1. No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Dessert
Lemon and blueberry may take the cake for the most iconic summer fruit combination, and this no-bake dessert proves that these fruits will wow everyone at your next summer gathering. Made with a graham cracker crust base, this dessert calls for a creamy and lemony filling topped with blueberry compote and fresh whipped cream for three layers of dreaminess. Not only is this treat show-stopping when you cut into it, but it also takes under 30 minutes to make. So, what are you waiting for? Go grab those ingredients!
2. Fruit Pizza
Fruit pizza made its way into the social media game a few summers ago and is still standing strong as a popular summer dessert. First, either make a basic sugar cookie dough or use a store-bought dough and spread it into a thin circle shape. After baking, top with fresh whipped cream and your favorite fruit before cutting into slices and serving. Could baking get any easier than this?
3. Mango Delight
Mangoes are one of the most underrated summer fruits, and it can be hard to come up with a dessert to incorporate them into. However, this no-bake mango delight went absolutely viral on TikTok, and for good reason! Made with a graham cracker crust base, this layered treat has fresh cut mangoes and a filling made of mango puree, sweetened condensed milk and whipped cream. Store this in the fridge for a refreshing summer dessert that will be sure to have people coming back for seconds!
4. Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Although turning on your oven on a hot day doesn't seem ideal, sometimes we need a batch of innovative cookies to bring to a picnic or party to avoid a melting hazard. These lemon crinkle cookies only require one bowl and are the perfect sweet treat to bring along with you to a summer bash.
5. Berry Trifle
If you're looking for a patriotic-themed dessert this summer, this summer berry trifle is perfect to serve to a crowd. Made with vanilla pudding, a whipped cream filling, chopped pound cake, fresh blueberries and strawberries, this all-American treat can be made all summer long!
6. Key Lime Pie Bars
We couldn't end this list without a key lime pie recipe, but these cut-and-serve bars put a twist on the traditional summer recipe. Although the ingredients for this recipe mirror a basic key lime pie, the crust is formed into a rectangle shape rather than a circle, so you can cut the finished result into personal bars. This reduces the hassle of the pie melting as everyone already has their own delicious serving!