12 Summer Desserts That Bring Sweet Relief on Hot Days
Hot days call for desserts that feel cool, sweet, and easy to enjoy. These summer desserts bring together fruity favorites, creamy treats, and simple recipes made for warm afternoons or backyard meals. Each one keeps things refreshing without making dessert feel like extra work. They’re just right for ending a sunny day on something sweet.
Ujikintoki (Matcha Shaved Ice)
Beat the heat with refreshing Japanese matcha shaved ice called Ujikintoki. In this traditional dessert, we top shavings of fluffy ice with Japanese flavors like sweet matcha syrup, anko, mochi balls, and green tea ice cream. It‘s a must-try recipe!
Pineapple Popsicles
Pineapple Popsicles give a great burst of tropical flavor on a hot summer day. This refreshing treat is perfect for pool parties, birthdays, get-togethers, and more.
Healthy No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Parfaits
These Healthy No-Bake Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Parfaits are a creamy, dreamy easy dessert that tastes indulgent but is made with wholesome ingredients and no oven required!
Strawberry Bars
Sweet and fruity Strawberry Bars bring the perfect burst of flavor for any summer party. A buttery shortbread crust and strawberry jello topping make these bars irresistible!
Lemon Sorbet
This lemon sorbet recipe is fresh, tart and zingy! This frosty dessert is ultra refreshing and ideal for anytime of year.
4 Ingredient Mango Lime Nice Cream
AMAZING 4 Ingredient Mango Lime Nice Cream is made with just bananas, mango, lime juice and a little bit of unsweetened almond milk! It’s easy to make, smooth and creamy, and just happens to be completely dairy free!
Vegan Fruit Tart (Rainbow, Easy, & No-Bake)
Let’s make an easy Rainbow Vegan Fruit Tart that doesn’t require using the oven, and uses ingredients you probably already have on hand this summer with the kids home!
Key Lime Pie Ice Box Cake
Enjoy the refreshing zest of key lime pie in a no-bake cake with layers of creamy filling and graham crackers that soften to a cake-like texture. Simple to make and irresistibly delicious, it’s a cool treat everyone will love.
Mandarin Orange Jello Salad
Mandarin orange jello salad is a sweet treat made with mandarin oranges, pineapple, jello gelatin, Cool Whip, and plenty of mini marshmallows! It has a creamy, mousse-like consistency and a flavor that is reminiscent of an orange Dreamsicle. If you’re looking for an easy after-dinner dessert, this chilled mandarin orange jello salad is just what you need!
Coconut Cream Pie Milkshake
A sweet, creamy milkshake with only a few ingredients that tastes like a glass of coconut cream pie!
2 Minute Frozen Yoghurt
Frozen Yoghurt in 2 minutes!!! We all love frozen yoghurt, just not the massive price tags that come with it. So why not make it at home, so simple and perfect for a last minute healthy snack! And in any flavour combo you can think of!
Mexican Strawberries and Cream
Fresas con Crema is the perfect light, fruity dessert you’ve been looking for. Fresh strawberries covered in sweet cream, it’s a treat you can fall in love with all summer long.
