15 Easy Summer Dessert Ideas
Summer always makes me crave desserts that are light, refreshing, and easy to throw together without spending hours in a hot kitchen. That’s exactly why I created this list of 15 Easy Summer Dessert Ideas — simple sweet treats that are perfect for warm days and relaxed evenings.
These are the desserts I love making for backyard gatherings, family dinners, or whenever I want something sweet that feels fun and seasonal. From fruity favorites to cool no-bake treats, every recipe here is easy to make and full of bright summer flavor.
If you’re looking for effortless desserts that capture the taste of summer while keeping things simple, you’re going to love these delicious ideas.
1. Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies
These chocolate chip marshmallow cookies are thick, dense, ooey-gooey perfection. If you have a special place in your heart for a soft, underbaked cookie like I do, then these cookies are for you.
2. Chunky Monkey Frozen Yogurt Bark
This Chunky Monkey Frozen Yogurt Bark is the ultimate refreshing summer treat! Greek yogurt, creamy peanut butter, sliced bananas and chocolate chips combine to form a delicious twist on the classic viral trend. Justin was hooked from the first bite, and my guess is that you will be, too!
3. Vegan Banana Ice Cream
Looking for a healthier alternative to ice cream? Satisfy your sweet tooth with vegan banana ice cream. You won’t believe how good this is until you try it. Learn how to customize this delicious treat with simple ingredients and enjoy a delicious dessert anytime. Kid-approved!
4. Rose Tiramisu with Mascarpone
If you love traditional tiramisu but want to try something floral, delicate, and absolutely dreamy, then this Rose Tiramisu with Mascarpone is about to become your favourite dessert!
5. Easy Strawberry Pie with Jello
This Strawberry Pie with Jello may seem fancy, but it’s the easiest thing to make—and eat! It’s bursting with delicious strawberry flavors and is so refreshing for summer.
This version is also healthy, lightened up, has no added sugars and is only 155 calories per slice—and that’s including the whipped topping!
6. CHOCOLATE CHERRY BROWNIES
You’re going to love these Chocolate Cherry Brownies! The combination of fresh cherries and decadent dark chocolate is one of the best! One bite and you’ll find yourself reaching for a second brownie!
7. S’mores Bars Recipe
If you love making easy summer dessert recipes to bring with you to gatherings, potlucks, or as a surprise for co-workers like I do, you’ll love this no bake golden graham s’mores bar recipe!
8. Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
These 3-ingredient Cocoa Krispie Treats are a fun chocolatey twist on the gooey marshmallow bars we all grew up eating. This no-bake dessert is a chocolate lovers dream, and will quickly become your family’s new favorite sweet treat!
9. EASY VEGAN TOFU MOUSSE
Chocolate Tofu Mousse is a super easy and delicious dessert! Just grab a blender, blend up all your ingredients, put it in a glass or airtight container, and then let it set in the refrigerator. Top with vegan chocolate shavings and whipped cream and the best way to do dessert!
10. Raspberry Crisp
This easy Raspberry Crisp is a summer dessert favorite made with sweet, juicy raspberries and a buttery golden crumble topping. It’s the perfect way to use fresh raspberries when they’re in season, serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a quick fruit dessert perfect for summer.
11. Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
This no churn version will make your day. It’s rich, creamy, and swirled with jammy strawberry sauce and buttery graham cracker crumble–just like your favorite slice of strawberry cheesecake, but in ice cream form.
12. Strawberry Crumble Recipe
Best Easy Strawberry Crumble Recipe– a delightful, comforting, and versatile dessert that celebrates the natural sweetness of strawberries while providing a satisfying crunch with the crumble topping. Enjoy the goodness of fresh fruit in every bite!
13. No Bake Oreo Pie
Omg this No Bake Oreo Whip Pie is to die for!!! A homemade Oreo crust topped with a luscious, cream filling with pieces of Oreo cookies all throughout! The most perfect chilled dessert for spring and summer and LOVED by everyone!
14. Mango Shrikhand
Rich, creamy and super sweet with a hint of mango flavor, this mango shrikhandaka Aamrakhand is a delicious and refreshing yogurt based sweet treat with a twist.
With fresh mangos added in, the classic shrikhand just got an upgrade, and if you’re looking for a simple vegetarian dessert to try, this is the one!
15. Gluten Free Peanut Butter Pie
There’s no dessert that disappears faster in my house than this gluten-free peanut butter pie. My kids (and all their friend) ask for it constantly, and I’ve yet to bring it to a holiday or potluck without someone begging for the recipe.
It’s creamy, dreamy, and loaded with that unbeatable peanut butter + chocolate combo.
