Summer Desserts That Are Worth It (and Some That Don't Even Need the Oven)

Published 18 days ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

It's the time of year when turning on the oven feels like a personal decision you have to really commit to. These desserts are worth it - and a few of them don't even require that commitment.

	Pink Lemonade Pie No-bake, freezer-friendly, and exactly what dessert should be in June. Creamy, tart, and pretty enough to bring somewhere.

	No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Creamy cheesecake filling, blueberry topping, no oven required. This one disappears fast at any summer gathering.

	Sugar Cookie Pizza Sugar cookie base, cream cheese frosting, fresh summer berries on top. Fun to make, gone in about 10 minutes.

	Classic Banana Split No baking, no cooking, just ice cream and toppings. The kids will absolutely lose it and honestly so will you.

	Oreo Dirt Pudding Cups Chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, gummy worms. No oven, no fuss, and kids ask for it by name.

	Lemon Bars Bright, tangy, and easy to cut into squares for a potluck. The one that always gets asked for the recipe.

Pick one. Or all six. No judgment here.

💬 Hit reply and tell me - are you a pie person or a cheesecake person?

Kylee

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