62 Scrumptious Summer Desserts
Get the recipe: Berry Galette
Summer desserts can range from easy no-bake dessert ideas to ice cream and popsicles, fruit salads, pies and crisps. Then there are favorite summer flavors like s'mores and funnel cake. And of course, chocolate is always in season. So before autumn rolls in, get your fix of warm weather treats with these 62 best summer dessert recipes.
Best Summer Dessert Recipes
I don't know about you, but in my world, ice cream is always in season. People are already moving on to apples and pumpkins, and I'm over like; "Bring me another banana split!" or "Fro yo trip!" Who wants Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Popsicles? And when the weather is still warm, but we are edging into back-to-school season, I'll be making Pumpkin No-Churn Ice Cream and Caramel Apple Cheesecake No-Churn Ice Cream.
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And I'll be honest, my favorite fruits are peaches and blueberries, especially when they are paired together in something like these Blueberry Peach Coconut Chia Pudding Parfaits. So I am all about the summer dessert recipes. Especially those no-bake dessert recipes because you can make them so quickly without turning on the oven.
If you are like me, then you want to squeeze in as many summery treats in the next few months as possible and this delectable dessert menu serves as the perfect place to start for inspiration.
Andrew Purcell
Summer fruit takes center stage in a dessert bursting with juicy sweetness.
Get the recipe: Berry Galette
Teresa Blackburn
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart is an easy no-bake dessert that shows off one of our favorite summer fruits: strawberries.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
The sweet, delicious flavor of an indulgent treat in a healthy frozen dessert made with Greek yogurt.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt Popsicles
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
The perfect little party dessert that's lightened up but still yummy.
Get the recipe: Blueberry Maple Mini Cheesecake Parfaits
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Farmer’s market fresh fruits combine with a crunchy almond and oat crumb topping to make an easy summer dessert.
Get the recipe: Blackberry, Blueberry and Cherry Crisp
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
This easy no-churn ice cream is loaded with crushed graham crackers and chunks of chocolate.
Get the recipe: Copycat Graham Central Station Ice Cream
The Seasoned Mom
Your family’s new favorite dessert is a no-bake treat that’s ready with just 10 minutes of prep.
Get the recipe: 5-Ingredient Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
A fun and healthy no-bake dessert for the summer that the kids will love to make and eat covered in whipped cream and fresh berries.
Get the recipe: Berries and Cream Watermelon Pizza
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Just a few basic ingredients and no box mix needed for this showstopper no-bake dessert in a classic flavor combo.
Get the recipe: Creamsicle Jello Mold
House of Yumm
This classic southern dessert recipe is perfected and may even be the you’ve ever had with fresh peaches and a crispy, buttery, vanilla topping.
Get the recipe: Peach Cobbler
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Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Make any day a "sundae" with this velvety smooth and rich chocolate sauce that is dangerously simple to whip up with four ingredients in five minutes.
Get the recipe: Easy Hot Fudge
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Better than storebought with thick chocolate fudge between layers of vanilla and chocolate no-churn ice cream and is covered with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles.
Get the recipe: Easy Homemade Ice Cream Cake
The View From Great Island
A classic zucchini bread amped up with layers of chocolate culminating in a thick layer of ganache.
Get the recipe: Death by Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Combine the classic campfire treat with a chocolate cream pie for one amazing dessert.
Get the recipe: S’Mores Chocolate Pudding Pie
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Enjoy a scoop of this frozen dessert that tastes funfetti cake batter with its rich, buttery vanilla flavor and tons of rainbow sprinkles, but no cake mix.
Get the recipe: No-Churn Birthday Cake Ice Cream
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Everybody loves chocolate dipped strawberries, but when they are stuffed with lightly sweetened cream cheese, they become a treat that nobody can resist.
Get the recipe: Chocolate-Covered Cheesecake Strawberries
Lemons for Lulu
A summer dream with fresh and sweet strawberries swirled into cream cheese and then refrigerated to allow the flavors to come together.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
A super easy dessert recipe for the peanut butter cup lovers that's perfect for potlucks and parties.
Get the recipe: Reese’s Poke Cake
Mandy's Recipe Box
No need to worry about your dessert melting.
Get the recipe: Banana Split Treats
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
This sweet summer treat that pairs a fluffy cheesecake mousse filled with fresh peaches and an easy gluten free almond meal crust that tastes like shortbread.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Peach Cheesecake Bars
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365 Days of Baking and More
So easy and full of lime flavor.
Get the recipe: Key Lime Creme Poke Cake
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
A fun and colorful treat with a few extra touches to make it easy and special.
Get the recipe: Sparkling Cider Rainbow Sherbet Floats
The Recipe Critic
Always a classic with a sweet and salty pretzel crust, cream cheese middle and a jello strawberry layer on top.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Satisfy your cheesecake and ice cream cravings in one frozen dessert with just four ingredients in this easy no-churn ice cream recipe.
Get the recipe: No-Churn Cheesecake Ice Cream
L'il Luna
Cool, creamy and refreshing, all you need is three ingredients to make this Disney favorite at home.
Get the recipe: Dole Whip
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Turn a fully-loaded family-favorite cookie recipe into a dessert that you can make in no time to bring to a backyard barbecue.
Get the recipe: Monster Cookie Bars
Let's Dish Recipes
Your new favorite way to enjoy this classic dessert.
Get the recipe: Banana Pudding Dip
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
A healthy treat with bright colors and fresh, seasonal flavors from layers of berries and coconut chia pudding.
Get the recipe: Triple Berry Coconut Chia Parfaits
The Gunny Sack
A dreamy dessert with light, moist cheesecake topped with blueberry pie filling and whipped cream.
Get the recipe: Blueberry Cheesecake Dessert
Wishes and Dishes
The perfect snack for a summertime movie night.
Get the recipe: Caramel S'mores Popcorn
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Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Combine two childhood favorites into one gooey chocolate and marshmallow-filled dessert, no campfire needed.
Get the recipe: Gluten Free S’Mores Magic Bars
Yummy Healthy Easy
So creamy with only four ingredients.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
Inside Bru Crew Life
Layers of homemade brownies, strawberry ice cream and vanilla ice cream makes this cake look so pretty.
Get the recipe: Neapolitan Brownie Ice Cream Cake
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Four ingredients is all you need to make this simple, light and healthy frozen treat that’s sweet, tart, fruity and fresh.
Get the recipe: Mango Strawberry Lime Popsicles
That Skinny Chick Can Bake
This no-bake dessert is unforgettable.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Cream Pie
Crazy for Crust
Make the classic summer dessert even easier by using a cake mix.
Get the recipe: Blueberry Cobbler Dump Cake
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Make the most of summer fruit in a treat that's sweet enough for dessert but healthy enough for breakfast.
Get the recipe: Blueberry and Grilled Peach Quinoa Parfaits
Butter with a Side of Bread
All the flavors you love in zucchini bread, only they’re super simple to serve and share with a crowd of people.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars
My Suburban Kitchen
No need to turn on the oven for an utterly decadent dessert.
Get the recipe: No Bake Turtle Cheesecake
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
A delicious upgrade on the classic no-bake pie with sliced bananas, a thick layer of dulce de leche, homemade vanilla pudding and fresh whipped cream.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Dulce de Leche Banana Cream Pie
Spend With Pennies
Packed with fruit this dish is sweet, creamy and takes just minutes to make.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Banana Salad
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Combine the classic Italian cannoli and the childhood favorite Drumstick into one fun frozen dessert that starts with an easy no-churn ice cream recipe.
Get the recipe: Cannoli Ice Cream Cones
A Treats Affair
Summer in a bite, these bars are packed with orange flavor from freshly squeezed orange juice and grated orange rind, not flavored jello mix.
Get the recipe: Orange Dreamsicle Pie Bars
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Experience the “joy” of a favorite candy bar in a frozen dessert form with yummy coconut gelato or sorbet or ice cream sandwiched between two fudgy, nutty cookies.
Get the recipe: Flourless Chocolate Almond Coconut Ice Cream Sandwiches
Simple Joy
Made with fresh strawberries and a sugar cookie layer, they are seriously amazing.
Get the recipe: Strawberries and Cream Magic Bars
The Salty Marshmallow
A super easy sweet treat is a hit with the whole family on a hot day, made wtih vanilla ice cream, milk and Oreos.
Get the recipe: Oreo Milkshake
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
A delightful dessert that is surprisingly easy to make and has a secret ingredient that makes it healthier and creamier too.
Get the recipe: Lime Cheesecake Parfaits
Real Housemoms
The decadent and delicious pie that peanut butter fans will go crazy for with a Graham cracker crust, peanut butter filling and freshly whipped cream.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Swirl together the flavors of banana and vanilla with chocolate and hazelnut into a deliciously simple treat that nobody can resist.
Get the recipe: Banana Nutella Frozen Yogurt Popsicles
Delightful E Made
If you love the classic strawberry version, try ths one made with a salty-sweet pretzel crust, a delicious cream cheese filling and an amazing layer of peaches.
Get the recipe: Peaches and Cream Pretzel Salad
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
A pretty in pink drink that will satisfy your cravings for a sweet and creamy frosty treat, but in a healthier alternative to the coffee shop version.
Get the recipe: Strawberries and Cream Frappe
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Peanut butter cup ice cream topped with chocolate ganache and covered with fresh whipped cream, made with only seven ingredients.
Get the recipe: No-Churn Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Cake
Tastes of Lizzy T
Learn how to make the creamiest summer treat with fresh strawberries.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Milkshake
Mom on Timeout
Loaded with tart lemon flavor, the creamy lemon filling goes perfectly with the Graham cracker crust and fresh whipped cream topping.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Lemon Pie
The Chunky Chef
Kids and adult will love these easy, healthy pops.
Get the recipe: Blueberry Lavender Yogurt Pops
Kleinworth & Co.
Two summer favorites in one fun treat.
Get the recipe: S'Mores Funnel Cake
The Taylor House
Don't forget the scoop of ice cream on top.
Get the recipe: Rhubarb Crisp
Domestic Superhero
You can eat the whole thing and don't have to share.
Get the recipe: Mini Banana Puddings
Java Cupcake
Enjoy a nut-free version of this fruit-filled classic.
Get the recipe: Hummingbird Cake
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Culinary Ginger
A fun but impressive way to get your ice cream fix.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Pecan Coated Ice Cream Balls
Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen
Everything we love about Drumstick Ice Cream Cones in a no bake dessert you don't even have to freeze.
Get the recipe: Drumstick Layered Dessert
The Slow Roasted Italian
Comes together so simply with fresh tropical fruit and a rich and creamy cheesecake filling to create the most glorious fruit salad ever.
Get the recipe: Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad
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