake, like pound cake. Other no-bake desserts use store-bought, brand name cookies like Oreos or items like graham crackers.http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Food/Recipes/20-No-Bake-Summer-Desserts.html Other quick desserts that don't require baking may call for pudding or Jello as a dessert base.http://brands.kraftfoods.com/jello/

No-bake desserts are often quicker to make and prepare than traditional desserts that require baking. They also don't use an oven, which saves on gas or electricity and also keeps the kitchen cooler on hot days. Most no-bakes do not require as many ingredients as desserts made from scratch. Some no-bake desserts, especially ice cream, pudding or other dairy based deserts, may require freezing or refrigeration.

No-bake dessert recipes can be found online. One such website is the KraftFoods.com website, under the Jello-O recipes page.http://brands.kraftfoods.com/jello/recipes/ Celebrity chef Rachael Ray offers several no-bake desserts recipes like S'mores Ice Cream Sandwich, "Not Hot" Bananas Foster and Coffee Cake Ice Cream on her website, RachaelRayMag.com.http://www.rachaelraymag.com/Recipes/special-recipe-collections/easy-ideas-no-bake-desserts

1. Icebox Desserts
2. Lemonade Pie
3. No-Bake Cookies
4. Rice Krispie Treats
5. No-Bake Cheesecake
6. Ice Cream Cake
7. Cream Pies
8. Chocolate Cherry Cups
9. Lemon Refrigerator Cheesecake
10. Tiramisu