When it's 90 degrees out, who's reaching for a slice of dense chocolate cake? Exactly. These summer desserts go the opposite direction: light, fresh, and built for warm weather. Light textures, bright flavors, nothing that weighs you down. Bookmark them, because you'll be back.
Blueberry Cookies
If you like the flavor of blueberry muffins but the crunchiness of cookies, then you will love this recipe for blueberry cookies! Made with fresh blueberries and topped with a light and fluffy blueberry cream cheese homemade frosting, these soft, chewy blueberry cookies aren’t just irresistible but also beautiful. It just may be the best blueberry cookie recipe you have tried!
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Chocolate Passion Fruit Tart
In this chocolate passion fruit tart recipe silky & rich chocolate ganache meets floral & tropical yet tangy passion fruit curd! If you have not tried pairing passion fruit and chocolate before, you are missing out, they are truly match-made in heaven!
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Mango Mousse Cake
This super-light mango mousse cake recipe consists of a delicious buttery sponge layer and the airiest yogurt-based mousse loaded with fragrant mangos! It is one of the easiest, most refreshing cakes ever with an incredibly delicious result that is light and very well balanced in sweetness.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Strawberry cheesecake cookies are the ultimate chewy, gooey cream cheese-filled cookies that are bursting with natural strawberry flavor! Besides how amazing they taste, the best thing about these Strawberry cookies is that no special equipment is needed to make them, and they come together surprisingly easily following my step-by-step baking guide!
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Creme Brulee Cake
Your classic crème brûlée dessert just got even better with this irresistible vanilla crème brûlée cake! This eye-catching dessert is made with a light and spongy vanilla cake base, topped with a creamy homemade vanilla pastry cream, and then brought to life with a caramelized layer of crunchy burnt sugar. It will quickly become one of your favorites!
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Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Brighten up your world with a burst of citrusy bliss with these easy-to-make and delectably delicious Italian Lemon Ricotta cookies! With their soft melt-in-your-mouth texture and perfect balance of tangy and sweet, these lemon cookies are a true delight! Whether you serve them alongside your favorite hot beverage or take them to your next family gathering, they are sure to be a hit!
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Mini Strawberry Tarts
Delicious mini strawberry custard tarts with a crisp pastry shell filled with the silkiest vanilla custard, whipped cream, and sweet, juicy strawberries. No one will believe you made these pretty French tartlets yourself!
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Blueberry Ricotta Cake
This moist blueberry ricotta cake will be the highlight of your dessert table this summer! Made with fresh blueberries and creamy ricotta cheese, then topped with a bright, flavorful lemon glaze, it will melt in your mouth and make your taste buds explode.
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Lemon Crinkle Cookies
These lemon crinkle cookies have a naturally sweet lemon flavor and a beautiful appearance that will brighten your dessert table any time of the year! Made with fresh lemon juice and lemon zest and coated in two layers of sugar, they are a hit for all ages and all seasons!
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No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
No-bake strawberry cheesecake with Graham cracker crust is one of the most popular desserts all around the world, and no wonder why! It is phenomenal as the silky ultra-creamy cheese filling meets the fruity strawberry compote in the crunchy, sweet graham cracker crust.
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Peach Cake
This easy peach cake recipe is probably the simplest and most delicious cake to make when sweet peaches are in season. It's a super moist yogurt cake loaded with peaches and topped with a simple peach thyme compote. It's the ultimate easy cake recipe to make.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
If you're looking for something bright and citrusy to add some sunshine to your day, you will want to try these lemon poppy seed cookies! This 100% homemade recipe uses fresh lemon zest and juice to create a tangy base flavor, adds crunchy poppy seeds to give them a hint of nuttiness, and finishes them with a sweet lemon glaze. They're perfect for any breakfast, dessert, or party table!
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Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
These fruity strawberry shortcake cupcakes are a portable twist on the classic favorite dessert! Featuring moist vanilla cake, luscious Chantilly whipped cream topping, and freshly chopped strawberries, they're the perfect sweet finish to a meal or to enjoy as a mid-day treat!
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Carrot Cake
This layered carrot cake recipe is everything a classic carrot cake should be: ultra-moist, perfectly spiced, and layered with a silky cream cheese-mascarpone frosting. Loaded with freshly shredded carrots, every bite is tender and flavorful, and the homemade frosting perfectly balances the rich cake layers. You'll love making this bakery-style dessert that feels both comforting and elegant.
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Blueberry Delight
This delicious no-bake blueberry delight recipe brings together fresh, vibrant flavors and creamy textures in an impressive layered dessert that looks and tastes like anything you can get. from the bakery! Built from scratch with real ingredients, it features juicy blueberries, a light layer of cream cheese, homemade whipped cream, and a blueberry graham cracker crust. It is the perfect make-ahead option for your spring and summer dessert table!
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Charlotte Cake
Layers of fluffy ladyfingers, vanilla-flavored créme mousseline, and spring berries. As you see, the elements of Charlotte cake are very easy and simple, but it certainly looks very impressive. Sort of a strawberry tiramisu with creamy vanilla filling!
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Black Sesame Tart with Yuzu Curd
This Japanese-inspired black sesame tart with yuzu curd is probably my favorite tartlet at the moment, a must-try if you are into citrusy desserts and/or anything Japanese! Pâte Sablée sweet shortcrust enriched with black sesame seeds and filled with tangy and creamy yuzu curd. A beautiful contrast of flavors and textures topped with a super easy yet decorative chocolate shard decoration.
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Raspberry Ruby Ice Cream Bar
This homemade raspberry ruby ice cream bar recipe is the best thing that can happen to raspberries this summer. Super creamy and delicious No churn raspberry yogurt ice cream bar coated with Ruby chocolate, that has a wonderful natural pink color! The ultimate girly pink ice cream recipe you must try.
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Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes
This easy recipe for moist homemade strawberry crunch cupcakes is going to become your new favorite! Flavorful vanilla cupcakes with a simple cream cheese frosting and a yummy, fruity strawberry crunch topping. The highlight of these cupcakes is the delicious strawberry shortcake crunch, which adds an amazing texture and flavor to the cupcakes!
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Vanilla Cream Pie
This delicious, easy-to-make vanilla cream pie is a must-have on your dessert table, no matter the occasion! Made with a flaky, homemade pie crust, rich vanilla pastry cream, and fluffy whipped Chantilly cream, it is simple, yet absolutely irresistible. Top it with fresh fruit for a light and flavorful crowd-pleaser perfect any time of the year!
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Matcha Tiramisu
My twist on the classic Italian tiramisu - matcha tiramisu! Layers of delicate homemade ladyfingers with a creamy matcha mascarpone filling. The combination of ceremonial-grade matcha tea and sweet, fluffy mascarpone cream creates a unique and delicious flavor that is a must-try for tiramisu lovers.
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Lemon Icebox Cake
This no-bake lemon icebox cake is ideal for warm or lazy days when you want a fresh dessert without using the oven. It features layers of graham crackers, homemade lemon diplomat cream, and airy whipped cream, offering a bright citrus flavor, fragrant aroma, and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that only gets better as it chills!
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Pavlova Wreath
This signature easy pavlova wreath recipe adds an elegant look to the traditional pavlova. It features a crisp meringue shell topped with fluffy homemade whipped cream, fresh fruit, and mint leaves as a refreshing garnish. In my beginner-friendly recipe, you'll find my foolproof techniques and expert tips that guarantee a flawless result every time.
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Mango Tart
You have to try this creamy and tropical mango tart recipe with a homemade pâte sablée shell filled with silky pastry cream and elegant mango slices. Fresh, ripe mango gives the most intense mango tart taste. It is delicious when paired with a creamy vanilla custard.
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Lemon Meringue Loaf Cake
Do you know Lemon drizzle cake? It's zesty, moist, vibrant and FULL of flavours due to the generous amount of lemony syrup that soaked into the sponge. The trick is to pour the drizzle over when both the cake as well as the syrup is warm - this allows the sponge to soak up all that tangy lemony syrup keeping the loaf fresh and moist for days.
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