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20+ Easy Summer Desserts to Keep You Cool

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Get ready to explore over 20 Easy Summer Desserts that are perfect for warm weather. Choose from no-bake treats or baked goodies worth turning on the oven for.

Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect: individual peach cobbler, strawberry popsicles, and lemon mousse. Mmmm! You’ll want to make them all!

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Individual Peach Cobbler

Single-serving peach cobblers each with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Growing up, peach cobbler was something of a tradition at family barbecues and get-togethers. Little did I know that one of my all time favorite summer desserts was so easy. Just make the peach filling, then that deliciously crumbly cobbler topping, and bake!

The Best Strawberry Popsicles

Homemade strawberry popsicles with strawberries in the background on a green plate.

Don’t you just wanna grab one those strawberry popsicles from the picture. I sure do. Every time I see them, I wish I had one in my hand. Well, this summer, you don’t have to wish. This recipe is simple but the flavor is gourmet.

Delicious S’mores Popsicles

S'mores popsicles on a light colored plate.

You don’t have to dart off to the middle of the forest to enjoy s’mores popsicles. Unlike the original, no open fire is necessary. Neither are campfire stories, or sleeping bags. They’re creamy, cold and refreshing, and so, so tasty.

Blueberry Skillet Cake

Blueberry cake baked in a cast-iron skillet with golden edges and blueberries on top.

This blueberry skillet cake by Flavorful Eats is a great way to use up fresh blueberries. It’s the perfect summer dessert for parties, BBQ’s, and even family dinners. And with less than 10 ingredients it’s super easy to make.

Strawberry Lemon Mousse – Served In Lemons

Lemon and strawberry mousse served in a hollowed out lemon.

Strawberry mousse is delightful. Lemon mousse is electrifyingly delicious. Put them together and you’ll think you have heaven on earth. And if you serve it in a lemon, you have one of those easy summer desserts no one will stop talking about.

Easy Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler

Spoonful of blueberry cobbler with juicy berries and biscuit topping, served with vanilla ice cream.

Kathleen of The Fresh Cooky invites you to try her easy old fashioned blueberry cobbler recipe. She’s sure the quick summer treat will become a family favorite! What with fresh blueberries and a comforting cobbler topping we’d have to agree.

Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

Strawberry Rice Krispie treats on a light colored plate.

If you’re looking for a no bake summer treat, that travels well to the picnics, the beach, or a potluck, these strawberry rice Krispie treats should be at the top of your list. You won’t believe how good they taste. Everyone will love them!

Easy Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars

Banana pudding bars with a crust, creamy filling, whipped cream, banana slices, and a vanilla wafer.

Are you looking for an inviting creamy dessert? Try out these banana pudding cheesecake bars. You have a smooth and thick banana cream cheese filling. Then there are real bananas, vanilla wafers, and butter. Talk about an indulgent dessert.

Lemon Curd Cake

Lemon pound cake with a lemon glaze and curd, with a hand slicing a piece.

This lemon curd cake from Nutmeg & Vinegar is perfect if, like me, you’re obsessed with lemon desserts. It’s moist, fluffy, tangy, and sweet all wrapped up in one simple yet elegant treat. The hard part, for me at least, is not having like 3 pieces.

Easy Lemon Mousse Dessert

Lemon mousse dessert with layers of mousse, lemon curd, and graham cracker crumbs served in a glass.

Our shortcut lemon mousse with graham cracker crumble is almost too good for words. You have that light and airy mousse (read: whipped cream), lemon curd (homemade or store-bought), and that crunchy graham cracker crumble for an easy yet elegant and delicious summer treat.

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Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes

Close up of strawberry crunch cupcakes.

We made these strawberry crunch cupcakes for our son’s graduation party and they were a hit. They disappeared as fast as the lemon mousse dessert. They’re very simple as we use box cake mix, but we do something special to ensure they come out light, fluffy, and perfect for summer.

Drumstick Pie Recipe

Drumstick pie with vanilla ice cream, caramel, chocolate, and crushed waffle cone pieces.

This outrageously good Drumstick pie recipe is like the Drumstick ice cream treat but in pie (or cake) form. It starts with a crunchy sugar cone crust, followed by a thick ice cream layer, ooey gooey, caramel, and crushed peanuts. Delish!

Easy Summer Pavlova with Cream and Fresh Berries

Pavlova topped with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, dusted with powdered sugar.

Life Is A Party shows us how to make this easy summer pavlova. But what is pavlova? It’s an Australian dessert that’s part meringue, part marshmallow, and super delish. For this recipe, Dannyelle serves it with cream and fresh berries, which is ideal for summer.

Mango Pancakes

Mango pancakes with a thin crepe-like exterior, filled with mango slices and whipped cream.

These yum cha mango pancakes by team Oh My Veg are likely new to you but isn’t that exciting? They start with mouthwateringly delicate crepes, light and airy whipped cream, and slices of juicy sweet mango. Count me in!

Strawberry Pie with Jello

A slice of strawberry jello pie with a flaky crust, red strawberry filling, and a thick whipped cream topping.

Our strawberry pie with Jello from Gift of Hospitality is something you’ll want year round, but wait until summer when strawberries are at their best. This simple dessert has all the good stuff; fresh strawberries, Jello, and a deliciously crispy crust.

Espresso Ice Cream

Two scoops of espresso ice cream in glass bowls on a wooden board with scattered coffee beans.

Maria of Little Nonni describes this espresso ice cream recipe as rich, creamy, and bold with the perfect amount of sweetness. The espresso adds a depth of flavor that’s unmatched. And best of all it’s incredibly easy to make!

Watermelon Fudge Recipe

Two-tone watermelon fudge with a green bottom, pink top, and chocolate chips on top resembling seeds.

Lisa is the Drugstore Diva bringing us this colorful watermelon appearing fudge recipe. So before we continue, you should know, the fudge isn’t watermelon flavored it simply looks like. How cute and fun is that?

No Bake Banana Pudding Pie with Vanilla Pudding

Banana cream pie in a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and banana slices.

Creamy, fluffy, and just minutes to make, this no bake banana pudding pie with vanilla pudding from Cup of Flour is creamy, dreamy, and delicious. It has a graham cracker pie crust, vanilla pudding, bananas, and cool whip.

Homemade Mango Popsicles

Mango popsicles on ice with lime wedges and mint leaves.

These mango popsicles by Pris of Jello Joy is like a tropical fruit sorbet on a stick. They’re made with real fruit, they’re refreshing, and with just a little gelatin and lime, they’ll be the shining star of your backyard celebration.

Orange Sherbet in Edible Orange Bowls

No-churn orange sherbet served in a hollowed orange peel with an ice cream scooper.

For this orange sherbet in edible orange bowls, Jennifer of Kitchen Serf shows us how to turn 4 kitchen mainstays: orange juice, milk, sugar, and evaporated milk into delightfully easy summer desserts the kids will beg for. And you won’t even need an ice cream machine.

Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwiches rolled in sprinkles and chopped nuts on a tray.

These Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches are From Valerie’s Kitchen, and they look so good! Who wouldn’t love chewy oatmeal cookies, rich and creamy ice crem, and toppings. Um, I’ll take two!

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