Light Dessert Recipes For Summer

Light Dessert Recipes For Summer

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When the weather warms up, the only thing better than grilled steaks and burger recipes are summer desserts! Yes, we’re big fans of ice cream around here, but that's not all. This list of summer dessert recipes is full seasonal, refreshing, and inspiring delights. The best part is that all of these treats are easy to make. After all, the last thing you want to be doing on a sunny summer day is spending time in front of a hot oven. So here, you’ll find plenty of easy make-ahead recipes, simple summer pies, frozen desserts, and so much more!

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Whether you're looking for a Fourth of July dessert or a no-bake recipe to make on a sweltering hot day, you can't go wrong with these festive summer desserts. Here, you'll find out how to make homemade dole whip (a creamy, tropical pineapple soft serve) and one of Ree Drummond's favorite summer desserts–key lime pie! Looking to use seasonal produce? There are tons of blueberry desserts, strawberry recipes, and sweet peach treats on the list ahead. Or use a combination of all three in the show-stopping fruit tart! No matter which recipe you choose, these light and bright treats will be a welcome addition to your summer cookout.

Coconut Cream Lush Dessert (no Bake!)

This recipe celebrates the sweet flavor of summer strawberries! It’s simple yet delicious and even better when topped with vanilla ice cream.

Planning a pool party? Or even a backyard cookout? This tropical cake would make a fun addition to your summer party. The mini umbrellas are optional!

This recipe is a fun twist on those containers of Neapolitan ice cream you might remember as a kid. There's a chocolate cookie base, creamy vanilla ice cream, and fresh strawberries on top!

Lemon Cheesecake Mousse

These pink cupcakes aren’t just pretty to look at; they’re studded with fresh strawberries and topped with a strawberry cream cheese frosting that’s tangy and sweet. They’d be perfect for any seasonal occasion.

In the summer, you don’t have to fuss with baking every night of the week! Make these blueberry bars ahead and stash them in the fridge for whenever the craving strikes.

This chilled cake is perfect for summer parties—it's actually best when it's made ahead! Prep it at least four hours in advance or even overnight.

Strawberry Jello Cool Whip Pie

Creamy, citrusy, and perfectly refreshing—this frozen soft serve is easy enough to make right at home. And it's great for enjoying on a hot day.

This simple recipe lets the fresh, seasonal berries shine! It's delicious on it's own, but we also suggest a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. 😉

This super-simple dessert might use canned peaches but it'll taste just like summer! To give it a fresh element, try adding a handful of seasonal blueberries or blackberries before adding the cake mix.

Low Calorie Dessert Recipes

If there's anyone who would appreciate this variation on key lime pie, it's Ree Drummond! I would like to state that I am currently obsessed with refrigerator pies, she says. And, we couldn't agree more! It's light, tart, and piled into a classic graham cracker crust.

Head to the farmers' market to pick up fresh strawberries for this wholesome cake. If you can't find any, other seasonal berries like blueberries or blackberries would work well, too.

Talk about a showstopper! This elegant-looking tart is topped with a variety of fruits and an apple jelly glaze that's perfectly sweet.

Sweet On Citrus Dessert Recipes

Easier than pie but just as scrumptious—a summer crisp might just be the perfect dessert. Especially when served with your favorite ice cream!

You don't worry about making the perfect pie crust with this summer dessert. A galette is meant to be rustic—it just adds to the delicious goodness.

This layered cake is the ultimate summer dessert—not only is it loaded with seasonal berries, but it has that patriotic theme that makes it perfect for summer parties.

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Strawberry Spumone: The Recipe For A Very Light Summer Dessert

This ice cream sundae has all the flavor of a blueberry crumble—including the sweet, syrupy berries and nutty, oat topping. Plus, whipped cream for topping!

The combination of tender biscuit dough, fluffy whipped cream, and juicy berries is utter perfection! Store some of the shortcake dough in the freezer to whip this up on a moment's notice.

Whether you're celebrating a summer birthday or simply a warm night, you can't go wrong with this epic ice cream cake. Just don't forget the whipped cream and cherries on top!

No Added Sugar Dessert Recipes For Summer

This comforting, tropical pie is made with a silky coconut custard and plenty of homemade whipped cream on top. To give it an extra boost of tropical flavor, garnish with toasted coconut chips.

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Does anyone else have a weakness for summer desserts? I definitely do. It’s funny, because for most of the year, I don’t think of myself as much of a dessert person. I might reach for a slice of banana bread at breakfast or crave a cookie in the afternoon, but by the evening, I’m rarely in the mood for something sweet.

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But all that changes in the summer. I’ll never turn down a bubbly fruit crumble topped with vanilla ice cream, brownies at a picnic, or a scoop of sorbet on a hot day. These summer desserts make the season more fun, more whimsical, and all around more delicious. Who could pass them up?

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You’ll find 30 of my favorite easy summer desserts below. They include recipes that showcase seasonal fruits like berries, peaches, and cherries, sweets that pack up well for picnics and cookouts, and frozen treats to help you cool off on hot days. I’ll be rotating through them all summer long. I hope you love them too!

Here in Chicago, strawberries hit their stride before most other summer fruits, in late May or June. As a result, the recipes below are some of the first summer desserts I make each year. Each one is simple, so it really showcases the sweet, juicy fruit.

A summer essential! Layer the lemon cornmeal biscuits with fresh berries and whatever creamy filling you like. Whipped cream, coconut cream, ice cream, and Greek yogurt are all excellent here.

Strawberry Crisp Recipe {the Best Summer Dessert}

Psst! These yummy crumble bars are totally vegan and gluten-free. I make the crust and crumble topping with a mixture of oats and almond flour and bind it all together with coconut oil instead of butter.

This pretty tart is one of my favorite summer desserts for entertaining. To get ahead, bake off the crust up to a week in advance and store it in the fridge. When you’re ready to eat, add the whipped coconut filling, top it off with fresh berries, and dig in!

If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you know that there’s nothing I love more than peak-season peaches. I’ll never tire of eating them on their own, but I adore them in these fresh, easy summer desserts, too.

Healthy Summer Desserts Made With In Season Fruit

Cobbler recipes don’t get simpler than this! The sweet, buttery topping calls for just 6 ingredients, and it comes together quickly in one bowl. Sprinkle it over the peaches and pop them in the oven, and you’ll have a mouthwatering summer dessert on the table in no time.

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Out of all the summer dessert recipes here, this crisp is the one I make most often. It’s a breeze to put together, and I love how the sweet, juicy peaches contrast with the crisp, nutty topping.

If you’re firing up the grill to cook veggie burgers or corn on the cob, you might as well leave it on for dessert! Serve the sweet and smoky grilled peaches with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and cinnamon-spiced walnuts for crunch.

Light But Totally Refreshing Summer Desserts

Make them with sweet cherries, tart cherries, or any summer fruit you like! This easy, flexible recipe would work nicely with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, plums…you get the idea.

Homemade granola adds a delicious nutty crunch to these luxurious parfaits. Don’t worry if you can’t find fresh tart cherries. Thawed frozen ones work perfectly here too.

When it’s too hot to turn on the oven, these no-bake dessert recipes are the best way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Yogurt Peach Semifreddo Recipe

Even more than actual cookies (anyone else?), so I developed a vegan, gluten-free version that’s totally safe to eat! You could portion it into balls and store it in the fridge, but grabbing a spoon and eating it out of the bowl works too. 🙂

Every time I think about these no-bake bars, my mouth starts

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