Cool Down with These 36 Delightful Summer Dessert Recipes
Summer is the perfect time to indulge in refreshing and delightful desserts that celebrate the season’s vibrant flavors. In this roundup, we’ve curated 36 irresistible summer treats that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you cool. From the tropical allure of mango cheesecake to the tangy zest of lemon cheesecake bars, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the classic charm of strawberry pretzel pie and the nostalgic joy of ice cream sandwiches—each recipe promises to be a hit at your next summer gathering.
36 Refreshing Summer Dessert Recipes
Discover 36 refreshing summer desserts, including mango cheesecake, strawberry pretzel pie, ice cream sandwiches, and lemon cheesecake bars. Perfect for cooling off and delighting your taste buds at any summer gathering!
Tangy no bake mango cheesecake, perfect for a tropical twist on the classic no bake cheesecake recipe!
Celebrate peach season with this peach cobbler pound cake! It's so rich and decadent -- the best of both worlds!
S’mores Cake is an easy recipe for rich, chocolate graham cracker sheet cake topped with toasty marshmallows and melty chocolate!
Celebrate summer with these delicious homemade summer sugar cookies! Topped with a cream cheese frosting, these are sure to be a hit!
This easy lemon pie with condensed milk (a.k.a. lemon icebox pie) has a creamy sweet and tangy filling, crumbly cookie crust, and whipped cream topping. It is easy to prepare and super delish, making the best lemon pie ever on a hot summer day!
Strawberry pretzel pie is a salty, sweet no bake treat you’ll love serving up all summer long. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, and picnics, this pie features a crunchy pretzel crust and a sweet, creamy strawberry filling.
This Blueberry Panna Cotta is all you need to satisfy your craving for berries! The star of our show is a medley of frozen blueberries, their intense flavour deepened by a touch of sugar and a splash of lemon juice. Processed into a silky coulis, these berries become the perfect flavour base for our panna cotta.
Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake is a sweet, buttery, lemon pound cake with fresh blueberries throughout and a tangy lemon glaze.
Crispy and chewy flourless chocolate cookies encase rich vanilla ice cream in these homemade gluten-free ice cream sandwiches. They're easy to make, and are a real summertime treat!
It’s hard to beat flaky buttermilk sourdough shortcakes stuffed with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream! This detailed recipe walks through how to make this classic and easy summer dessert.
If you love peaches, you have to try this peach cobbler with canned peaches! The filling is sweet and lightly spiced, and topped with a fluffy and slightly crunchy biscuit topping.
These No Bake Strawberry Lemon Bites consist of three amazing layers, the macadamia and date base, lemon layer and the strawberry layer on top. These delicious mini raw cheesecakes are super easy to make and have the most amazing flavour.
Fudgy and decadent, this vegan double chocolate zucchini cake with it's rich chocolate ganache frosting will surely surprise you - there are almost 2 cups of fresh zucchini squash baked right in. This recipe makes a great snack cake, baked into muffins, cupcakes or made for a party. Makes one 9x13 sheet cake or 24 muffins.
This Easy Strawberry Cake Roll is always the star of the show! It’s the perfect summer dessert!
This Mango Gelato is creamy, easy to make, and has a delicious tropical mango flavor! You’ll love that this simple no-churn gelato uses just 4 ingredients and is so incredibly creamy and scoop-able.
A twist on the classic tiramisu recipe using fresh berries, ladyfingers and Grand Marnier!
This easy cheesecake is fresh, fruity and zingy, packed full of lime and ginger flavours. There's no baking required so it's easy enough for beginners too!
Fresh strawberries and cream pie… It’s the perfect pie for hot summer days! Chilled and served cold, this fresh strawberry pie make a great gift too!
S'mores make the best dessert sliders! Taking the classic campfire treat and putting into slider form makes it easy to eat year round, no matter the weather!
Blueberry Crisp features a warm and juicy blueberry filling. It's topped with a crumbly coconut-almond streusel topping that is absolutely divine with vanilla ice cream.
This keto banana pudding is the dessert that will singlehandedly bring back a Southern favorite in one fell swoop to your keto diet.
Perfect for summer season, this delightful raspberry cake paired with a delectable lemon and cream cheese frosting is an ideal choice for any get together.
An Easy Strawberry Crisp recipe made with oats, pecans, fresh strawberries, coconut sugar, and maple syrup. A delicious gluten-free and vegan strawberry dessert that can be enjoyed anytime!
If you're already firing up the grill this summer, why not create an impressive finale with these yummy and super-fun dessert nachos? They've got all the beloved flavors of a classic banana split … Crispy, sweetened “nacho chips,” caramelized fruit, and a delicious strawberry sauce. Even better with a little scoop of ice cream!
These delicious no bake lemon cheesecake bars taste so creamy and tangy, with swirled lemon curd on top! Always a crowd-favorite, these are so easy to make, and perfect for summer.
Light and perfectly sweetened, this strawberry mousse is a no-bake dessert that you can make at home in no time. Decorate it with whipped cream or fresh strawberries to make it even more appetizing.
Wild Saskatoon Berry Crumble is a simple, 9 ingredient recipe with a wholesome, plant based spin. It’s free of dairy, gluten and refined sugar — and bursting with decadent berry flavour!
A DIY Ice Cream Sundae Bar will be the hit of your summertime gatherings. Everyone will love making their own sundae in a rainbow sprinkle-rimmed waffle bowl.
Sweet and irresistible, these Philadelphia No Bake Mini Cheesecake in phyllo cups take about 20 minutes to make. The cream cheese filling with only 5 ingredients is ultra creamy.
This Pear Crumble recipe is a delicious combination of juicy pears, warm spices, and a crispy crumble topping. It's the perfect dessert for a cozy baking session.
These paletas de horchata are super simple to make, made with a mixture of cinnamon infused simple syrup and vanilla rice milk. They are light, refreshing, and sweet with a hint of vanilla.
Bite-size lemon tartlets are light and delicious for summer. Whipping cream and lemon curd create this no-bake filling and fresh berries make it festive.
No need to wait for Thanksgiving, this frozen Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream Pie is the dessert you'll be making all summer long! It's super easy to make and a beautiful show-stopper.
Treat yourself to a slice of heaven with mouthwatering strawberry cheesecake! Deliciously gluten-free and bursting with strawberries.
The perfect ice cream cake with strawberries and a sponge base. It is delicious and so impressive.
Strawberry Galette is a simple and impressive dessert in which fresh, sweet, and juicy strawberries are encased in golden, buttery homemade pie crust.