What to Bake When It's Too Hot for the Oven
Briefly

Summer presents an opportunity to create impressive no-bake desserts that avoid the heat of the oven. No-bake cheesecake can feature a cookie or pretzel crust for a salty-sweet mix. A no-churn ice cream can remain creamy with added olive oil. Also, a classic tiramisu can be transformed with mixed berry compote, lemon-and-St. Germain-dipped lady fingers, and freeze-dried strawberries for a refreshing summer twist. These desserts are ideal for barbecues and outdoor gatherings, allowing for creativity without heat.
No-bake desserts are great when I feel like I need a no-contact order with my oven for a period of time, too.
The key ingredient to helping this no-churn ice cream stay creamy? Olive oil.
I took our classic tiramisu and made it perfect for the summer using a mixed berry compote, lemon-and-St. Germain-dipped lady fingers, and dusted with freeze-dried strawberries.
The pretzels give the base of the cheesecake a salty-sweet mix, and you can easily serve this with mixed berries or your favorite jam.
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