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by Kathleen Pope Updated: Aug 6, 2021
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A delectable collection of easy summer dessert recipes! Many of these summer-y sweets are no bake or make ahead, healthy, low sugar, low carb, vegan, and gluten free, but all are mouth-watering.
Perfect for planning your next barbecue, potluck, summer party or picnic!
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Show Stopping Summer Sweets
1
Old Fashioned Lemon Squares Recipe
2
The BEST Key Lime Pie
3
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake + Bundtlets (Nothing Bundt Cakes Copycat)
4
Easy Lemon Cream Pie {No Bake}
5
Easy Chewy Blondie Recipe
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Lemon Ice Cream {Lemon Gelato}
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Triple Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
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Lemon Shortbread Sandwich Cookies
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Old Fashioned Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream
10
Easy Traditional Tiramisu
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Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream
12
Patriotic "No Churn" Ice Cream
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Rose "No Churn" Ice Cream
14
Healthier Snickerdoodle Zucchini Bread
15
Healthy Strawberry Bread
16
Amazing Mile High Mud Pie (Easy Ice Cream Cake)
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Magnolia Banana Pudding
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Easy Chocolate Shortcake
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Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake
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Healthier Fried Ice Cream Cake
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Old-Fashioned Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
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Old Fashioned Texas Sheet Cake Recipe
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Fresh Strawberry Syrup
Today I am showing you how to make Strawberry Syrup using fresh strawberries, fresh lime juice, pure cane sugar and a touch of water. This no-cook strawberry syrup is perfect to brighten and bring a bit of sunshine to co*cktails, mocktails, ice cream and more!
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Margarita Pie: No Bake Desserts
Photo Credit:www.westviamidwest.com
Margarita pie is creamy, tart with a hint of tequila all made without an oven (no bake) so it’s perfect for not only Potluck’s but all of your BBQ’s and pool parties!
26
Best Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars (+ GF Option)
The fresh sweet and sour flavors of strawberries and rhubarb combined with the gluten free oat topping for a lovely crumble bar!
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No Bake Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Dip
Photo Credit:www.babaganosh.org
This Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Dip dessert is an easy no bake dessert that is perfect for summer potlucks, parties, and barbecues. It takes just 15 minutes of prep! Serve with graham crackers and fruit to dip into this creamy dreamy tasty dip.
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No Bake S’mores Snack Mix Recipe
Photo Credit:erhardtseat.com
This S’mores Snack Mix is the perfect no bake treat for camping in the summer. This treat is simple to make and only requires 5 ingredients.
29
Gluten-Free Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
Photo Credit:www.goodforyouglutenfree.com
These soft-baked and gluten-free raspberry thumbprint cookies are the bomb! They are like buttery little pieces of heaven that float in your mouth. They are infused with a subtle burst of lemon too, making them even more flavorful than meets the eye.
30
3-Ingredient Chocolate Dip
Photo Credit:twohealthykitchens.com
Just 3 ingredients and a couple simple steps! This decadent Chocolate Dip recipe is a phenomenal dessert option, either warm or at room temperature — an easy recipe to take to any type of gathering!
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Vegan & Gluten Free Strawberry Crisp Recipe
Photo Credit:thegranoladiaries.com
This delicious Easy Strawberry Crisp recipe is sweet, refreshing, and a deliciously simply crowd pleaser, made with only 5 main ingredients. Perfect for Summer BBQs, dinner parties, or a casual weeknight dessert! Bonus: Its gluten free and vegan, but you'd never know by tasting it!
32
Air Fryer Grilled Peaches
Photo Credit:www.thefoodhussy.com
I love grilled peaches - but who wants to heat up the grill for 2 little peaches?! I found a better (and quicker) way - pop 'em in the AIR FRYER!!! I think they're even tastier because you make the sauce right along with the grilled peaches!
33
Blackberry Cobbler: An Easy, From Scratch Recipe
Photo Credit:chasingvibrance.com
This easy blackberry cobbler–it’s so delicious, incredibly simple to make, and everyone raves over it! It’s my go-to dessert for busy days! You can make it with fresh or frozen berries too!
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Strawberry Icebox Cake
Photo Credit:catzinthekitchen.com
Need to whip up a fresh, yummy summer dessert in a hurry? This strawberry icebox cake is tasty, creamy, pretty, and ready in 20 minutes!
35
Easy Baked Peaches with Honey & Cinnamon
Photo Credit:www.kopiaste.org
These baked peaches with butter, honey and cinnamon are so easy to make as it only takes five minutes to prepare them and fifteen minutes to bake them. The addition of butter, honey and cinnamon makes a caramelized syrup to serve them with.
36
White Chocolate Strawberry Tart
Photo Credit:www.fashionedible.com
This strawberry tart is a total crowd pleaser and is simple to make! A buttery crust is topped with a white chocolate whipped cream and sweet fresh strawberries for the perfect summer dessert.
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No Bake Banana Cheesecake
Photo Credit:mamalovestocook.com
This no bake banana cheesecake recipe is so quick and easy to make and you don’t need to heat up the kitchen to make it! Perfect for a no fuss dinner party dessert, grill out with friends or special family meal.
38
Deconstructed Drumstick Ice Cream Sundae
Photo Credit:www.mysequinedlife.com
This easy ice cream sundae tastes just like a Drumstick, complete with homemade Magic Shell. Plus you can use your favorite ice cream flavor!
39
Strawberry Cream Pie
Photo Credit:www.simplystacie.net
Strawberry Cream Pie tastes like a dream! This easy summer pie is creamy, sweet and refreshing.
40
Peach Dessert
Photo Credit:saltandbaker.com
This Peach Dessert is the perfect peaches and cream recipe! It consists of a thick cinnamon graham cracker crust that’s topped with juicy peaches folded into a peach whipped cream. It’s peach perfection!
41
Cast Iron Three Berry Crisp
Photo Credit:smackofflavor.com
This three berry filling is baked in a cast iron skillet and topped with an oatmeal crisp. It pairs well with some vanilla ice cream for a great summer dessert.
42
Eton Mess
Photo Credit:whatagirleats.com
Eton Mess is a combination of crispy meringues, fresh whipped cream and fresh berries in this delicious English dessert!
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Summer Berry Meringue Roulade
Photo Credit:www.christinascucina.com
This summer berry meringue roulade is so easy to make, don't be fooled by it's beautiful presentation! A perfect ending to a light summer meal.
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Lemonade Pie Recipe (No Bake, 4 Ingredients)
Photo Credit:www.areinventedmom.com
Cool off with a slice of refreshing Lemonade Pie. A decadent creamy lemon filling is paired with a graham cracker crust. You can even serve this pie frozen. This easy recipe requires just 4 ingredients & 10 minutes of prep.
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The BEST Homemade Blueberry Pie Recipe
Photo Credit:houseofnasheats.com
Deliciously sweet and juicy with a buttery, flaky crust, nothing quite compares to a classic Homemade Blueberry Pie! It’s the ultimate summer dessert with plump, fresh or frozen blueberries for an easy blueberry pie filling and my perfect pie crust that wins every time!
46
Strawberry-Ginger Sorbet
Photo Credit:www.mamalatinatips.com
You just need three ingredients to make this refreshing sorbet. Ideal for summer days, for young and old.
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Cheesecake Phyllo Cups (topped with jam)
Photo Credit:hildaskitchenblog.com
These adorable no-bake Cheesecake Phyllo Cups have more going for them than just their cuteness. They're easy to prepare, light, and delicious! Not to mention they're ready in under 20 minutes.
48
No Bake Lemon Blueberry (or any berry!) Cheesecake Jars
Photo Credit:www.cookingwithcarlee.com
These little no bake lemon cheesecakes are served in an individual jar making them perfectly portable, giftable or hide-able if you want to keep them for yourself! The easy homemade blueberry topping is the perfect accompaniment to make them shine.
49
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Creamy ice cream sandwiched between two amazing chocolate chip cookies, rolled in brightly covered sprinkles! The essence of summer in a handheld treat.
50
Coconut Lime Popsicles
Photo Credit:veganhuggs.com
These Coconut Lime Popsicles are creamy, coconutty and full of zesty flavor! They are so easy to make and require 5 simple ingredients!
51
Frozen Kefir or Yogurt Bark {easy probiotic snack for kids}
Photo Credit:healthychristianhome.com
Creamy yogurt or kefir sweetened with honey, topped with fresh fruit and a sprinkle of nuts, then frozen and broken into pieces.
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Easy Peach Galette with Almonds
Photo Credit:www.abakingjourney.com
Nothing says ‘Summer Time’ like this super easy Almond Peach Galette. The flakey homemade galette pastry combined with the naturally sweet stone fruits create the most delicious summer dessert!
53
Lemon Pudding Cake Recipe (5-Ingredient/Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free)
Photo Credit:www.easyanddelish.com
Wondering how to make the best lemon pudding cake ever with only 5 staple ingredients? We got you covered! This easy cake is luscious and has a creamy layer of lemon pudding beneath a soft, spongy cake. It is also both gluten-free and dairy-free! So summery and delicious.
54
Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches
Edible Cookie Dough? Cool, creamy ice-cream? Sandwich them together you have a sweet, creamy, no-bake dessert!
55
Old-Fashioned Blackberry “Easy Cobbler” (10 minute prep!)
Photo Credit:healthychristianhome.com
re you overrun with blackberries this summer? Then this old-fashioned blackberry cobbler recipe is just what you need! Even better, it only takes 10 minutes to prep and is perfect for church potlucks and laid back dinner parties!
56
Blueberry Crumb Bars
Photo Credit:www.joyousapron.com
A bright and delicious dessert that is super easy to make! Sweet and juicy blueberry filling sandwiched between buttery crumbles. A fun summer treat!
57
Mango Graham Cake – Filipino Mango Float Video Recipe
Photo Credit:theunlikelybaker.com
Mango graham cake is a popular dessert in the Philippines. Also called mango float, it’s cold, sweet and so easy to make. Just layer graham crackers, sweetened cream, mangoes and enjoy
58
4 Ingredients Fruit Salad With Mango Pulp
Photo Credit:www.mycookingjourney.com
This 4 ingredients quick and way Mango fruit salad is Absolutely the best fruit salad to serve for summer parties.
59
Oreo Fluff Recipe
Photo Credit:cookeatgo.com
This Oreo Fluff is the perfect no bake dessert to make! Whip it up the night before and take it to the get together the next day! Kids and adults will love this treat!
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Double Chocolate Hazelnut Torte – Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo
Photo Credit:thehonoursystem.com
This Double Chocolate Hazelnut Torte is a total winner in the taste department. No bake!
61
Hawaiian Recipes: Pineapple Tarts
Photo Credit:hawaiitravelwithkids.com
These bite-size pineapple tarts are a refreshing, cool summer dessert that will transport you to Hawaii!
62
No Bake Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Photo Credit:mommyevolution.com
When it comes to desserts, this ridiculously easy No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is a knock-out dessert that will have people thinking you worked away in the kitchen… but really, you just enjoyed licking the bowl!
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The Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Raspberry Cake with Earl Grey Frosting
Photo Credit:www.coffeewithus3.com
Raspberry Cake with Earl Grey Frosting is a cake packed with fresh raspberries and covered in a delicious Earl grey tea infused buttercream frosting.
65
Mango Ice Cream (home made,no ice cream maker)
Photo Credit:www.madhuseverydayindian.com
Home made mango ice cream which is creamy, easily scoopable and made without an ice cream maker. Just three ingredients go into making this ice cream. A perfect cool treat to enjoy on a hot summer day.
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Fresh Raspberry Ice Cream - As For Me and My Homestead
Photo Credit:asformeandmyhomestead.com
Capture the amazing flavor of fresh raspberries in this Fresh Raspberry Ice Cream. The perfect summer dessert!
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Easy Colorful Kool Aid Ice Cream : Simple Homemade Ice Cream Recipe Everyone Will Enjoy
Photo Credit:wellifshecandoit.com
This flavorful ice cream is so fun and easy to make. Perfect for summer treats!
68
Strawberry Tarts
Photo Credit:champagne-tastes.com
These easy strawberry tarts are the perfect spring dessert, and are made with puff pastry, mascarpone whipped cream, and glazed fresh strawberries.
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Sweet N Tart Key Lime Cheesecake Dip
Photo Credit:www.berlyskitchen.com
Key lime cheesecake dip has fluffy whipped cream cheese infused with tangy key lime juice to make the ultimate dipping dessert.
70
Lemon Cream Pie
Photo Credit:bunnyswarmoven.net
Fresh, citrus-y easy lemon cream pie! Screams summer!
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Keto Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
Photo Credit:www.fittoservegroup.com
Eating keto? This strawberry Rhubarb Crumble is perfect!
72
Raspberry Delight
Photo Credit:www.beyondthechickencoop.com
Fresh Raspberries, whipped cream and graham crackers are the stars in this no bake raspberry delight! This is a no bake refrigerator dessert that is perfect for a summertime celebration.
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Fruity Summer Delight
Photo Credit:mrscriddleskitchen.com
Fruity, creamy and that had a NO-Bake crust!
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Mini Lemon Cheesecake Tarts
Photo Credit:www.whiskynsunshine.com
Mini Lemon Cheesecake Tarts. Very quick, easy, and portable for picnics, and they pair delightfully with vibrant, light, bright white wines.
75
Strawberry Icebox Cake - no bake
Photo Credit:pintsizedbaker.com
Strawberry Icebox Cake is the perfect cake to bring along with you to summer gatherings! This cake will help you celebrate all of those Red, White and Blue Holidays!
76
Keto Berry Parfaits
Photo Credit:onewholesomelife.com
Following a keto or low carb lifestyle can be challenging during the summer months. These keto berry parfaits are the perfect low carb dessert for all your summer picnics and BBQS.
77
Instant Pot Shave Ice & Snow Cone Syrup [Recipe & Video}
Photo Credit:thisoldgal.com
Shave Ice Syrupis so simple and easy to make in the Instant Pot. For under $.50 and in less than 15 minutes, you can make any flavor snow cone syrup you want!
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Healthy Chocolate Fruit Dip--DF w/ low-carb option
Photo Credit:wholenewmom.com
This Healthy Chocolate Fruit Dip is healthy, dairy free, and paleo–it’s so rich and creamy, you won’t believe that it’s actually good for you! It’s special enough for entertaining, but is so simple to whip up, it’s an easy and delicious treat you can make anytime.
79
Best Grilled Pineapple Slices (With Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Glaze)
Photo Credit:www.savorybitesrecipes.com
So delicious,easy and fragrant these Grilled Pineapple Slices are the best snack/dessert you can try! Perfect for summer grilling and enjoy with a dollop of delicious cool ice cream , on the side of roasted chicken or even with fried rice.
81
Strawberry Blueberry Icebox Cake
Photo Credit:www.sweetspicykitchen.com
Easy No Bake Strawberry Blueberry Icebox Cake. Red White Blue Cake old fashioned dessert recipe perfect for Memorial Day and 4th of July or any other holiday and special occasions.
82
Circus Animal Cookie Ice Cream (No Churn)
Creamy, no-churn Circus Animal Ice Cream, no machines necessary for this cool dessert.
83
Olive Oil Brownies
Photo Credit:www.chocolatesandchai.com
Moist-centred, crinkly-topped, and fudgy-deliciousness is really the only way to describe this wonderfully easy recipe for olive oil brownies. Oh, and chocolate-y! That part is kinda important too.
84
How to Make Sheet Pan Slab Pie with Fresh Peaches and Blueberries
Photo Credit:spinachtiger.com
Thesheet pan slab pie with fresh peaches and blueberriesis a the perfect recipe to show off quality butter and make summer entertaining easy.
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The Best Oreo Dirt Cake Recipe (Dirt Pudding)
Photo Credit:joyfoodsunshine.com
This Easy Dirt Cake Recipe (Oreo Dirt Pudding) is one of our favorite no-bake desserts! Crushed Oreos are layered between a French vanilla pudding mixture for a kid-friendly, make-ahead dessert recipe perfect for any potluck or BBQ!
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Slab Strawberry Shortcake
Photo Credit:bunnyswarmoven.net
Slab Strawberry Shortcake is a delicious, moist and tender slab shortcake recipe smothered in homemade whipped cream and fresh sliced strawberries.
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Copycat Chick-Fil-A Frosted Lemonade
This is the coolest drink, literally! It's so cool, refreshing, creamy and sweet-tart! With only 4 ingredients, it's an easy and refreshing drink!
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Rich Chocolate Zucchini Cake and Cupcakes
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Half Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies (Mini Skillet Cookies)
Half Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies or Mini Skillet Cookies are THE BEST and easiest dessert EVER! Crisp edges, molten chocolatey, caramel-like centers, served piping hot with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, slowly melting on top.
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Cake Batter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Looking for a full menu for your next potluck? Check out my 90 Summer Potluck Recipes.
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Or peruse this collection of summery salads!
Aren’t summery salad’s the best!? I don’t know about you, but I easily get stuck in the salad rut in the Summertime, this is a fabulous round up with so many amazing salads!
And don’t forget your perfect summer drinks!
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I hope you found a few new Easy Summer Dessert Recipes to freshen up your summer entertaining menus! Even more great recipes on this Father’s Day Favorites!
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Lynn Spencer HOLY MACKEREL! Those are some great looking dessert recipes, but you are making life really hard for a decision-making-challenged gal like me! Argh…where to start! Guess I ought to just start at the top and work my way down!
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- Kathleen
That’s a great place to start, can I come over??
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