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Summer Recipes

Explore seasonal dessert, baking, and drink recipes celebrating the flavors of summer, including light and fruity desserts, no-bake dessert recipes, and s'mores-inspired treats. All made from scratch!

Need a suggestion? You'll love my S'mores Peanut Butter Cups stuffed with peanut butter, graham cracker, and marshmallow creme or my Mini Summer Fruit Tarts (sugar cookie cups packed with no-bake cheesecake filling and topped with fresh berries). If you love blueberries, be sure to try my Blueberry Lemon Snack Cake, my Small Batch Blueberry Muffins, or my Blueberry Cookies with Streusel Topping. And for a fun spin on a summer classic, don't miss my Grilled Strawberry Shortcake!

  • Strawberry Pretzel Pie Cookies
  • Strawberry Vanilla Cake
  • Mixed Berry Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel Topping
  • Blueberry Chocolate Chip Muffins
  • Easy Homemade Petit Fours
  • Mini Blueberry Muffins
  • S'mores Peanut Butter Cups
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Oreo Icebox Cake
  • Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping (Small Batch)
  • Crepe-Style Pancakes with Strawberries & Sour Cream
  • Old-Fashioned Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chips
  • Simple Cherry Sauce for Desserts
  • Classic Blueberry Pie with Frozen Blueberries
  • Mini Fruit Tarts with No-Bake Cheesecake Filling
  • Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
  • Blueberry Cake with Lemon Sauce
  • Blueberry Muffin Scones
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Margaritas
  • Blueberry Cookies with Streusel Topping
  • S'mores Dessert Shooters
  • Grilled Strawberry Shortcake
  • Blueberry Mojito Mocktail
  • Classic Lemon Bars
  • Blackberry Basil Tequila Lemonade
  • Blackberry Meringues with Whipped Cream and Lemon Curd
  • Frozen S'mores
  • Strawberry Pimm's Cup with Citrus, Cucumber, & Mint
  • Gin and Tonic with Fresh Cucumber, Mint, and Lime
  • Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes with Lemon Curd

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I'm Allison, the cookie-obsessed baker, recipe creator, and food photographer behind Always Eat Dessert.

Here you’ll find made-from-scratch recipes designed for busy people who love to bake. From cookies to quick breads, you'll discover detailed, easy-to-follow recipes for everyday life along with practical baking tips to help you whip up indulgent treats from scratch with confidence.

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Summer Dessert Recipes

  • Fork with a bite of cake along with a slice of cake on a white plate.
    Strawberry Vanilla Cake
  • A slice of blueberry pie with a lattice crust on a white plate.
    Classic Blueberry Pie with Frozen Blueberries
  • Close-up view of grilled strawberry shortcake on a white plate.
    Grilled Strawberry Shortcake
  • Close-up view of stack of 3 s'mores ice cream sandwiches.
    Frozen S'mores

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    Moist & Fudgy Chocolate Cake
  • Close up view of a partially-eaten slice of two-layer vanilla cake with vanilla frosting on a white plate with a fork.
    Moist & Fluffy Vanilla Cake
  • Mini brownie bites topped with piped whipped ganache on a white surface.
    Brownie Bites with Whipped Chocolate Ganache
  • Overhead view of dark chocolate frosting spread on a sheet cake.
    Chocolate Ganache Buttercream Frosting
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