40 Easy Summer Desserts You Can Even Make on the Hottest Days

Brighten up any summer day when you whip together a vanilla cookie crust with a creamy, zesty filling made from pink lemonade mix, lemon zest, and whipped cream. It’s as easy to make, too—no oven required!

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This marbled dessert highlights the sweet flavor of strawberries paired with a fluffy frosting of strawberry-infused whipped cream. It’s made effortlessly with boxed cake mix and strawberry Jell-O.

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Blackberries are at their sweetest and juiciest during the hottest days of summer, making it the ideal time to bake up a homemade pie. Full of fresh flavor, this dessert is as lovely to look at as it is delicious!

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The epitome of a delightful summer dessert, this no-bake recipe layers a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety cream cheese filling, and glossy strawberries for a tasty treat that’s so simple to prepare.

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On a hot day, all you want is a cold and refreshing treat. Try mango sorbet! It’s no churn, meaning you don’t need an ice cream maker. All you need is a food processor.

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Picture yourself back in the day sipping on a root beer float. Ah, such memories! Well, that’s exactly what the no-bake filling of this pie tastes like.

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Sheet cakes are so easy to transport to your summer celebrations. Here, moist lemon cake serves as the backdrop to an icing made with blueberry preserves and fresh lemon juice. Top it off with more blueberries to finish.

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While these popsicles look pure Americana, you don’t have to wait for a holiday to make them. They have the sweet seasonal flavors of both strawberries and blueberries, perfect for any hot summer day.

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Amazing news: There’s no need to fuss with pie crust for this summer cobbler that features a sweet, golden biscuit topping. Just as delicious as pie, it’s even better when paired with a big scoop of ice cream on top.

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Icebox cakes are actually a breeze to make. Seriously, this chocolaty treat comes together with a mere six items. You simply whip up the creamy filling, layer it with Oreos and fresh, juicy raspberries, then pop it in the fridge.

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There’s no better way to cool off this summer than with a frosty milkshake! And if you’re a fan of all things chocolate, then you’ll delight in this version that’s brimming with chocolate ice cream, chocolate milk, chocolate syrup, and even chocolate whipped cream.

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It’s surprisingly easy to make your own homemade version of this classic ice cream truck treat. It requires just five ingredients, plus wooden sticks and popsicle molds. So, you’ll have a nostalgic and delicious dessert in no time!

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This recipe will instanty brighten up any backyard cookout. It’s a unique concept that starts with a cookie crust as the base, layered with creamy frosting and fresh fruits as the “toppings.”

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You can use your grill for more than just burgers or hot dogs! It’s also a great way to add a caramelized char to these seasonal peaches. Top them off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and dessert is served.

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Nothing says patriotism like a red, white, and blue dessert! But these easy ice cream sandwiches can really be made throughout the summer, too. Simply switch up the sprinkle colors to match the occasion.

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There’s no need to build a fire for this twist on a classic childhood favorite. The flavors of s’mores are layered into a scrumptious chocolate and marshmallow dessert.

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