Who else loves dessert so much that you wish you could start (and end) the meal that way? Glad to know it’s not just us!
Desserts are our favorite because we humans are wired to crave sugar as a fuel source. And even though it’s best not to overdo our sugar intake, we can still enjoy dessert sometimes. Which is all the more reason to make it special!
So, do you want to impress your friends and family with some new and exciting treats this summer? Look no further! We’ve rounded up some of the best Summer dessert recipes from the top food bloggers on the Internet – and they are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
From fruit crisps and cobblers to decadent chocolate desserts, there is something for everyone on this list. These recipes are easy to make and use simple ingredients that you may already have in your pantry. Yum!
Looking for more recipes? Check out these posts for more food ideas for your Summer BBQ!
- Meatless Recipes for a Summer Cookout
- Seafood recipes for your Summer BBQ
- Beef Recipes for Your Summer Cookout
- Pork Recipes for Your Summer BBQ
- Chicken and Turkey Recipes for your Summer Cookout
- The Best Side Dishes for your Summer BBQ Potluck
Find our Ultimate Guide to Summer Fun in Los Angeles here!
Delicious Dessert Recipes for Your Summer Gatherings
Custard Peach Pie
From Christina’s Cucina
If you’re hosting or attending a summer barbeque, this pie recipe, made with fresh juicy peaches, is the perfect finale for whatever else is being served. Add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream to wow everyone who tries it.
Peach Cake (Easy Recipe – No Peeling Necessary)
From Christina’s Cucina
Many times when you make desserts that call for fresh fruit you have to peel several pieces of fruit before you can complete them. But you can skip the peeling with this recipe!
Deviled Strawberries (Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries)
From Simply Scrumptious
Elevate ripe red strawberries a notch or two with this deviled strawberries recipe. They’re almost too pretty to eat — almost!
No-Bake Vegan Key Lime Pie (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
From Strength & Sunshine
There’s no need to turn on your oven and heat your house up to make this light, summery lime pie. It’s the perfect light dessert for a warm summer evening or as a special end to a barbeque or backyard party.
Fruit Bar Popsicles with Greek Yogurt
From Recipe for the Holidays
Let this sweet treat take you back to when you were a kid eating melty popsicles on a hot summer afternoon. But this version is made with healthy Greek yogurt so it’s better for you.
Oreo Cheesecake Bites
From Aubrey’s Kitchen
This cool creamy cheesecake will score big points with both kids and adults alike. I mean, who doesn’t like Oreos?
Raspberry Eton Mess
From Chocolates & Chai
This no-bake dessert can be made in just a few minutes. But if you’re wondering about the name, it has an interesting story behind it, which you can read about when you follow the link to get the recipe and helpful tips.
Not Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding (Paula Deen’s Recipe)
From She’s Not Cookin’
Smooth, cool pudding is a wonderful dessert for warm summer days or evenings. This recipe is an especially good choice when you’re making something sweet for a crowd because it can be made ahead to avoid a last-minute rush.
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bites (Vegan)
From Create Mindfully
Frozen treats are almost always a perfect choice when it comes to having dessert on a hot summer day. And these chocolate-covered peanut butter yogurt bites will satisfy your chocolate craving while cooling you down.
Black Forest Tiramisu (No Bake)
From Food Meanderings
Have you ever had tiramisu? This one will have your taste buds singing from your first bite to your last!
No Bake Tropical Coconut Pineapple Lush Dessert
From XOXOBella
If you’re craving something sweet yet tart, sink your teeth into this rich dessert. We’re not sure if it’s classified as a cake or a pie, we just know it will disappear quickly the moment everyone tries it and finds out how good it is.
Lemon Icebox Pie
From The Toasty Kitchen
Here’s an easy to make dessert recipe that’s cool, creamy, tangy, and oh so satisfying when the thermometer just keeps climbing.
Watermelon Mojito Sorbet
From Fannetastic Food
What could be more satisfying at an outdoor party than watermelon when it’s really hot and humid outside? But this recipe calls for the watermelon to be made into a cold delicious sorbet that we think everyone will love.
Chocolate Covered Pineapple
From A Sweet Alternative
Have you ever had chocolate covered pineapple? You can use regular chocolate or dark chocolate depending on your preference. Either way, we feel this chocolate covered pineapple will make the perfect snack — or dessert.
Fudgy Chocolate Ice Cream {keto}
From Wholesome Family Living
Sometimes when you want chocolate nothing else will do. This recipe will cure your chocolate yearning while cooling you off at the same time.
Frozen S’Mores Ice Cream Pops
From Foodess
Although s’mores make most people think of fires, marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate bars, these s’mores are made with ice cream for a sweet chocolatey summer treat.
Air Fryer Churros Recipe
From Homeschool & Happiness
Instead of using the oven for these churros you can make them in your air fryer and skip the step of heating up your house during hot summer months. Serve them to guests at your next outdoor gathering for a quick and easy dessert that tops off a meal nicely.
Mocha Coffee Cupcake Recipe With Caramel Drizzle
From Box Mix Recipes
If you like easy desserts that will impress guests, check out these mocha coffee cupcakes. They’re sweet but also have a delightful bit of saltiness and bitterness.
Lemon Raspberry Bars
From Flouring Kitchen
You can make these lemon raspberry bars ahead of time for your next party or weeknight meal and still have time to make a main course and a couple of sides.
Blackberry Crisp with Coconut Crumble
From Midwexican
Do you like tart fruity desserts? This one will fulfil your cravings for something sweet and at the same time crunchy.
Mint Chocolate Lasagna
From Little Sunny Kitchen
Crisp mint and chocolate compliment each other nicely in this mint chocolate lasagna. And the best part is that you don’t have to bake anything to make it.
Easy Cherry Mango Popsicles
From Through the Fibro Fog
You can make this sweet, yet mouth-puckering, treat with only three ingredients. It’s perfect for hot hungry kids who need a break after an afternoon of hard play — or adults who are just hot!
Healthy Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp {Gluten-free}
From Haute Healthy Living
If you don’t have the time or know-how to make a pie, a fruit crisp can be the next best thing. And this strawberry rhubarb crisp is a healthier version than most since it uses almond flour.
Blueberry Cobbler Dump Cake
From Blackberry Babe
Did you know you can make cobbler using a cake mix? If you need a fast way to make a delicious dessert everyone will love, this is it.
How to Make Blueberry Hand Pies in the Air Fryer (Super Easy!)
From Fluxing Well
While large pies usually need to be baked in an oven, you can make these hand pies in an air fryer and skip the part where your air conditioner has to work overtime to cool the house back down during already sweltering temperatures.
Jeanne Sloan is a farm wife, mother of two, and grandmother of two who was born in Las Vegas, Nevada but was transformed into a country girl at the age of eight when her parents moved the family to Kansas. You can read more from Jeanne Sloan at mid-lifemusings.com where she writes about whatever strikes her fancy, including advice, recipes, and more.
Acknowledgment: This round-up of recipes and photos from other bloggers was made with their full and express permission to share. We’re grateful to them for sharing their creativity and talent and we encourage you to visit each of their websites for many more recipes like these.
