Yahoo Sports Celebrate Summer with these Quick No-Bake Summer Dessert Ideas
There are so many cool and creamy desserts to enjoy come summertime!
There's ice cream sandwiches and no bake desserts. There's homemade popsicles and simple frozen sorbet. And don't even get us started on cooking with summer fruits. From Pies, to crumbles, to cobblers—we could go on and on.
Whether you're looking for summer desserts for parties, something to put in a cup and eat by the pool, or a big layered summer dessert just for the heck of it, we've got the best ideas right here!
Blueberry-Lemon Loaf Cake
This pretty loaf cake is easy to assemble, and cooks (and cools) largely on its own. But the real clincher is the floral topping, which takes it from an everyday snack to a summer treat worthy of any celebration, occasion, or get-together.
Get the recipe for Blueberry-Lemon Loaf Cake.
Brandied Cherry-and-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
Studded with fresh sweet cherries and chunks of chocolate, this ice cream will be on rotation all summer long! Leave out the brandy to make it kid-friendly!
Get the recipe for Brandied Cherry-and-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream.
Strawberry-Lemonade Angel Pie
A delicious gluten-free option for summer parties, this refreshing and lemony pie starts with a light meringue shell and is topped with plenty of whipped cream and fresh berries.
Get the recipe for Strawberry-Lemonade Angel Pie.
Any Fruit Crisp
If you love all those delicious summer berries and fruits, you'll love this easy fruit crisp. This easy-peasy recipe works with whatever's in season—or in the fridge.
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Raspberry and Pistachio Semifreddo
This easy, creamy, fruity frozen-mousse dessert is like a more airy, lighter ice cream cake — and it's gluten-free!
Get the recipe for Raspberry and Pistachio Semifreddo.
Hot Chocolate Ice Box Pie
Enjoy your favorite winter beverage as a cool and creamy pie that's perfect for summer! Don't forget to add plenty of mini marshmallows on top.
Get the recipe for Hot Chocolate Ice Box Pie.
Blueberry Whoopie Pies
These soft, tender treats are filled with sweet fruit and mascarpone, for a kid-friendly sweet that adults will love too.
Get the recipe for Blueberry Whoopie Pies.
Raspberry Crumb Bars
These bake-sale blue-ribbon staples are perfect keep-around treats. Bake a big batch and leave them on the counter for summer afternoon snacks.
Get the recipe for Raspberry Crumb Bars.
Strawberry-Almond Crumble Pie
Get your strawberry fix courtesy of this crowd-pleasing pie that features a jam-like filling. This is one recipe you'll be making all summer on repeat!
Get the recipe for Strawberry-Almond Crumble Pie.
Campfire-Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake
This loaf cake just might be the easiest dessert of the summer! The secret is that it starts with store bought pound cake. Grilled pineapples and an easy-to-make glaze come together quickly—and then whole deal gets well caramelized, either over hot coals or on the grill.
Get the recipe for Campfire-Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake.
Rainbow Waffle Sandwiches
Whip up these genius waffle sandwiches for your next summer party, or anytime you need a no-bake dessert. They keep well in the freezer!
Get the recipe for Rainbow Waffle Sandwiches.
Cucumber-Key Lime Pie
A Key lime pie is the ultimate summer dessert, especially this one that uses cucumbers for a subtle and refreshing twist.
Get the recipe for Cucumber-Key Lime Pie.
Brandied Strawberry Shortcakes with Malted Whipped Cream
This classic summer dessert is enhanced with brandy-marinated strawberries and malted milk powder in the whipped cream. They're a delicious treat for any summer gathering or cookout!
Get the recipe for Brandied Strawberry Shortcakes with Malted Whipped Cream.
Blackberry Tart
For a refreshing summer night treat, try this blackberry tart that uses an extra-creamy mascarpone-based filling.
Get the recipe for Blackberry Tart.
Chamomile-Mascarpone Tart with Fresh Strawberries
Make this elegant tart with a heaping topping of fresh strawberries for a summer garden party.
Get the recipe for Chamomile-Mascarpone Tart.
Rocky Road Pie
Chocolate lovers will adore this summer pie! Keep this cold chocolate delight in the fridge, and do your absolute best to make it last until after dinner.
Get the recipe for Rocky Road Pie.
Blackberry Coconut Tart
We've also made a coconut-y version of our popular blackberry tart. We can't decide which we like better!
Get the recipe for Blackberry Coconut Tart.
Peach Cobbler Ice Cream
Enjoy a creamy, ice-cold version of the classic Southern dessert.
Get the recipe for Peach Cobbler Ice Cream.
Peach Upside-Down Cake
Almost magically simple to make, upside-down cakes make the most of caramel and fruit flavors. This bourbon-y peach version is full of Southern charm and great for outdoor gatherings, or simply as a weeknight summer dessert.
Get the recipe for Peach Upside-Down Cake.
Cherries Jubilee Ice Cream
Take advantage of summer cherries! This sweet, fruity ice cream pairs perfectly with chocolate topping.
Get the recipe for Cherries Jubilee Ice Cream.
Key Lime Slab Pie with Candied Lime Zest
If you're looking for a fun dessert to feed a crowd at your next summer gathering or cookout, we love this slab pie! It's easy and makes enough to feed your whole crew.
Get the recipe for Key Lime Slab Pie with Candied Lime Zest.
Espresso Chip Ice Cream
Coffee-lovers will go wild for this rich, sweet, homemade ice cream.
Get the recipe for Espresso Chip Ice Cream.
Zebra Semifreddo
This easy take on a fancy ice cream cake is the perfect easy summer dessert! It's fun to make and the kids will love it.
Get the recipe for Zebra Semifreddo.
Peppermint Patty Ice Cream
If you love mint chip ice cream, give this one a try. The deeply classic minty flavor comes from a smart use of peppermint candies and chocolate patties.
Get the recipe for Peppermint Patty Ice Cream.
Spiced Peach Hand Pies
The best summer dessert for peach lovers: these irresistible peach hand pies. These picnic-ready pockets combine fresh peaches with warm cinnamon and a lemon-sugar glaze.
Get the recipe for Spiced Peach Hand Pies.
Blackberry Buckle Ice Cream
This fruity, decadent scoop gets a lot of flavor from fresh fruit and crunchy granola.
Get the recipe for Blackberry Buckle Ice Cream.
Gourmet S'mores
Upgrade your s'mores around the campfire by adding ingredients like strawberries and peanut butter.
Get the recipe for Gourmet S'mores.
Brown Butter Maple Nut Ice Cream
For an incredibly rich, decadent flavor without lots of expensive ingredients, just brown some butter, and put it in ice cream!
Get the recipe for Brown Butter Maple Nut Ice Cream.
Cast-Iron Apple-Blackberry Crumble with Sour Cream Whip
What's better in the summer than a delicious fruit crumble? Instead of ice cream, this recipe uses a homemade sour cream whipped topping for an irresistible flavor combination.
Get the recipe for Apple-Blackberry Crumble.
Pickled Gingery Plums
For a sweet, tart bite after dinner, make these plums coated in honey, orange, and ginger and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Get the recipe for Pickled Gingery Plums.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
This layered summer dessert is basically three enormous cookie sandwiches drizzled in chocolate syrup. You're welcome.
Get the recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake.
PB&J Puffed Cereal Ice Cream Sandwiches
Bet you haven't had ice cream sandwiches quite like these! Freeze-dried strawberries add crunch to this sweet strawberry treat.
Get the recipe for PB&J Puffed Cereal Ice Cream Sandwiches.
Blueberry Lemon & Mango Lassie Shakes
These creamy, sweet libations will be the fan favorites at any spicy summer cookout.
Get the recipe for Blueberry Lemon Shake.
Get the recipe for Mango Lassie.
Chewy Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Chewy brownie lovers rejoice: We've perfected the ice cream sandwich you never knew you always wanted!
Get the recipe for Chewy Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Bombe
This ice cream bombe features four different flavors, because you shouldn't have to pick just one. It doesn't get any easier than combining layers of your favorite ice cream!
Get the recipe for Ice Cream Bombe.
Hot Fudge Golden Grahams Parfait
Kids will love making their own ice cream sundaes, and you'll feel like a kid at heart with the Golden Grahams garnish.
Get the recipe for Hot Fudge Golden Grahams Parfait.
Swirled Meringues with Blueberry Sauce
Topped with a tangy blueberry sauce, these meringue swirls were practically made for summer. It's also great if you're looking for a gluten-free summer dessert!
Get the recipe for Swirled Meringues.
Strawberry Rhubarb Shortbread Bars
Slice into these light strawberry rhubarb bars on a warm night for the perfect meal cap.
Get the recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Shortbread Bars.
Blackberry Lime Cream Puffs
Cool blackberry lime cream and confectioners' sugar bring a little sweetness to these puffs.
Get the recipe for Blackberry Lime Cream Puffs.
S'mores, Pineapple Bourbon, and Cherry Malt Summer Shakes
From a drink reminiscent of sitting by the campfire to one that will make you feel like you've been transported to the tropics, there are so many fun ways to update your classic shake this summer.
Get the recipe for S'mores Shake.
Get the recipe for Pineapple Bourbon Shake.
Get the recipe for Cherry Malt.
Blueberry Basil Frozen Yogurt
This lighter and refreshing take on ice cream gets some seriously grown-up flavors, using a combo of fresh berries and garden-fresh herbs.
Get the recipe for Blueberry Basil Frozen Yogurt.
Green Tea Honey Frozen Yogurt
The unbeatable flavor of green tea ice cream, but a little lighter.
Get the recipe for Green Tea Honey Frozen Yogurt.
Salty Peanut Banana Pudding
This salty, sweet, dessert is a no-bake delight that will get people talking.
Get the recipe for Salty Peanut Banana Pudding.
Mango Lassi Swirl Frozen Yogurt
If you're a fan of mango lassi drinks, this sweet, slightly tart ice cream alternative will be just what you're looking for.
Get the recipe for Mango Lassi Swirl Frozen Yogurt.
Raspberry-Buttermilk Ice Pops
Ice pops are possibly the easiest cool summer treat you can make: Mix, pour, freeze, enjoy!
Get the recipe for Raspberry-Buttermilk Ice Pops.
Strawberry Rhubarb Frozen Yogurt
Honestly, is there any summer treat more satisfying than strawberry rhubarb pie? This sweet frozen yogurt comes close.
Get the recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Frozen Yogurt.
Chocolate-Mint Sandwich Cookies
Shaped in sandwich form, our classic dessert packs creamy, cold slabs of mint chocolate-chip ice cream between two deep-chocolate cookies.
Get the recipe for Chocolate-Mint Sandwich Cookies.
Raspberry Linzer Cookie Frozen Yogurt
Take the ingredients of Grandma's best cookie, and make them into a cool summer dessert. What could be better?
Get the recipe for Raspberry Linzer Cookie Frozen Yogurt.
Classic Vanilla Ice Cream
As summer desserts go, vanilla ice cream is classic for a reason. Homemade vanilla, with just a few simple ingredients, tastes so much better than the store-bought stuff.
Get the recipe for Classic Vanilla Ice Cream.
Indulgent Gelato, Five Ways
This decadent Italian treat will leave you craving more. We show you how to make the base recipe, and then add ingredients to make Nannernutter Fluff, Bittersweet Chocolate, Buttermilk Sweet Corn, Armagnac Fig & Caramel, or Goat Cheese & Peach versions.
Get the recipe for Indulgent Gelato.
Brown-Sugar Balsamic Strawberry Sauce
This sweet strawberry sauce, flavored with brown sugar and balsamic, is a great way to jazz up that classic vanilla ice cream you just made.
Get the recipe for Brown-Sugar Balsamic Strawberry Sauce.
Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Much like the popular dessert that inspired its flavor, this raspberry cheesecake ice cream gets its delectably rich taste and texture from an infusion of fluffy cream cheese.
Get the recipe for Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream.
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