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1 / 43No Bake Cheesecake II
- Prep: 30 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 - 9 inch cheesecake
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
43 light and refreshing desserts for summer
There's something about dessert that just hits different in the summer. Fresh fruit and berries are at their peak in the summer months, so it's easy as pie to find plump, juicy, and sweet strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, watermelon, and peaches at the grocery store, farmers market, and even in your own backyard. Ice creams, sorbets, and other icy treats push past cakes and crumbles to stand front and center on exceptionally hot days. (Seriously, what's better than a popsicle when it's 90 degrees outside?) Whipped creams and mousses float effortlessly into your mouth. Tarts filled with custard beg to be eaten.
These desserts are lighter than their hearty winter counterparts, and while most people would say yes to sweets in any form, there are certain things that quite simply taste better in the summer. (We love you, hot caramel, but not when it's sweltering outside.)
As we prepare to bid the summer of 2026 a fond farewell, we're in need of sweet treats now more than ever. With that in mind, Stacker compiled a list of light and refreshing dessert recipes from Allrecipes, from tarts and crisps to sorbets and pies. With more than 40 to choose from, you're bound to be in sugar heaven all summer long. Take a look below, and be careful not to drool all over your screen.
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2 / 43The Ultimate Berry Crumble
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 2-quart baking dish
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here
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3 / 43Oat Pudding with Mango and Coconut
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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4 / 43Easy Malai Kulfi
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 3 cups
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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5 / 43Lemon-Raspberry Trifle
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Additional: 20 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 18
- Yield: 1 large trifle
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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6 / 43Mango Cheese Tart with Blueberries
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 - 8 inch tart
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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7 / 43Rainbow Sherbet Cake
- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 1 -9 inch cake
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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8 / 43Lemon Blueberry Cobbler
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 11x7-inch cobbler
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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9 / 43Yummy Blueberry Cobbler
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
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10 / 43Angel Fruit Trifle
- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 trifle
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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11 / 43Strawberry Refrigerator Cake
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 4 hrs 30 mins
- Total: 5 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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12 / 43Strawberry Mint Seduction
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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13 / 43Peach-Raspberry Crisp
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 5 mins
- Additional: 45 mins
- Total: 2 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 1 8x10-inch crisp
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
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14 / 43Lemon Tart with Fresh Berries
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 4 hrs
- Total: 5 hrs
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 lemon tart
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
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15 / 43Pina Colada Sorbet
- Prep: 25 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 5.75 cups
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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16 / 43Watercress, Melon and Almond Salad
- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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17 / 43Hawaiian Wedding Cake II
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 14
- Yield: 1 - 10x15 inch pan
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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18 / 43Frozen Blueberry Crisp
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 8x8-inch crisp
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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19 / 43Air Fryer Strawberry Crisp
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 small crisps
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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20 / 43Blackberry-Mango Tart
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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21 / 43Abby's Lemon Raspberry Dessert Bars
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Additional: 6 hrs
- Total: 7 hrs
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here
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22 / 43Smart Cookie Strawberry Shortcakes
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 25 mins
- Total: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 shortcakes
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here
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23 / 43Brandy Baked Peaches
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 peach halves
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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24 / 43Grilled Fruit Kabobs
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 12 kabobs
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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25 / 43Lemon Souffle Cheesecake with Blueberry Topping
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Additional: 5 hrs
- Total: 6 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
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26 / 43Watermelon Salad with Grapes and Citrus
- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
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27 / 43Georgia Peach Pie
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 - 9 inch deep dish pie
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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28 / 43Drunken Berries
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Additional: 4 hrs 5 mins
- Total: 4 hrs 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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29 / 43Pumpkin-Walnut Bread
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 45 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
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30 / 43Easy Baked Apricots
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here
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31 / 43Strawberry Cobbler
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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32 / 43Mocha Semifreddo
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 4 mins
- Additional: 8 hrs 4 mins
- Total: 8 hrs 18 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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33 / 43Easy No-Bake Strawberry Ice Cream Cake
- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 ice cream cake
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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34 / 43Jayme's Sweet Summer Berry Dessert
- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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35 / 43Blueberry Dessert
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 20 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 -8x12 inch dish
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
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36 / 43Pumpkin Dessert
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 1 9x13-inch dish
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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37 / 43Dessert Pizza
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 - 12 inch pizza
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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38 / 43Pretzel Dessert
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 11
- Yield: 11 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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39 / 43Lemon Dessert
- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 3 hrs 30 mins
- Total: 3 hrs 45 mins
- Servings: 15
- Yield: 1 9x13-inch pie
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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40 / 43Brigadeiro Dessert
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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41 / 43Dessert Bars
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 20 - 1 inch squares
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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42 / 43Toffee Dessert
- Prep: 25 mins
- Additional: 8 hrs
- Total: 8 hrs 25 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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43 / 43Avocado Dessert
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
