Whether you’re having a BBQ, a get-together, or want something to finish off a family dinner, there’s nothing quite like a classic summer dessert. Summer desserts are usually light, fluffy, and often fruity. These 15 summer dessert recipes offer a variety of options so everyone can find a favorite.
Lemon Icebox Pie
This creamy, lemony pie is a midsummer night’s dream. As a bonus, it’s no-bake, so there’s no hot oven heating the house.
You need: 250 g biscuits, 80 g butter, 400 ml condensed milk, 3 egg yolks, 100 ml lemon juice, whipped cream.
- Press crumb base into a tin.
- Whisk the filling and pour in.
- Bake 15 min at 175°C, chill 4 hours and top with cream.
Mini S’mores Pies
S’mores are already a summertime classic from campfires everywhere. Turn these flavors into a mini-pie, and you may never look back.
You need: 12 mini pie shells, 100 g chocolate, 100 g marshmallow fluff, graham crumbs.
- Fill shells with melted chocolate.
- Top with marshmallow and toast.
- Sprinkle crumbs.
Strawberry Magnolia
Combine fresh sliced strawberries, homemade custard, and crumbled cookies or graham crackers to make this fun little treat. The magnolias can be made in individual cups for easier serving options.
You need: 200 g vanilla wafers, 500 ml custard, 300 g strawberries, 250 ml whipped cream.
- Layer wafers, custard and strawberries in cups.
- Repeat.
- Top with cream and chill 3 hours.
Peach Mango Pie
Indulge in the taste of summer with these irresistible “hand pies”! With their flaky crust and luscious peach mango filling, you won’t be able to resist savoring every bite.
You need: 1 double pie crust, 3 peaches, 2 mangoes, 100 g sugar, 2 tbsp cornflour, 1 egg.
- Toss fruit with sugar and cornflour.
- Fill the pie and cover.
- Bake at 200°C for 45 min.
Funfetti Ice Cream
Beat the summer heat with Funfetti ice cream. This summer dessert is a creamy, dreamy, no-churn ice cream that you can whip up yourself.
You need: 500 ml cream, 400 ml condensed milk, 1 tsp vanilla, 4 tbsp sprinkles, 2 tbsp cake mix.
- Whip cream.
- Fold in condensed milk, vanilla and cake mix.
- Add sprinkles and freeze 6 hours.
S’mores Dip Recipe
S’mores dip is one of those things that has to be tried to be believed. But once people taste this cool, easy-to-make dip, they will be hooked.
You need: 200 g chocolate chips, 100 ml cream, 100 g marshmallows, graham crackers.
- Melt chocolate and cream in a skillet.
- Cover with marshmallows.
- Bake at 220°C for 5 min and serve with crackers.
Golden Oreo Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Strawberry cheesecake bars combine the magic of strawberries, cheesecake, and golden Oreos into one delicious dessert. It’s creamy, crunchy, sweet perfection.
You need: 200 g Golden Oreos, 60 g butter, 500 g cream cheese, 100 g sugar, 2 eggs, 150 g strawberries.
- Press Oreo crumbs and butter into a tin.
- Beat filling and spread on, add strawberries.
- Bake at 160°C for 30 min and chill.
Mini Lemon Tarts
These light, flaky lemon treats use phyllo dough cups. The lemon curd filling is surprisingly easy to make and tastes fantastic.
You need: 12 mini pastry cases, 200 g lemon curd, whipped cream, lemon zest.
- Bake cases blind at 180°C for 10 min.
- Fill with curd.
- Top with cream and zest.
Mixed Summer Berry Tiramisu
This no-bake mixed summer berry tiramisu would make the perfect alternative to the classic flag cake. Even better, the recipe can be made with or without amaretto liqueur for an adult take on the summertime treat.
You need: 200 g ladyfingers, 250 g mascarpone, 200 ml cream, 3 tbsp sugar, 300 g mixed berries.
- Whip mascarpone, cream and sugar.
- Layer ladyfingers, berries and cream.
- Chill 4 hours.
Frozen Yogurt Bark
This frozen yogurt bark just screams summer. The berries and yogurt combine for a sweet, fruity treat that is also much healthier than most summer desserts.
You need: 500 g Greek yoghurt, 2 tbsp honey, 100 g berries, 30 g nuts.
- Spread sweetened yoghurt on a tray.
- Top with berries and nuts.
- Freeze 3 hours and break.
Peach Cobbler Pound Cake
This summer dessert recipe combines two down-home classics into one perfect recipe. Late-summer peaches on pound cake go so well together, and the bourbon glaze sets it all off perfectly.
You need: 250 g butter, 250 g sugar, 5 eggs, 250 g flour, 400 g peaches, 1 tsp cinnamon.
- Make a pound cake batter.
- Layer with peaches and cinnamon in a tin.
- Bake at 170°C for 1 hour.
Margarita Poke Cake
Here’s another liquor-infused cake for the adults. The secret to a poke cake is to literally poke holes in the cake. This allows the liquid ingredients to be poured directly in for a burst of flavor.
You need: 1 box white cake mix + eggs, oil, water, 100 ml margarita mix, 400 ml condensed milk, whipped topping, lime zest.
- Bake the cake and poke holes.
- Pour over margarita mix and condensed milk.
- Chill, top with whipped topping and zest.
Strawberry Blueberry Cobbler
Savor the taste of summer with a dessert that’s simply irresistible! Cobblers take on a whole new level of deliciousness when strawberries and blueberries unite in a mouthwatering summer berry combo.
et the recipe: Strawberry Blueberry Cobbler
Key Lemon Pie
Key lemon pie substitutes lemons for limes to make a light, fruity dessert that is good any time of year. However, its cool, creamy taste is perfect for summer.
You need: 1 biscuit crust, 400 ml condensed milk, 3 egg yolks, 100 ml lemon juice, whipped cream.
- Whisk milk, yolks and juice and pour into the crust.
- Bake at 175°C for 15 min.
- Chill 4 hours and top with cream.
Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes
Are you craving a burst of refreshing flavors? Look no further than these lemon raspberry cupcakes! The zingy lemon and luscious raspberry combine in a symphony of taste that will leave you craving more.
You need: 250 g flour, 150 g sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 eggs, 100 g butter, 120 ml milk, 1 lemon, 100 g raspberries, buttercream.
- Make lemon batter and fold in raspberries.
- Bake in cases at 180°C for 20 min.
- Frost when cool.
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