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10 Must Have Summer Desserts

These 10 must have summer desserts will have you reimagining childhood summers and leaving guests impressed all summer long!

1 – Nectarine and Mascarpone Tart

Fresh nectarines are one of summers best offerings and this Nectarine and Mascarpone Tart is a great way to mix things up this summer. This quick and simple dessert will have your friends and family satisfied and begging for more!

nectarine and mascarpone tart

2 – Strawberry Tiramisu

Nothing says summer more than fresh strawberries. This Strawberry Tiramisu is a great way to mix up the traditional strawberry shortcake or chocolate tiramisu! It’s perfect for a potluck or swim party and will leave guests begging for the recipe.

Strawberry Tiramisu

3 – S’more Cake

What would summer nights be like without bonfires and s’mores!?!? This cake celebrates the rich chocolate, marshmallow and graham crackers combo in a delicious baked dessert. It’s also perfect for a night at home when a bonfire and s’mores aren’t quite possible. This is why it made our 10 Must Have Summer Desserts list.

S'mores Cake

4 – Stone Fruit Sorbet

Summer is the perfect time for a light and frozen dessert such as this Stone Fruit Sorbet. It’s also a great way to incorporate some of our favorite summer fruits into a delicious frozen dessert.

Stone Fruit Sorbet

5 – Skillet Peach Cobbler

Peach cobbler isn’t just for camping! With this delicious Skillet Peach Cobbler you can recreate this nostalgic camping or dutch oven treat in the comfort of your own air conditioned home! If you’re in the market for a new cast iron skillet, this 6 Inch Cast Iron skillet is the prefect size and has great ratings!

Skillet Peach Cobbler

6 – Low Carb Raspberry Ice Cream

Don’t let diet restrictions keep you from enjoying a summer treat! This Low Carb Raspberry Ice Cream is a delicious sweet treat and has lots of modification options to adapt to your dietary needs. This Raspberry Ice Cream made our 10 Must Have Summer Desserts list not only because it’s low carb but because it’s also delicious and kid approved!

7 – No Bake Peach Pie For Two

Too hot to use the oven or stove top? This No Bake Peach Pie For Two is great for a summer night in or a great way to use up some old peaches that are on their last leg.

8 – Lemon Raspberry Rolls

One of the things I love about summer is visits from family and these Lemon Raspberry Rolls are a great way to keep the crowd happy at breakfast time! The flavor combination of lemon and raspberry will leave your guests licking their fingers and coming back for more.

9 – Easy Mango Sorbet

A fresh Sorbet hits different in the summer and thats why we chose to include this Easy Mango Sorbet in our 10 Must Have Summer Desserts. This delicious Mango Sorbet is perfect for a day by the pool or if you’re in the mood for a quick sweet treat!

10 – Strawberry Lemon Cake

Nothing says summer like strawberries and lemonade! This Strawberry Lemon Cake is the best of both worlds in a delicious baked dessert which is why we included it as the final dessert on our 10 Must Have Summer Desserts list.

There you have it, our 10 Must Have Summer Desserts. We hope you’re able to find at least one crowd pleaser this summer whether here on this list or by checking out some of our other desserts.

10 Must Have Summer Desserts

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