28 Summer Desserts Everyone is Making This Year — Don't Miss Out

Everywhere I turn lately, someone’s raving about a new treat they’ve whipped up—and yes, it’s always one of those summer desserts everyone is making. From fruity favorites to frozen must-haves, these sweets are having a serious moment. If you’re craving something seasonal and crowd-approved, you’ll want to dig into these.

No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

A strawberry pie in a pie plan with cut strawberries on top — No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This luscious pie combines a creamy strawberry-infused filling with a buttery graham cracker crust, all without turning on the oven. It’s a refreshing, make-ahead dessert that’s ideal for hot summer days.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

Old-Fashioned Peach Dumplings

A bite taken out of a peach dumpling. — Old-Fashioned Peach Dumplings. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

My All-American Summer Menu 🇺🇸

FREE EMAIL BONUS: Delicious summer recipes just in time for the season

These Southern-style dumplings wrap fresh peach slices in buttery dough, baked until golden and syrupy. A comforting, nostalgic dessert that pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Peach Dumplings

Peachy Cinnamon Rolls

A serving of a peach cinnamon roll on a plate with a bite. — Peach Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls swirled with fresh peaches and topped with a sweet glaze. This twist on a breakfast favorite is as irresistible as it is beautiful.
Get the Recipe: Peachy Cinnamon Rolls

Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

A tray of raspberry tarts in phyllo cups. — Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These bite-sized tarts feature a creamy raspberry filling nestled in crisp phyllo cups, ready in just five minutes. They’re a delightful, no-bake option for parties or quick summer treats.
Get the Recipe: Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

No-Bake Key Lime Pie

A slice being removed from a key lime pie. — No-Bake Key Lime Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Bright, tart key lime flavor meets a creamy filling in this chilled pie with a graham cracker crust. It’s an easy, zesty dessert that tastes like a slice of summer sunshine.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Key Lime Pie

Peaches and Cream Summer Pie

A bowl of bread cubes and crumbled cornbread. — Peaches and Cream Summer Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

A rich and creamy pie featuring layers of fresh peaches nestled in a smooth, custardy base. This refreshing dish is a standout among summer fruit recipes for its simplicity and flavor.
Get the Recipe: Peaches and Cream Summer Pie

Southern Peach & Blueberry Bundt Cake

Close-up of a sliced bundt cake on a glass plate, with blueberries and bits of orange zest visible. A stainless steel server is partially inserted under a slice. In the background, a floral napkin and some forks are visible. — Southern Peach & Blueberry Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This moist bundt cake combines juicy peaches and blueberries, topped with a delicate peach glaze. Perfect for brunch or dessert, it’s a delightful addition to your collection of peach desserts.
Get the Recipe: Southern Peach & Blueberry Bundt Cake

Lemonade Pie

Cool off with this no-bake lemonade pie made with frozen lemonade concentrate and a creamy filling. It’s a tart and sweet dessert that tastes just like summer in a slice.
Get the Recipe: Lemonade Pie

Banana Pudding with Cream Cheese

A baking dish of banana pudding with a serving spoon. — Banana Pudding with Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This upgraded version of banana pudding adds a tangy layer of cream cheese for extra richness. It’s a chilled, crowd-pleasing dessert that layers beautifully for summer events.
Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding with Cream Cheese

No-Bake Cheesecake Bars

A tray of cheesecake bars. — No-Bake Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These cheesecake bars are rich, creamy, and topped with fresh fruit—no oven necessary. A cool and easy alternative to traditional cheesecake for hot days.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Cheesecake Bars

Buttery Peach Cobbler Cake

A blue baking pan with peach cobbler cake covered with ice cream. — Buttery Peach Cobbler Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Southern-inspired cake features sweet peaches nestled in a buttery batter, creating a cobbler-like texture. It’s an easy-to-make treat that brings the comfort of a traditional peach cobbler to your table.
Get the Recipe: Buttery Peach Cobbler Cake

Peach Icebox Cake

A slice of dessert featuring layers of creamy filling and visible peach slices sits on a white plate. Two peach slices garnish the top, highlighting the allure of cream cheese desserts. A fork rests beside the treat. Another piece is visible in the background, next to a grey napkin and additional forks. — Peach Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Layers of juicy peaches, graham crackers, and cream blend together in this dreamy no-bake dessert. It’s the perfect ice cold dessert for hot summer afternoons.
Get the Recipe: Peach Icebox Cake

Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers

A glass bowl filled with layers of creamy dessert, likely banana pudding, showcases the irresistible appeal of layered desserts, topped with crumbled cookies or wafers. — Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

A classic Southern favorite, this chilled dessert combines layers of bananas, creamy pudding, and vanilla wafers. It’s a nostalgic cold dessert that never goes out of style.
Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers

Peach Streusel Coffee Cake

A slice of peach cake with cream being poured over the top. — Peach Streusel Coffee Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Loaded with fresh peaches and topped with a generous cinnamon streusel, this coffee cake is perfect for breakfast or dessert. Its moist texture and sweet topping make it a standout among summer fruit recipes.
Get the Recipe: Peach Streusel Coffee Cake

Southern Banana Pudding

A glass of banana pudding with a slice of banana on top. — Southern Banana Pudding. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This classic Southern dessert layers creamy homemade vanilla pudding with fresh banana slices and crunchy vanilla wafers. It’s a nostalgic, no-bake treat that’s perfect for summer gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Southern Banana Pudding

Moist Southern Peach Muffins

Peach muffins on napkin. — Moist Southern Peach Muffins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Soft and bursting with peach flavor, these muffins are topped with a cinnamon crumb that adds the perfect sweet crunch. Ideal for summer mornings or brunch tables, they’re a comforting homemade treat.
Get the Recipe: Moist Southern Peach Muffins

Banana Pudding with Meringue

A classic southern desserts favorite, creamy banana pudding topped with fluffy meringue is partially served with a spoon, resting beside several vintage metal spoons on a gray surface. — Banana Pudding with Meringue. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Southern classic layers vanilla pudding, fresh bananas, and fluffy meringue in every nostalgic bite. Chill it before serving for a timeless cold dessert experience.
Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding with Meringue

Blackberry Ice Cream

Blackberry sorbet with vanilla ice cream — Blackberry Ice Cream. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This homemade ice cream is bursting with ripe blackberry flavor and made without an ice cream maker. A truly effortless frozen dessert that screams summer freshness.
Get the Recipe: Blackberry Ice Cream

Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

These creamy bars combine tangy cheesecake and sweet strawberries in a graham cracker crust. Slice and chill for one of the easiest summer desserts around.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Classic Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler

A close-up of a baked peach cobbler in a white dish, with a golden-brown crust and a serving spoon scooping out the warm, gooey peach filling. — Classic Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This time-honored peach cobbler features a juicy peach filling topped with a golden, buttery biscuit crust. One of the most iconic peach desserts, it’s best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Classic Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler

Banana Pudding Poke Cake

A slice of banana pudding, reminiscent of spring cakes, topped with round vanilla wafers and banana slices on a clear glass plate, with a fork and a light gray napkin beside it. — Banana Pudding Poke Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This chilled poke cake is infused with banana pudding and topped with whipped cream and vanilla wafers. A clever and refreshing twist on a cold dessert favorite.
Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding Poke Cake

Southern Peach Pound Cake

A sliced peach pound cake — Southern Peach Pound Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This rich pound cake is laced with chunks of sweet peaches, delivering dense, buttery flavor in every slice. Whether for a picnic or potluck, it travels well and pleases every crowd.
Get the Recipe: Southern Peach Pound Cake

Southern Peach Cornmeal Muffins

A close-up of five homemade peach cornbread muffins nestled in a white cloth-lined basket. The muffins have a golden-brown exterior with visible bits of peach, suggesting they are fruit-flavored, and are placed in white paper liners. The basket is on a dark surface. — Southern Peach Cornmeal Muffins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These rustic muffins blend the hearty texture of cornmeal with the sweetness of fresh peaches. They’re perfect for breakfast on the go or a light afternoon treat.
Get the Recipe: Southern Peach Cornmeal Muffins

Banana Pudding with Chessman Cookies

A classic old school dessert topped with two rectangular biscuits featuring a crown design, served on a plate with a silver spoon resting beside it on a folded gray napkin. — Banana Pudding with Chessman Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This elevated take on banana pudding uses buttery Chessman cookies and a creamy custard base. Chill it overnight for a classic cold dessert that’s always a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding with Chessman Cookies

Peppermint Ice Cream

Three scoops of creamy ice cream with red peppermint candy pieces in a glass bowl, with a spoon on the side; the background is light blue with white and red specks. — Peppermint Ice Cream. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This minty homemade ice cream is filled with crushed peppermint for a refreshing crunch in every bite. It’s one of those cold treat recipes that’s perfect beyond the holidays.
Get the Recipe: Peppermint Ice Cream

Rustic Peach Rhubarb Galette

A galette with peaches and rhubarb with whipped cream. — Rustic Peach Rhubarb Galette. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This open-faced tart combines the tartness of rhubarb with the sweetness of peaches in a flaky, rustic crust. It’s a show-stopping dessert for summer gatherings and lovers of peach cobbler alternatives.
Get the Recipe: Rustic Peach Rhubarb Galette

Ice Cream Cake Recipe

A rectangular ice cream cake topped with caramel and chocolate sauce, garnished with pieces of Twix Minis candy bars—an indulgent twist on Thanksgiving treats, with more Twix Minis in the background. — Ice Cream Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This ice cream cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cold treat that combines creamy ice cream layers with a soft cake base. Perfect for birthdays or any celebration that calls for a frozen dessert.
Get the Recipe: Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Chocolate Ice Cream

This homemade chocolate ice cream is rich, creamy, and made with simple ingredients. It’s the ultimate frozen dessert to beat the heat and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Ice Cream

Explore Recipes

MSN Slideshows