15 Summer Dessert Recipes For Your Inner Child, From S'mores Bread to Homemade Fudgesicles

Summer is upon us, and that means more outdoor get-togethers, picnics, parties, brunches, and celebrations. Not only will you have your schedule full of gatherings and events, but you may also be hosting summer parties of your own. One key component of any meetup, no matter the season or occasion, is dessert — and summer desserts are arguably some of the best out there. With plenty of fresh, seasonal produce at your disposal, as well as the perfect climate for frozen treats, summer desserts just hit different.

Whether you're hosting and cooking for a while crowd, attending and don't want to know up empty-handed, or just feel the urge to do something fun on a warm day, we've pulled together a list of summer dessert recipes and ideas for you to try. From strawberry tres leches to banana pudding and mango sorbet, there are plenty of delicious summer desserts to try in the coming months.

Fresh Lemon-Blueberry Dutch Baby
Alexandra's Kitchen

Fresh Lemon-Blueberry Dutch Baby

This fresh lemon-blueberry Dutch baby recipe puts a fun summer spin on the traditional Dutch baby pancake recipe. It includes lemon zest and fresh or frozen sweet blueberries, whichever you have on hand. It can also be made gluten-free, if you use gluten-free flower.

Strawberry Tres Leches
A Cozy Kitchen

Strawberry Tres Leches

If you're a fan of traditional tres leches, you'll love this summery strawberry tres leches cake. It uses strawberry milk as well as three other types of milks, and this mix is poured over the top of sponge cake. Fresh strawberries on top really bring out the fruity flavor.

Pistachio Lemon Loaf
How Sweet Eats

Pistachio Lemon Loaf

This pistachio lemon loaf is a refreshing take on a dessert that's normally a little more dense. Made with salty pistachios and a sweet lemon glaze, this is not only a great summer dessert, but also perfect for outdoor afternoon tea.

Roasted Strawberry-Rhubarb Sorbet
Fresh Tart

Roasted Strawberry-Rhubarb Sorbet

This roasted strawberry-rhubarb sorbet is paleo and vegan friendly. Sorbet is an ideal summer dessert for a super hot day, and the strawberry-rhubarb flavors come straight from the season's freshest produce. Roasting them first adds a complex flavor that takes this frozen treat extra special.

Toasted Vegan S'mores Pastry
Make It Dairy Free

Toasted Vegan S'mores Pastry

What's more summery than s'mores? This toasted vegan s'mores pastry takes on the traditional campfire dessert and rolls it all up in a delectable loaf — no campfire required.

Fruit Pizza
Pinch of Yum

Fruit Pizza

This light summer dessert is not only fun to make, but so aesthetically pleasing that it will be a hit at any party. Fruit pizza very simple and easy to make, with a sugar cookie crust and fresh in-season fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, and peaches.

Banana Pudding
Shugary Sweets

Banana Pudding

This creamy, no-bake banana pudding recipe is perfect for summer! Not only is it a no-bake recipe, but it's also a one-bowl recipe, making for quick prep and easy cleanup.

The Best Homemade Cherry Pie
The Cookie Rookie

The Best Homemade Cherry Pie

Nothing says summer quite like a classic, homemade cherry pie. And the Cookie Rookie arguably has the best homemade cherry pie recipe. It takes only 15 minutes to prep and is full of sweet cherries that will pair well with your favorite ice cream.

Air Fryer Chocolate Cake
Super Golden Bakes

Air Fryer Chocolate Cake

If you didn't know, cakes can, in fact, be baked in your air fryer. This air fryer chocolate cake recipe is super easy and great for beginner bakers — not to mention, it means you don't have to turn on your oven on a scorching hot day. If you need to scrounge up a successful dessert quickly, this may be the perfect summer recipe for you.

No-Bake Cheesecake with Sautéed Peaches
The Hungry Bites

No-Bake Cheesecake with Sautéed Peaches

This no-bake cheesecake with sautéed peaches is light and airy and perfect for summer. It's super simple to make, but the sautéed peaches on top elevate the flavor without requiring much extra time or work. It also uses cream cheese spread instead of condensed milk, making the texture even smoother.


Chocolate Covered Strawberry Fudgesicles
Tasty Yummies

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Fudgesicles

One of the most traditional summer desserts is popsicles — and more specifically, fudgesicles. These chocolate-covered strawberry fudgesicles not only incorporate delicious summer berries, they're also dairy-free and paleo-friendly.

Mango Sorbet
Grandbaby Cakes

Mango Sorbet

Mango sorbet is a cool, refreshing break from the hot summer air. This simple, four-ingredient sorbet makes for an easy summer dessert, and you only need some fresh mango, sugar, water, and lime or lemon juice.


No-Bake Key Lime Pie
Spiced

No-Bake Key Lime Pie

This sweet and sour no-bake key lime pie is perfect for summer. If you can get your hands on lots of juicy key limes, great — and if not, all you need is some bottle key lime juice. Pro tip: Make sure you leave time for it to rest in the fridge for at least four hours before serving.

Pistachio Blondie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Love & Olive Oil

Pistachio Blondie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Something about bright green, earthy pistachios just screams summer. These delicious pistachio blondie ice cream sandwiches make use of the nut via creamy pistachio ice cream, which is sandwiched between delicious white chocolate blondies.

No-Churn Mason Jar Ice Cream
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No-Churn Mason Jar Ice Cream

Whether you want a single-serve dessert for yourself or you're whipping up a big batch for guests, these no-churn Mason jar ice creams will hit the spot. After customizing your own ice cream, you may never go back to store-bought again.