11 Summer Desserts So Easy, They Practically Make Themselves

I have several sweet teeth that are all craving some easy summer desserts to bite into. From yummy sponge cake recipes to colorful strawberry desserts, I want it all.

This goes against the low-sugar rule that I've recently implemented, but I'm hardheaded and think everyone should indulge in all the sweetness that these 11 recipes have to offer. By the end of this list, you'll be thinking of excuses to bake and share these easy summer desserts with everyone you know. Don't say I didn't warn you!

Scroll on for our top summer dessert recipes you can make in a pinch this season!

Easy Fruit Desserts

Easy Strawberry Tiramisu

There's no baking involved with this tiramisu, so you won't even have to fire up your oven when it's hot out. You'll just need eggs, mascarpone, heavy cream, honey, vanilla extract, ginger, and strawberries to make this tasty dessert. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Vegan Strawberry Mousse Pie

This vegan pie almost looks too pretty to eat, but you'll want to dig in anyway. It's another no-bake recipe that happens to be gluten-free so you won't feel guilty when you go back for seconds... or thirds. (via Crowded Kitchen)

Easy Vegan Strawberry Tart Recipe

This recipe only takes 20 minutes to make, truly making it one of the quickest and easiest summer desserts out there. You'll need unsweetened soy milk, cornstarch, granulated white sugar, vegan butter, lemon zest, and a few other goodies to make this cute little dessert stand out. (via The Edgy Veg)

Fruit Pizza Sugar Cookie

This dessert pizza is for the girls whose sweet tooth seems like it can't be satiated. There's no dairy, gluten, or refined sugar in this one, so it's not like you're indulging in something that your body won't love—food allergies aside. (via Clean Cuisine)

Easy Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins

Blueberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Do you know the muffin man? Or, in this case, do you know the muffin woman? That's definitely corny, but these muffins aren't! Their moist texture will make you feel like you're tasting blueberry-filled clouds. (via Averie Cooks)

Flourless Chocolate Cherry Cake

Though this is originally a Valentine's Day dessert recipe , you can still bake it during summer. The dark chocolate chips blend beautifully with the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, cocoa butter, and cherries. (via The Original Dish)

Beach Cupcakes

These are perfect dessert for birthday or pool parties this summer. I jsut know someone will ask you for the recipe once they see them! (via Katheryn's Kitchen)

Blackberry Cupcakes with Blackberry Buttercream

I'm a huge fan of homemade buttercream icing, so I've already bookmarked this cupcake recipe to bake before summer ends. They only take 30 minutes, so keep them in mind when you're in a pinch. (Via Pink Owl Kitchen)

Apple Cranberry Cobbler

There's never a wrong time to bake and eat cobbler. This one is incredibly festive and makes a great addition to the outdoor BBQ you've been planning. (via Vanilla and Bean)

Easy Cookie Recipes

Cranberry Orange Biscotti

This biscotti recipe makes for a tasty snack while you're finally reading the next book that's on your TBR pile. (via Bowl of Delicious)

Lemon Raspberry Cookies

Lemon and raspberry together, you say? Please count me in for these scrumptious cookies! In less than 30 minutes you'll have a little over 30 cookies baked to perfection. (via Two Peas & Their Pod)

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