Easy Summer Desserts

Sweet, refreshing and oh so simple to make- these easy summer desserts are perfect for warm weather! Each recipe showcases seasonal flavors with a focus on keeping things light so that you can enjoy the sweet treat without spending hours in a hot kitchen. Craving the sweets this summer? Let me help you fix that!

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When it comes to planning easy summer dessert ideas, it’s all about keeping things light, flavorful, and easy to prepare. You’ll find a mix of desserts you can bake ahead of time, as well as quick recipes no bake for those hot days when you want to skip the oven. With options for every occasion, you can enjoy simple, homemade treats!

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Strawberries topped with cream and sprinkles on a wooden board.

Why We Love These Summer Dessert Ideas

They’re perfect for sharing.
These easy summer desserts are ideal for gatherings, offering plenty of options that double as desserts for an event. They’re simple to double up for sharing.
They fit right in at a barbecue.
Many of these recipes make wonderful summer BBQ desserts, pairing beautifully with grilled mains and fresh sides. They’re light, refreshing, and just sweet enough to finish the meal.
They make dessert fun again.
With colorful fruits, creative toppings, and playful flavors, these fun summer desserts bring joy to any occasion. Each one is a chance to celebrate the season deliciously.

Summer Dessert Recipes

These summer dessert recipes highlight creative ways to use seasonal ingredients beyond just fruit. You’ll discover these desserts that feel refreshing and satisfying. Some of the best summer desserts also double as showstopping centerpieces, making them perfect for special occasions or just brightening up an ordinary day.

Peach Cobbler Recipe with Bisquick

Make an easy peach cobbler recipe for dessert! It's the BEST fruit cobbler using Bisquick and fresh or frozen peaches (+ gluten-free option).

Homemade Peach Cobbler

Red White Blue Cheesecake Salad

This creamy red white blue cheesecake salad is the ultimate no-bake red white and blue cheesecake salad for summer parties and holidays

Berry Cheesecake Triffle Salad

Lemon Poke Cake

Indulge in a zesty lemon poke cake made with Jello and topped with a luscious lemon glaze. Easy, refreshing, and perfect for any occasion!

Lemon Poke Cake with Lemon Glaze

A slice of cake with white glaze and slice of lemon on top.

Apple Strawberry Crisp

Craving a fruity dessert? This apple strawberry crisp combines sweet, juicy fruit with a buttery, golden crisp topping for the perfect treat!

Strawberry Apple Crisp

a white ramekin of apple strawberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream on top, and a spoon ready to serve it.

a ramekin with apple strawberry crisp with vanilla ice cream on top and a spoon beside it on top of a plate with parchment paper with gray cloth, bowl of oats and rhubarb in the background.

🎯 TFN Pro Tip

Use ripe, in-season fruits for the best flavor and natural sweetness. Berries, peaches, and melons not only taste better but also make your summer time desserts more colorful and vibrant.

Blueberry Strawberry Salad

This blueberry strawberry salad is the perfect red white and blue salad for summer! A fresh and festive fruit salad with citrus poppy seed dressing.

Strawberry Blueberry Salad

Small cups filled with mini marshmallows and red and blue berries.

Bisquick Cherry Cobbler

Bisquick Cherry Cobbler is a lazy summer dessert that tastes extraordinary! Wow your guests with this juicy, tasty 30-minute fruit cobbler!

Ultimate Cherry Cobbler Easy

Baked summer dessert with cherries, ready to serve.

Blueberry Pound Cake

Blueberry Pound Cake features juicy berries, tangy citrus and sweet buttery glaze! Make this blueberry cake recipe for a dessert or snack.

Moist Blueberry Pound Cake

Blueberry pound cake on a cutting board next to a bowl of fresh blueberries.

Deviled Strawberries

These no-bake cheesecake deviled strawberries are stuffed with sweet cream cheese filling! Try this fun, festive treat—ready in 20 minutes!

Cheesecake Deviled Starwberries

Meyer Lemon Curd

This Meyer lemon curd is silky, tangy, and easy to make! Use it as a spread, cake filling, or dessert topping for a burst of citrusy goodness.

Lemon Curd

Serving Suggestions

Pair these summer dessert ideas with light, fresh mains and sides to create a balanced, seasonal menu like summer chicken recipes. Serve fruit-based treats alongside grilled chicken or fish for a refreshing finish. For a fun touch, garnish desserts with mint leaves, edible flowers, or a drizzle of honey just before serving to make them feel extra special without extra work.

🎯 TFN Pro Tip

When making these recipes, chill your mixing bowls and beaters beforehand. This helps whipped cream and no-bake fillings hold their shape better on warm days.