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100 Incredible Summer Desserts Perfect For Every Warm Weather Occasion

We're putting fruit in ALL our desserts this summer.

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a tart made with cookie crust and a filling of lemon and strawberry curds swirled together. served with whipped cream on the side
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

With fruits like peaches, blueberries, watermelons, and more all ripe for the picking, we're bee-lining to the U-Pick farms for the sake of fruity homemade cobbler, pie, and cake recipes. The perfect end to any meal is an over-the-top, delicious dessert, especially in summer when all the best fruits are in season and campfires are s’mores-ready. Join in on the summer fun by taking inspiration from these 100 warm-weather desserts!

Okay, okay, it's true—when the weather gets hot, sometimes the last thing we want to see is our ovens. That's why we've rounded up some of our favorite no-bake desserts, Popsicles, and even grill-able desserts for when you and your oven aren't on speaking terms. Our favorite treats that won't make you break a sweat? You can't go wrong with our blueberry cheesecake icebox cake, our no-bake strawberry lemon swirl tart, our drumstick pie, or our limoncello tiramisu.

These desserts aren't just for the dinner table, either. We have plenty of treats perfect for the nights when the outdoors is your kitchen. Whether you're camping and cooking over a fire on the side of a mountain, or simply on a grill-only diet, your sweet tooth will be taken care of. Our campfire cobbler, our grilled peaches, our grilled pineapple sundaes, and duh, s'mores (including ones made out of a bacon weave) are the BEST.

Need more summer cooking ideas? Check out our top strawberry desserts, our favorite grilled fruit recipes, and our best s'mores desserts too.

1

Strawberries & Cream Tiramisu

strawberries cream tiramisu
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Step aside, strawberry shortcake—this strawberries & cream tiramisu is taking over. In family-sized 13" x 9" tiramisu fashion, this easy dessert is perfect to make for all your summer potlucks. Instead of coffee-dipped ladyfingers, we're using heavy cream and our Food Team secret ingredient: triple sec.

Get the Strawberries & Cream Tiramisu recipe.

2

S'mores Skillet Cookie

s'mores skillet cookie with hershey bars and marshmallows
PHOTO: PARKER FEIERBACH

Camping season doesn't last all year, and it’s not always easy to get out and find a fire to roast your marshmallows. Fear no more, we have the answers to all your problems in the form of an improved version of the classic s'more. This recipe combines two of the best desserts of all time into one masterpiece.

Get the S'mores Skillet Cookie recipe.

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3

Blueberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

slices of blueberry cheesecake icebox cake on a marble platter
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

When it’s hot outside, a no-bake dessert like this blueberry cheesecake icebox cake is an ace up your sleeve. Layers of blueberry jam, whipped cream cheese, and graham crackers are stacked together for a no-fuss cool and creamy masterpiece that looks like you spent hours crafting it (but all you did was chill it!).

Get the Blueberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake recipe.

4

No-Bake Strawberry Lemon Swirl Tart

a tart made with cookie crust and a filling of lemon and strawberry curds swirled together. served with whipped cream on the side
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

It's too hot outside to bake, but that doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself of a sweet treat. This no-bake strawberry lemon swirl tart is the dessert you will be making all season. It's evocative of a classic French tarte au citron—but with less work and without turning on the oven.

Get the No-Bake Strawberry Lemon Swirl Tart recipe.

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5

Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake Bars

blueberry crumble cheesecake bars
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

If you’re craving an easy creamy, tangy dessert you can serve to a crowd, look no further. Taking inspiration from our all-star strawberry cheesecake bars and our cranberry crumble cheesecake bars, this version showcases jammy blueberries and a crumble topping. You get a soft tender cheesecake and a crispy top, all without too much work.

Get the Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake Bars recipe.

6

Peach Cobbler Cheesecake

cheesecake with peach cobbler topping
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

This peach cobbler cheesecake has everything you love about a classic cheesecake and a peach cobbler combined into one delicious dessert. A layer of roasted peaches and spiced buttery crumble are baked into the center of an ultra-creamy vanilla cheesecake, then the cheesecake is topped with more peaches and crumble for a showstopping summer dessert.

Get the Peach Cobbler Cheesecake recipe.

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7

Homemade Strawberry Cake

strawberry cake with icing and topped with whole strawberries
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Making strawberry compote is easier than you'd think. Whipping it into the cake batter, frosting, AND filling makes this a strawberry lover's dream.

Get the Homemade Strawberry Cake recipe.

8

Angel Food Cake

angel food cake topped with strawberries and blueberries
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Angel food cake is basically just whipped egg whites and sugar, but it tastes like heaven in every bite (pun intended). It's perfection, whether you top it with strawberries for a strawberry shortcake variation or enjoy it all on its own. Ready to hear the angels sing?

Get the Angel Food Cake recipe.

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9

Milk 'N' Cookies Icebox Cake

icebox cake made of chocolate chip cookies and whipped cream layered on a cake stand in front of a blue background
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Is there any better combo than milk and chocolate chip cookies? We think not. For this particular recipe, you don't even have to bake the cookies yourself! All you need to make this show-stopper no-bake dessert are 4 ingredients—cookies, heavy cream, cream cheese and powdered sugar—and a couple hours.

Get the Milk 'N' Cookies Icebox Cake recipe.

10

Bacon-Weave S'mores

smores with weaved bacon
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

Caramelized brown sugar and crispy, salty bacon take these s'mores to the NEXT LEVEL. They're technically gluten free, too (win!!).

Get the Bacon-Weave S'mores recipe.

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11

Watermelon Cake

cake colored and decorated to look like a watermelon, with green stipple frosting on the outside, red frosting for the top, and black jelly beans for the seeds
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Food that looks like other food is one of our favorite things. For this one, mixing vodka and food coloring is how to get that authentic watermelon sheen.

Get the Watermelon Cake recipe.

12

No-Bake Peaches & Cream Pie

no bake peaches and cream pie
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

A creamy no-bake pie that’s studded with peaches is just what your summer needs. The gently cooked and fresh peaches really highlight the summer fruit, and the salty pretzel crust puts it over the top.

Get the No-Bake Peaches & Cream Pie recipe.

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13

Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake

strawberry crunch poke cake with a crumble topping, whipped cream and strawberries
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Here we start with a boxed cake mix, infuse it with strawberry flavor, top it with fluffy cream cheese frosting, then finish it off with a strawberry-and-cookie topping. It’s the perfect summer dessert.

Get the Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake recipe.

14

Aperol Spritz Trifles

a stemless wine glass filled with vanilla cake, whipped cream, aperol spiked jam, and pudding with an orange slice on the rim
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

This trifle draws inspiration from everybody’s favorite summer cocktail: the Aperol Spritz. This popular beverage fuses effervescent Prosecco, a bittersweet and bright Italian aperitivo, and fresh orange. We include all three of those ingredients in this layered dessert. It’s like an adult version of an orange Creamsicle!

Get the Aperol Spritz Trifles recipe.

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15

No-Bake Blackberry Oreo Tart

no baked blackberry oreo tart with mascrapone whipped cream and blackberry filling and an oreo crust
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Blackberries are that “side” berry we kind of forget about. But when Oreos come knocking, there is something special to be said about their lovely pairing. And the title of “no-bake” anything should be relieving, especially in the spring and summertime.

Get the No-Bake Blackberry Oreo Tart recipe.

16

Campfire Strawberries

strawberries with toasted marshmallow and graham crackers
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

We didn't need any more reasons to get obsessed with marshmallow fluff, but then came along these toasty, marshmallowy strawberry bites perfect for roasting over a campfire.

Get the Campfire Strawberries recipe.

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17

Drumstick Pie

ice cream pie with chocolate ganache, waffle cones and peanuts
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Sugar cone fans—get ready to meet your new fave dessert. We use sugar cones not only for the topping in this no-bake dessert, but also in the homemade crust. Layered with vanilla ice cream, chocolate ganache, and crumbled peanuts for a sweet-salty, topping, this "pie" truly has something for everyone.

Get the Drumstick Pie recipe.

18

Cheesecake Pops

frozen cheesecake pops in dixie cups
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

These creamy cheesecake popsicles are the perfect easy dessert to cool off with when you just can't be bothered to make a homemade cheesecake from scratch. With strawberry pieces and a crushed graham cracker topping, these pops give you the same delicious flavors you're craving, with way less effort.

Get the Cheesecake Pops recipe.

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19

Peach Melba

vanilla ice cream topped with peaches and raspberries
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

This take on peach melba continues the tradition of pairing peaches with a fresh tart-and-sweet raspberry sauce and vanilla ice cream. In just half an hour, you’ll have a tasty, memorable, kid-friendly dessert that will please everyone post-dinner.

Get the Peach Melba recipe.

20

S'mores Krispie Treats

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We're not exaggerating when we say we're obsessed with this combination of Rice Krispies treats and s'mores. Swapping Golden Grahams cereal is our favorite new game-changer.

Get the S'mores Krispie Treats recipe.

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