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Published: April 15, 2022 Last Modified: April 15, 2022 By Sara 22 Comments

30 Summer Dessert Recipes

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A group of fabulous desserts for summer.
A group of fabulous desserts for summer.

A list of 30 fabulous summer dessert recipes including blueberry shortcake, s’mores dip, fried Oreos, strawberry pie, and more. These summer desserts are perfect for barbecues, picnics, potlucks, birthday parties, pool parties and every other warm weather celebration.

A collection of 30 fabulous summer dessert recipes.

Ah, summertime! The sun on your face, flip-flops on your feet, and the smell of barbecues in the air. Sounds amazing right? Sign me up for sure! Speaking of barbecues, do you have a go-to list of recipes you rotate through all the time? You know the same old desserts you make for everything? Change it up with these all-time favorite summer dessert recipes.

We love to use fresh berries and in-season produce for summer desserts. Berries and other summer fruits are cheap and abundant this time of the year. The options to use up berries are endless. We also love chocolatey s’mores recipes and cool treats for friends. These summer dessert recipes will help you with 30 amazing ideas!

30 Summer Dessert Recipes

Here are some perfect recipes for parties like brownie pizza, cherry bars and chocolate peanut butter pie. If you want to impress some friends with something fun, try the cookie cake, trust me, it’s great!

A group of desserts for summer like cherry bars, brownie pizza and blueberry shortcake.
Banana Split Cake
This no bake banana split cake is a graham cracker crust topped with layers of cheesecake, pineapple, bananas, whipped topping and chocolate fudge. It’s the perfect make-ahead dessert to feed a crowd!
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Banana split cake topped with hot fudge, whipped cream, sprinkles and cherries.
Blueberry Shortcake
This recipe for blueberry shortcake is vanilla ice cream and homemade blueberry sauce sandwiched between lemon shortcake and finished off with whipped cream. This easy and elegant dessert is perfect for any occasion!
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This recipe for blueberry shortcake is vanilla ice cream and homemade blueberry sauce sandwiched between lemon shortcake and finished off with whipped cream. This easy and elegant dessert is perfect for any occasion!
Brownie Pizza
This brownie pizza is a chocolate crust topped with cream cheese frosting and plenty of fresh berries. A unique dessert pizza that’s perfect for entertaining!
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Brownie pizza topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit.
Caramel Popcorn
This homemade caramel popcorn is lightly salted popcorn tossed in a homemade caramel sauce, then baked to perfection. The best caramel corn you'll ever eat, and it's perfect for parties and gift giving!
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A serving bowl filled with caramel popcorn.
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
These cheesecake stuffed strawberries are fresh berries that are hollowed out, then filled with sweetened cream cheese and topped with crushed graham crackers. A simple no-bake treat that always get rave reviews!
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A plate of cheesecake stuffed strawberries garnished with fresh mint.
Cherry Bars
These cherry bars are a soft cookie crust topped with cherry pie filling, more cookie dough and a drizzle of vanilla glaze. An easy and impressive dessert that’s perfect to feed a crowd!
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Cherry bars made with almond cookie dough on a sheet pan.
Chocolate Fruit Dip
This chocolate fruit dip is a creamy and delicious treat that’s made with melted chocolate, cream cheese and whipped cream. Chocolate dip is perfect for after school snacks and parties!
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A strawberry in a bowl of chocolate fruit dip, surrounded by assorted fruit.
Chocolate Lasagna
This chocolate lasagna is a cookie crust topped with layers of cheesecake filling, pudding, whipped cream and chocolate chips. An impressive no bake dessert that’s perfect for feeding a crowd!
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A slice of chocolate lasagna with layers of cookie crust, cheesecake and chocolate pudding.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
This chocolate peanut butter pie is a no bake dessert with a cookie crust, creamy filling and whipped cream topping, all finished off with chopped peanut butter cups. An easy make ahead dessert that’s perfect for entertaining!
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A slice of chocolate peanut butter pie topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and peanut butter cups.
Cookie Cake
This cookie cake is giant brown sugar chocolate chip cookie that’s topped with creamy chocolate frosting and colorful sprinkles. The perfect treat for any celebration!
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A cookie cake topped with chocolate frosting and sprinkles.
Images of summer desserts like grilled peaches, fried Oreos and fresh strawberry pie.
Cosmic Brownies
These Cosmic Brownies are cocoa brownies topped off with a rich chocolate fudge topping and rainbow sprinkles. A copycat of the Little Debbie classic that tastes even better than the original version!
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A stack of cosmic brownies on a plate with a bite taken out of one.
Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
This recipe for cream cheese fruit dip is a light and creamy 3 ingredient dip that’s perfect with your favorite fruit. A super easy snack or dessert option that’s perfect for any gathering!
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This recipe for cream cheese fruit dip is a light and creamy 3 ingredient dip that's perfect with your favorite fruit. A wholesome snack that's perfect for parties or for eating while watching TV!
Fresh Strawberry Pie
This fresh strawberry pie recipe is a no bake delight that’s made with a graham cracker crust, loads of fresh strawberries and a sweet glaze. Top it with whipped cream for a show stopping finish to any meal!
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A pile of strawberries inside a graham cracker crust, topped with a shiny red glaze, whipped cream and mint.
Fried Oreos
These fried Oreos are chocolate sandwich cookies coated in batter then deep fried to golden brown perfection. A decadent treat that tastes just like what you'd get at your local county fair!
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A plate of fried Oreos with one cut open.
Fruit Pizza
This fruit pizza is a sugar cookie crust topped with cream cheese frosting and a variety of fresh fruit. A fun and easy dessert option that’s perfect for feeding a crowd!
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Fruit pizza with a sugar cookie crust and cream cheese frosting, topped with berries, kiwi and grapes.
Grilled Peaches
These grilled peaches are seared on the grill until tender and caramelized, then brushed with cinnamon honey for a sweet finish. A super easy side dish or dessert option that's great for summer entertaining!
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Grilled peaches garnished with raspberries and fresh mint.
Fried Twinkies
These fried Twinkies feature the classic snack cakes coated in a sweet batter, then deep fried to golden brown perfection. Add a sprinkle of powdered sugar and a side of raspberry sauce for a unique and decadent dessert.
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A plate of fried Twinkies served with raspberry sauce.
Lemon Bundt Cake
This recipe for a classic lemon bundt cake with cream cheese frosting is a simple yet elegant cake that’s full of sweet-tart lemon flavor – perfect for a birthday or any other special occasion! 
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A lemon bundt cake topped with cream cheese frosting and lemon zest.
Grilled Pineapple
This grilled pineapple is sliced fresh pineapple brushed with brown sugar, butter and cinnamon, then grilled to perfection. An easy side dish or dessert option that's perfect for summer entertaining!
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A plate of grilled pineapple slices garnished with raspberries and mint.
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
This ice cream sandwich cake is layers of ice cream sandwiches, whipped topping and candy, all stacked up to form an easy yet super impressive dessert. An ice cream sandwich cake is perfect for summer gatherings, birthday parties and school events!
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An ice cream sandwich cake with layers of the sandwiches, whipped topping and chocolate candy.

These are some amazing desserts that are perfect for lazy summer days like this chocolatey s’mores fudge and rich tiramisu ice cream cake. Also fantastic are the lemon meringue tart and the Oreo cheesecake. But if you make just one recipe, you have to try the s’mores dip. It will blow your mind!

A group of summer dessert recipes like s'mores dip, peach crumble bars and fruit salsa.
S’mores Fudge
S’mores fudge with a crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy chocolate fudge filling and plenty of toasted marshmallows on top. The best fudge I’ve ever had!
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S'mores fudge with a crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy chocolate fudge filling and plenty of toasted marshmallows on top. The best fudge I've ever had!
Lemon Meringue Tart
This lemon meringue tart is topped with a pile of toasted brown sugar meringue, it’s a show stopping dessert that’s perfect for a special occasion. 
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A slice of lemon meringue tart with creamy lemon filling and brown sugar meringue topping.
Oreo Cheesecake (No Bake)
This no bake Oreo cheesecake is a cookie crust with a creamy cheesecake filling that’s studded with plenty of Oreos. An easy dessert that’s perfect for the chocolate lovers in your life!
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A slice of no bake Oreo cheesecake with a cookie crust, cheesecake and Oreo filling and chocolate topping.
Peach Crumble Bars
These peach crumble bars feature ripe juicy peaches in a brown sugar oatmeal crust, all topped off with almond streusel and vanilla glaze.
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A stack of peach crumble bars topped with vanilla glaze.
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
This pineapple upside down cake is a classic recipe that features caramelized pineapple and cherries with a homemade brown sugar cake batter. This is the best pineapple cake you'll ever eat!
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Pineapple upside down cake on a serving platter, garnished with fresh mint.
S’mores Cookies
These S’mores cookies are chewy graham cracker cookies loaded with gooey marshmallows and milk chocolate. All the flavors of S’mores with no campfire needed!
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A plate of S'mores cookies topped with milk chocolate bars and marshmallows.
Fruit Crisp
The ultimate fruit crisp featuring your favorite summer fruit and a buttery oatmeal walnut topping. 
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The ultimate fruit crisp featuring your favorite summer fruit and a buttery oatmeal walnut topping.
Tiramisu Ice Cream Cake
This tiramisu ice cream cake layers no-churn coffee ice cream, cake and chocolate for a decadent treat that’s great for entertaining.
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This tiramisu ice cream cake layers no-churn coffee ice cream, cake and chocolate for a decadent treat that's great for entertaining. #FoundMyDelight Ad
S’mores Dip
This gooey s’mores dip is full of melted milk chocolate and marshmallows, all oven baked to toasted perfection. Add some graham crackers, fruit and cookies for dipping and you’ve got a show stopping dessert that’s ready in just 10 minutes.
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A skillet of s'mores dip with melted milk chocolate topped with toasted marshmallows.
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
This fruit salsa is sweet, juicy and refreshing and is served with the most amazing cinnamon chips. A super fun appetizer, snack or dessert option!
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A bowl of fruit salsa served with cinnamon sugar chips.

When the temperature goes up try one of these amazing desserts! These desserts feature fresh fruit, gooey chocolate and crispy fried treats, as well as some no-bake offerings to keep your kitchen cool. They are perfect for any occasion or even just for treat on a summer day. Plus, if you decide to make one of these recipes some other time of the year, don’t worry, I won’t tell. So why not have one of these desserts today?

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    1. Andrea says

      April 28, 2022 at 5:03 pm

      Oh my deliciousness! They all sound marvelous. Where do I start? Cookies, cakes, or s’mores everything. Decisions decisions.

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    2. Anjali says

      April 28, 2022 at 4:54 pm

      These all look so amazing I don’t know which one to try first! It might have to be those cheesecake stuffed strawberries – they are so cute and are calling my name!

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