The sun is shining, the days are long, and all you really want is a cool, sweet treat.
But turning on the oven when it’s already hot outside? NOPE.
You need something that’s actually REFRESHING.
That’s why we put together this list of the absolute BEST summer dessert ideas to help you cool down.
We’ve got everything from super simple fruit creations and chilly no-bake pies to homemade ice cream that is SO much better than the stuff from the store.
There’s something here for every sweet tooth and every skill level.
So get ready to find your new favorite way to beat the heat.
1. Confetti Cheesecake Bars
Confetti Cheesecake Bars are a vibrant and delicious treat perfect for any celebration. These funfetti bars combine a delightful sugar cookie base with a creamy cheesecake layer. Sprinkles and cookie dough make every bite extra special.
2. Mint Pie
Discover this refreshingly easy Mint Pie, a perfect no-bake dessert.
It features a creamy minty cheesecake filling on a delicious Oreo crust, finished with crushed Oreos.
This delightful treat is simple to prepare and wonderfully satisfying.
3. No Churn Low Carb Ice Cream With Cherries and Chocolate Chips
Enjoy a scoop of our creamy No Churn Low Carb Ice Cream With Cherries and Chocolate Chips, a delightful sugar-free treat. This easy, no-churn low-carb ice cream comes together with minimal effort and no special equipment.
4. Lavender Lemon Cupcakes
Experience the delicate flavors of these Lavender Lemon Cupcakes.
These fluffy lavender cupcakes are perfectly balanced with a bright, zesty lemon cream cheese frosting.
It’s an easy recipe for a delightful lavender and lemon treat.
5. Cannoli Pie – No Bake Recipe with Creamy Ricotta Filling
This Cannoli Pie – No Bake Recipe with Creamy Ricotta Filling offers an incredibly easy way to enjoy a classic dessert.
Its rich, creamy ricotta and cream cheese filling rests on a delicious spiced cannoli pie crust.
Perfect for any celebration, this no-bake pie makes a delightful treat.
6. Matcha green tea ice cream
Enjoy a refreshing scoop of Matcha green tea ice cream, easily made right at home.
This no-churn recipe delivers a wonderfully creamy texture with a delightful green tea flavor.
It’s the perfect homemade ice cream for a cool summer dessert.
7. 7Up Cake Recipe
This 7Up Cake Recipe delivers a delicious, moist lemon-lime sheet cake.
It’s topped with an easy, homemade sweet and zesty icing that perfectly complements its bright flavor.
8. Chocolate Jello Pudding Pie
This Chocolate Jello Pudding Pie is a delightful and incredibly simple dessert.
You’ll love this classic jello chocolate pudding pie with its crunchy chocolate cookie crust and creamy whipped topping.
It’s the perfect no-bake chocolate pie, ready to impress with minimal effort.
9. Recipe for 7 Layer Bars (7 Layer Cookies)
These Recipe for 7 Layer Bars (7 Layer Cookies) are incredibly simple to whip up.
Enjoy a delicious graham cracker base topped with sweet coconut, rich butterscotch chips, and other delightful layers.
Baked into perfect cookie bars, this recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors for everyone.
10. Coffee Pudding
Coffee Pudding is a delightfully creamy and sweet treat. This dessert is perfect for coffee fanatics, made with strong brewed coffee for an irresistible flavor. It truly makes a wonderful dessert.
11. Vanilla Meringue Cookie Recipe
These Vanilla Meringue Cookies are incredibly light, crispy, and airy.
This easy recipe creates meringue cookies that taste like a sweet, crispy marshmallow and simply melt in your mouth.
12. Cherry Mousse
This velvety no-bake Cherry Mousse is perfect for parties and easy to prepare.
Enjoy this sweet whipped cherry treat as a delightful summer dessert.
It pairs wonderfully with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
13. Coconut Cream Pie
This Coconut Cream Pie offers a delightful dessert experience. It layers a buttery shortbread cookie crust with a rich coconut filling and a generous topping of fluffy whipped cream. Toasted coconut adds the perfect finishing touch to this amazing pie.
14. Biscoff Ice Cream Sandwiches (No Churn!)
These Biscoff Ice Cream Sandwiches are the ultimate treat for cookie butter lovers.
Enjoy simple, no-churn biscoff ice cream nestled between two crisp Lotus biscuits.
These delightful biscoff ice cream bars are perfect for keeping in your freezer for a quick, sweet moment.
15. Mini Banana Cream Pies
Mini Banana Cream Pies offer a delightful twist on a classic, transforming it into perfect bite-sized treats. Enjoy an easy graham cracker crust filled with smooth, creamy banana pudding. These individual pies make dessert simple and perfectly portioned.
16. Cherry Cheesecake Brownies
Cherry Cheesecake Brownies offer a delightful combination of flavors.
A rich fudge brownie base is perfectly paired with a creamy cheesecake topping, marbled with sweet cherry.
This decadent treat is simply irresistible.
17. Slow Cooker Pineapple Upside Down Cake
This Slow Cooker Pineapple Upside Down Cake is an incredibly easy way to enjoy a classic dessert.
Every forkful offers a delightful blend of dense, buttery richness and sweet, juicy pineapple.
18. Reese’s Peanut Butter No Churn Ice Cream
Enjoy the ultimate homemade dessert with Reese’s Peanut Butter No Churn Ice Cream.
This delightful ice cream is loaded with swirls of creamy peanut butter, chunks of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and a generous topping of peanut butter chips.
19. Crumbl Chilled Sugar Cookie Recipe made with a Cake Mix
Transform a simple white cake mix into the delicious Crumbl Chilled Sugar Cookie Recipe.
These incredible Crumbl sugar cookies offer that beloved taste you crave.
Enjoy these awesome cookies quickly, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.