Alright, so summer’s here, and it’s hot. Baking a cake? Nah, too much effort. So, I was scrolling through Pinterest the other day, and I saw a bunch of “quick and easy summer desserts.” I figured, “Hey, I can probably manage that,” so I gave a few a shot. Here’s how it went.
First Up: No-Bake Oreo Dessert
Okay, this one seemed foolproof. I grabbed a pack of Oreos (double stuffed, because why not?), some cream cheese, whipped cream, and a little bit of butter. Found a springform pan in the back of the cabinet – dusted it off.
- Crushed the Oreos: This was the fun part. Threw them in a ziplock bag and went at it with a rolling pin. Felt like I was releasing some pent-up stress.
- Made the Crust: Mixed the crushed Oreos with melted butter. Pressed it into the bottom of the springform pan. Honestly, this was probably the hardest part because I wanted it to be even.
- Cream Cheese Filling: Softened the cream cheese (forgot to take it out earlier, so I nuked it for like 15 seconds – worked fine). Mixed it with whipped cream. Should have added a little sugar, but I forgot. Still tasted good.
- Layered it Up: Poured the cream cheese mixture over the Oreo crust. Threw some extra crushed Oreos on top for good measure.
- Chilled it: Stuck the whole thing in the fridge for a couple of hours. Impatience almost got the better of me, but I waited.
The result? Pretty damn good. It wasn’t super sweet because I forgot the sugar, but the Oreos made up for it. Definitely easy, and definitely a crowd-pleaser.
Next: Strawberry Yogurt Bark
This one looked even easier, which is saying something. All I needed was some yogurt (Greek yogurt, for that protein boost, you know?), strawberries, and a little honey.
- Prepped the Strawberries: Washed them, hulled them, and sliced them thinly. Made sure they were dry so the bark wouldn’t be watery.
- Mixed the Yogurt: Stirred a little honey into the yogurt. Not too much, just enough to take the edge off the tanginess.
- Spread it Out: Lined a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the yogurt mixture on the parchment in a thin layer.
- Arranged the Strawberries: Placed the strawberry slices on top of the yogurt. Tried to make it look pretty, but I’m no artist.
- Froze It: Put the baking sheet in the freezer. This took a while – like 3-4 hours. I kept checking on it, poking it with a fork.
Once it was frozen solid, I broke it into pieces. This was surprisingly satisfying. The yogurt bark was refreshing and light. Perfect for a hot day. My only complaint? It melts fast, so you gotta eat it quick!
The Verdict
Both desserts were super easy to make, and both were delicious in their own way. The Oreo dessert is richer and more decadent, while the yogurt bark is lighter and healthier. I’d definitely make both again, especially when I’m craving something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Give them a try!
