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38 Easy Desserts We’re Making All Summer Long

June 17, 2025 by Donna Dizon Leave a Comment

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I feel like I can confidently say that dessert is the best part of any meal. I don’t think that anyone will disagree with me (and if you do, then too bad).

But sometimes, unfortunately, the best things are hard to come by, and many dessert recipes are complicated and take time to make. While those recipes are good, these easy dessert recipes are the ones I’m going to be making all summer long.

Egg Free Cookies

Egg Free Cookies.

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These cookies are so easy to make and have filling ingredients like oats and chia seeds. They are great for taking on the go and store well, too!

Get the Recipe: Egg Free Cookies

 

Hawaiian Dream Cake

Hawaiian Dream Cake.

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Enjoy a tropical treat with this delicious Hawaiian Dream Cake recipe. Layers of fluffy yellow cake, creamy pineapple filling, and fluffy whipped cream make this dessert a crowd-pleaser.

Get the Recipe: Hawaiian Dream Cake

 

Cake Mix Banana Bread

Cake Mix Banana Bread.

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This Cake Mix Banana Bread is the ultimate easy treat. Just mash up some bananas, mix in yellow cake mix, and bake. It comes out soft, sweet, and perfect for a quick breakfast or snack!

Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Banana Bread

 

Vegan Cake Mix Brownies

Vegan Cake Mix Brownies.

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These rich and fudgy brownies are made with just four simple ingredients! This recipe is just so easy to make. It takes five minutes of prep with four basic pantry ingredients, then 20 minutes in the oven.

Get the Recipe: Vegan Cake Mix Brownies

 

No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes 

No Bake Mini Cheesecakes (Small Batch).

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These No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes are individual cheesecakes with a graham cracker crust made in a muffin pan. You can serve with fresh strawberries and blueberries for a red, white, and blue summertime treat.

Get the Recipe: No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes

 

Spanish Apple Fritters – Buñuelos de Manzana

Spanish Apple Fritters From Asturia Recipe – Buñuelos de Manzana.

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There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about the scent of apples and sugar sizzling in a pan. These Spanish apple fritters are light, fluffy, and delicately sweet, making them the perfect afternoon snack or simple dessert.

Get the Recipe: Spanish Apple Fritters From Asturia Recipe – Buñuelos de Manzana

 

Romanian Summer Fruit Salad Recipe – Salata de Fructe de Vara

Romanian Summer Fruit Salad Recipe – Salata de Fructe de Vara.

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This Romanian summer fruit salad makes a wonderful dessert for a barbecue. It is refreshing, and if you’re serving only adults, it has a lovely boozy kick.

Get the Recipe: Romanian Summer Fruit Salad Recipe – Salata de Fructe de Vara

 

3-Ingredient Brown Sugar Cookies

3 Ingredient Brown Sugar Cookies.

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These 3-ingredient brown sugar cookies are perfectly sweet and rich in buttery flavor! They are made with simple ingredients, and they taste like a mix between shortbread and butter cookies. They are easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes!

Get the Recipe: 3-Ingredient Brown Sugar Cookies

 

Peanut Butter Dates

Peanut Butter Dates.

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Peanut butter dates, when stuffed with delicious ingredients and frozen for a few minutes, are one of the most delicious and simple desserts available. They are so good, you won’t believe how quickly and easily you can make them. 

Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Dates

 

Best Toasted Coconut Clusters

Best Toasted Coconut Clusters.

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These toasted coconut clusters are highly addictive. They are so delicious, and there is nothing like them. These couldn’t be any more simple and everyone will love them.

Get the Recipe: Best Toasted Coconut Clusters

 

Chocolate Walnut Fudge 

Chocolate Walnut Fudge (Vegan & Raw).

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This creamy chocolate fudge is super tasty and loaded with chocolate, walnuts, and berries. When it comes to raw desserts, this fudge is a game-changer.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Walnut Fudge 

 

Easy Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Easy Chocolate Zucchini Cake.

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This single-layer chocolate zucchini cake is easy, rich in chocolate flavor, and delicious. The zucchini makes this cake moist, but you’ll never detect the zucchini flavor. It’s the perfect way to use up extra zucchini and sneak in some vegetables.

Get the Recipe: Easy Chocolate Zucchini Cake

 

Tofu Chocolate Mousse

Tofu Chocolate Mousse.

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This is a guilt-free dessert that’s both creamy and rich in chocolatey goodness. This Tofu Chocolate Mousse is sure to satisfy your cravings! It’s made with silken tofu, cocoa (or carob) powder, dates, and a hint of vanilla; it’s a delightful treat that’s also surprisingly nutritious. 

Get the Recipe: Tofu Chocolate Mousse

 

Salted Pretzel Scotcheroos

Salted Pretzel Scotcheroos.

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These super-indulgent, no-bake bars feature both chocolate and butterscotch chips, peanut butter, and pretzels. Salted Pretzel Scotcheroos are the perfect sweet and salty treat with a crunchy texture!

Get the Recipe: Salted Pretzel Scotcheroos

 

Cottage Cheese Fudgesicles

Cottage Cheese Fudgesicles.

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This cottage cheese fudgesicle recipe is a nutritious, easy, chocolatey frozen treat! Meet your new favorite dessert that just so happens to pack a hidden protein punch.

Get the Recipe: Cottage Cheese Fudgesicles

 

Biscoff Icebox Cake

Biscoff Icebox Cake.

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This Biscoff icebox cake requires only six ingredients and is super easy to make. It has layers of spiced Biscoff cookies and a whipped tangy cream cheese filling, and it cuts an impressive slice with very little effort. 

Get the Recipe: Biscoff Icebox Cake

 

Snack n’ a Half

Snack N’ A Half.

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This is a classic Newfoundland dessert. It’s an icebox cake that requires only five ingredients and combines the deliciousness of peanut butter, chocolate, and cream.

Get the Recipe: Snack N A Half

 

Raspberry Fool With Whipped Mascarpone

Raspberry Fool with Whipped Mascarpone.

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This Raspberry Fool dessert is easy to make yet rich and indulgent, leaving your friends and family impressed. A raspberry fool is a simple dessert made with raspberries and cream, typically featuring whipped cream and fruit. However, this version of this delicious dessert uses mascarpone whipped cream.

Get the Recipe: Raspberry Fool with Whipped Mascarpone

 

Homemade Vegan Banana Ice Cream

Homemade Vegan Banana Ice Cream.

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Looking for a healthier alternative to ice cream? You will love this vegan banana ice cream. You won’t believe how good this is until you try it.You can customize this delicious treat with simple ingredients and enjoy a guilt-free dessert or breakfast anytime.

Get the Recipe: Homemade Vegan Banana Ice Cream

 

Easy Skillet S’mores

Easy Skillet S’mores.

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Want to experience a delicious campsite treat without leaving home? Try this amazing and easy skillet s’mores recipe to take you back to those nights around the fire, enjoying the great outdoors.

Get the Recipe: Easy Skillet S’mores

Rice Crispy Treats With Marshmallow Fluff

Rice Crispy Treats with Marshmallow Fluff.

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These Rice Krispies treats with marshmallow fluff offer a delightful variation on the traditional recipe. These treats are gooey, sweet, and invoke a sense of nostalgia, crafted with marshmallow creme rather than whole marshmallows. 

Get the Recipe: Rice Crispy Treats with Marshmallow Fluff

 

Best-Ever Easy Chewy Brownies

Best-Ever Easy Chewy Brownies.

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This chewy, fudgy brownie recipe is made with just a few basic ingredients and might be almost too simple to prepare. These moist and gooey homemade brownies have often been hailed as the best ever.

Get the Recipe: Best-Ever Easy Chewy Brownies

 

Oatmeal, Fruit, Nut & Chocolate Skillet Cookie

Oatmeal, Fruit, Nut & Chocolate Skillet Cookie.

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For a quick and simple dessert that pleases a crowd (or satisfies a personal giant cookie craving), try this scrumptious skillet cookie. It’s loaded with wholesome ingredients such as oats, dried fruits, nuts, dark chocolate, unsweetened coconut, and whole wheat flour.

Get the Recipe: Oatmeal, Fruit, Nut & Chocolate Skillet Cookie

 

No Bake Coconut Date Bites

No Bake Coconut Date Bites.

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These naturally sweetened no-bake coconut date bites are delightful morsels of pure deliciousness, and they’re gluten-free, paleo-friendly, dairy-free, and vegan!

Get the Recipe: No Bake Coconut Date Bites

 

Blueberry Skillet Cake

Blueberry Skillet Cake.

Image Credit: Flavorful Eats.

Bursting with fresh, ripe blueberries and a touch of lemon, this egg-free Blueberry Skillet Cake recipe is simplicity itself. Just one bowl is all you need to create this delightful treat! With common ingredients, this stunning cake boasts vibrant summer flavors, ideal for parties, barbecues, and family gatherings. Its eye-catching presentation is almost too lovely to slice into!

Get the Recipe: Blueberry Skillet Cake

 

Rice Krispies Egg Nests

Rice Krispies egg nests.

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Spring is blossoming, and there’s no finer way to embrace the season than by making these delightful Rice Krispie egg nests. These enchanting sweets are bound to delight, merging the timeless taste of traditional Rice Krispie treats with the delightful allure of Cadbury mini eggs.

Get the Recipe: Rice Krispies Egg Nests

 

Ooey Gooey Bars

Ooey Gooey Bars.

Image Credit: Rose Bakes.

These Ooey Gooey Bars are incredibly easy to prepare, a hit with any crowd, and irresistibly delicious! The combination of cake mix, butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar makes it impossible to mess up. The most challenging part is waiting for them to cool down!

Get the Recipe: Ooey Gooey Bars

Easy Jaggery Rice- Gud Wale Chawal 

Easy Jaggery Rice- Gud Wale Chawal (Pressure Cooker).

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Jaggery Rice, also known as Gur Wale Chawal or Meethe Chawal (Vella Sadam), is a traditional Indian dessert. It features the natural sweetness of jaggery and aromatic basmati rice, enriched with flavors of ghee, saffron, coconut flakes, fennel seeds, green cardamom, and turmeric powder. This dish is an ideal festive delight and a quick-to-prepare comfort dessert.

Get the Recipe: Easy Jaggery Rice- Gud Wale Chawal 

 

Christmas Orange Cranberry Pound Cake Recipe

Christmas Orange Cranberry Pound Cake Recipe.

Image Credit: Homemade Heather.

Treat yourself to the ideal holiday delight with this Christmas orange cranberry pound cake recipe, a festive variation of the traditional bundt cake!

Get the Recipe: Christmas Orange Cranberry Pound Cake Recipe

 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie (Easy No Bake Recipe),

Image Credit: Basics with Bails.

Savor the luxurious taste of our no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, featuring a crunchy Oreo crust, a smooth peanut butter center, and a fluffy Cool Whip garnish. This simple yet decadent dessert is ideal for any event and is guaranteed to dazzle your guests!

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

 

Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

Capirotada - Mexican Bread Pudding.

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Capirotada, or Capirotada de Vigilia, is a classic Mexican dish akin to bread pudding that is traditionally savored during the Lent season, particularly on Good Friday.

Get the Recipe: Capirotada – Mexican Bread Pudding

 

Easy Funfetti Cake Batter Dip 

Easy Funfetti Cake Batter Dip (Only 5 ingredients!).

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Create this simple Funfetti Cake Batter Dip in only five minutes! Combining a box of cake mix, vanilla yogurt, and Cool Whip, it serves as an ideal sweet indulgence for birthday celebrations or after-school treats.

Get the Recipe: Easy Funfetti Cake Batter Dip

 

Lemon Cherry Crunch

Lemon Cherry Crunch.

Image Credit: Homemade on a Weeknight.

This dessert is both simple and delightful, falling squarely into the #SemiHomemade category with its use of boxed cake mix and canned pie filling. The only other ingredient you need is BUTTER. While I plan to figure out a from-scratch version someday, I’m excited to share this Lemon Cherry Crunch recipe with you for now!

Get the Recipe: Lemon Cherry Crunch

 

Vibibi (Swahili Rice and Coconut Milk Pancakes)

Vibibi - Swahili Rice and Coconut Milk Pancakes.

Image Credit: We Eat At Last.

Prepare soft and delectable Vibibi (Swahili coconut pancakes made with coconut milk) for a delightful treat. These pancakes are wonderfully flavorful and ideal for breakfast, a snack, or even as a dessert.

Get the Recipe:Vibibi (Swahili Rice and Coconut Milk Pancakes)

 

Low-Carb Chocolate Cake With Berries

Low-Carb Chocolate Cake with Berries.

Image Credit: Refresh My Health.

This low-carb chocolate cake boasts a perfect soft texture and a delicate cacao taste, enhanced by a robust berry flavor. It’s packed with healthy nutrients, low in sugar, gluten-free, and serves well as a meal replacement.

Get the Recipe: Low-Carb Chocolate Cake with Berries

 

Simple & Easy Peach Crisp Recipe With Fresh Peaches

Simple & Easy Peach Crisp Recipe with Fresh Peaches.

Image Credit: The Benson Street.

Indulge in a delightful fruit crisp made with fresh peaches through this straightforward and effortless peach crisp recipe. It’s a simple dessert perfect for peach season, complete with a rich, buttery topping.

Get the Recipe: Simple & Easy Peach Crisp Recipe with Fresh Peaches

 

Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread

Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread.

Image Credit: Homemade Hooplah.

Savor the timeless peel-apart treat with an autumnal spin! Traditional monkey bread, crafted from scratch, is generously filled with a luscious pumpkin spice frosting.

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread

 

Raspberry Graham Cracker Bars

Raspberry Graham Cracker Bars.

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A tangy, quivering layer of raspberry is nestled between a crunchy graham cracker-walnut base and a delicate whipped topping, creating the refreshing Raspberry Jello Bars.

Get the Recipe: Raspberry Graham Cracker Bars

 

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