# Bake-Free DIY Cheesecakes These PB & J Cheesecakes are Ideal for Summer Cooking By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-08-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-cooking References: [sugarandcloth](http://sugarandcloth.com/2014/08/eats-no-bake-pbj-cheesecakes/) When it comes to summer cooking, the last thing one wants to be doing is sitting in front of the stove and waiting for dessert to be served, which is why these [PB & J](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pb-j-filled-crepes) cheesecakes from Sugar and Cloth are Ideal. The recipe requires zero baking, and the result is still delicious. With a little (or a lot) of cream and sugar, jam and peanut butter plus wafer crumbs for the base, one is able to whip up a delicious dessert in no time. Granted the calories in this dish are more than most would want when fitting into that summer bikini, but for the taste this receives a ten out of ten. For those who hate baking but love desserts, this recipe is a great option to satisfy the sweet tooth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bake-free Desserts:** Opportunity for developing innovative dessert recipes that require zero baking. - **Easy Summer Cooking:** Opportunity to create simple and quick recipes that are ideal for summer cooking. - **Alternative Cheesecake Recipes:** Opportunity to explore new flavors and ingredients for cheesecake recipes. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Potential for food companies to create and market bake-free dessert products. - **Recipe Apps and Websites:** Opportunity to feature easy-to-follow bake-free dessert recipes on cooking platforms. - **Home Baking Equipment:** Opportunity to develop and market baking tools specifically designed for bake-free desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exotically Flavored Cheesecake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-passion-fruit-cheesecake-cream.md) - [One-Bite Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-snacks.md) - [Guilt-Free Vegan Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culiraw.md) - [Citrusy No-Bake Cheesecake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-bake-cheesecake-kits.md) - [Peanut Butter Dessert Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-cup-jars.md) - [Low-Sugar Cheesecake Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-bites.md) - [Portable Dessert Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-and-go-desserts.md) - [Single-Serve Funfetti Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jar-joy.md) - [Crowd-Pleasing Non-Dairy Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cheezecake.md)