Leave the baking experiments for the winter when you have lots of time to spend indoors. In the summer, you need recipes that will work perfectly on the first try. These 23 super-easy desserts are guaranteed to turn out beautifully. Pick a recipe, spend a few minutes in the kitchen, and you will have a flawless summer dessert in no time!
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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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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Apple Roses with Puff Pastry
If you have been looking for an elegant treat to add to your dessert table, these easy apple roses with puff pastry are just what you have been looking for! Made with fresh apples, cinnamon, sugar, and a light and flaky puff pastry crust, this dessert isn’t just eye-catching but mouthwateringly delicious.
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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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Basque Burnt Cheesecake
This Basque burnt cheesecake recipe literally comes together in 5 minutes using 5 simple ingredients yet has an unbelievable texture and taste, the best Cheesecake I have ever had! Basque Burnt Cheesecake, or as some people refer to it San Sebastian Cheesecake is the easiest cheesecake of all, a must-try!
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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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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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Edible Cookie Dough Bites
Indulge in nostalgia with these edible cookie dough bites – the perfect no-bake, hassle-free treat to satisfy your sweet tooth! Crafted from just 7 simple ingredients, the dough is infused with aromatic vanilla and generously studded with mini chocolate chips, offering a delightful mix of buttery goodness and chocolatey crunch.
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No-Bake Cookies Without Peanut Butter
These chocolatey, delicious no-bake cookies without peanut butter are the perfect allergy-friendly addition to any dessert table. Made with decadent dark chocolate chips, cocoa powder, old-fashioned oats, and a touch of vanilla, you won't be able to resist having more than one of these delicious sweet treats. The best part is, no oven is required!
Go to the recipe: No-Bake Cookies Without Peanut Butter
Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
Here's a no-bake chocolate hazelnut tart recipe for chocolate lovers! And what's more, it uses simple pantry ingredients you probably already have and a tart pan. A hazelnut Graham cracker crust and a super quick filling are all you need for this delicious chocolate hazelnut dessert; it cannot be easier.
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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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Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
These 2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are so delicious and easy! They take less than 30 minutes and are made with no eggs. With just the right amount of peanut butter and sweetness, you'll want to make these again and again!
Get the recipe: 2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
S'mores Icebox Cake
The ultimate summer no-bake dessert is this chocolatey , gooey , toasty , & creamy s'more Icebox Cake. Layers of graham crackers, marshmallows creme, & chocolate pudding are the best way to bring the s'mores making indoors.
Get the recipe: S'mores Icebox Cake
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Blossoms
Peanut butter blossoms are a peanut butter cookie that has a Hershey's kiss smooshed into the center of the cookie. This recipe only uses three ingredients for an easy peanut butter blossom that takes almost no time to make!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies
They only use 4 ingredients and can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes! The white chocolate and peanut butter melt into a delicious unique flavor and coat the mini marshmallows and Rice Krispies perfectly.
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Homemade Peppermint Patty
Chocolate and peppermint never looked so good! This giant homemade peppermint patty takes everything you love about the classic candy and super-sizes it. Done in 30 minutes with no baking required.
Get the recipe: Homemade Peppermint Patty
Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Fudge
This is the best no bake peanut butter fudge recipe! Made with simple pantry staple ingredients like peanut butter, coconut oil and maple syrup this fudge could not be easier to make and only requires a few minutes of hands on time. Plus it's vegan, dairy free and gluten free.
Get the recipe: Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Fudge
3-Ingredient Lemon Crinkle Cookies
This 3-Ingredient Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe is the easiest cookie recipe you’ll make! But don’t let the simplicity fool you. They are packed with sweet, fresh lemon flavor, and the texture is divine!
Get the recipe: 3-Ingredient Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats
These Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats only call for 3 ingredients, are super easy and inexpensive to make, and taste just like the nostalgic treats you had as a kid. This recipe comes together in under 15 minutes and is loaded with gooey, sweet marshmallows.
Get the recipe: Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats
Honeycomb Candy
This easy-to-make honeycomb candy requires no candy thermometer and can be made within 40 minutes at home. The result is a crunchy treat with an irresistible honey flavor and a hint of vanilla.
Get the recipe: Honeycomb Candy
Danish Butter Cookies
For a simple yet flavorful dessert or snack that the whole family will love, these buttery and soft Danish butter cookies (also known as Danish biscuits) will not disappoint! Using the same ingredients from the classic Royal Dansk Danish cookies in the blue tin that many know and love, these sweet treats are perfect for celebrations or any day you have a sweet tooth!
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Chocolate Mousse Cups
These no-bake, five-ingredient chocolate mousse cups are a chocolate lover's dream come true! Made with rich dark chocolate and topped with delicious airy chantilly cream and sweet chocolate shavings, they are the perfect treat to satisfy your post-dinner sweet tooth. Not only are these drool-worthy desserts easy to make, but they are also eye-catching and beautiful!
Go to the recipe: Chocolate Mousse Cups
More From Spatula Desserts
My guide for the best caramel desserts includes a tasty assortment of lighter caramel baking recipes and more indulgent recipes that use caramel sauce. I chose these desserts with caramel because of their step-by-step instructions and easy-to-find ingredients, as well as their beautiful photos and creative approaches.
Go to the recipes: Caramel Desserts
Best Ricotta Desserts
These are the best ricotta desserts to make with this deliciously soft and creamy Italian cheese. My list of ricotta dessert recipes has delicious cakes, cookies, and more. You'll be amazed by what you can make with ricotta!
Go to the recipes: Ricotta Desserts
This article was first published at Spatula Desserts.
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