12 Pies and Tarts You Absolutely Have to Make This Summer
Summer is the perfect excuse to bake something sweet, fruity, and utterly irresistible—and these 12 pies and tarts deliver all that and more. From sun-ripened berries to zesty citrus, each recipe captures the best flavors of the season in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or just craving a cool treat, these desserts are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. Trust us—you’re going to want to make every single one.
Blueberry Lemon Tart
This summer Blueberry Lemon Tart is sweet, tangy and made with an easy shortbread crust. You’ll love this dessert for the 4th of July, Labor Day and summer BBQs.
Mini Lemon Tarts
Mini lemon tarts are bakery-style desserts that are quick and easy to make. Spoon lemon curd into freshly-baked pie shells. Garnish lemon tartlets with whipped cream and raspberries. The perfect spring and summer recipe!
Heirloom Tomato Tart with Puff Pastry
This easy Heirloom Tomato Tart with Puff Pastry is a delicious light summer tart! Made with a creamy layer of garlic basil whipped goat cheese, and topped with juicy heirloom tomatoes, this tart screams summer!
No Bake Orange Creamsicle Pie
This Orange Creamsicle Pie is everything we love about no-bake dessert recipes: easy to make, make ahead friendly, and only 8 simple ingredients (no cool whip, cream cheese, or gelatin required)! With a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy filling made with orange concentrate and sweetened condensed milk, the family will be asking for this frozen dessert all summer long!
Sour Cream Lemon Pie
This refreshingly tart and sweet No-Bake Sour Cream Lemon Pie is what summer dreams are made of! A golden Oreo crust crust, silky soft lemon custard filling, and swirls of sweetened whipped cream without ever heating up your kitchen by turning on the oven make this no-bake pie recipe the perfect dessert for summertime!
Blueberry Custard Pie
This Blueberry Custard Pie is the perfect easy spring/summer dessert! It is flavored with blueberries and lemons and has a delicious sugar cookie crust.
Peach Hand Pies
Peach season is too short, so don’t miss making these delightful Peach Hand Pies! They are a handheld version of your favorite summer pie full of juicy, sweet peaches at their peak freshness. Made with a buttery, flaky crust, and homemade peach pie filling, these are always a hit at pool parties and backyard BBQs.
Fresh Blueberry Pie
What could be more perfect on a hot day than a fresh blueberry pie that’s chilled instead of baked? I can’t think of a thing! Loaded to the top with sweet, plump blueberries, this Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipe is oh so tasty and simple to make.
Lemon Chess Pie
Go for this amazing lemon chess pie recipe. You only need a handful of ingredients which include: lemons, pie crust, butter, eggs, cornmeal, sugar & flour.
Peach and pistachio tart
This peach and pistachio tart is a delicious summer dessert combining soft, sweet peach, a pistachio frangipane and a crisp base. And yes, it’s as good as it looks.
Strawberry Custard Tart
With a simple buttery shortbread cookie crust and an easy, creamy vanilla pastry cream custard filling, this strawberry custard tart is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Key Lime Cheesecake Pie
Key lime cheesecake pie is the perfect blend of tangy, creamy, and sweet, all wrapped up in a no-bake treat. It’s a refreshing dessert that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy.
