Summer is such a fun time to gather with friends for a special meal, but when the weather is hot, who wants to slave away in the kitchen crafting a delicious dessert?
For those time when you're wanting to bring out a special treat, with minimal effort but maximum effect, these easy dessert recipes are ready to save the day.
Each of these recipes calls for just 5 ingredients (or less!), and they're all proven crowd-pleasers!
1. Mango Mousse
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Made with fresh, pureed mangoes and topped with ethereal chantilly cream, this mango mousse is the stuff summertime dessert dreams are made of!
Get the recipe here.
2. Turkish Fig Pudding
This rich and creamy fig pudding is a classic dessert that hails from Turkey, where it's a welcome after-dinner treat!
Made with just two ingredients, dessert really doesn't get any easier than this!
Get the recipe here.
3. Cherry Popsicles
These healthy cherry popsicles are made with honey, yogurt, and sweet, delicious cherries.
Just look at the gorgeous color on these! This is the kind of dessert I just love on a hot summer night.
Get the recipe here.
4. Apple Dump Cake
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If you're looking for a hearty dessert option, this apple dump cake won't let you down!
Sweet and satisfying, it's a delightfully easy recipe that you can even make right in the crock pot.
Get the recipe here.
5. Apple Tarte Tatin
Apple tarte tatin is a traditional pie from France, that's baked upside down and then flipped while still warm.
This would be divine with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream!
Get the recipe here.
6. 5-Ingredient Strawberry Dessert
Similar to a pavlova, this light and airy dessert is perfect for those hot summer gatherings where you want to serve a dish that's memorably delicious, without being heavy.
Get the recipe here.
7. Peach Dump Cake
Here's another dump cake that's just so easy, and features the fragrant, summery flavor of peaches.
With ice cream or without, this is a cake that's sure to disappear quickly!
Get the recipe here.
8. Strawberry Shortcake Bars
Here's a tasty treat that's a delightful spin on traditional strawberry shortcake.
We just love the way these are layered on top of a sweet, crumbly base, with that luscious strawberry layer in the center!
Get the recipe here.
9. Peach Upside Down Puff Pastry
Nothing says summer like ripe peaches, and this easy dessert really shows them off in style.
Bright and flavorful slices of peach are couched in flaky rectangles of delicious puff pastry, for a perfectly summer treat.
Get the recipe here.
10. 4-Ingredient Key Lime Pie
This easy key lime pie will make you feel like you're on vacation!
Sweet, tangy, and so easy to make, this delicious pie recipe is a real winner.
Get the recipe here.
11. Classic Vanilla Pudding Pops
It's hard to beat a good old fashioned pudding pop, and this recipe is so classic.
Made with just four ingredients, they're easy to make, and delicious to eat.
Get the recipe here.
12. Mango Lime Sorbet
Here's an easy sorbet recipe that combines the sweetness of ripe mangoes with a touch of zesty lime.
It comes together so quickly, you'll be stunned at how easy it is to whip up a batch!
Get the recipe here.
13. 3-Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake Cups
With just ten minutes and only three ingredients, you can have these delicious little cheesecake cups on the table!
Serve them with fruit or berries, and let the kids top them however they like. These are such a fun and easy dessert for those times you want something special, but really don't want to slave away in the kitchen!
Get the recipe here.
14. Mini 5-Ingredient Oreo Cheesecake
How adorable are these sweet little cheesecakes? For anyone that loves Oreos (and who doesn't?), these are sure to be a hit!
With just 5 ingredients, they're deceptively easy to make, and serve!
Get the recipe here.
15. Espresso Ice Cream with Fudge Swirl
With bold flavors of coffee and chocolate, this decadent homemade ice cream is actually dairy-free and gluten free, so just about anyone can enjoy this delicious frozen treat.
Never made ice cream before? This recipe is so easy, it's a great place to start!
Get the recipe here.
16. Passion Fruit Posset
Smooth and sweet, this easy posset is a heavenly dessert that features the delicious flavor of passion fruit.
It's simple and easy to make, but feels so exotic!
Get the recipe here.
17. Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Here's an easy chocolate mousse that's vegetarian friendly!
It whips up quickly, and you'll be amazed at how smooth, satisfying, and chocolatey this is. It's definitely an easy win, with adults and kits alike!
Get the recipe here.
18. Italian Coffee Granita
This light and perfectly-bitter granita is such a wonderful way to enjoy coffee in the summer months!
Coffee lovers will swoon over this easy dessert!
Get the recipe here.
17. Biancomangiare (Sicilian Milk Pudding)
Biancomangiare means “white food” in Italian, and it's a delicious traditional dessert.
Reminiscent of panna cotta, this delicate dish is light, and mild in flavor. The berries lend this a wonderful pop of both color and flavor.
Get the recipe here.
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If you're looking for inspiration for some gorgeous summery "mocktails" to enjoy with the family this summer, here are 17 beginner-friendly ones to get you started!
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Everyone expects a great dessert at the end of a grilling event, but not everyone expects dessert to be cooked on the grill, right? Why not make the most of your grill while still warm to surprise your friends and family with a delicious dessert recipe?
Surprise your guests with fun and tasty desserts that will add the perfect sweet note to your grilling season!
Anna Chesley
Anna Chesley is a freelance writer living a homestead lifestyle, with a special love for family travel, old books, vintage skills, and seaside living. In addition to founding Salt In My Coffee, she runs the website, New England Family Life, as well as The 1800's Housewife, a website devoted to re-creating authentic 1800's recipes.
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