really good no-bake pie recipes
Now that the hot weather's here (90's for the next 3 days here in upstate NY) I'm looking for some really good, refreshing no-bake pie recipes - things I can either freeze or chill to serve later in the day.
I picked up a Jell-O meets Cool-Whip dessert booklet at the checkout the other day, and aside from one or two recipes, it's pretty lame. Anyone have some nice fruity chiffon-style recipes that don't rely on Cool-Whip?
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8 Comments:
I don't have a recipe for it off the top of my head, but lemon icebox pie would be a good option. I think I've seen Emeril make it, and I believe the Summer Shack cookbook has a recipe too.
July at 7:34PM on 06/06/08
I'm in Vermont and we're due for the same heat spell... joy! There is a recipe from one of the Moosewood Cookbooks for Yogurt Cheese pie that is great and requires no oven. Forgive me for not copying the recipe directly, but it's currently packed in a box somewhere... but the gist of it is... a Pint of Plain yogurt strained for about 6 hours or until all the liquid comes out (straning it in either paper towels or cheese cloth set in a mesh strainer). Add in a couple of tablespoons of Maple Syrup or Agave Nectar, whichever you prefer, then scoop into a simple graham cracker crust. Slice some kiwis, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries on top and you're all set.... so easy and sooo good.
Alm25 at 9:16PM on 06/06/08
Here's a recipe from Epicurious for a Mocha Almond Tart
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/TOASTED-ALMOND-MOCHA-ICE-CREAM-TART-12550
I've made it many times and it is always a big hit
spooky at 9:52PM on 06/06/08
I have one but you do have to stand over the stove to melt the chocolate.
http://www.evilchefmom.blogspot.com/2008/03/my-pie.html
evilchefmom at 11:17AM on 06/07/08
This one is fabulous--from the Pioneer Woman-
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/02/the_meal_of_love_part_iv_de-licious_chocolate_pie/
I like doing no-bake cheesecakes, really simple and you can mess with the flavors as you like, from margarita to fruit to chocolate.
Peanut butter silk pie has to be one of my 'simple' faves for sure. There are a million recipes for it too.
I like doing a 'cheater' pistachio pie as well from an old jello recipe for potlucks.
1 4-serving pkg pistachio pudding mix.
4 cups whipped cream (not cool-whip)
1 can drained crushed pineapple
extra pistachios (if desired)
2 cups mini marshmallows
Mix the pineapple, marshmallows and pudding mix. Allow to set a few minutes to soften the marshmallows. (you can semi-melt them before adding also if you want smoother consistency)
Fold into the whipped cream along with the extra nuts and chill to set.
If you want to skip the marshmallows, don't drain the pineapple as much and just add everything else as written.
You could mix this up with whatever flavors you like.
sadiepix at 5:48PM on 06/07/08
go to allrecipes.com and type into search "frozen chocolate pie", it's an easy, simple and very good frozen pie. think the posters name is "bonnie".
olddad at 8:55AM on 06/08/08
No Bake Key Lime Pie
This is a fun pie that everyone always loves. Using a store-bought crust saves valuable time and the filling is sweet and creamy.
Ingredients
Lime Filling:
1 prepared graham cracker crust (see note)
2 pkg. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 14 oz. cans sweetened condensed milk
3/4 C. fresh or bottled Key Lime juice
1 tsp. grated lime rind
Topping:
1 C. whipping cream, chilled
1 tsp. vanilla extract or lemon extract
3 Tbs. confectioners' sugar
Directions
To make Lime Filling, in a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until fluffy. Add condensed milk, lime juice, and lime rind. Whip until mixture is smooth. Pour into graham cracker crust. Cover with plastic wrap (use the plastic from the crust) and chill thoroughly.
To make topping, in a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Add vanilla or lemon extract and confectioners' sugar. Continue to whip until cream forms stiff peaks. Place topping in a fine-mesh sieve and place sieve over a bowl to catch liquid that drains off. Cover topping tightly with plastic wrap and allow to drain for 2 hours. Before serving, discard liquid that has drained from topping. Spread topping over pie.
Note: Do not throw away the plastic from the crust. This can be inverted after the crust is filled and used as a cover. Much easier and neater than plastic wrap.
Hillary
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Chew on That at 1:36PM on 06/09/08
Paula Deen has an awesome recipe for Truffle Pie on Food Network Recipes. The only "cooking" involved is some stovetop/microwave melting. A chocoholic's dream!
Josdean at 3:53PM on 06/10/08