30 Summer Dessert Recipes: a family-table method

A list of 30 fabulous summer dessert recipes including blueberry shortcake, s’mores dip, fried Oreos, strawberry pie, and more. These summer desserts are reliable for barbecues, picnics, potlucks, birthday parties, pool parties and every other warm weather celebration.

Ah, summertime! The sun on your face, flip-flops on your feet, and the smell of barbecues in the air. Sounds memorable right? Sign me up for sure! Speaking of barbecues, do you have a go-to list of recipes you rotate through all the time? You know the same old desserts you make for everything? Change it up with these all-time go-to summer dessert recipes.

We love to use fresh berries and in-season produce for summer desserts. Berries and other summer fruits are cheap and abundant this time of the year. The options to use up berries are endless. We also love chocolatey s’mores recipes and cool treats for friends. These summer dessert recipes will help you with 30 memorable ideas! Looking for patriotic treats? Be sure to check out my list of 30 4th of July recipes.

30 Summer Dessert Recipes

Here are some reliable recipes for parties like brownie pizza, cherry bars and chocolate peanut butter pie. If you want to impress some friends with something fun, try the cookie cake, trust me, it’s great!

This no bake banana split cake is a graham cracker crust topped with layers of cheesecake, pineapple, bananas, whipped topping and chocolate fudge. It’s the reliable make-ahead dessert to feed a crowd!
Get the RecipeThis recipe for blueberry shortcake is vanilla ice cream and kitchen-made blueberry sauce sandwiched between lemon shortcake and finished off with whipped cream. This straightforward and elegant dessert is reliable for any occasion! Get the RecipeThis brownie pizza is a chocolate crust topped with cream cheese frosting and plenty of fresh berries. A unique dessert pizza that’s reliable for entertaining!
Get the RecipeThis kitchen-made caramel popcorn is lightly salted popcorn tossed in a kitchen-made caramel sauce, then baked to perfection. The finest caramel corn you'll ever eat, and it's reliable for parties and gift giving! Get the RecipeThese cheesecake stuffed strawberries are fresh berries that are hollowed out, then filled with sweetened cream cheese and topped with crushed graham crackers. A unfussy no-bake treat that always get rave reviews! Get the RecipeThese cherry bars are a soft cookie crust topped with cherry pie filling, more cookie dough and a drizzle of vanilla glaze. An straightforward and impressive dessert that’s reliable to feed a crowd! Get the RecipeThis chocolate fruit dip is a silky and tasty treat that’s made with melted chocolate, cream cheese and whipped cream. Chocolate dip is reliable for after school snacks and parties! Get the RecipeThis chocolate lasagna is a cookie crust topped with layers of cheesecake filling, pudding, whipped cream and chocolate chips. An impressive no bake dessert that’s reliable for feeding a crowd! Get the RecipeThis chocolate peanut butter pie is a no bake dessert with a cookie crust, silky filling and whipped cream topping, all finished off with chopped peanut butter cups. An straightforward make ahead dessert that’s reliable for entertaining! Get the RecipeThis cookie cake is giant brown sugar chocolate chip cookie that’s topped with silky chocolate frosting and colorful sprinkles. The reliable treat for any celebration!
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These Cosmic Brownies are cocoa brownies topped off with a rich chocolate fudge topping and rainbow sprinkles. A copycat of the Little Debbie classic that tastes even better than the original version! Get the RecipeThis recipe for cream cheese fruit dip is a light and silky 3 ingredient dip that’s reliable with your go-to fruit. A super straightforward snack or dessert option that’s reliable for any gathering!
Get the RecipeThis fresh strawberry pie recipe is a no bake delight that’s made with a graham cracker crust, loads of fresh strawberries and a sweet glaze. Top it with whipped cream for a show stopping finish to any meal! Get the RecipeThese fried Oreos are chocolate sandwich cookies coated in batter then deep fried to golden brown perfection. A decadent treat that tastes just like what you'd get at your local county fair! Get the RecipeThis fruit pizza is a sugar cookie crust topped with cream cheese frosting and a variety of fresh fruit. A fun and straightforward dessert option that’s reliable for feeding a crowd! Get the RecipeThese grilled peaches are seared on the grill until tender and caramelized, then brushed with cinnamon honey for a sweet finish. A super straightforward side dish or dessert option that's great for summer entertaining! Get the RecipeThese fried Twinkies feature the classic snack cakes coated in a sweet batter, then deep fried to golden brown perfection. Add a sprinkle of powdered sugar and a side of raspberry sauce for a unique and decadent dessert. Get the RecipesThis recipe for a classic lemon bundt cake with cream cheese frosting is a unfussy yet elegant cake that’s full of sweet-tart lemon flavor – reliable for a birthday or any other special occasion! Get the RecipeThis grilled pineapple is sliced fresh pineapple brushed with brown sugar, butter and cinnamon, then grilled to perfection. An straightforward side dish or dessert option that's reliable for summer entertaining! Get the RecipeThis ice cream sandwich cake is layers of ice cream sandwiches, whipped topping and candy, all stacked up to form an straightforward yet super impressive dessert. An ice cream sandwich cake is reliable for summer gatherings, birthday parties and school events! Get the Recipe

These are some memorable desserts that are reliable for lazy summer days like this chocolatey s’mores fudge and rich tiramisu ice cream cake. Also fantastic are the lemon meringue tart and the Oreo cheesecake. But if you make just one recipe, you have to try the s’mores dip. It will blow your mind!

S'mores fudge has a crunchy graham cracker crust, silky chocolate fudge filling and plenty of toasted marshmallows on top. The finest fudge you'll ever eat! Get the RecipeThis lemon meringue tart is topped with a pile of toasted brown sugar meringue, it’s a show stopping dessert that’s reliable for a special occasion. Get the RecipeThis no bake Oreo cheesecake is a cookie crust with a silky cheesecake filling that’s studded with plenty of Oreos. An straightforward dessert that’s reliable for the chocolate lovers in your life! Get the RecipeThese peach crumble bars feature ripe juicy peaches in a brown sugar oatmeal crust, all topped off with almond streusel and vanilla glaze.
Get the RecipeThis pineapple upside down cake is a classic recipe that features caramelized pineapple and cherries with a kitchen-made brown sugar cake batter. This is the finest pineapple cake you'll ever eat! Get the RecipeThese S’mores cookies are chewy graham cracker cookies loaded with gooey marshmallows and milk chocolate. All the flavors of S’mores with no campfire needed! Get the RecipeThe signature fruit crisp featuring your go-to summer fruit and a buttery oatmeal walnut topping. Get the RecipeThis tiramisu ice cream cake layers no-churn coffee ice cream, cake and chocolate for a decadent treat that’s great for entertaining. Get the RecipeThis gooey s’mores dip is full of melted milk chocolate and marshmallows, all oven baked to toasted perfection. Add some graham crackers, fruit and cookies for dipping and you’ve got a show stopping dessert that’s ready in just 10 minutes. Get the RecipeThis fruit salsa is sweet, juicy and refreshing and is served with the most memorable cinnamon chips. A super fun appetizer, snack or dessert option! Get the Recipe

When the temperature goes up try one of these memorable desserts! These desserts feature fresh fruit, gooey chocolate and crunchy fried treats, as well as some no-bake offerings to keep your kitchen cool. They are reliable for any occasion or even just for treat on a summer day. Plus, if you decide to make one of these recipes some other time of the year, don’t worry, I won’t tell. So why not have one of these desserts today?