11 Fun and Easy Summer Desserts
11 fun and easy summer desserts that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying a lazy afternoon at home or entertaining friends and family, there is something here for everyone. From no-bake treats to timeless classics, something from our list will certainly satisfying your cravings without spending hours in the kitchen.
Easy Skillet Strawberry Shortcakes
The simple cake topped with macerated strawberries, a couple of blueberries (to make it red, white, and blue for the 4th), and a little whipped cream on top is an easy dessert that can be made ahead assembled right before serving.
The Best Recipe for Amazing Cast Iron Skillet S’mores Dessert
I’m not sure if the flavor of gooey toasted marshmallow, warm melted chocolate on crunchy graham crackers, or the nostalgic feelings of childhood and warm summer nights make them taste good. Regardless, this classic campfire treat is just plain fun, and no other dessert feels more like summer than s’mores.
You are going to want to make these easy ice cream sandwiches.
You are going to want to make these easy ice cream sandwiches today! It’s not a recipe, but I learned a few tricks along the way that you may find helpful!
A Surprisingly Simple Summer Strawberry Spoon Cake Recipe
A surprisingly simple summer strawberry spoon cake recipe that might be my absolute favorite dessert right now.
Summer Recipes: Whoopie Pies + Fourth of July
Whoopie pies, which have roots tracing back to both New England and Pennsylvania Amish communities are a delicious dessert consisting of a sandwich of two chocolate cakes and buttercream frosting in the middle. They’re like a homemade version of oreos—but better.
Easy & Rustic Slab Apple Pie
This easy and a little bit rustic slab apple pie is my mom’s apple pie recipe, but with a twist. I’m using a cake pan instead of a traditional pie dish. It’s the same delicious pie, but it’s easier to cut.
Try This Easy Chewy Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe
This chewy lemon crinkle cookie recipe is my go-to when I need something lemony and quick. The only thing that takes a little time is letting the dough get cold for an hour before baking.
Martha Stewart’s Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Martha Stewart’s skillet chocolate chip cookie recipe is a great excuse to make a giant chocolate chip cookie for any occasion. A scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and a drizzle of Hershey’s chcolate syrup and you have the perfect dessert.
Make This Baked Lemon Pudding Recipe from NYT Cooking
This lemon pudding recipe is from the New York Times Cooking. It’s a simple recipe, which drew me to it, along with the fact that it’s lemon. It’s more pudding than cake, but a spongey cake layer on top is perfect and delicious.
I made the famous 4-ingredient Biscoff Icebox Cake from Pinterest
If you love Biscoff cookies, then you are going to love this icebox cake!!
Make a Simple Lemon Posset with 3 Ingredients
Lemon Posset is the perfect combination of creamy, tart, and sweet. It’s a surprisingly fresh and light dessert (although technically, there is really nothing light about it) that’s ideal for serving on warm summer nights. But it’s so good I could envision eating it on any given night throughout the year.
So many great desserts! The one that is right up my alley has all of your great tips for making ice cream sandwiches. Really good method for pretty and uniform individual treats. Curious about what plastic wrap that you use since you suggested having the squares ready to go on the counter. Can’t be the cling wrap that I use!
You always have lots of great suggestions. Thank you for all of your hard work.
HI Kathryn- Yes, it’s just called stretch-tite, The kind that has the little blue cutter on the box. I think that makes it easier to use. xo