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Beat the heat with 12 easy summer dessert recipes. From no-bake treats to fresh fruit favorites, find the perfect sweet treat!
In the US, Memorial Day Weekend marks the (unofficial) start to summer! Let's celebrate the season with these easy summer dessert recipes! From berry-filled tarts and pies to packable cookies and bars, there's something for every occasion.
Whether you're hosting a dinner party or packing a picnic, we've got you covered. These recipes come together easily and deliver delicious results every time. And if you're looking for even more summer dessert inspiration, check out our post onone bowl cakes. Happy summer, happy baking!
Brown Butter Blueberry Blondies
The chewiest, butteriest dessert bars studded with bits of jammy blueberry, white chips and crunchy toffee, these Brown Butter Blueberry Blondies are a delicious twist that will have sweet lovers smitten!
Easy Blackberry Crumble Pie
With a juicy berry filling, a buttery crumb topping and a storebought crus that tastes homemade this Blackberry Crumble Pie is a winner!
Ridiculously Easy Lemon Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
A Ridiculously Easy Italian dessert that tastes like it comes from a fancy ristorante, this Lemon Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta will make you look like a kitchen rock star!
Fresh Peach Crumb Bars
Buttery shortbread crust + crumb topping, juicy peach filling, and an optional almond drizzle-these easy Peach Crumb Bars are perfect for summer gatherings!
Make-Ahead Brownie S'Mores in Ramekins
With a graham cracker shortbread crust, a layer of fudgy chocolate brownie and a crisp, gooey toasted marshmallow topping, this super easy Brownie S'Mores recipe transforms the beloved classic campfire treat into an elegant, portable dessert that kids of all ages will go crazy over.
Irish Blackberry Fool
With sweet, lightly stewed blackberries layered with tangy vanilla whipped cream and yogurt, this delicious Irish Blackberry Fool is easy to put together and universally loved. It's perfect for both fancy dinner parties and casual nights at home!
Ridiculously Easy Cream Cheese Brownie Tart
This fabulously delicious Caramel Cream Cheese Brownie Tart is ridiculously easy to make, comes together in minutes and looks like a work of art from a fancy bake shop!
Easy Plum Raspberry Crumb Tart
Everyone loves this super easy Plum Raspberry Crumb Tart with a crisp, golden crust (no par-baking) and generous buttery streusel topping!
Fresh Strawberry Shortbread Tart
Need an impressive, delicious, easy dessert? This Strawberry Jam Shortbread Tart, with a ribbon of sweet jam and fresh berries nestled between layers of buttery crust and crisp, lemon glazed crumble, is IT!
Ridiculously Easy Zucchini Sheet Pan Cake with Butterscotch Buttercream
With a tender, moist crumb and a silky smooth butterscotch buttercream, this Easy Zucchini Sheet Pan Cake will win a deliciousness award! And the fact that it has a generous portion of shredded fresh zucchini makes it slightly legal (or so we like to think!)!
Watermelon Shortbread Cookies
These one-bowl, no-mixer Watermelon Shortbread Cookies are fun, whimsical, super DELICIOUS and have an amazingly easy decorating technique! The free printable labels for gifting are the icing on the cake cookie!
Lemon Cheesecake with Glazed Berries
A delicious fresh berry-topped no-bake Lemon Cheese Cake in a crisp, buttery shortbread crust.
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