I grew up in Southern California.
Like, 118 degrees hot.
I wish I was kidding.
Courtesy of @inagarten Instagram
“You want it to be hot inside and outside?”
my mom would ask.
No I didn’t, but I did want to make desserts.
And as far as I was concerned,no-bake dessertsdidn’t count.
Well I was a dumb kid, let me tell you.
To be honest, I still kind of thought that until recently.
But then I met theBarefoot Contessa’s Mocha Icebox Cake, and my mind was forever changed.
This cake is a wonder.
So basicallyevery dessert you could possibly want.
And (duh) it doesn’t require any baking.
These are some ideas I’m really looking forward to making.
To be clear: They aren’t healthy.
Not in the slightest.
And it’s essentially a giant s’more, so there’s that, too.
Red Velvet Dessert LasagnafromThe Cookie Rookie
This dessertlasagnahas layers of cheesecake, whipped cream, and pudding.
Treat yo' self like the queen you are.
It’s primarily made with almonds and dark chocolate powder, so it has some nutritional value, too.
It’s the definition of decadent.
Strawberry-Banana CheesecakefromKleinworth & Co.
I have a feeling this is going to become my new go-to summer dessert.
And I’m obsessed.
I can’t wait to try it for my next summer party.
