The grill is cooling down, and everyone is full of burgers and potato salad.
But we all know the meal isn’t REALLY over until the sweet stuff comes out.
A summer BBQ calls for a special kind of dessert. Something cool and refreshing, or maybe an easy treat that you don’t even have to turn your oven on for. It’s the grand finale everyone is waiting for.
I’ve put together a list of the absolute BEST desserts that are perfect for any cookout.
You’ll find everything from simple no-bake recipes and creamy, cold pies to incredible fruit desserts you can make right on the grill.
There’s something here for every kind of party and every skill level. So grab a fork, because you’re going to want to try all of them.
1. Blackberry Bundt Cake
This Blackberry Bundt Cake offers a truly delightful dessert experience.
It features a fluffy pound cake base bursting with fresh blackberries, made extra special with ginger ale and finished with a sweet powdered sugar blackberry glaze.
2. Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies are delightfully soft and chewy, packed with delicious white chocolate chips.
These sweet strawberry cookies are made incredibly easy with cake mix, ready to enjoy in under 20 minutes.
3. Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
This refreshing Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing is a vibrant medley of fresh fruits. Tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing, it’s a perfect addition to any summer gathering.
4. Easy Strawberry Tarts
These Easy Strawberry Tarts are incredibly simple to make.
They are the perfect refreshing treat for any summer day.
5. Peanut Butter Lasagna
Peanut Butter Lasagna is a truly indulgent dessert and a real peanut butter delight.
It features creamy layers of peanut butter and cream cheese, resting on a crispy Nutter Butter cookie crust.
This easy, no-bake treat is simply irresistible.
6. Raspberry-Peach Marshmallow Squares
Our Raspberry-Peach Marshmallow Squares are a truly delightful treat.
Each sweet, fluffy square features the perfect blend of juicy raspberries and sweet peaches, creating an irresistible dessert.
7. Chocolate Raspberry S’mores
Chocolate Raspberry S’mores are simple sweet treats perfect for your next campfire.
Enjoy all the classic s’mores flavors, now enhanced with sweet raspberry jam and crunchy almonds.
These treats truly take the traditional campfire experience to the next level.
8. Smores
Smores are the ultimate classic treat, elevated with amazing homemade marshmallows.
Enjoy these toasted to perfection on a bed of chocolate and graham crackers for a truly special experience.
9. Orange Upside Down Cake
This Orange Upside Down Cake is a truly delicious and easy treat.
It features beautiful candied blood orange slices, making this orange upside down cake recipe as stunning to look at as it is to eat.
10. Fruit Popsicles
Enjoy the perfect way to cool down with these delightful Fruit Popsicles.
Made with real fruit, these healthy fruit popsicles are an easy and refreshing treat.
11. Orange Creamsicle Jello Mold
This Orange Creamsicle Jello Mold is a fun, retro dessert.
It combines fresh orange juice gelatin cubes with a wobbly vanilla ice cream base.
Enjoy this delightful and naturally gluten-free jello mold that tastes just like your favorite creamsicle.
12. Cherry Dump Cake
Cherry Dump Cake is the easiest and most delicious cherry dessert you can make.
This simple cherry dump cake recipe combines sweet cherry pie filling with a delightful cake base.
It’s perfect for a quick, comforting treat everyone will love.
13. Lemon Blueberry Dessert
Enjoy this incredible Lemon Blueberry Dessert, a perfect no-bake treat. It features layers of creamy cheesecake, a sweet blueberry filling, and a delightful crispy crust.
14. Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches
Indulge in delicious Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches, featuring creamy ice cream nestled between layers of safe-to-eat cookie dough.
These no-bake treats are packed with delightful semi-sweet chocolate chips, offering a perfect blend of cool and sweet in every bite.
15. Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles
Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles are a cool and creamy frozen dessert perfect for any day.
These delicious popsicles are quick to make, taste just like cheesecake, and are naturally gluten free.
16. Strawberry Pudding Trifle Recipe
This Strawberry Pudding Trifle Recipe offers a delightful twist on a classic, making it an easy trifle dessert. Enjoy luscious layers of wafer, creamy pudding, fresh strawberries, and a dreamy cream cheese whipped cream.
17. Oreo Cheesecake (No Bake)
Get ready for our delicious Oreo Cheesecake (No Bake)! This dessert features a delightful cookie crust with a creamy cheesecake filling, generously studded with plenty of Oreos. It’s an easy treat that chocolate lovers will absolutely adore.
18. Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie layers a buttery graham cracker crust with sweet, tangy cream cheese.
It’s piled high with fresh strawberries and homemade strawberry jelly, all ready in under 20 minutes for an irresistible strawberry pie.
19. Dirt Cup Cookie Bites Recipe
The Dirt Cup Cookie Bites Recipe offers a playful twist on a favorite treat.
Enjoy a rich chocolate cookie shell filled with creamy chocolate pudding, cookie crumbs, and fun gummy worms.
These delightful bites are super fun and totally delicious for any gathering.
20. Kool-Aid Taffy (Homemade Taffy)
Make your own colorful and delicious sweet treat with this Kool-Aid Taffy recipe.
This homemade taffy is a fun homemade candy that gets its amazing flavor from powdered drink mix.
It’s a unique twist on classic homemade candy.
21. Easy Cake Pops
Easy Cake Pops come together in just 30 minutes.
These beautiful and delicious treats use donut holes, so there’s no need to bake a cake from scratch.
They are the perfect quick dessert for any gathering.
22. Vanilla Meringue Ice Cream Cups
Vanilla Meringue Ice Cream Cups offer a delightful and easy dessert. With just a few basic ingredients, these pretty cups are fun and delicious. You’ll love making meringue to create this perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
23. Peanut Butter Caramel Oreo Ice Box Cake
Get ready for a truly delightful treat with this Peanut Butter Caramel Oreo Ice Box Cake.
This incredible no-bake dessert brings together rich peanut butter, gooey caramel, and crunchy Oreos for a simply irresistible combination.
24. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats are an easy-to-make sweet treat for everyone.
These classic rice krispies are combined with real strawberries and chocolate, creating delicious strawberry rice krispies treats perfect for kids and adults.
25. Chocolate Covered Cherries
Chocolate Covered Cherries offer a delightful homemade take on a classic treat. These irresistible sweets feature a creamy center surrounding sweet maraschino cherries, all generously coated in rich dark chocolate. Enjoy this beloved dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
26. Banana Cream Bars
Banana Cream Bars are the perfect easy dessert for any occasion, especially as a refreshing summer dessert. These delightful bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a creamy pudding filling, fresh banana slices, and a fluffy whipped topping. This simple treat is sure to be a family favorite.
27. Easy Air Fryer Fried Ice Cream Recipe
Discover the Easy Air Fryer Fried Ice Cream Recipe for a healthier twist on a classic dessert. Enjoy a satisfyingly crunchy exterior, crafted from cinnamon toast cereal and corn flakes, giving way to creamy ice cream. This simple method delivers all the flavor you love without the deep-fried fuss.
28. No Bake Avalanche Cookies
No Bake Avalanche Cookies are the ultimate easy treat, perfect for any time of year.
These sweet, salty, and crunchy avalanche cookies are ready in no time since they require no baking.
29. Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Enjoy the pure delight of rich and creamy homemade ice cream. Our Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is a classic, perfect for any summer day.
30. Peanut Butter and Jelly Rice Krispie Treats
Get ready for a delicious trip down memory lane with these Peanut Butter and Jelly Rice Krispie Treats. They perfectly capture the classic taste of your favorite childhood sandwich. This fun, no-bake dessert is sure to be a hit.
31. How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Learn How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries that are incredibly simple to prepare.
This easy recipe helps you create perfect chocolate covered strawberries at home without any fuss.