A summer dinner is not complete without something a little sweet. But whipping up a dessert recipe is not always convenient when you have a main course to get on the table. To help, we’ve grouped 15 summer desserts recipes to make when you’re feeling your laziest. Whether you’re cooking for the family or attending a potluck, these simple desserts use only a handful of ingredients and simple steps to delivering eye-popping recipes.
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Tang Pie
Peyton Beckwith
“This tang pie is perfect for summer gatherings and only takes minutes to put together,” says Senior Producer Nicole McLaughlin. The recipe uses orange-flavored drink mix like Tang, sweetened condensed milk, and a package of cream cheese to create a citrusy, delicious summer dessert.
Easy Blueberry Cobbler
“I doubled the recipe and took it to our Church Potluck. It was very popular,” says reviewer Daniel Berger. “One lady, who is a baker at the High School where many students attend, loved it!! Will make it again in the future.”
S’mores
Allrecipes / Kim Shupe
“You want to REALLY jazz up your S’more?” says reviewer Fallinrose. “Use different chocolates and for that final touch wrap your finished S’more in tin foil and toss onto some hot coals from the fire, wait a 2-3 min or until the chocolate is nice and soft. Talk about a GOOEY treat!”
Key Lime Pie
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This pie is SO easy! I am constantly told that it’s the best key lime pie ever,” says reviewer emmie. “I believe it’s the sour cream that makes it. I also make whipped cream from scratch with lime zest and bourbon vanilla bean paste.”
Strawberry Angel Food Dessert
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Such an easy and yummy dessert. Followed the recipe exactly the first time,” says reviewer Jessica Johnson. “The second time my family requested addition of blueberries and bananas. Great idea, loved it with the fruit addition and added color contrast.”
Cherry Fluff
Pat Bernitt
“This had a excellent taste to it and very easy to make,” says reviewer BUFFALOCREED. “I added mini marshmallows to it too. Serves more that way and adds to the taste.”
Bisquick Peach Cobbler
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Great EASY cobbler!! I don’t really bake much, so everyone thought I bought the peach cobbler from the store,” says reviewer Deb Skinner. “It was a great hit! I also liked the substituting of cinnamon instead of nutmeg. It was just right!”
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This easy ice cream cake has layers of ice cream sandwiches, hot fudge, caramel, and whipped topping,” says reviewer DAYMOMMY. “It was renamed as ‘The Best Dessert I’ve Ever Eaten’ by my daughter this Memorial Day.”
Blackberry Crisp
Aimee B.
“We live in Oregon and harvested 20 pounds of blackberries last fall. I have been making this recipe at least once a week since then and it is absurdly good,” says reviewer Therese Stys. “I’ll make this recipe for the rest of my life.”
Peaches and Cream, Literally
“Peaches and cream is a classic combination and this dessert recipe is so simple to make,” says Chef John. “Fresh peaches are lightly sweetened and simmered with water, then mixed with cold, heavy cream and chilled. Just remember to make this ahead of time for the peachiest results.”
Cookie Salad
Morgan Glaze / Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Stylist: Pricilla Montiel
“This salad is so good! I took it to a church potluck several years ago, and now it seems I may never have to take anything else,” says reviewer Michelle Fields. “I always get begged to bring this. I have doubled, tripled, and even quadrupled the recipe with no problem.”
Quick Strawberry Shortcake
“This quick strawberry shortcake recipe is exactly what it claims to be. Quick, easy, and delicious,” says Allrecipes member STARBUCKJB. “It uses condensed milk, whipped cream, and shortcake cups to create a delightful treat.”
Grilled Peaches with Gingersnaps
“My family thought I was crazy when I plunked peaches on the grill midway through dinner,” says reviewer MAMALEIGH. “But, their mouths were watering as they watched me pile on the brown sugar, vanilla bean ice cream, and cookie crumbs! Even my non-peach-eater asked for a bowl. This was the perfect end to a summer meal.”
Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
Jen Causey / Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
“This strawberry rhubarb cobbler is more fruit than topping,” says Allrecipes member bheavnly. “It’s wonderful served warm with vanilla bean ice cream or whipped cream. This is a quick, easy, and impressive dish for a holiday, family, or potluck get-together.”
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Strawberry pretzel salad is an easy dessert with lots of contrasting textures and flavors,” says Allrecipes member Betty. “It isn’t too sweet, nor too salty, and looks really pretty when you make it in a glass dish.”
