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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    25 Easy Favorite Summer Desserts

    Published: Jul 26, 2015 · Modified: May 7, 2018 by Andrea

    Satisfy your warm-weather dessert cravings with these incredibly yummy, refreshing & easy-to-make recipes!

    Whether you're looking for healthy ice creams, fun frozen treats or delicious tarts, these 25 easy favorite summer desserts will cool you down all summer long!

    1. Vegan Raspberry Chia Bars

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    A delicious filling of slightly tart homemade raspberry chia seeds jam with a base and topping of healthy nuts - These bars are the perfect summer snack! Recipe by Nadia's Healthy Kitchen

    2. Strawberry Granita

    Fall in love with one of the best Italian summer treats and learn how to make strawberry Sicilian granita at home! vegan dessert recipe by The Petite Cook

    Make one of the most famous (and light) Sicilian desserts with or without an ice cream maker - All you need is 4 ingredients! Recipe by The Petite Cook

    3. Healthy No-bake Ferrero Rocher

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    Ferrero Rocher fans, stop right here. This incredible healthy vegan, paleo, gluten-free version will make you totally forget about the real deal! Recipe by The Big Man's World

    4. Raw Key Lime Pie

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    This bright green raw version of the classic key lime pie is packed with all-natural ingredients and tastes just as good as the original! Recipe by Win-Win Food

    5. Fruit Spring Rolls

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    Totally genius idea to serve fruit salad! For extra fun, let your kids help you making these colorful fruit spring rolls. Recipe by My Fussy Eater

    6. No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake

    Healthy Summer No-bake Nutella Cheesecake - A deliciously scrumptious light alternative to a classic favorite dessert! Plus homemade nutella tastes so much better! Recipe by The Petite Cook

    A scrumptious  light alternative to a classic favorite dessert. Plus homemade nutella tastes so much better! Recipe by The Petite Cook

    7. Strawberry Granola Frozen Yogurt Bites

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    Super easy to make, these yummy mini treats promise to please kids and grown-ups alike! Recipe by Eats Amazing

    8. 4-Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream

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    This 4-ingredient ice cream tastes just as delicious as it looks and with no need of dairy! Recipe by Vegan8

    9. Berry Banana Frozen Pie

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    A handful of frozen raspberries is a game-changing addition to this summery fruit-filled easy cool pie. Recipe by Woman In Real Life

    10. Coconut, Chilli and Basil Ice Cream

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    A bunch of fresh basil leaves and half green chilli is all it takes to infuse this creamy vegan ice cream with refreshing aromatic flavor. Recipe by Rough Measures

    11. Strawberry Lemonade Pie

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    Never made a lemonade pie? Never added strawberry in? The sweet & tangy combo makes this pie an absolute must-try! Recipe by Feasting On Fruit

    12. Healthy Brownie Tart

    This 4th of July Brownie Tart is a quick, healthy and delicious dessert to celebrate in the most patriotic way, but it's perfect to enjoy all-year-long! Healthy low fat gluten free recipe by The Petite Cook

    You'll never guess the secret ingredient that makes this tart super healthy, low-fat and perfect to fix all year-round chocolate cravings! Recipe by The Petite Cook

    13. Summertime Strawberry Pie

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    A classic rustic pie using summer's juiciest local strawberries - You can't possibly go wrong with this easy-to-make dessert! Recipe by Made With Pink

    14. No- Bake Gin Lemon Cheesecake

     

    This No-bake Gin Lemon Cheesecake is the perfect refreshing dessert to enjoy on a warm summer weekend. Even better if served alongside a super cold Gin Lemon cocktail! Recipe by The Petite Cook

    15. Peach Crisp Ice Cream

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    Delicious no-bake crispy, cookie-like little bites are the perfect match for this no-dairy peach ice cream! Recipe by GoDairyFree

    16. Sugar-free White Chocolate Pudding

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    The ultimate summer pudding - A glorious combination of healthy ingredients makes an elegant dessert in a matter of minutes! Recipe by An Unrefined Vegan

    17. Mango Zucchini Bread Ice Cream Sandwiches

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    Ice cream sandwich fans, that's for you! Fall in love with this super healthy treat featuring a smart  mango zucchini bread and a yummy vegan banana ice cream! Recipe by Love Me Feed Me

    18. Strawberry Cupcakes With Strawberry+Coconut Frosting

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    Cupcakes are an all-year-round treat, these are loaded with seasonal strawberries and a to-die-for vegan strawberry & coconut frosting! Recipe by Veggie Inspired Journey

    19. Raw Strawberry Margarita Cheesecake Cups

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    There’s nothing better than a cool strawberry margarita, and when it comes in a form of cheesecake is impossible to resist. Recipe by Veggies Don't Bite

    20. 2-Ingredient Pineapple Sorbet

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    You're just 2 ingredients away from making a refreshing sorbet to cool you off on a hot day! Recipe by Hurry The Food Up

    21. Melon And Tequila Cups

    Boozy, fruity and refreshing, these Melon and Tequila Cups are dressed to impress! An unbelievable flavor combination served in pretty cups for the easiest ever summer dessert! Recipe from www.thepetitecook.com

     

     

    Boozy, fruity and refreshing, these Melon and Tequila Cups are dressed to impress! An unbelievable flavor combination served in pretty cups for the easiest ever summer dessert! Recipe by The Petite Cook

    22. Avocado Ice Cream

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    This cool vegan, raw and gluten-free ice cream with superfood avocado doesn't even need an ice cream machine to make! Recipe by Elephantastic Vegan

    23. Berry Chia Pudding

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    Try this scrumptious bowl of healthy chia seeds and berries for a quick snack or a vitamin-packed breakfast. Recipe by Vegan Heaven

    24. Sandwich Cookies With Strawberry Cream

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    Peanut butter lovers will go NUTS on this! A crunchy PB cookie meets a creamy strawberry filling for a lovely twist on sandwich cookies! Recipe by Contentedness Cooking

    25. Strawberry  No-Cheeze Cake

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    Decadent and rich, this easy vegan no-cheesecake has no gluten and no saturated fats. Just tons of summery goodness! Recipe by Trinity's Kitchen

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    Don't forget to share these delicious summer desserts with all your friends!

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    DID YOU MAKE THESE RECIPES?

    Please let me know how you liked it! Leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #thepetitecook! Looking at your pictures always makes me smile *and super hungry*!

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    Comments

    1. Biệt thự Vinpearl Phú Quốc says

      November 01, 2015 at 5:11 am

      So verry good

      Reply
    2. Joann @ Woman in Real Life says

      July 29, 2015 at 3:42 pm

      So much deliciousness here! Thanks for including my berry pie!!

      Reply
    3. Florian @ContentednessCooking says

      July 28, 2015 at 8:59 pm

      Thank you so much for including my cookies! Beautiful and awesome collection!

      Reply
    4. Sina says

      July 27, 2015 at 8:11 am

      What a great roundup, Andrea! Thanks so much for including my berry chia pudding! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Sophia @veggies dont bite says

      July 27, 2015 at 4:21 am

      Thank you so much for including my strawberry margarita cups! What a great roundup!

      Reply
    6. Andrea @ Made With Pink says

      July 26, 2015 at 9:20 pm

      What a gorgeous selection of desserts in your roundup. I'm definitely planning on making some. Thanks so much for including my Strawberry Pie.

      Reply
    7. Ciara (My Fussy Eater) says

      July 26, 2015 at 8:20 pm

      So many delicious recipes. Really want to try your Granita!

      Reply
    8. nadia says

      July 26, 2015 at 8:19 pm

      I want to make them all!! They all look amazing 😀 Thank you so much for sharing my raspberry bars, Andrea 😀

      Reply
    9. Bianca @ ElephantasticVegan says

      July 26, 2015 at 7:41 pm

      Wonderful collection and thank you for including my avocado ice cream recipe, Andrea! Each and every one of these look too good to be true 🙂

      Reply
    10. The Vegan 8 says

      July 26, 2015 at 7:24 pm

      Thank you so very much for including my 4 Ingredient Chocolate Sweet Potato Ice Cream! That was so kind and everything looks truly delicious here!

      Reply
    11. Jenn S. says

      July 26, 2015 at 6:26 pm

      Holy moly, what a great roundup of deliciousness!!! Thanks for including my cupcakes! Sharing now!

      Reply
    12. Howie Fox says

      July 26, 2015 at 5:13 pm

      Woah, now those dessert recipes should bring anybody thorugh the summer! 😀

      Reply
    13. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

      July 26, 2015 at 5:09 pm

      SO many amazing recipes here. Thanks for sharing my banana pops 🙂

      Reply

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