75+ Delicious Summer Desserts Your Family Will Love

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Summer’s here, and you know what that means: time for fresh fruit, s’mores, and all the ice cream you can eat! But why stop there? We’ve got some seriously delicious summer dessert ideas to shake things up. Whether you’re into frozen treats or fruity goodness, these recipes are sure to be a hit with the whole family. Get ready to chill out and satisfy your sweet tooth all summer long!

Collage of summer desserts: ice cream cupcakes, fruit salad, watergate salad, ice cream sandwiches, pudding pops

Frozen Summer Desserts

Beat the summer heat with homemade frozen treats! Ditch the store-bought options and try easy recipes for ice cream, popsicles, and slushies. Refreshing and delicious, these icy treats will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you cool all summer long.

Disney’s Pineapple Dole Whip Recipe (just 3 ingredients!)

If you’re looking for really quick and easy no bake dessert recipes, this copycat pineapple dole whip is an amazing summer treat that your kids will love!

Easy Ice Cream Cake

This easy Ice Cream Cake is the perfect summer dessert! Loads of ice cream atop a brownie and piled high with hot fudge, salted caramel and whipping cream!

Brookie Ice Cream Sandwich

An Ice Cream Sandwich is the perfect summer treat! I make mine with brownie cookies, caramel, fudge, and an assortment of delicious ice cream!

Graham Cracker And Whipped Cream Sandwiches

These Graham Cracker and Whipped Cream Sandwiches are a classic and simple dessert that combines sweet and creamy flavors. With just two ingredients and a few minutes of prep time.

Easy Frozen Strawberry Dessert refreshing, creamy frozen dessert

Easy Frozen Strawberry Dessert refreshing dessert with fresh strawberries and crunchy graham cracker layer, topped with graham cracker crumbs

Strawberry Watermelon Popsicles

Strawberry watermelon popsicles are a fun and refreshing frozen treat for summer. Kid-approved, and perfect for keeping cool on a hot day.

Creamsicle Orange Popsicles

Creamsicle Orange Popsicles are a summer treat you can enjoy at home, made with fresh orange juice and vanilla yogurt.

Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Pie Recipe – Six Sisters’ Stuff

This Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Pie dessert is so easy to make and the raspberries and lemon pudding are delicious together.

Frozen Yogurt Bark

Cool down this summer with homemade Frozen Yogurt Bark. It’s an easy frozen treat with fresh berries and granola. It’s the perfect treat on the 4th of July with it’s patriotic colors.

Ice Cream Nachos – The Salty Marshmallow

Ice Cream Nachos are such an easy and super fun summer treat!  This dessert comes together fast and can be customized with all of your favorite toppings!

2-ingredient Pineapple Cream Popsicles (New Video)

These Pineapple Popsicles are made with just 2 ingredients! You won’t believe that they are vegan, gluten free, and oh so delicious!

Easy Frosted Lemonade (3 Ingredients)

This cold and delicious blender recipe is the perfect treat in the summer! Make this a yummy frosted lemonade with just lemonade, ice cream and ice.

Watermelon Ice – Healthy Little Foodies

Watermelon Ice is a great summer snack. This recipe has only two ingredients and is a great frozen, healthy treat for the whole family

Amazing Copycat Sonic Nerds Slushie

This Amazing Copycat Sonic Nerds Slushie is going to wake your tastebuds up! It’s a simple recipe that packs in a ton of flavor and taste!

  2 ingredient Nutella Cool Whip Popsicles are what you need to cool off during these hot summer days! Whip them together for a great frozen treat!

3 ingredient Nutella Cool Whip Popsicles are what you need to cool off during these hot summer days! Whip them together for a great frozen treat!

Easy Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

This frozen strawberry lemonade is an easy and delicious drink that you have to add to your summer drink rotation.

Oreo Ice Cream Sandwiches

These homemade oreo ice cream sandwiches are easy to make with a two-ingredient oreo crust with a creamy no-churn oreo ice cream filling.

Strawberry Dole Whip – I Heart Naptime

Creamy and refreshing, strawberry Dole Whip is an easy summer dessert made with 3 simple ingredients that will delight the whole family!

Strawberry Sorbet – Just 4 Ingredients! – Mom On Timeout

Light and refreshing, this easy Strawberry Sorbet is going to be your new favorite summer treat! Just 4 ingredients in this simple, delicious dessert!


Chocolatey Summer Desserts

Dive into the sweet and simple joy of chocolatey summer desserts. From melty s’mores by the campfire to rich chocolate cake on the porch, these treats make warm nights even sweeter. Grab a friend and a fork, and get ready to satisfy your cravings with a taste of summer’s most delicious flavors.

Campfire Cones – Stuff ’em, Wrap ’em, Grill ’em, EAT ’em!

Campfire Cones are a great alternative to the messy s’mores! Stuffed with chocolate, marshmallows, strawberries, bananas and anything else you have around the house! You can make this delicious dessert on the grill or cook them in the campfire. The perfect camping recipe or even great for a summer party or barbecue!

S’mores Cookie Bars | Dessert Now Dinner Later

S’mores Cookie Bars are layered with graham crackers, cookie dough with marshmallows, and topped with chocolate bar pieces. It’s an ooey gooey melty chocolate s’mores treat!

Brownie “Popsicles” …on a stick!

Level up your brownie game with these adorable brownie popsicles – dip them in chocolate, put them on a stick, and prepare to WOW!

Chocolate Lasagna – NO BAKE!

Chocolate lasagna is a no-bake layered dessert made with cookies, cream cheese, whipped cream and chocolate pudding. It’s a chocolate dessert dream!

Choco-Taco Recipe

It’s fun to make this Choco-Taco Recipe at home! These homemade novelty treats are easy and they’re perfect for summer! So delicious!

S’mores Lasagna – Easy Icebox Cake

This S’mores Lasagna Cake is layers of graham cracker, chocolate whipped cream, toasted marshmallow mousse and pudding.

S’mores Poke Cake

S’mores poke cake is the best cake to transform your boxed cake mix into a great summer dessert full of yummy layers!

Frozen Chocolate Mudslide Pie

Frozen Chocolate Mudslide Pie is the ultimate no bake dessert! Packed with flavor and quite refreshing, this satisfies any sweet craving!

Ultimate Ice Cream Filled Cupcakes – A Festive Summer Treat

These ice cream cupcakes are the perfect summer treat! They’re made of moist, ice cream-stuffed chocolate cupcakes topped with fluffy whipped cream, dipped in chocolate, and finished with sprinkles.

The BEST S’mores Magic Bars Recipe (Family Favorite)

These S’mores Magic Bars are the perfect mix of two popular desserts S’mores and Magic Cookie Bars! A dessert the whole family will love!

Chocolate Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bites – Easy

Viral chocolate strawberry yogurt bites you can make with 3 ingredients for the perfect guilt-free summer treat! Made with Greek Yogurt!

Homemade Fudgesicles

These easy Homemade Fudgesicles are a great way to enjoy creamy chocolate popsicles any time of the year! Rich, creamy and so easy to make!

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies are made with fresh strawberries that are sandwiched between layers of fudgy brownies and chocolate ganache.

Chocolate Dump Cake – Just Dump all the Ingredients in and Bake

This chocolate dump cake is full of rich chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding, and sweet chocolate chips that are baked together to create this amazingly moist cake.

S’mores Bars

Our S’mores Bars give you all the delicious flavors of a s’more in this easy and gooey dessert! Graham cracker crust, melted chocolate bars, and mini marshmallows all baked in the oven to create this easy anytime dessert!

The Best S’mores Cookies Recipe Recipe – Shugary Sweets

Bring the campfire dessert indoors with this S’mores Cookies recipe! Chocolate chip cookies are flecked with graham cracker crumbs and filled with a melty marshmallow center. Everything you love about S’mores–without the mess!

S’mores Macarons – Homebody Eats

These macarons are topped with graham crackers and then filled with marshmallow buttercream and Hershey’s ganache. They’re perfect for the summer.


Summer Desserts Made With Pudding and Jello

Beat the summer heat with super yummy pudding and Jello treats! These easy, no-bake desserts are a total blast to make, and the kids will go crazy for them. Get creative with your favorite flavors and toppings to make these summer classics even more awesome. Chill out and satisfy your sweet tooth with these simple yet delicious recipes.

Lower Sugar Watergate Salad Recipe: A Healthier Twist on the Classic Family Favorite

Love the classic “Green Stuff” salad? Try our lower-sugar Watergate Salad recipe for a healthier twist on this traditional family favorite. Perfect for 2026 gatherings!

Watermelon Pudding Cups – Only 4 Ingredients!

Cute and easy watermelon pudding cups are a festive summer treat that looks like the fruit! Only 4 ingredients!

Summer Berry Jello Lasagna

Summer Berry Jello Lasagna is easy, no-bake recipe for a light and refreshing summer treat. Red, white and blue colors make this dessert look

Easy S’mores Pudding Cups – So easy even kids can make them!

These S’mores Pudding Cups layered with chocolate pudding, graham crackers, and marshmallow fluff are a yummy treat that your kids can help make!

Creamy and sweet this fluffy strawberry salad is the best in easy desserts.

Make this deliciously sweet and colorful strawberry fluff for a refreshing summer dessert. It’s easy to make with 5 simple ingredients and only 15 minutes to prepare.

Beach Party Jello Cups

Embrace the summer vibe with our Beach Party Jello Cups, a delectable dessert crafted in just 15 minutes and sure to bring a wave of delight to your guests.

Jello popsicles

These homemade jello popsicles are a fun, easy and budget friendly twist on this classic dessert the kids will love and will take you back to your childhood.

Jello Strawberry Pie

Enjoy a tasty summer dessert with our easy Strawberry Jello Pie recipe. It’s perfect for enjoying on a hot summer day!

{Jello} Homemade Shaved Ice – Tips from a Typical Mom

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Jello Roll Ups

Jello Roll Ups aka Jello Pinwheels are great for any party or holiday! Use any flavor Jell-o in this fun finger food that kids love! So colorful!

Mini Fish Tank Gelatin Cups (Fun For Parties!)

These adorable fish gelatin cups are the perfect sweet treat and only require three ingredients! Make them for fun summer or ocean parties!

Frozen Jello – Freezer Foodie

This fun viral recipe for frozen jello is a delicious snack or dessert! You’ll love the slushy texture!

Fresh Strawberry and Vanilla Pudding Pops

Fresh Strawberry and Vanilla Pudding Pops, easy and healthy snack!

Jello Filled Watermelon

SO COOL!

Easy OREO Pudding Pops Recipe

This Easy OREO Pudding Pops Recipe is so simple, inexpensive and SUPER Tasty! Cold treats are our thing around here all year long (especially during the sum

4-Ingredient Lemon Icebox Cake

Easy lemon icebox cake recipe with only 4 ingredients- pudding, cool whip, graham crackers, and milk! That’s all you need to make this delicious no-bake lemon dessert recipe. #lemondessert #iceboxcake

Magnolia Bakery Strawberry Shortcake Pudding

This Magnolia Bakery Strawberry Shortcake Pudding is such a quintessential summer dessert. It is made with fresh or roasted strawberries in a creamy vanilla pudding and whipped cream with Nilla wafers. This Strawberry Shortcake Pudding will be your favorite no-bake summer dessert recipe. This strawberry trifle will be a hit!

Pineapple Pudding Dessert

Three ingredient pineapple pudding is an easy dessert that is so tasty and perfect for a crowd. This pineapple dessert can be made in minutes with 3 simple ingredients.

Jello Pudding Pops – Quick and Easy Old-Fashioned Pudding Pops – only 3-ingredients.

These Jello Pudding Pops are hands down the easiest treat to make to beat the summer heat! You only need 3 ingredients!


Fruity Summer Desserts

Summer’s here, and that means it’s time to go all out with fresh fruit desserts! Strawberries, pineapple, watermelon, ALL THE FRUIT. Whether you’re chilling at a BBQ, picnicking in the park, or just craving something sweet, these fruity treats are the perfect way to cool down and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is always a hit at any get together! A pretzel crust, topped with a sweet cream cheese layer and strawberry topping!

No Bake Banana Split Cake

If you love banana split sundaes, you are going to love this no bake banana split cake! It combines all the yummy flavors of a banana split in cake form. PIN THIS RECIPE FOR LATER

Fruit Pizza

The BEST fruit pizza recipe — made with any kind of fruit, a yummy sugar cookie crust, and the dreamiest cream cheese frosting!

Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs – 2 Ways – the most Requested Dessert for Summer Parties.

Have you tried Strawberry shortcake kabobs?Take your strawberry shortcake up a notch by using fresh strawberries and pound cake on skewers.

Summer Berry Poke Cake

Summer Berry Poke Cake is a colourful twist on a classic poke cake, filled with homemade berry sauce, cheesecake, whipped cream and fresh berries

Fresh Summer Watermelon Berry Fruit Salad

This fresh summer watermelon berry fruit salad is the most refreshing and healthy dessert recipe to bring to BBQ and picnics this summer.

Perfect Peach Sorbet

This peach sorbet recipe is bursting with fresh peach flavor and the perfect touch of sweetness. Naturally plant-based, easy to make, and delicious!

No Bake Berry Dessert Lush Recipe – Crazy for Crust

This no bake Berry Dessert is a no bake cheesecake lush recipe layered with berries! This is an easy dessert lasagna for summer!

Mixed Berry Crisp

This Mixed Berry Crisp is an easy dessert everyone will love! It’s made with strawberries, blueberries and blackberries, then topped with a buttery crumble!

Real Fruit Popsicles

These easy Real Fruit Popsicles are perfect for a summer treat! Made with fresh fruit and no added sugar, you can make these in no time.

No Bake Peach Delight | NeighborFood

3 layers of graham crackers, cheesecake mousse, and fresh peach Jello form this delicious no bake Peach Delight.

Easy Peach Cobbler (Fresh or Canned Peaches) – I Heart Naptime

Easy peach cobbler with a few simple ingredients and works with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches. A cozy dessert that tastes like summer!

EASY HOMEMADE BLACKBERRY COBBLER

Blackberries take center stage and really shine in this easy Blackberry Cobbler recipe. It’s a classic dessert that’s easy to make, with simple ingredients and a fabulous celebration of summer.

Strawberry Peach Crisp

This Strawberry Peach Crisp is the perfect summer dessert recipe with fresh fruit and an oatmeal and brown sugar crust.

Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits #SummerDessertWeek – 4 Sons ‘R’ Us

A stunning dessert, these Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits put a creamy new spin on the classic strawberry pretzel salad. Featuring layers of flavor infused freshly whipped cream, buttery cinnamon pretzels, and ripe berries- it’s a dessert destined to impress. This post and recipe was created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the…

Campfire Apple Crisp in Foil Packets

Spiced warm apples and a streusel topping make this campfire apple crisp in foil packets recipe a tasty way to end your day of outdoor fun and adventure.

Dessert Shells with Macerated Mixed Berries – Sweet Savory and Steph

The perfect summer dessert or sweet treat; pretty enough to serve to guests, but easy enough to prepare for yourself. These Dessert Shells with Macerated Mixed Berries are sweet, light, flavorful, and delicious. Assembly takes only five minutes, with no cook time. Macerated mixed berries simply top light and fluffy dessert shells with a doll-up of whipped cream. This recipe will be your new go-to dessert!

What recipes are you making for your next summer party?

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