14 Desserts to Keep You Cool All Summer Long
Published Jul 16, 2026
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Beat the heat with these 14 Summer Desserts! With everything from no-bake cheesecakes to easy homemade ice cream to fresh fruit pies, this list is filled with easy, refreshing sweet treats to keep you cool.
No-Stress Summer Treats
My summer has been all about beach days, casual backyard BBQs, and, of course, lots of good food. When I’m not grilling or making one of these 11+ summer salads, I’m usually whipping up something sweet.
These 14 easy summer desserts are perfect for picnics, potlucks, Fourth of July parties, or just a quiet evening on the patio. Whether you’re craving a creamy, cool slice of peanut butter pie or something super simple, like baked peaches, there is something on this list for everyone.
Scroll down to check out my 14 favorite summer desserts, and don’t forget to explore the rest of my dessert recipes while you’re here!
14 Easy Desserts for Summer
1
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake is the easiest summertime dessert! It's made with only 6 ingredients and the prep time is under 20 minutes, making this a great dessert to make and bring to your next family gathering.
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2
No Churn Pistachio Ice Cream
You don't need an ice cream maker to make this delicious No Churn Pistachio Ice Cream! It's the perfect texture and balance of salty-sweet flavor that you'll adore.
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3
Blueberry Pie Bars
Why make a blueberry pie when you can whip up these Blueberry Pie Bars in half the time? Made with an ooey gooey blueberry filling and a buttery brown sugar streusel, they’re an easy and berrylicious way to use up your fresh summer blueberries.
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4
Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Pie
This no-bake Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Pie is the ultimate summer treat! A creamy peanut butter and cottage cheese filling is layered over a pretzel crust to give you the most decadent salty, sweet, and creamy bites.
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5
Baked Peaches
Easy Baked Peaches will quickly become your go-to summer dessert! Ripe peaches are filled with a buttery, sugary pecan filling then baked until soft and warm. Serve them with a scoop of ice cream and you're good to go!
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6
Banana Pudding Pie
Skip the instant pudding mix and make Banana Pudding Pie from scratch! The sweet treat features a homemade creamy pudding filling, ripe bananas, and a light, fluffy whipped topping layered in a perfectly golden crust.
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7
Vegan Key Lime Pie
This easy Vegan Key Lime Pie features a creamy, zesty filling, a simple graham cracker crust, and a layer of vegan Cool Whip on top. A refreshing summer dessert that both vegans and non-vegans will love! Bake and no-bake options included.
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8
No Churn Ice Cream
Learn how to make homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker using this No Churn Ice Cream recipe! It uses only 3 ingredients, can be made with a variety of mix-ins and results in a creamy ice cream that tastes like the real deal.
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9
Vegan Chocolate Pudding
Treat yourself to this rich and creamy Vegan Chocolate Pudding! Easy to make with 7 dairy-free ingredients, it’s a decadent sweet treat both kids and adults adore.
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10
No Bake Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
You’d never guess that this No Bake Cottage Cheese Cheesecake is made without cream cheese. Featuring healthy-ish and protein-packed ingredients in the filling and crust, it’s an easy dessert that’s just as rich and indulgent as the classic.
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11
Mango Mousse
This vegan Mango Mousse is free of gelatin and made with 4 simple ingredients. Luscious, creamy, and sweet, it’s the ultimate summer dessert!
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12
Healthy Strawberry Pretzel Salad
The ONE recipe that screams summer? This Healthy Strawberry Pretzel Salad recipe of course! It's made with a salty pretzel crust, then it's topped with a cream cheese-yogurt-whipped topping and homemade strawberry jello. Seriously delicious, and easy to prepare!
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13
Vegan Key Lime Pie Tarts
Easy Vegan Key Lime Pie Tarts are a delicious, bite-sized dessert that come together in about 40 minutes TOTAL. No baking is required, and they're made with dates, cashews and maple syrup and taste like key lime pie!
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14
Pistachio Butter Cups
These sweet and chocolatey Pistachio Butter Cups stuff homemade pistachio butter in a luscious chocolate shell to put a twist on classic peanut butter cups!
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