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95 Incredible Summer Desserts Perfect For Every Warm Weather Occasion

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

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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

It goes without saying that the perfect end to any meal is an over-the-top, delicious dessert, and that goes DOUBLE in summer when all the best fruits are in season. 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. Take inspiration from these 95 desserts and join us!

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 raspberry peach lasagna, our cheesecake pops, our milk 'n' cookies icebox cake, 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

Strawberry Cake

layered strawberry cake with pink icing and a strawberry on top
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.

2

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.

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3

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.

4

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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5

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.

6

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.

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7

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.

8

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.

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9

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.

10

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.

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11

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.

12

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.

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13

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.

14

Strawberry Shortcakes

shortcake layered with strawberries and whipped cream
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

When fresh strawberries are at their peak, they release their sweet juices that were made to be soaked into a homemade biscuit. The fresh whipped cream brings it all together for a treat that isn’t overly sweet, and light enough for a hot summer’s day.

Get the Strawberry Shortcakes recipe.

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15

Cherry Slab Pie Bars

cherry pie bars in a casserole dish
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

With flaky crust and juicy-tart filling that sets just right, the classic cherry pie is the ultimate dessert for any summertime soiree, potluck, or BBQ. Best yet, the large slab format is big enough to feed a crowd of hungry party-goers; slice into bars and let folks have at it straight from the 13" x 9" pan.

Get the Cherry Slab Pie Bars recipe.

16

No-Bake Blackberry Cheesecake Bars

no bake blackberry cheesecake bars with graham cracker crust and blackberry topping
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

These no-bake cheesecake bars get a stunning, swirly topping of blackberries that looks more like art than dessert. Bonus: The cheesecake itself is tart and fluffy with the creamiest texture.

Get the No-Bake Blackberry Cheesecake Bars recipe.

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17

Birthday Cake Pie

funfetti style cake in a pie dish
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

This fun dessert encompasses both birthday cake AND pie with a no-bake cake batter-flavored filling that makes it as easy to assemble as it is to finish in one serving. Feeling indecisive? Need something OTT to celebrate with? This celebratory dessert is for you.

Get the Birthday Cake Pie recipe.

18

Lemon-Berry Firecracker Cake

lemon berry firecracker cake
RACHEL VANNI

Nothing says summer quite like a patriotic red, white, and blue dessert, especially this eye-popping lemon-berry firecracker cake. For a blast of flavor, our spin on the classic firecracker cake upgrades itself from white cake to a tangy lemon batter with blueberry- and strawberry-flavored swirls.

Get the Lemon-Berry Firecracker Cake recipe.

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19

Creamsicles

frozen creamsicle bars with orange and cream swirls
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Super-simple to make, these frozen bars are a refreshing, easy dessert to enjoy on those too-hot summer days. Trust us—these creamy yogurt-based orange Popsicles are so much better than anything you can buy at the store.

Get the Creamsicles recipe.

20

Raspberry Cheesecake Lasagna

a slice of raspberry cheesecake lasagna lifting out a glass baking dish
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING BARRETT WASHBURNE

Summer is all about big pans of fruity no-bake cheesecake, and this cheesecake lasagna is giving all that and more. Fresh raspberry filling sits atop layers of crunchy graham cracker crust and silky whipped cream cheese for a cool, creamy dessert that’s equally simple to make and impressive to serve.

Get the Raspberry Cheesecake Lasagna recipe.

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