15 Must Make Summer Dessert Recipes

This roundup of 15 Must Make Summer Dessert Recipes is your go-to list for delicious, refreshing, and easy treats to enjoy all season long. Whether you're baking from scratch or looking for a no-bake option, this roundup is packed with ideas that are perfect for hot days and summer gatherings.

I've included a mix of favorites from Simply Scratch Made and a few irresistible desserts from fellow bloggers. From easy summer pies to fruity crisps and nostalgic cookies, these recipes are sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Need something easy and crowd-pleasing? Peach Crumble Bars and Strawberry Icebox Cake always disappear fast. Want a showstopper for your next cookout? Try the Key Lime Cake or Cherry Crumb Pie, both are gorgeous and packed with flavor. And don't miss the Peach Hand Pies recipe, it's one of the most searched summer dessert recipes on my site for a reason!

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15 Must Make Summer Dessert Recipes

Whether you're planning ahead or making something sweet at the last minute, I hope this list inspires you to whip up something delicious this summer.

Cherry Tart

This Cherry Tart has an Oreo crust filled with chocolate pastry cream, then topped with vanilla bean whipped cream and fresh cherries! It's dark and decadent, but its cool and creamy deliciousness is perfect for Summer!
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Homemade Key Lime Pie

This easy Homemade Key Lime Pie is creamy, tangy, and made from scratch with fresh limes and a buttery graham cracker crust.

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Peach Crisp

Peach crisp is lightly sweetened sliced sun ripened peaches topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble oatmeal topping.

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Peach Hand Pies

Celebrate peach season this summer with these delicious Peach Hand Pies. Made with a delicious flaky, buttery crust stuffed with homemade peach filling, freshly baked and finished with a simple icing-these Peach Hand Pies are the perfect summer treat.
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Ice Cream Pie with Rice Krispie Crust

Ice cream pie with a light chocolate Rice Krispie crust takes minutes to make is super refreshing and a perfect treat to end a special meal.

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Southern Blueberry Cobbler

Southern Blueberry Cobbler will be your new go to Summer dessert! Fresh blueberries are topped with a thick buttery cake batter!

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Key Lime Cake

Key Lime Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Moist key lime cake with sweet cream cheese frosting. A light and fluffy citrus lime cake with the perfect lime buttercream frosting! The BEST Lime Cake Recipe!
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Peach Crumble Bars

Summertime is the perfect time for enjoying fresh peaches! These Peach Crumble Bars are a delightful treat with their tender, buttery crust, juicy peach filling, and sweet brown sugar crumble on top. They are simply irresistible, and I'm sure you'll love them!

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Lemon Eclair Cake

This Lemon Eclair Cake is made with sweet graham crackers, tangy lemon pudding, and sweet whipped frsoting. It's a refreshing dessert.

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Strawberry Icebox Cake

Easy no bake strawberry icebox cake recipe
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Creamy Mixed Berry Tart

This easy mixed berry tart is the perfect light and creamy dessert for Summer. Made with a cream cheese and yogurt filling in an almond crust all topped off with fresh berries and mint!

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Key Lime Cookies

Soft, homemade Key Lime Cookies bursting with citrus flavor. These easy summer cookies are made from scratch and taste absolutely delicious!

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S'mores Cookies

S'mores cookies are the perfect summer treat. Chocolate chip cookies topped with graham cracker crumbs and a deliciously melty marshmallow center. Bring these to your next barbecue and watch them disappear quickly!
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Cherry Crumb Pie with Sweet Cherries

Easy cherry crumb pie made with frozen or fresh cherries! The best cherry crumb pie recipe with a delicious streusel topping for cherry pie!

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