10 Summer Dessert Recipes That Are Perfect to Enjoy Outside
Summer is one of the sweetest times of the year, so it’s no surprise that many folks want to satisfy their sweetest cravings as the temps rise. From brownies at summer picnics to soft-serve ice cream at the beach, it’s just another way to enjoy the months full of sunshine. So if you need inspiration for creative new summer desserts, look no further than these unique and tasty treats.
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Peach And Basil Sorbet
Ben Dearnley Peach and Basil Sorbet
Sorbet is a do-ahead star, and this peach and basil version is extra summery.
Click here to check out the Peach and Basil Sorbet recipe.
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Smores Tots
Matthew Benson S'mores Tots
No campfire? No problem. S’mores have never been easier or tastier than this skillet version of everyone’s favorite summer treat.
Click here to check out the S'mores Tots recipe.
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Mixed Berry And Coconut Layer Cake
Food to Love Mixed-Berry and Coconut Layer Cake
This gluten-free and dairy-free layer cake is the ideal summer dessert for an outdoor brunch.
Click here to check out the Mixed-Berry and Coconut Layer Cake recipe.
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Brookies
Food & Photo Brookies
Torn between brownies and chocolate chip cookies for your picnic? You can indulge in both thanks to our delectable bars that pair the best of both worlds.
Click here to check out the Brookies recipe.
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Triple Berry Poke Cake
Food & Photo Triple Berry Poke Cake
This easy-from-scratch buttery cake bursts with fresh, summery fruit flavor, and vanilla "sauce" that makes it even sweeter.
Click here to check out the Triple Berry Poke Cake recipe.
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Nice Cream
Justin's Nutty White Chocolate Cherry "Nice Cream"
"Nice cream," or "banana ice cream," replaces the dairy in ice cream with frozen bananas — all you need is a blender. It has the same texture as traditional ice cream, but less than half the fat.
Click here to check out the Nutty White Chocolate Cherry "Nice Cream" recipe.
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Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies
Food & Photo Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies
Our fudge-licious brownies are even sweeter dotted with rich cream cheese batter and topped with puffy mini marshmallows.
Click here to check out the Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies recipe.
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Ice Cream Cookie Pizza
Courtesy of Land O Lakes Ice-Cream Cookie Pizza
Any way you slice it, this cookie pizza topped with homemade fudge sauce will be as delicious as can be on a hot day.
Click here to check out the Ice-Cream Cookie Pizza recipe.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake
Food & Photo; Getty Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake
This impressive cake is a snap to toss together, thanks to convenient boxed cake mix and prepared lemon curd.
Click here to check out the Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake recipe.
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Oreo Ice Cream Cake
HBB Oreo Ice-Cream Cake
Beat the heat for good with our no-bake frozen cookies ‘n cream cake packed with toasted almonds, caramel, chocolate ice cream, and Oreos.
Click here to check out the Oreo Ice-Cream Cake recipe.