40 Best Summer Desserts
The 40 best and most popular summer dessert recipes including all the fruit pies, refreshing frozen treats, easy no-bake recipes, and fruity baked goods.
Prep: 15min
Total: 45min
Yield: 6
Ingredients:
- Refer to specific recipe post for full ingredient lists.
Instruction:
- You can make or prepare most of these summer dessert recipes ahead of time. You can store the pies and baked goods at room temperature for 1-2 days. You can also store them in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. The frozen treats can be stored for up to 3 months or more in the freezer. Confirm storing instructions by checking each recipe.
- To reheat any of these desserts and serve them warm as if they just came out of the oven, you can reheat in a 300F preheated oven or air fryer for 5-15 minutes until fully warmed through. I would check on it every 5 minutes until ready. If heating from frozen, let it thaw first and then reheat.
35 Easy Summer Desserts to Beat the Heat
Looking for easy summer desserts that are light and refreshing? From pineapple pie to watermelon ice, these treats are the best way to cool down!
Ingredients:
- Key Lime Pie
- Passionfruit and Prosecco Jelly Cups
- Easy Lemon Bars
- Peach Dump Cake
- Affogato
- Fresh Fruit Tart with Vanilla Pastry Cream
- Ice Cream Sandwiches
- S’mores Poke Brownies
- Creamy Pineapple Pie
- Ice Cream Balls
- Gin and Tonic Slice
- Swirled Meringues with Blueberry Sauce
- Pina Colada Trifle
- Dirt Pudding Cups
- Watermelon Ice
- Shoney’s Strawberry Pie
- Peanut Butter Icebox Cake
- Lemon Blueberry Cake
- Mocha Torte
- Strawberry Panna Cotta
- Berry Parfait
- Mississippi Mud Pie
- Mini Cheesecake Bites
- No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cheesecake
- Margarita Cupcakes
- Homemade Dole Whip
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Cherry Yum Yum
- Copycat Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake
- Creamy Blackberry Basil Nice Cream
- Orange Creamsicle Popsicles
- Refreshing Margarita Popsicles
- Banana Split Cake
- 3 -Ingredient Homemade Mango Ice Cream
- Maple Grilled Peaches u0026amp; Almond Cookie Crumb
Instruction:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a summer treat in 30 minutes or less!
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FAQ
What is a very popular summer treat?
Nothing beats a classic summertime cherry pie in a mason jar! Peach Cobbler – With fresh-picked peaches, of course! Lemon Meringue Pie – Is it really summer without the meringue? Strawberry Cheesecake – A classic summer treat!
What dessert does well in the heat?
Easy summer desserts with fruit like slices, bars and fruit pies hold up well to the heat and taste right in season, too. Fruit platters, slices of watermelon and other fruit desserts are the perfect choice to end the meal and be light enough for a hot summer day.
What is Martha Stewart’s favorite dessert?
Classic Angel Food Cake
Martha’s favorite angel food cake is served with an elderflower syrup.
What is the best dessert in the world?
The Best Desserts in the World
- PASTEIS DE NATA – CUSTARD TARTS FROM PORTUGAL. …
- TIRAMISU – COFFEE FLAVOURED DESSERT FROM ITALY. …
- GULAB JAMUN – DEEP FRIED SWEETS FROM INDIA. …
- S’MORES – A CAMPFIRE TREAT FROM USA. …
- CHURROS – DEEP-FRIED DOUGH STICKS FROM SPAIN. …
- LAMINGTONS – SQUARE SPONGE CAKES FROM AUSTRALIA.
