20+ Summer Dessert Recipes
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As summer kicks off, I love having some easy summer dessert recipes to have on hand for all the barbeques, pool parties, and outdoor celebrations. This collection of summer desserts features easy no bakes recipes, desserts featuring peak season produce, and other wonderful recipes that are perfect for your summer parties.
As we begin to kick off summer I know the recipes I want to bake change a little bit with the temperatures warming up and produce is in season. I turn to easy no bake desserts to keep my oven off, fruity-filled desserts to use up that gorgeous produce that is in abundance, and some frozen treats to keep me cool.
I still love bringing a homemade dessert to any get together, even in the summer. But the recipes I turn to are a bit different then the rest of the year. So I thought I’d round up some of my favorite go to summer dessert recipes for you!
No Bakes
This classic No Bake Cookies recipe is a nostalgic childhood favorite! Made with peanut butter, chocolate, and oats, these chewy no bakes come together in just a few minutes, no oven required. No bakes are a quick and easy treat for any time of year!
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Easy No Bake Cheesecake
This easy no bake cheesecake is perfect for any special occasion! This vanilla no bake cheesecake recipe is made with a homemade graham cracker crust, and is velvety smooth. No need for turning the oven on or preparing a hot water bath for this no bake cheesecake.
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Easy Mixed Berry Cobbler
A quick and easy mixed berry cobbler with fresh strawberries and raspberries! This dessert is so simple to throw together and topped with ice-cream it’s out of this world. You don’t even need to break out your mixer for this homey classic.
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The Best Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
There's nothing easier and more loved than the classic rice krispie treat. These are made on the stovetop so you can keep the oven off and your kitchen cool during the summer months.
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Mixed Berry Crisp
This mixed berry crisp recipe is easy to whip up and a perfect dessert to serve at the end of a summer dinner. This triple berry crisp is bursting with sweet juicy raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and strawberries and then layered with a oatmeal streusel topping. All it needs is a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
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No Bake Turtle Pie
This no bake turtle pie couldn’t be simpler. This pie starts with a homemade cookie crust, and has a caramel cheesecake filling, and topped with your favorite Turtle candy ingredients like pecans and chocolate. It’s perfect for those hot summer nights.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
When rhubarb is in season, make sure to snag some and whip up this easy strawberry rhubarb crisp recipe. Fresh strawberries, tart rhubarb pair wonderfully together under an almond oatmeal crisp topping. This strawberry rhubarb crisp takes only about 15 minutes to prep before baking!
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake
In the summertime, I always seem to have way too much zucchini on my hands that I never know what to do with. This chocolate zucchini cake is great way to use it all up. And you would never know there are vegetables secretly hiding in this fudgy cake. The key to this super moist cake is to not wring out the zucchini so it retains its moisture.
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No Churn Oreo Mint Ice Cream
When it’s hot outside, and you don’t want to turn the oven on this Oreo mint ice cream has got your back. You won’t believe how easy it is to make this mint oreo ice-cream at home. It’s no churn, which means you don’t even need an ice-cream maker to make it. This take only 5 ingredients and with only about 10 minutes of hand on prep time.
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Oreo Cake Balls
These Oreo cake balls are one of my favorite no bake treats of all time! Made with just 3 ingredients they are crazy delicious and so simple to make. I make them in my food processor so they take minutes to mix up. Dip these Oreo balls in chocolate for a fun festive Christmas treat.
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Strawberry Pie
When strawberries are in peak season, I love making this all strawberry pie that really highlights all their wonderfulness. This baked strawberry pie is topped with a beautiful lattice pie crust for a showstopping summer dessert.
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S’mores Bars
A soft, chewy S’mores bar loaded with milk chocolate chips and toasted marshmallows. These easy graham cracker blondies get topped with marshmallows and milk chocolate. Basically S’mores but no campfire required.
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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Homemade ice-cream is way better than store-bought! Grab a cone or a bowl and make your own ice-cream this summer.
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Peach Raspberry Tart
Believe it or not, this fresh peach tart can be made in one bowl and with just 2 peaches. When peaches are in season, grab a couple and a bowl and let’s make this super easy peach tart…
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Blackberry Crumble
This blackberry crumble recipe is easy to whip up and a perfect dessert to serve at the end of a summer dinner. This dessert is bursting with juicy blackberries and layered with an easy streusel topping. All it needs is a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. And it’s ready to bake in 15 minutes or less!
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Reese’s No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Easy no bake peanut bars loaded with Reese’s Pieces and topped with a milk chocolate peanut butter topping! These are a cinch to make and a total crowd pleaser!
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S’mores Cupcakes
These s’mores cupcakes starts with a dark rich chocolate cupcake with a graham cracker bottom and homemade toasted marshmallow frosting! These will not last long!
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Dessert Charcuterie Board
Learn how easy it is to put together a dessert charcuterie board that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends at a summer get together.
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No Bake Red Velvet Cheesecake
This no bake red velvet cheesecake is a light and airy no bake cheesecake with layers of red velvet Oreos, red velvet cheesecake mousse, white chocolate cheesecake mousse and a homemade whipped cream!
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No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
Whether it’s the middle of the summer and it’s too hot to turn your oven on, or you’re just craving peanut butter this easy no bake peanut butter pie is out of this world delicious. An easy 3-ingredient cookie crust, and simply no bake filling this dessert will be gobbled up.
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Strawberry Shortcake
Homemade buttermilk sweet biscuits gets topped with fresh strawberries and easy 3-ingredient whipped cream for the perfect summer dessert! And this dessert is ready in 30 minutes or less!
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So there you go over 20 summer dessert recipes for any get together you may have planned! If you make any of these desserts let me know in the comment section below. I love hearing from you!
No Bakes (Preacher Cookies)
This classic No Bake Cookies recipe is a nostalgic childhood favorite! Made with peanut butter, chocolate, and oats, these chewy cookies come together in just a few minutes, no oven required. No bakes are a quick and easy treat for any time of year!
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Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups (297 g) Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup (120 mL) milk
- 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113 g) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (20 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups (300 g) quick oats
- 1 cup (250 g) smooth peanut butter
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
- Bring the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once boiling, let boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Immediately add oats, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and let sit at room temperature until cooled and hardened, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
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Notes
- Have your ingredients ready. Once the sugar mixture boils, the rest of the ingredients need to be added right away. Having everything measured and ready to go will make the process smoother.
- Have the baking sheet ready. Once the dough is made, it needs to be scooped right away before it sets. So have the baking sheet lined with wax paper or parchment before you make the dough.
- Don’t boil the mixture for more than 60 seconds. The timing here is key to getting a moist cookie. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then start a 60 second timer. Any longer and the cookie may become too dry and crumbly in the end.
- Don’t substitute old fashioned oats. Quick oats will give you the perfect texture you’re looking for.
- Scoop the dough as soon as it’s ready. Don’t wait to scoop the dough or it will firm up in the bowl.
- Storing: Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezing instructions: Store in an air-tight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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