Summer desserts just hit different when the sun’s going down and the air’s still warm. These recipes are made for slow evenings, shared plates, and that easy kind of joy you only get this time of year. They’re light, fresh, and perfect for bringing people together. If you want to make your summer nights and gatherings extra special, these desserts are worth considering.
Strawberry Icebox Cake
This delicious no bake strawberry icebox cake is the perfect dessert for those warm spring and summer days when you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen or even turning on the oven! Layered with fresh strawberries, graham cracker cookies, and a rich vanilla whipped cream, it's light, refreshing, and 100% made from scratch. Whether making it for yourself or sharing it with a crowd, it is guaranteed to become a favorite!
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Ricotta Pie
While classic Italian ricotta pie is traditionally made at Easter, you can certainly enjoy it throughout the whole season! Lemon-infused ricotta gives a rich yet light flavor and an amazing creamy custard texture.
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Carrot Cake Cookies
These nut-free carrot cake cookies are the perfect way to sneak in your veggies while satisfying your sweet tooth! Featuring cinnamon-vanilla dough, freshly shredded carrots, and a creamy homemade cream cheese frosting, they're a fun Spring dessert perfect for all ages and occasions!
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Pavlova Cake
This pavlova cake is the perfect dessert for Spring and Summer! Perfectly baked meringue that's crunchy on the outside and marshmallow on the inside, with freshly whipped cream and juicy berries on top.
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Lemon Brownies
If you love lemon, you will want to try these easy lemon brownies with lemon glaze! Made with fresh lemon, white chocolate, and a hint of vanilla, these delicious brownies are baked to gooey perfection and then topped with a tangy, finger-licking lemon glaze. They are like a chewy, fudgy cross between brownies and lemonade!
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Strawberry Lasagna
This heavenly no bake strawberry lasagna is a great way to brighten up the dessert scene this spring or summer! Made 100% from scratch, it features an irresistible strawberry golden Oreo crust, a creamy cheesecake layer, another fresh strawberry cheesecake layer, and a fluffy whipped topping. The result is a fresh and vibrant treat perfect for picnics, potlucks, and parties!
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Strawberry Poke Cake
This incredibly moist and flavorful strawberry poke cake with fresh strawberries is the perfect way to add a burst of fruity flavor to your dessert table this spring or summer! With a soft vanilla sponge soaked in homemade strawberry sauce and topped with luscious Chantilly whipped topping, every bite packs an irresistible flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Strawberry Galette
Making this easy strawberry galette recipe takes literally zero effort with incredible delicious results. It is the most perfect Spring and Summer pie! A flaky and buttery pie crust that takes 3 minutes to make is loaded with strawberries and baked to bubbly perfection.
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Mini Carrot Cakes
Mini carrot cakes with silky smooth cream cheese frosting are the perfect size for one person and have a moist, melt-in-your-mouth texture and cute piped carrot decoration. They're one of my favorite desserts!
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Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Brighten up your world with a burst of citrusy bliss with this 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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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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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 Cupcakes
These easy raspberry cupcakes are a beautiful dessert table addition for any occasion! Made with moist and fluffy vanilla sponge cake and topped with a homemade, creamy raspberry buttercream frosting, it will be impossible to have just one. The perfect summer treat!
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Mini Tiramisu Cups
These mini tiramisu cups are the perfect no-bake desserts for summer that come together in 15 minutes using a few simple ingredients. Airy ladyfingers that are layered in between light mascarpone cream, rich espresso, and a touch of cocoa finish. Individual tiramisu parfaits that no need to share!
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Strawberry Muffins
Sweet, light, and packed with fruity flavor, these strawberry muffins are the perfect addition to your breakfast or brunch menu. This easy strawberry muffin recipe uses fresh strawberries and a hint of vanilla flavor to create a delicious and versatile muffin that the whole family will love. And they only take 30 minutes to bake!
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Lemon Cookies
These tangy, glazed lemon cookies are just what you lemon lovers need to add some brightness and citrusy flavor to your Spring dessert table! In this homemade, old-fashioned lemon cookies recipe, I use fresh lemon zest and juice to create delicious lemon sugar cookies. I then top them with a zesty lemon glaze made entirely from scratch. Once you've had a bite of these, you may never go back to the traditional chocolate chip cookies again!
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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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Raspberry Mousse
These delicious, creamy raspberry mousse cups will brighten your dessert table this summer! The raspberry mousse is made with fresh, juicy raspberries, a layer of fresh raspberry compote, and delicious vanilla chantilly cream to decorate. It is a simple yet elegant dessert perfect for a birthday party, baby shower, or any occasion!
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Lemon Poke Cake
This moist lemon poke cake is the ultimate Springtime dessert you didn't know you needed! It features a tender lemon sponge base filled with a zesty lemon filling and a final touch made with a creamy homemade Chantilly cream whipped topping that will leave you licking your fingers. It's fun, fresh, flavorful, and one of the best lemon cakes you will ever try!
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Limoncello Tiramisu
This bright and refreshing limoncello tiramisu puts a citrusy twist on the classic Italian dessert! Made with limoncello lemon curd, sweet ladyfingers, and creamy mascarpone cream between each layer, it will surely leave an impression.
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Sourdough Strawberry Shortcakes
There is no better way to celebrate summer fruit than with this sourdough strawberry shortcakes recipe. The shortcakes are made with flaky sourdough discard biscuits, fluffy whipped cream, and juicy strawberries.
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Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp
Rhubarb strawberry crisp is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It features juicy strawberries and tangy rhubarb topped with a buttery, golden brown oat crumble. This easy, rustic dessert is ideal for spring and summer gatherings, and it's served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
This no-bake strawberry crunch cheesecake will ensure your sweet tooth is satisfied, even in the summer heat! If It is too hot to turn on the oven! But that doesn't mean that there won't be dessert!
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Lemon Eclair Cake
This lemon eclair cake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Made with layers of graham crackers, lemon pudding, and whipped frosting, it’s a light and creamy treat that will leave you wanting more. Nothing says spring or summer more than the zesty and tangy flavor of lemon. When combined with the light and airy texture of a classic eclair cake, it creates a dessert that is simply irresistible.
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart
This strawberry cream cheese tart is made with a buttery tart crust, sweet vanilla cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberries with a shiny glaze. The perfect easy summer strawberry dessert.
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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits
If you're looking for a taste of summer, enjoy this easy-to-make, no-bake strawberry cheesecake parfaits!
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Berry Tiramisu
Berry Tiramisu is a layered dessert of light, airy sponge cake soaked in a mixed berry and green tea syrup, marsala, and berry brandy mascarpone filling, and fresh berries, all topped with freshly whipped cream. It’s a lighter spin on the classic coffee-laced Italian dessert.
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Strawberry Fluff Salad
This easy strawberry fluff is a no-bake dessert salad recipe that is so light and airy! Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients of cream cheese, powdered sugar, marshmallows, and loads of fresh strawberries, it is great for all your summer BBQs and holiday parties!
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