Summer Dessert Ideas | Cool & Refreshing Treats

Summer dessert ideas are all about keeping things light, refreshing, and full of dynamic flavors. With so many new fruits in season, it’s the ideal time for berry tarts, peach cobblers, lemon bars, and frozen treats like sorbet and ice cream. These are sweet dishes that are specially made keeping summer in mind. Most of the time, fresh fruits, yogurt, ice cream, or ice are used in them so that they give you a cooling effect and are light to eat.

Eating these desserts not only satisfies your sweet cravings, but they also give you relief from the heat. Summer desserts are often easy to make, and you do not need to sweat for hours in the kitchen to make them. These are perfect for making your summer parties or just an evening out even more fun.

Summer Dessert Ideas

Fruity Summer Desserts

1. Strawberry Shortcake

2. Peach Cobbler

3. Blueberry Crisp

4. Mixed Berry Pavlova

5. Watermelon Salad with Mint and Feta

6. Mango Sorbet

7. Grilled Pineapple with Honey

8. Strawberry Pretzel Salad

9. Cherry Clafoutis

10. Tropical Fruit Skewers

No-Bake Summer Desserts

11. No-Bake Cheesecake

12. No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie

13. No-Bake Berry Lasagna

14. No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

15. No-Bake Strawberry Tiramisu

16. No-Bake Key Lime Pie

17. No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake Cups

18. No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie

19. No-Bake S’mores Bars

20. No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake

Frozen Desserts

21. Homemade Popsicles (Fruit and Yogurt)

22. Ice Cream Sandwiches

23. Frozen Yogurt Bark with Berries

24. Mango Lassi Popsicles

25. Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

26. Watermelon Granita

27. Coconut Milk Ice Cream

28. Chocolate Dipped Banana Pops

29. Lemon Sorbet

30. Raspberry Sherbet

Light Cakes and Cupcakes

31. Lemon Pound Cake

32. Berry Chantilly Cake

33. Angel Food Cake with Berries

34. Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake

35. Coconut Cupcakes with Lime Frosting

36. Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

37. Key Lime Cupcakes

38. Orange Creamsicle Cake

39. Pineapple Upside Down Cake

40. Almond Berry Sheet Cake

Fresh Pies and Tarts

41. Fresh Strawberry Pie

42. Key Lime Pie

43. Lemon Meringue Pie

44. Mixed Berry Galette

45. Peach and Blackberry Tart

46. Rustic Plum Tart

47. Coconut Cream Pie

48. Raspberry Almond Tart

49. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

50. Blueberry Lemon Pie

Recipes for Summer Dessert Ideas

1. Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 3 cups sliced strawberries
• 2 tbsp sugar
• Whipped cream for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat the stove to 425°F (220°C).
2. Blend dry fixings, cut in butter until brittle.
3. Include the drain and egg; mix fair until combined.
4. Drop batter onto a prepared sheet. Heat 12–15 minutes.
5. Hurl strawberries with sugar.
6. Part rolls, fill with strawberries and whipped cream.

2. Peach Cobbler Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6–8 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Put peaches and 1 container of sugar in a heating dish
3. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and drain.
4. Pour player over peaches; sprinkle softened butter on best.
5. Heat for 40–45 minutes until brilliant.

3. Blueberry Crisp Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 cups fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 3/4 cup flour
• 3/4 cup oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, softened

Instructions:

1. Preheat broiler to 375°F.
2. Hurl blueberries with sugar and lemon juice; put in a prepared dish.
3. Blend flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter until brittle.
4. Sprinkle over blueberries.
5. Prepare for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and brilliant.

4. Mixed Berry Pavlova Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 cup whipped cream
• 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the stove to 250°F.
2. Beat egg whites to delicate crests; steadily include sugar until gleaming.
3. Tenderly crease in vinegar and cornstarch.
4. Shape meringue on a lined baking sheet; heat for 1 hour.
5. Cool, at that point beat with whipped cream and berries.

5. Watermelon Salad with Mint and Feta Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 cups cubed watermelon
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a huge bowl, combine watermelon, feta, and mint.
2. Sprinkle with olive oil and lime juice.
3. Hurl delicately and season with salt and pepper.
4. Chilled some time recently, serving.

6. Mango Sorbet Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe mangos, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions:

1. Blend mangos until smooth.

2. Dissolve sugar in water over low heat to make simple syrup; cool.

3. Combine mango purée, syrup, and lime juice.

4. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Grilled Pineapple with Honey Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 fresh pineapple, sliced into rings
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium heat.

2. Grill pineapple slices 2–3 minutes per side.

3. Mix honey and cinnamon; drizzle over warm pineapple.

8. Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups crushed pretzels
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 8 oz whipped topping
• 2 (3 oz) packages of strawberry gelatin
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 cups sliced strawberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Combine pretzels, butter, and 3 tbsp sugar; press into a 9×13 dish. Heat 10 minutes; cool.
3. Beat cream cheese and 1 glass sugar; fold in whipped topping. Spread over the outside.
4. Break down gelatin in bubbling water; blend in strawberries. Chill somewhat and pour over the cream layer.
5. Refrigerate until set.

9. Cherry Clafoutis Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 cups pitted cherries

Instructions:

1. Preheat the stove to 350°F.
2. Mix drain, sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, and flour until smooth.
3. Butter a preparing dish; diffuse cherries over the bottom.
4. Pour the hitter over the cherries.
5. Heat 35–40 minutes until puffed and brilliant.

10. Tropical Fruit Skewers Recipe

Ingredients:

• Pineapple chunks
• Mango chunks
• Kiwi slices
• Strawberries
• Coconut flakes (optional)

Instructions:

1. String natural products onto sticks in colorful designs.
2. Alternatively, sprinkle with coconut pieces.
3. Chill and serve cold.

11. No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)

• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted

• 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)

For the filling:

• 2 cups (450g) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold

• ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional for a slight tang)

For topping (optional):

• Fresh berries, fruit compote, chocolate shavings, or fruit jam

Instructions

Make crust:

• In a bowl, add the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
  
• Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) spring form pan.
  
• Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Prepare to fill:

• In a large bowl, beat the soft cream cheese to smooth and creamy.
  
• Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Kill until well combined.
  
• In another bowl, whip the heavy cream cold until it forms soft peaks.
  
• Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and creamy.

Gather Cheesecake:

• Pour the filling on the cool crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.
  Cover and cool for at least 6 hours or overnight to set.

To serve:

• Once set, remove from the pan, top, slice, and enjoy with your favorite fruits or toppings!

12. No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• Graham crackers / Digestive biscuits – 1 ½ cups (crushed)
• Butter (melted) – ½ cup
• Cream cheese – 8 oz (225 g, softened)
• Sweetened condensed milk – 1 can (14 oz / about 400 g)
• Fresh lemon juice – ½ cup
• Lemon zest – 1 teaspoon
• Whipping cream – 1 cup (whipped)
• Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. Make the crust- Combine the soured graham crackers and melted butter. Firmly press this mixture to the sides and bottom of a pie dish. Refrigerate 1520 minutes.
2. Prepare the filling- in a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese till smooth. Add in condensed milk, lemon juice, lemon rind, and vanilla essence. Beat into a cream.
3. Fold in whipped cream -Fold in whipped cream lightly and fluffy.
4. Fill the pie crust- Pour filling on the cold crust and fill to the edges.
5. Chill to set -Refrigerate the pie at least 4-6 hours or overnight, until firm.
6. Garnish & serve: Put on top either extra whipped cream, lemon zest, or lemon slices to serve.