It is getting hot out there! While we still crave dessert, we don't want any warm, heavy sweets that will weigh us down. We are craving light, airy desserts that will cool us down! These 19 desserts are our favorite go-to recipes of the season. They are easy to make and a delight to eat on a hot summer's night. Make them all season long, and you will surely have a fantastic summer.
Mini Tiramisu Cups
Mini tiramisu cup is one of my favorite mini desserts for the summer, an easy individual dessert for a crowd. Tiramisu is also one of the most famous Italian desserts and now you can enjoy it in bite-sized form! And what's more, it's a no-bake mini dessert you can make in under 20 minutes. Ladyfingers are topped with light mascarpone cream, and rich espresso coffee, and dusted with a touch of chocolate cocoa powder.
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White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
White chocolate covered strawberries make the perfect dessert or sweet treat! Fresh strawberries are dipped into molten white chocolate; every bite gives you a taste of delicious ripe berries and sweet chocolatey goodness.
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Raspberry Mousse
These delicious, creamy raspberry mousse cups will brighten your dessert table this summer! Made with fresh, juicy raspberries, this airy treat is made with a layer of fresh raspberry compote and delicious vanilla chantilly cream.
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Edible Brownie Batter
This super easy edible brownie batter delivers the same rich chocolatey, fudgy goodness without any of the potential risks associated with consuming raw eggs and untreated flour. Made with a handful of basic pantry ingredients in just about 10 minutes, you no longer have to resist the temptation of indulging in brownie batter bliss!
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No Bake Cheesecake Bites
If you are looking for the perfect fruity dessert to impress guests at your next birthday party, celebration, or gathering, these no-bake cheesecake bites are just what you are looking for. Made with a crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberry topping, they are a fun, bite-sized treat that all ages will love!
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Oreo Fluff
Oreo Fluff is an easy and enjoyable dessert, perfect for those who love a quick, sweet no-bake treat. This recipe blends the familiar flavors of crunchy Oreos with creamy pudding and fluffy whipped topping, creating a dessert that’s both simple and delicious.
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Chocolate Panna Cotta
This dairy and gluten free Chocolate Panna Cotta (Coconut Milk) is creamy, smooth, and rich. It’s an easy make ahead dessert made with pantry staples.
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S'mores Icebox Cake
The ultimate summer no-bake dessert is this chocolatey, gooey, toasty, & creamy S'mores Icebox Cake. Layers of graham crackers, marshmallows creme, & chocolate pudding are the best way to bring the s'mores making indoors.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse
A heavenly creamy vegan peanut butter mousse (mini dessert) infused with a hint of chocolate flavor. It's rich, creamy, healthy, and just the perfect bite to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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5-Ingredient Key Lime Pie
This Key Lime Pie will be loved by your friends and family without fail. It’s smooth, creamy, and way easier than it looks. You only need 5 ingredients, and it can be made entirely in advance.
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No-Bake Banana Pudding Pie
Get ready to fall in love with this no-bake banana pudding pie recipe. It starts with a buttery Nilla Wafer cookie crust, a layer of fresh banana slices, and creamy vanilla pudding, and is finished with homemade whipped cream. After the first bite you'll immediately know why it's loved by many!
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Strawberry Fool (The Best Strawberries and Cream)
Strawberry Fool is an easy fruit dessert recipe made with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. It’s basically strawberries and cream taken up a notch! A simple, yet delicious, way to use ripe strawberries!
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Lemon Ice Box Cake
If you're looking for an easy no bake dessert you can't go wrong with this creamy lemon icebox cake recipe! It's made with lemon Oreos and a creamy lemon filling that will make all the lemon lovers happy! Best of all, it only takes about 10 minutes to prep!
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Chocolate Raspberry Trifle
This super easy Chocolate Raspberry Trifle recipe is made in under 20 minutes. It has some beautiful layers made out of tart raspberries, creamy chocolate pudding, layers of cake and sweet whipped cream.
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Mango Mousse
This light and creamy mango mousse is the perfect way to sweeten your day! Made with fresh, pureed mangoes and topped with delicious chantilly cream, it will satisfy your sweet tooth without weighing you down.
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Caramel Ice Cream Bar
You're in for a treat with these beautiful coffee caramel ice cream bars. With only four ingredients, you can enjoy them without needing an ice cream maker. These no-churn bars are bursting with the luxurious and rich flavors of coffee and caramel.
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Fraisier Cake
Fraisier cake is the queen of strawberry desserts. You might recognize the signature half-strawberry decoration around the cake, making Fraisier cake look hard to make. When in fact, it is very easy. It is simply two layers of genoise sponge, vanilla-flavored Créme mousseline, and strawberries! No doubt, hosts can impress guests with this strawberry dessert.
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Strawberry Mousse
This light and creamy strawberry mousse is one of the best things to arrive at your spring or summer dessert table! Made with fresh strawberries and topped with a delightful vanilla chantilly cream, this easy strawberry mousse recipe has just the right sweetness and fruity flavor for a mid-day snack or post-dinner dessert.
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Raspberry Ruby Ice Cream Bar
Encased in a thin layer of ruby chocolate, the vibrant frozen yogurt with raspberries is revealed in all its fruity splendor with each creamy bite. This raspberry ruby ice cream bar is one of the best-frozen raspberry desserts for savoring rich and refreshing flavors and textures. If you are unfamiliar with ruby chocolate, here is an article to learn more about what is ruby chocolate.
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More From Spatula Desserts
These are hands down the best no bake pies to make when you have a craving for something tasty but don't want to turn the oven on! This list of no bake pie recipes has you covered, whether you're low on oven space or low on time.
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Best Unique Desserts
Unique desserts that capture attention and create a stir! This list of unique dessert ideas that break away from the norm will cause a sensation at any event.
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This article was first published at Spatula Desserts.
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