Cool Treats & Comfy Nights: Easy No-Bake Summer Dessert Recipes

Hot weather calls for cold snacks, and we’ve got three delicious and sweet recipes for the whole family to enjoy. Simple, minimal ingredients, healthier and treatier options. There’s an option for every skill level and every family! Slip into your comfy PJs and enjoy the afternoon at home getting creative in the kitchen!

Chocolate Ice-Cream Sticks

The perfect sweet treat when you need something cold ASAP.

Serves: 6-8 Icecream Sticks

Time: 10 minutes + Freezing

Equipment Needed:

• Icy pole moulds
• Blender

Ingredients:

• 2 cups vanilla icecream
• ¼ cup milo
• ½ cup milk of choice (we recommend cow’s milk)
• ½ cup milk chocolate melts

Steps:

1. Blend vanilla icecream, milo and milk until smooth and creamy.

2. Pour mixture into icy pole moulds, insert sticks, and freeze for 4–6 hours.

3. Melt chocolate melts in the microwave or on the stove. 

4. Remove ice-creams from moulds and place on a plate. Use a spoon to drizzle chocolate in criss-cross patterns. 

5. Place icecreams back into the freezer for another 15 minutes, or until chocolate has set.

6. Transfer icecreams to a container and store in freezer.

Delicious Vanilla Chia Pudding

Creamy, healthy, and super versatile — perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Serves: 2

Time: 10 Minutes + 3hrs to chill

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Milk of your choice
• ½ Cup Chia Seeds
• 1-2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
• tspn vanilla extract

• Optional: fresh fruit, granola, coconut flakes or yoghurt

Steps

1. Add milk, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and sweetener to a bowl or jar.

2. Stir well to break up any clumps.

3. Leave for 10 minutes, then stir again to ensure an even texture.

4. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight until thick and pudding-like.

5. Top with berries, sliced mango, granola, coconut flakes, or yoghurt.

Mini Lemon Cheesecake Cups

 

Zesty, creamy and surprisingly simple — no baking required.

Serves: 6-8

Time: 20 minutes + 1-2hrs to chill

Equipment Needed:

• Electric hand mixer
• Mini cheesecake liners or ramekins

• Food processor (optional)

Ingredients:

• 1 packet of biscuits (e.g., Digestives, Marie, or Granita)
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 250g cream cheese (softened)
• 1 cup thickened cream OR Greek yoghurt (for a lighter option)
• ¼–⅓ cup lemon juice (fresh is best)
• ¼ cup icing sugar (adjust to taste)

• Optional: Lemon zest and crushed biscuits for topping

Steps:

1. Crush biscuits using a food processor or a ziplock bag and rolling pin. Transfer crushed biscuits to a small bowl and mix in melted butter until it resembles a sandy texture. 

2. Press the mixture into the bottom of mini cheesecake liners/ ramekins. Refrigerate while you make the filling.

3. Use the electric hand mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add icing sugar and lemon juice, and continue mixing.

4. Fold in the thickened cream (whip first for extra fluffiness) or stir through yoghurt until creamy.

5. Remove cheesecake bases from the ridge and spoon the lemon filling over the biscuit base.

6. Place back in the fridge to chill for at least 1–2 hours until set.

7. Top with lemon zest, fresh berries, or extra crushed biscuits.

Whether you’re keeping it simple with choccy icecream sticks or impressing guests with mini cheesecakes, these cool treats are perfect for the long Aussie summer. Best enjoyed hanging out by the pool or relaxing on the couch under the aircon in your favourite pyjamas.

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