Are you looking for some dessert ideas that are best had during summer?
Sometimes it can get really really hot during summer, and cooking becomes somewhat of a problem, cause that compounds to the heat and it most times becomes unbearable, but in the end, we all have to eat.
So either way we still have to cook to eat, but what about desserts, are there desserts that we can prepare without having to turn on the gas cooker or oven to get them?
The answer is yes, there are lots of dessert ideas out there that are perfect for summer, and a lot of them are easy to make and get ready in no time.
In this post, a list of those perfect summer dessert ideas is what I intend to bring to you.
20 Easy And Tasty Summer Dessert Ideas
1. Chocolate Covered Watermelon
If you thought watermelon was nice before, wait till you taste this chocolate-dipped watermelon.
Then get it iced in your freezer before having it as dessert after dinner at night, making it the perfect dessert idea for hot summer nights.
2. Peach Crisp Parfait Pops
Beat the heat with this peach crisp parfait pops dessert idea.
They would leave a sweet cold taste in your mouth after every kick or bite.
Perfect to have after a warm dinner.
3. Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
This ice cream sandwich cake isn’t just delicious, it is really good-looking as well.
Even before you take a bite, just by looking at it, you would already be able to taste the sweetness.
This dessert idea is perfect for parties that take place in summer.
4. Banana Split Kebabs
A nice fruit kebab made with banana, strawberry, chocolate chips, and peanuts, all set on made-on kebab sticks.
A very simple summer dessert idea that is perfect for those hot nights.
Freeze it in your freezer to get it cold to cool off the heat.
5. Stuffed Lemon Cookies
These taste just as good as they look, absolutely delicious.
These stuffed lemon cookies have a lemon curd filling, which is encased in butter lemon cookie dough.
A cookie made with natural lemon with no artificial additives.
Read: 15 Tasty Summer Cookies Recipes To Make Now
6. Strawberry Icebox Cake
Looking for some of the best no-bake cakes for summer desserts, then this strawberry icebox cake should be your go-to.
All you need are just a handful of ingredients, with no baking needed, and a topping of strawberry.
7. Frozen Margarita Mousse
Frozen margaritas are something we all love.
But this frozen margarita mousse adds a twist to it, with a combination of ready-to-drink margarita mix and whipped topping.
It is easy to put together, place it in a freezer to get it completely ready.
8. Cherry Pineapple Dump
A super delicious dessert idea that’s perfect for summer.
Make this nice cherry pineapple dump with a combination of pineapple, pecans, coconut, and cherry pie filling.
You and anyone who eats this would crave more of it.
9. Cookie Dough Stuffed Oreos
This cookie dough stuffed Oreo is eggless, it is mixed with Oreo filling, then two Oreo cookies are used to sandwich the Oreo filling, then it is dipped in chocolate and topped with sprinkles.
An easy summer dessert idea.
10. Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie
Looking for a nice way to have summer dessert that doesn’t come with any heat of its own, but also brings a nostalgic feeling, then this old-fashioned banana cream pie is the logical choice.
It is creamy and delicious.
11. Cherry Cream Cheese Tarts
You can get mini pie crusts from the store close to you, fill them with cream cheese base, and then top it with cherry pie filling.
A dessert that is perfect for parties in summer, everyone can get their serving of this delicious cherry cream cheese tart.
12. Sugared Prosecco Grapes
Get creative with grapes for your summer dessert, by soaking the grapes in sparkling wine and vodka, then they are coated in sugar.
They are easy to prepare and make for a nice appetizer, and dessert during New Year’s Eve get-together.
13. Strawberry Shortcake No Churn Ice Cream
Summer is more or less considered the ice cream season, and with this strawberry shortcake no-churn ice cream, it becomes a strawberry season as well.
It is super delicious and takes away the heat, a really good dessert choice.
14. Pina Colada Pie
This fantastic dessert for summer does not need to be baked, and it pretty much only requires 4 ingredients.
It has a fun tropical flavor, and the best part is it takes very little time to make, only a few minutes.
15. Ambrosia Salad
A summertime dessert that is perfect for a whole family, it is also a nice dessert choice for the holidays.
This ambrosia salad has a combination of oranges, maraschino cherries, pineapples, grapes, miniature marshmallows, and shredded coconut.
16. S’mores Rice Krispie Treats
This s’mores rice krispie treat can serve as a nice treat for appetizers or desserts at any time of the year, including summertime.
It is a good summer dessert idea for a whole family, trust me your family would love it.
17. Key Lime Cheesecake Pie
A tasty and creamy summer dessert, made with the perfect balance of sweet and tart key lime cheesecake filling.
It has cream cheese, fresh limes, sweetened condensed milk, whipped cream, and lime zest.
18. Bing Cherry-Amaretti Fool
This is an English dessert made especially for summertime.
It is creamy and fruity, it is topped with crumbled amaretti biscuits, or you could use shortbread in case you don’t have amaretti biscuits, this is used to give it an extra couch.
19. Cannoli Cones
Add a fun shortcut twist to the traditional cannoli, with this cannoli cone dessert idea.
The best part about these cannoli cones despite how they look, is that they are easy to make, and everybody who tastes them always ends up loving them.
They are perfect for any occasion including summertime.
20. Easy Blackberry Cobbler
A classic combination, of easy dessert, and summer fruits.
It only takes a couple of minutes and just a few ingredients to prepare this classic dessert.
I personally really love this dessert idea, and they work for pretty much any occasion including summertime.
Conclusion
Even before summertime gets here, it is best if you have summer dessert ideas on hand, so you can make preparations for them beforehand.
Having a warm meal in summer, and still taking warm dessert is like overkill.
So it is better to opt for colder dessert options, there are even some nice cake recipes that do not require any baking which makes them perfect for summer dessert. Ice cream generally makes for nice summer dessert options.
I have taken my time to list 20 nice dessert ideas for you in this post, be it for a regular dessert, full party dessert, summer celebration dessert, like birthdays, or any other special occasion and so on.
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