Sweet Without Heat: Easy No-Bake Desserts You Can Whip Up in Minutes

There comes a time when turning on the stove feels like too much effort. Maybe it's too hot outside, or perhaps your relationship with fire is best left to candle-lit dinners and birthday cakes. Maybe it's too hot for the oven, or maybe you're just not feeling like going near a flame. Either way, these easy desserts have got you covered. So, grab your spoon, because things are about to get sweet without a single spark!

1. Heavenly Chocolate Biscuit Cake

Truffle Cake is always a favorite, but let's find out how this no-bake cake will taste.

Ingredients:

• 200 gm plain digestive biscuits (or any biscuits you like)
• 100 gm unsalted butter, melted
• 50 ml milk
• 100 gm Cadbury Bournville dark chocolate
• 50 gm Cadbury cocoa powder
• 100 gm sugar
• 50 gm mixed nuts (optional but highly recommended for extra crunch)
• 5 ml vanilla essence
• 50 gm mini marshmallows

Method:

1. The first and the most important step is to crush those biscuits! Get out your stress by smashing the biscuits into small pieces. Don’t grind them into powder though, we still want some chunkiness for texture.
2. In a mixing bowl, toss the biscuit bits with your mixed nuts and mini marshmallows.
3. Microwave or double-boil the chocolate until it's silky smooth. Stir in the cocoa powder, sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla essence. Mix until you have a glossy, heavenly concoction.
4. Pour the chocolate mixture over your biscuit and marshmallow party, and stir to coat everything evenly.
5. Press the mixture into a lined baking tin. Flatten it down with the back of a spoon.
6. Refrigerate for two to three hours. Once it's firm, cut it into slices, or squares, or just scoop it out straight from the pan.

2. Luscious Mango Yogurt Parfait

Feeling fruity and fancy? This mango yogurt parfait layers creamy yogurt with juicy mangoes for a refreshing treat that looks as good as it tastes.

Ingredients:

• 250 gm plain Greek yogurt
• 100 ml condensed milk
• 200 gm ripe mangoes, diced (fresh or frozen)
• 50 gm granola or crushed digestive biscuits (for crunch)
• 5 ml lemon juice
• 15 ml honey (optional, for extra sweetness)

Method:

1. In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the condensed milk and lemon juice. You’re essentially creating a luscious, tangy base.
2. Layer it up: Start with a spoonful of yogurt mixture at the bottom of a glass or jar. Then, add a layer of diced mangoes.
3. Sprinkle some granola or crushed biscuits for that crunchy texture we crave.
4. Repeat the layering until you run out of ingredients or your glass is full. This is the catch of making easy desserts at home. You can always make more than you need.
5. Drizzle with honey if you want extra sweetness, and throw on some more granola on top to get that satisfying crunch in every bite.
6. Chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving. You can also drizzle or garnish with Chocolate Fondue however you like.

3. Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls

These little bite-sized wonders are like dessert and snack combined- plus, they’re ridiculously simple and healthy-ish. You can carry these balls anywhere for snack time or if you had to rush and did not get enough time to have some breakfast.

Ingredients:

• 200 gm rolled oats
• 100 gm peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
• 50 ml honey or maple syrup
• 50 gm Cadbury dark chocolate chips
• 5 ml vanilla extract
• 20 gm chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional, but they add a great texture)
• 20 gm shredded coconut (for extra flavor, optional)

Method:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, and your optional seeds or coconut. Mix until everything's happily combined.
2. Scoop out small portions and roll them into bite-sized balls with your hands. This is your chance to channel your inner sculptor! You may mold them into any other shape too.
3. Place them on a plate or tray, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so they firm up.
4. That’s it! Grab a ball whenever you need an energy boost (or just a sneaky dessert). These will stay fresh in the fridge for up to a week, but let’s be real, they’ll be gone long before that. Now you can have bite-sized snacks whenever you want, and will not have something to satisfy your cravings for Oreo Pop Up Tarts.