40 Summer Desserts That Make The Season Even Sweeter

Sweet, sweet summer.

BY SARAH SCHREIBER AND SIENNA LIVERMORE

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PARKER FEIERBACH

S'mores, fruity pies, fair favorites (like funnel cakes!) — summer is full of great desserts to enjoy. From light and refreshing to totally decadent, we've got a dessert for every big event from Memorial Day to LDW. Now, all you need is a drink in hand — oh wait, we've got those too.

S'mores Casserole

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ETHAN CALABRESE

Hands down the best casserole you'll make all summer.

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Funnel Cake

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PARKER FEIERBACH

Skip the fair and make this summer favorite from home.

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Chocolate Covered Watermelon

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BRAD HOLLAND

We didn't think watermelon could get any better.

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Banana Split Kebabs

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ETHAN CALABRESE

A healthier spin on the classic dessert, minus the messy ice cream!

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Coconut Cream Pie

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PARKER FEIERBACH

Try it with this homemade pie crust.

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Lemon Butter Cookies

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PARKER FEIERBACH

The perfect balance of sweet and tart.

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Cookie Dough Stuffed Oreos

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CHARLIE GILLETTE

Cookie dough is amazing. Oreos are amazing. Combine the two and you have a decadent, sinfully good dessert.

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Cherry Dump Cake

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PARKER FEIERBACH

Stupidly easy—just dump cake mix and cherry pie filling into a baking dish and bake it!

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S'mores Krispie Treats

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ETHAN CALABRESE

No campfire required.

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Strawberry Shortcake No-Churn Ice Cream

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ETHAN CALABRESE

If you're going to make your own ice cream this summer, this should be it.

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Banana Split Lasagna

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ETHAN CALABRESE

This no-bake dessert is easily the most fun (and decadent) way to eat a banana split.

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Prosecco Grapes

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ETHAN CALABRESE

The only way you'll ever want to eat grapes again!

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"Fried" Ice Cream

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VINEET SAWANT

The perfect dessert for a toppings bar at your next summer party. Break out the whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and sprinkles.

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Homemade Strawberry Cake

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ETHAN CALABRESE

One bite of this fresh berry-infused treat (from the cake to the cream cheese frosting!), and you'll realize this is the best thing you can do with strawberries.

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Cannoli Cones

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DELISH

Take a break from your usual summer ice cream cone, and try a cannoli cone, instead. It's the less messy, more fun way to eat the Italian dessert.

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Lemon Poppyseed Bread

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JONATHAN BOULTON

This classic bread just tastes like sunshine—you'll be baking it all summer.

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Fruit Dip

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PARKER FEIERBACH

A super simple (and healthier) dessert option that's perfect for summer parties.

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Blackberry Cobbler

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ETHAN CALABRESE

Cobbler is one of summer's simple pleasures. This one is filled with sweet and tart blackberries, and you'll want to eat it straight from the skillet.

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Mimosa Floats

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CHELSEA LUPKIN

It's like brunch for dessert! Grab your favorite bottle of champagne or prosecco + pour up!

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Ultimate Coconut Cake

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ETHAN CALABRESE

This beats a plain vanilla cake any day of the week.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cupcakes

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BRANDON BALES

For a lighter (and more convenient to eat) twist on strawberry cheesecake, try these cute cupcakes.

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Lemon Blueberry Cake

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ETHAN CALABRESE

This cake is layered with fresh blueberries, lemony flavor, and icing for a fruity and refreshing summer treat.

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Strawberry Crunch Cake

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JOHN KOMAR

Remember those ice cream bars you had a kid? This is the CAKE version, and it's even better than the original.

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Campfire Strawberries

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JONATHAN BOULTON

Campfires aren't just for s'mores anymore! These are healthy-ish because they're fruit...right?

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Margarita Pie

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JONATHAN BOULTON

This pie's filling is made with tequila, triple sec, and Cool Whip. Margaritas we can eat? We're in.

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Prosecco Pops

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CHELSEA LUPKIN

Prosecco is always a good idea, especially when it's frozen.

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Strawberry Upside Down Cake

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CHELSEA LUPKIN

The recipe calls for an entire pound of strawberries!

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S'mores Icebox Cake

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ETHAN CALABRESE

You'll be obsessed with the marshmallow whipped cream.

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Nutella Pops

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CHELSEA LUPKIN

Moooove over, classic fudgsicles. Nutella fans will be OBSESSED with these frozen treats.

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Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes

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JOHN KOMAR

Your inner child called, and really wants you to eat these this summer!

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Gin & Tonic Pops

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JON BOULTON

You'll want these boozy treats in your freezer allll summer long.

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Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwiches

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JOE SPIT

These upgraded ice cream sandwiches are perfect for your summer barbecues.

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Frozen Samoa Pie

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JOE SPIT

So we can make Girl Scout cookie season last a littttle longer.

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Lemon Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes

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PARK FEIERBACH

No-bake, which means no hassle!

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Easy Lemon Bars

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DELISH EDITORS

Pucker up — these babies are sweet.

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Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake

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BRANDON BALES

Fruity + light, just like all summer desserts should be.

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Strawberry Crisp Cookie Cups

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BRANDON BALES

Oatmeal cookie cups + strawberries = a refreshing little sweet for the summer!

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Banana Cream Pie in a Jar

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ETHAN CALABRESE

Banana cream pie tastes even better in a cute jar, trust us.

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Grilled Pineapple Sundaes

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ETHAN CALABRESE

Say "aloha" to your new go-to summer treat.

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Mini Key Lime Pies with Coconut Macaroon Crust

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ERIKA LAPRESTO

These sweet little key lime bites are essentially piña coladas in dessert form.

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