Summer desserts can be tricky. Check out these favorites that highlight the fruit of the season and won't heat up your kitchen.

Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Follow: Love & Custard

Smooth, creamy no-bake cheesecake bursting with fresh lemon on a buttery biscuit base. You won’t believe how quick and easy these bars are to whip up! See the recipe.

Thin Mint Milkshake

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A milkshake made with fresh mint, mint hot fudge, Thin Mint cookies, and vanilla ice cream. Perfect for a summer dessert. See the recipe.

Dairy Free Toasted Almond and Coconut Ice Cream

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This nutty almond and coconut ice cream is unbelievably creamy and delicious despite having no cream. See the recipe.

Chocolate Avocado Pie

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A creamy, rich chocolate mousse pie is hiding a green secret. You can’t taste the avocados but along with coconut cream, they add a heavenly texture to this dessert. See the recipe.

Brown Butter Pecan Ice Cream

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Take your butter pecan ice cream to the next level of deliciousness with brown butter and candied nuts. See the recipe.

Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Blueberries and Coconut Whipped Cream

Follow: Life is But a Dish

Ok, so this one does use the oven, but it's so stunning and delicious we couldn't leave it out. A soft lemon cake made with Greek yogurt and olive oil is layered with a soft, sweet coconut whipped cream and fresh blueberries. Make this simply stunning spring cake for an easy dessert to impress your guests. See the recipe.