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June 11, 2025

30 Of The Best Summer Dessert Recipes That Are Easy To Make

Hey there!  If you’re looking for the perfect summer dessert recipe you are going to love this line up below.

These easy summer sweets come together in minutes and will satisfy any sweet tooth.

You’ll find fresh summer fruit flavors, creamy cheesecakes and chocolate dessert recipes too.

No fuss, just flavor.

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Let’s get to it!

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#1) Strawberry Icebox Cake Summer Dessert Recipe

strawberry summer dessert recipe

Source: Cake Whiz

This icebox cake, aka refrigerator cake is the easiest thing in the world.

It’s full of fresh summer strawberries with cool and creamy cool whip and pudding combo on a graham cracker crust.

#2) Lemon Lime Cherry Pistachio Summer Cheesecake

lemon lime cheesecake

Source: Optimal Recipes

This cheesecake combines all of the best summer flavors for an beautiful and bright summer dessert.

The tart lemon lime cheesecake is mixed with cherries and topped off with crunchy pistachios for a unique flavor and texture.

#3) No Bake Mini Turtle Cheesecakes

summer dessert recipe

Source: Tea Time With Naomi

Summer is the best time to enjoy a chilled chocolate cheesecake.

This recipe combines a rich caramel base and crunchy toffee topping for an unforgetable flavor.

#4) Easy Key Lime Pie Bars Summer Dessert Recipe

Source: Browned Butter Blondie

These easy key lime bars are full of bright summer citrus flavor.

They are perfect for a crowd, and topped with whipped topping and fresh lime zest ~ yum!

#5) Summer Berry Jello Lasagna Dessert Recipe

summer dessert recipe

Source: OMG Chocolate Desserts

What a perfect summer dessert that would also be a hit for the 4th of July.

This creative and colorful summer recipe has a golden Oreo crust, blueberry cheesecake base layer, and strawberry jello topping.

#6) No Bake Smores’ Cups Summer Dessert Cups Recipe

summer dessert recipe idea

Source: Nabeela Food Hub

These delicious summer smores’ dip cups have all the flavor without the campfire mess.

Graham cracker, marshmallow cream, chocolate pudding and your favorite toppings make the perfect dipping cups!

#7) Raspberry Peach Summer Cheesecake 

peach dessert recipe

Source: Recipes Tasteful

This recipe tastes as good as it looks!

Fresh sliced peaches and tart raspberries are swirled inside a soft baked cheesecake for the best summer flavor combination.

#8) No Bake Oreo Summer Dessert Recipe

Summer Dessert Recipe

Source: Fantabulosity

A no bake pudding dessert is always a crowd favorite for it’s cool and creamy texture.

This recipe has a buttery oreo crust, layers of cream cheese and pudding and crushed Oreos on top.

#9) Summer Raspberry Tartlets

summer dessert recipe

Source: Pass Me A Spoon

A soft sugary and buttery crust is filled with tart raspberry filling.

Topped with fresh summer raspberries and a dusting of powdered sugar these tartlets are as good as they look!

#10) No Bake Summer Banana Split Cake

Source: Gather In My Kitchen

Banana split just got easier in this delicious summer dessert recipe!

You will love the fruit layered filling with ripe bananas, crushed pineapple and a crunchy peanut topping.

#11) Classic Strawberry Shortcake Summer Dessert Recipe

Source: The Food Charlatan

A classic never dies, as the Food Charlatan reminds us in this from scratch strawberry shortcake recipe.

Fresh whipped cream, fluffy sugar crusted shortbread and sliced fresh strawberries make this a summer dessert favorite.

 

#12) Simple Summer Peach Cake Recipe

Source: Julia’s Album

This soft and simple sweet summer cake is beautifully decorated and dusted with powdered sugar.

The light fluffy fruit filled batter is topped with fresh raspberries and peaches.

#13) Summer S’mores Cookie Bars

summer dessert recipe

Source: Dinner Now Dessert Later

Summer just got sweeter with these rich ooey gooey chocolate s’mores bars.

Brown sugar cookie crust is perfect when topped with melted hershey’s bars and toasted marshmallows.

#14) Tropical Pina Colada Cheesecake Mouse

summer dessert recipe

Source: Glorious Treats

You don’t have to mix up a boozy cocktail to enjoy the flavors of pina colada!

This simple cheesecake pudding sits on top of a crunch coconut crush and is topped with a cherry and pineapple wedge.

#15) Summer Strawberry Cheesecake Bars Dessert Recipe

Source: I Am Baker

The rich flavor of these cheesecake bars is unbelievable! 

The oat crumb topping really sets it apart on top of tangy strawberries and rich cheesecake on a classic graham cracker crust.

These are easy to make and slice into bars for a large gathering.

#16) Bright & Tart Lemon Lush Cake

summer dessert recipe

Source: Rock Star Mommy

The flavors of summer shine through in this tart and tangy lemon dessert bar.

Smooth tangy flavor and soft buttery texture perfect for a hot summer night.

#17) Black Forest Icebox Cake Summer Dessert Recipe

Source: Cooktop Cove

Black forest cake can be a lot of work, but this icebox cake keeps all the flavor and saves on time.

It has a crunchy chocolate oreo crust, creamy filling and tart cherry topping.

#18) Patriotic Summer Fruit Pizza

Source: Gimme Some Oven

Here is another delicious summer dessert that would be perfect for your 4th of July party.

A soft sheet pan sugar cookie is slathered with cream cheese custard and topped with red and blue berries for the perfect patriotic pie.

#19) One Ingredient Banana Ice Cream Healthy Summer Dessert Recipe

Source: Nabeela Food Hub

This delicious summer dessert is simple, flavorful, and fun to top with anything and everything.

Frozen bananas are blended into a delicious smooth dessert, top with fresh fruit, chocolate, coconut, or anything you like!

#20) Easy Mini No Bake Key Lime Pies

Source: This Silly Girl’s Kitchen

Key lime pie is one of my all time favorite flavors, but a full slice of pie can be too much sometimes.

These bite sized mini muffin tin pies are the perfect small summer dessert recipe full of tangy tart lime flavor.

#21) Five Minute Oreo Mug Cake Recipe

Source: Kitchen Divas

If you’re craving a quick chocolatey bite you will love this 5 minute mug cake.

Only four ingredients, and a quick 5 minutes in the microwave you’ll be satisfying your chocolatey sweet tooth in no time at all. 

#22) Summer Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

summer dessert recipe

Source: In Jamie’s Kitchen

There is something about pineapple that screams summer!

Maybe it’s the bright yellow, or the maraschino cherry accents, but this cake is the perfect summer dessert for a crowd.

Rich and smooth with bright citrus flavors, serve it with a big dollop of whipped cream!

#23) Easy Rhubarb Crisp Summer Dessert Recipe

summer dessert recipe

Source: Savory Nothings

Spring rhubarb recipes can easily transition into summer for the best cobbler dessert recipe.

Serve this warm with vanilla ice cream, to satisfy that tart rhubarb craving.

#24) No Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Summer Dessert Recipe

Source: Insanely Good Recipes

Orange creamsicle is one of my absolute favorite summer flavors!

This no bake cheesecake combines the best of those flavors on a rich buttery crust with a delicious orange cream center.

#25) Magnolia Bakery Blueberry Jamboree

Source: Real Life Dinner

Blueberry lovers will gush over this rich blueberry dessert.

Made famous in the Magnolia bakery, it’s a summer dessert recipe you really need to try.

#26) Apple Dessert Rings Healthy Summer Dessert Idea

Source: My Money Cottage

This is the perfect summer dessert or snack for the kids.

Easy and healthy, have fun playing with topping ideas on tart sliced apple rings with peanut butter and anything else you can think of!

#27) Summer Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dessert Recipe

summer dessert recipe

Source: Princess Pinky Girl

How could we do a roundup of the best summer desserts without including the classic strawberry pretzel recipe.

The salty pretzel crust has incredible crunch and flavor which compliments the cream cheese and strawberry topping perfectly.

#28) Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake In A Jar

summer dessert recipe

Source: Saving Room For Dessert

Orange creamsicle? Yes please! 

This classic combination is easy to assemble and prep ahead for the perfect summer dinner party dessert.

#29) Carrot Cheesecake Swirl Bars Summer Dessert Recipe

Source: Recipes By Sophie

This recipe blends the best of both cheesecake and carrot cake for a delicious summer dessert.

Super moist and flavorful with the spiced carrot cake goodness and a walnut glaze on top they are easy to cut and serve.

#30) Coconut Lemon Blondies Summer Dessert Recipe

Source: Crazy For Crust

This summer dessert recipe is perfect for a crowd and bursting with delicious bright flavors.

Toasted coconut, tart lemon, and a delicious blondie brownie crust these bars won’t last long.

Happy Summer Dessert Baking

I hope you found a few recipes you are looking forward to trying this summer.

For even more summer flavor inspiration, check out these similar posts below.

  • 10 Fresh & Easy Summer Dinner Recipe That Don’t Require The Oven
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  • 15 Mouthwatering Summer Peach Dessert Recipes For Cobblers, Crisps and More
  • 20 Go-To Grilling Recipes For Summer
  • 15 Best Cold Pasta Salad Recipe That Are Easy To Make
  • 10 Outrageously Flavorful Salad Recipes That Will Keep You Full

Cheers for now my friends!

<3 Ang

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