21 Summer Desserts

What’s better than a cold or fruity sweet treat on a hot summer day? Not much! Here’s a collection of my most popular summer desserts, including classics like French clafoutis and fun surprise treats like pineapple mint popsicles. These dessert recipes are all fresh and simple to make, and sure to please a crowd at… The post 21 Summer Desserts appeared first on Cookie and Kate. What’s better than a cold or fruity sweet treat on a hot summer day? Not much! Here’s a collection of my most popular summer desserts, including classics like French clafoutis and fun surprise treats like pineapple mint popsicles. These dessert recipes are all fresh and simple to make, and sure to please a crowd at a cookout or delight your dinner table. They’re lighter and healthier than most desserts, and many feature fresh berries and peaches (think fruity crisps, simple cakes, and frozen yogurt). Some of the recipes benefit from a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. The days are long and the weather is warm. Pick a favorite below and we’ll celebrate the season. Enjoy! Clafoutis This clafoutis recipe is simply the best! You can make it with berries (my favorite), cherries (my daughter’s favorite), or any of the fruity variations provided in the post. Recipe yields one 10-inch clafoutis, enough for 8 slices.  4.9/5 from 17 ratings Make This Recipe Lemon Posset Lemon posset is a creamy, citrusy dessert—the perfect small treat. It offers a rich texture and balanced lemon flavor that teeters irresistibly between tangy and sweet. Posset is so easy to make! Allow 3 hours for chilling. Recipe yields 8 to 9 small (2-ounce) servings. 4.8/5 from 37 ratings Make This Recipe Gluten-Free Almond Cake with Berries on Top This delicious gluten-free almond cake recipe is easy to make and naturally sweetened. Top with yogurt and fresh berries for a party-worthy cake! Recipe yields one 9-inch cake, enough for 8 slices. 4.9/5 from 95 ratings Make This Recipe Peach Crisp (Gluten-Free) This healthier peach crisp features juicy summer peaches and a delicious oat and almond topping, which happens to be gluten free. See recipe notes for special diet adjustments. Recipe yields 6 to 8 servings. 4.8/5 from 105 ratings Make This Recipe Thumbprint Cookies These thumbprint cookies offer classic shortbread flavor with dazzling jam centers. Almond flour makes them gluten free and extra delicious! Recipe yields 22 to 24 small cookies. 4.9/5 from 17 ratings Make This Recipe Simple Blueberry Cake Make this simple blueberry cake recipe! This blueberry cake is tender and delicious, loaded with blueberries, and not too sweet. It’s naturally sweetened and whole grain as written, too (check recipe notes for more flour options). Recipe yields one 9-inch round cake, enough for 8 slices. 4.7/5 from 86 ratings Make This Recipe Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp This simple crisp recipe is bursting with sweet, juicy strawberries and tart rhubarb. Made with honey, oats and yogurt, this crisp is more healthy than most. That said, please serve it with vanilla ice cream for dessert (or yogurt for breakfast)! 4.8/5 from 46 ratings Make This Recipe Easy Pineapple Mint Popsicles Craving a refreshing summer treat? Make these simple pineapple-mint popsicles! You’ll need only two ingredients to make these all-natural ice pops. Popsicle molds vary in volume; this recipe yields 16 ounces total, so multiply if necessary. 5/5 from 7 ratings Make This Recipe Mixed Berry Crisp (Gluten Free) Make this delightful berry crisp with any mix of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or blackberries. It’s the perfect simple and fruity summertime dessert. Recipe yields one 9-inch crisp, about 8 servings. 4.9/5 from 55 ratings Make This Recipe Pots de Crème This foolproof pots de crème recipe comes together quickly in the blender and tastes amazing. Make it for dessert, and freeze the extra! Yields 36 ounces, enough for anywhere between 36 tiny 1-ounce servings and 9 generous 4-ounce servings. 4.9/5 from 14 ratings Make This Recipe Lemony Cheesecake Tart with Pistachio Crust This cheesecake tart recipe is the best! It’s easy to make and tastes gourmet. The homemade pistachio-oat crust happens to be gluten free. Recipe yields one 9-inch tart, enough for 8 medium slices. 4.8/5 from 14 ratings Make This Recipe Easy Fruit Compote Learn how to make fruit compote with this easy recipe! You can make compote with fresh or frozen fruit. It’s delicious on ice cream, yogurt, toast, pancakes, waffles and more! Recipe yields about 2 cups compote. 4.9/5 from 69 ratings Make This Recipe No-Bake Greek Yogurt Tart This no-bake Greek yogurt tart recipe looks impressive, but it’s very easy to make and nutritious, too! I topped mine with raspberries and strawberries, but use any fresh fruit you’d like. Recipe yields one 9-inch tart (6 slices). 4.9/5 from 25 ratings Make This Recipe Blueberry Almond Crisp This amazing blueberry crisp recipe is the perfect summertime dessert! It’s easy to make with blueberries, maple syrup, lemon, oats and almonds. It’s gluten free, too! Recipe yields 6 to 8 servings (a lot!). 4.9/5 from 95 ratings Make This Recipe Creamy Peach & Honey Popsicles Honey-sweetened peach popsicles made with yogurt and roasted peaches! These cold, creamy treats are perfect for summertime. They’re healthy, too. Recipe yields eight 3-ounce popsicles. 5/5 from 13 ratings Make This Recipe Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake This delicious, lemony yogurt cake is studded with blueberries. It’s made with healthy whole wheat flour, olive oil and yogurt and tastes amazing, I promise! This cake takes cues from traditional French yogurt cake and tastes like a lightened-up pound cake. Recipe yields one loaf. 4.8/5 from 82 ratings Make This Recipe Almond Cake with Roasted Strawberries & Rhubarb on Top This maple-sweetened, gluten-free almond cake topped with roasted strawberries and rhubarb is a simple springtime dessert! Recipe yields one 9-inch cake, enough for 8 slices. 4.9/5 from 33 ratings Make This Recipe Plum Crisp with Pistachio, Oat and Almond Meal Topping This simple plum crisp recipe features honey-sweetened summer plums and a gluten-free oat and almond meal topping! Ginger and pistachios send it over the top (but feel free to substitute another nut for the pistachios). 4.9/5 from 18 ratings Make This Recipe Blueberry Frozen Yogurt This tangy, honey-sweetened lemon blueberry frozen yogurt is a delightful summer treat. Use full fat yogurt for the best texture, and buy organic berries and lemon if you can. 4.5/5 from 14 ratings Make This Recipe Honey Almond Cake with Raspberries, Orange and Pistachios This almond flour and honey cake it super simple, moist and delicious! This cake is gluten-free and paleo-friendly. Feel free to change up the flavors (see notes on how to do so). I think a lemon blueberry version would be delicious. 4.8/5 from 88 ratings Make This Recipe Roasted Berry and Yogurt Popsicles These super creamy Greek yogurt popsicles are swirled with jammy, roasted raspberries and blueberries. Sweetened with honey, these are all-natural, delicious summer treats. Recipe yields eight 3-ounce popsicles (24 ounces in total). 4.3/5 from 9 ratings Make This Recipe Before you go, here are some more recipe roundups you might appreciate: 27 Easy Appetizers 29 Epic Salad Recipes 18 Light Summer Dinners 20 Summer Potluck Recipes 25 Summer Cocktails Continue to the recipe…The post 21 Summer Desserts appeared first on Cookie and Kate.