This post shares 20 yummy Summer desserts you and your family will love.
I take ” treat yourself” very seriously in the Summer months. We tend to be a lot more social in the Summer which means more parties, get togethers, celebrations, and more. For me that means a lot more yummy food including desserts! Whether it be a cake, ice cream, popsicles, or even just a slushy from the corner store I’m all for it. So, here is my list of must-have delicious Summer desserts.
1. Key Lime Pie
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Starting out strong with one of my all time favorite desserts – key lime pie! I’m quite lucky and have a very special recipe for it but I found one that also looks fantastic. The tangy and refreshing lime to perfect to beat the heat.
2. Watermelon Pizza
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Sometimes when you have overindulged lately you are looking for a healthier dessert option. This watermelon cake is a fun and nutritious option. You can top it with whatever you like including fruit, whipped cream, chocolate chips, etc
3. Cookies & Cream Dessert Pizza
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Cookies and cream dessert pizza is a decadent sweet treat your whole family will love. Loaded with chocolate chip cookies, a smooth cream cheese icing, chopped Oreos and white chocolate, this easy dessert is a hit!
4. S’mores Board
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S’mores are the classic Summer dessert you need to make at least once a year. This S’mores board has everything you could imagine! Feel free to add on any other delicious fillings.
5. Texas Sheet Cake
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This buttery creamy cake simply melts in your mouth. Topped with a rich chocolate frosting this is sure to be a hit at your next BBQ.
6. Peach Cobbler With Vanilla Ice Cream
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Summer peaches are everything! Even better when you can get your hands on some Okanagan peaches IYKYK. Topped with some cold creamy vanilla ice cream there isn’t much better than that.
7. No Bake Strawberry Delight
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No Bake Strawberry Delight is the perfect summer dessert! It’s light, refreshing, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Made with a graham cracker crust, a layer of creamy cheesecake filling, and topped with juicy strawberries and whipped cream, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
8. S’mores Cake
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No fire? No problem! This decadent s’mores cake has all the elements of a classic s’more but without the fire. The moist chocolate cake is topped with plenty of melty chocolate and toasty marshmallow goodness.
9. Glazed Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
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There is nothing like a lemon dessert in the Summertime. This buttery pound cake infused with lots of lemon flavor with bursts of blueberries throughout is a wonder Summer treat.
10. Easy Strawberry Cake Roll
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Think strawberry shortcake but make it a roll! This delicious cake can be served as either a dessert or a decadent brunch item,
11. Strawberry Popsicles
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Capture the taste of summer with these delicious four-ingredient strawberry popsicles. Easy to customize and can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries.
12. Brownie Batter Dip
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This delicious brownie batter dip is the perfect accompaniment to any Summer party. Serve with cookies, graham crackers, fruit, and more.
13. Raspberry Crumble Bars
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Light and refreshing. This raspberry crumble bar is filled with fresh raspberries and topped with a golden crumble sure it satisfy anyone sweet tooth.
14. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad is an old-fashioned treat everyone will enjoy! A perfect blend of salty and sweet. Featuring a buttery pretzel crust, followed by a light cream cheese layer, and mouthwatering strawberry Jell-O topping filled with more strawberries! This pretzel salad is a Southern, no-bake dessert that has been popular at potlucks, picnics, gatherings, and more!
15. Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
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This tasty no bake dessert is incredibly easy to make with only a handful of ingredients. It’s perfect for those hot summer days when the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven.
16. Easy Banana Pudding
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This light and airy banana pudding dessert is sure to transport you back to your childhood. Great for any occasion or just because!
17. Rhubarb Crisp
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This is my families go to Summer dessert. We love the tart rhubarb with the crunchy crumble. We often substitute apple at the end of the summer/early fall. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
18. Pineapple Poke Cake
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With a pineapple upside-down cake texture, sweet pineapple syrup, and an easy coconut whipped cream topping. Enjoy the taste of sunshine any time of year with this pineapple poke cake recipe!
19. Mango Lime Sorbet
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This mango lime sorbet is super refreshing and delicious and easy to whip up in 5 minutes using a food processor or blender. With just 4 ingredients you can’t beat this recipe for the Summer.
20. Snickers Apple Salad
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Snickers Salad is a sweet and tart dessert salad made vanilla pudding, Snickers candy bars, Granny Smith apples and cool whip or whipped cream. Top this simple Snicker Apple Salad with a drizzle of caramel sauce and you’ve got an easy dessert worthy of holidays, family get togethers and potlucks
Conclusion: Best Summer Desserts Your Family Will Love
We hope our list of the best Summer desserts inspired you to get creative in the kitchen. Please let us know which one you tried or if we missed one!
