Summer days are all about fun, sun, and making memories.
And what makes those memories even SWEETER?
Amazing desserts, of course!
Think cool treats after a hot day, or something yummy to share at a BBQ. These are the kinds of desserts that just SCREAM summer.
I’ve put together a list of 34 of the BEST summer dessert recipes.
You’ll find all sorts of ideas, from super easy to a little more special.
So, let’s take a look at these delicious treats!
1. Berry Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe
Enjoy a delightful Berry Ricotta Cheesecake that’s completely crustless and wonderfully easy to make. This homemade cheesecake combines smooth ricotta with your favorite fresh or frozen berries. It’s the ultimate fruit-filled ricotta cheesecake for any occasion.
2. Rainbow Jello Cake
Rainbow Jello Cake is a delightful treat that brings a burst of flavor and color to any table.
This vibrant poke cake is unbelievably simple to make using a box of cake mix and colorful jello.
It’s perfectly pretty and fun for rainbow parties or special celebrations.
3. Cherry Hand Pies
Cherry Hand Pies are a delightful treat that everyone will love. Each one features a juicy homemade cherry pie filling nestled inside a flaky, golden browned pie crust. They are the perfect sweet bite for any occasion.
4. Double Ripple Chip Banana Ice Cream
Enjoy the delightful Double Ripple Chip Banana Ice Cream, a creamy blend of peanut butter and banana.
This homemade ice cream is swirled with more rich peanut butter and studded with mini chocolate chips.
5. Peach Crisp
This Peach Crisp offers a delicious gooey dessert experience. It features a sweet peach filling baked under a crunchy cinnamon oat crumble. Get ready for a wonderful treat that brings out the best of peaches.
6. Homemade Mango Ice Cream
Homemade Mango Ice Cream offers a sweet taste of the tropics. This easy no churn mango ice cream has a wonderfully creamy base loaded with real mango chunks. It’s a simple, delicious dessert perfect for any day.
7. Fruit Crisp
Enjoy this amazing Fruit Crisp, the ultimate summer fruit crisp with a buttery oatmeal walnut topping. It’s the perfect way to use your favorite summer fruit for a delightful dessert.
8. Orange Fluff
Orange Fluff is a truly dreamy dessert that comes together in a matter of minutes. This easy recipe features a wonderful orange flavor, making it perfect for any occasion.
9. Tin Roof Sundae
Enjoy a classic American treat with this delightful Tin Roof Sundae.
This dessert features rich vanilla ice cream layered with hot fudge, salty Spanish peanuts, and fresh whipped cream, inspired by the famous Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor.
It’s a truly special and satisfying treat.
10. Homemade Magic Shell
Whip up the ultimate ice cream topping with this Homemade Magic Shell recipe. This delightful chocolate sauce instantly hardens into a snappy shell on your favorite frozen treats. It’s incredibly easy to make and tastes so much better than store-bought options.
11. Cherry Cupcakes
Cherry Cupcakes are a truly special dessert.
Enjoy the unique flavor of two cherries baked into a sweet brown sugar and lemon batter.
These cheerful cupcakes make a delightful treat for any time of day.
12. Coconut Butterscotch Cookies
Whip up a batch of these delightful Coconut Butterscotch Cookies quickly for a sweet treat.
These chewy cookies burst with the delicious flavors of coconut, rich butterscotch, and comforting oats.
They are perfect when you crave something easy and satisfying.
13. Lemon and Raspberry Blondies
These Lemon and Raspberry Blondies are simply gorgeous and incredibly easy to prepare. This delightful lemon blondie recipe combines bright lemon flavor with fresh raspberries and sweet white chocolate chunks. Each bite offers creamy lemon curd swirls for a truly inviting treat.
14. Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes
Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes are a delightful indulgence, starting with a rich, moist chocolate cupcake base. They’re topped with a tall swirl of vibrant strawberry frosting, crafted with fresh strawberries and finished with a chocolate-covered strawberry.
15. Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls
Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls offer a delightful twist on a classic dessert.
These crispy bites are filled with a sweet spiced peach cobbler filling, perfect whether fried or made in an air fryer.
16. Layered Jello Pie
Layered Jello Pie is a refreshing no-bake treat, perfect for warm weather. This cool and creamy dessert features a fluffy jello filling inside a delicious graham cracker crust. It’s incredibly easy to make and enjoy.
17. Peach Dump Cake Recipe
This Peach Dump Cake Recipe is quick and easy to make.
It uses only 4 ingredients and is ready in just 40 minutes, with zero mixing bowls required.
You’ll love this delicious peach cobbler dump cake.
18. Flourless Chocolate Almond Coconut Ice Cream Sandwiches for #IceCreamWeek
Enjoy a fun twist on a classic with Flourless Chocolate Almond Coconut Ice Cream Sandwiches.
These homemade ice cream sandwiches combine fudgy, nutty cookies with a yummy coconut filling for a delightful frozen treat.
19. Cookie Butter No Bake Cheesecake
This Cookie Butter No Bake Cheesecake is the perfect way to enjoy your favorite cookie butter. It features a delightful cookie crust and crushed cookies folded into the creamy filling for an unbeatable dessert.
20. Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
This Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is a light and creamy recipe that’s incredibly easy to prepare. It makes a delightful fruit dip, perfect as a quick snack or a simple dessert for any gathering.
21. Grapefruit Creme Brulee
This Grapefruit Creme Brulee offers a refreshing twist on a classic dessert.
Its rich custard is perfectly balanced with sweet grapefruit juice and zest.
Serving this delightful treat will make you feel like a true kitchen superstar.
22. No Bake Peanut Butter Potato Chip Bars
No Bake Peanut Butter Potato Chip Bars are the perfect sweet and salty treat.
These irresistible no bake desserts feature a satisfying crunch from peanut butter-coated chips, all topped with a rich chocolate finish.
It’s an easy and delicious chocolate peanut butter dessert bar everyone will love.
23. Homemade No-Churn Nutella Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cheesecake
Indulge in a slice of Homemade No-Churn Nutella Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cheesecake, a delightful twist on classic cheesecake. This simple frozen dessert combines creamy no-churn ice cream with rich chocolate and hazelnut swirls. It’s an easy, no-bake dessert that brings a special touch to any occasion.
24. Lemon Dump Cake
Get ready to enjoy a fantastic Lemon Dump Cake. This quick and easy dessert needs just five ingredients, making it one of the best lemon dump cake recipes you’ll find. You can even try a delicious blueberry lemon dump cake using lemon cake mix for a delightful twist.
25. Ice Cream Pie
This Ice Cream Pie is an incredibly easy no-bake dessert that comes together in just minutes. You can create your own favorite ice cream and crust combinations, or simply follow along for a delicious Oreo cookies and cream pie.
26. Lemonade Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This Lemonade Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is wonderfully moist and bursting with fresh lemon flavor.
Made with a rich buttermilk batter, it’s topped with a dreamy, tangy cream cheese frosting.
It’s the perfect inviting treat for any time of year.
27. Fruity Pebbles Cookies with Cake Mix
These Fruity Pebbles Cookies with Cake Mix are sure to bring a smile with their vibrant colors. Made effortlessly with cake mix, these cookies are topped with a creamy frosting and extra Fruity Pebbles for amazing crunch. They make a fun and simple dessert for any occasion.
28. Sugar Cookie Sandwich w/ Salted Caramel Frozen Dessert
Enjoy a delicious Sugar Cookie Sandwich with Salted Caramel Frozen Dessert. These chewy cinnamon sugar cookies are filled with a decadent salted caramel non-dairy frozen dessert, making them a perfect frozen treat. It’s a delightful twist on an ice cream cookie sandwich, ideal for any time you crave a refreshing, dairy-free dessert.
29. Ice Cream (Mint)
Enjoy the pure taste of homemade Mint Ice Cream with this delightful recipe. You’ll love the fresh, clean mint flavor, made without any artificial colors or preservatives. This mint ice cream is a perfect treat to enjoy anytime.
30. Banana Icebox Cake
Banana Icebox Cake is an incredibly easy, no-bake dessert that brings joy to any table. This delightfully cool icebox cake layers creamy banana deliciousness for a simple yet satisfying treat.
31. Blueberry Fudge
Blueberry Fudge is a delightful, creamy treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. This no-bake fudge features a lovely swirl of real blueberries throughout. It’s a simple, delicious candy that is perfect for any occasion.
32. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Discover the ultimate summer treat with this delightful Strawberry Rhubarb Pie. This strawberry rhubarb recipe perfectly blends sweet and tart flavors for an irresistible dessert. It’s surprisingly simple to prepare, making it a new favorite.
33. Copycat Crumbl Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies made with a Cake Mix
You can now make amazing Copycat Crumbl Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies at home. This recipe starts with a simple cake mix, making it an easy and delicious treat. Enjoy the homemade cheesecake frosting and a sweet raspberry drizzle on top of these Crumbl raspberry cheesecake cookies.
34. Lemon Loaf Cake
This Lemon Loaf Cake is incredibly moist and bursting with bright, tart lemon flavor.
It comes with a delicious lemon icing that perfectly complements the cake.
Enjoy this delightful Lemon Loaf recipe, a true copycat of your favorite coffee shop treat.