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I hold a special place in my heart for summer foods. I just love summer BBQs, cookouts, and potlucks!
I’ve compiled all of the BEST summer recipes in one place, to prepare you for your next summertime event.
I’ve got dessert ideas for parties, recipes to bring to a potluck, no-bake desserts, easy bread recipes the whole family will love, and more! Get ready to pin and save these recipes for later.
P.S. Traveling this summer to visit family and bringing a dish with you? Prep your desserts or breads ahead of time with my *free* Make Ahead Guide! Get your Make Ahead Cheatsheet here.
Enjoy!
The BEST Summer Recipes
No Bake S’mores Mini Cheesecakes
Chocolate cheesecake. Toasted marshmallow meringue topping. Buttery graham cracker crust. Need I say more? All the classic campfire treat flavors packed into an easy no-bake, pre-portioned dessert. These Mini S’mores No-Bake Cheesecakes are the cutest, most delicious bites of nostalgia you’ll eat this summer! Get the recipe >>
Peach Galette
Peach Galette is so much easier to make than a peach pie, but with the same deliciously sweet summery peach flavor and flaky all-butter crust in every bite. Serve this homemade galette recipe with vanilla ice cream for the perfect rustic dessert. Get the recipe >>
Chocolate Sheet Cake
My super EASY Chocolate Sheet Cake with simple fudge frosting takes just minutes to prepare and doesn’t even require an electric mixer. Such a crowd pleaser perfect for any party or BBQ! Get the recipe >>
Homemade Burger Buns
My Homemade Burger Buns are SO much better than anything store-bought! Beautifully light and fluffy inside, and slightly crusty on the outside. These buns are the perfect canvas for any type of burger. Get the recipe >>
Glazed Lemon Cookies
Glazed Lemon Cookies feature buttery, citrusy, soft, and perfectly sweet cookies topped with a lemon glaze. These are the best lemon cookies that come together quickly, contain simple ingredients, and don’t even require chilling. These are the perfect summer dessert recipe! Get the recipe >>
Blueberry Cobbler
Blueberry Cobbler is bursting with delicious blueberry flavor, featuring a hint of bright lemon freshness, and finished with a light, fluffy cake topping. Super quick and easy recipe, perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Get the recipe >>
Baked Strawberry Lemon Doughnuts
These pretty Strawberry Lemon Doughnuts are made with a yeasted dough, but baked for the best fluffy texture without frying! Topped with a beautiful naturally colored strawberry glaze. Get the recipe >>
S’mores Cookies
S’mores Cookies are loaded with chocolate chips and graham cracker crumbs, topped with mini marshmallows and Hershey’s chocolate. All the classic campfire treat flavors are packed into this quick and easy cookie recipe! Get the recipe >>
Blueberry Peach Pie
Homemade Blueberry Peach Pie features a perfectly crisp and flaky crust with a thick, fresh, and summery luscious filling. Tons of tips for preventing watery soggy fruit pies in the full post. Get the recipe >>
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Ultra-rich, moist, and fudgy Easy Chocolate Zucchini Cake is the perfect summer treat for any chocoholic and can be made in less than 1 hour! Bonus: this recipe doesn’t even require a mixer. Get the recipe >>
No Bake Mini Blackberry Cheesecakes
My adorable No Bake Mini Blackberry Cheesecakes are ultra-fresh, vibrant, and simple to make with no oven (or even stove) required, making for the perfect summer recipe. These will be the prettiest addition to any BBQ or potluck! Get the recipe >>
Best Ever Chewy Brownies
Is it even a summer gathering without brownies? This recipe makes the BEST Chewy Brownies ever! Just as chewy as boxed brownies, but packed with way more chocolate flavor. One bowl recipe made in less than 1 hour! Get the recipe >>
Angel Food Cake
You only need 7 ingredients to make the BEST Angel Food Cake recipe! This cake is perfectly light, airy, and fluffy. Served with homemade whipped cream and fresh berries. Check out all the baking tips below on how to make perfect Angel Food Cake every time. The perfect summer recipe. Get the recipe >>
S’mores Pizookies
Ultra ooey and gooey S’mores Pizookies feature chocolate chip cookie dough stuffed with marshmallows, Hershey’s chocolate, and graham cracker bits baked to decadent perfection inside cute mini skillets. Get the recipe >>
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy peanut butter cream cheese filling, and is topped with thick and fudgy chocolate ganache – and you don’t even need to turn on your oven. Can you get more summer-perfect than that?! Get the recipe >>
Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats
You don’t need to turn on the oven for these yummy treats! Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats are crispy, sticky, and gooey. The Brown Butter gives these classic treats a fun, updated twist, bringing a delicious nuttiness to the sticky deliciousness. So fun and SO easy to make. Get the recipe >>
Vanilla Sheet Cake with Grilled Strawberries
This Vanilla Sheet Cake with Grilled Strawberries features an ultra-moist, tender, and slightly spongy vanilla cake, topped with fresh whipped cream and finished with slightly smoky grilled strawberries on top. Perfect summer dessert recipe for a crowd! Get the recipe >>
No Bake Frozen Blueberry Pie
My super easy No Bake Frozen Blueberry Pie is the perfect frosty, fresh, and fruity summer dessert recipe for any cookout, BBQ, or get-together! Get the recipe >>
Brown Butter Peach Cobbler
This Brown Butter Peach Cobbler is the most flavorful cobbler recipe you’ll ever try. The brown butter peaches, warm spices, and biscuit-like base and topping make for the ultimate summer treat. Use fresh, frozen, or canned peaches for a delightful treat all summer long! Get the recipe >>
Homemade Oreo Cookies
Homemade Oreo Cookies taste just like the famous store-bought sandwich cookies – but better! These delicious homemade Oreos are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite flavored filling (double-stuffed if you prefer!). Get the recipe >>
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
My No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust and a homemade double strawberry cheesecake filling, for an easy, pretty, totally crowd-pleasing summertime treat the whole family will go crazy for! Get the recipe >>
No Bake Strawberry Lemonade Mini Cheesecakes
No Bake Strawberry Lemonade Mini Cheesecakes are adorably fresh, tart, and fruity and will be the star of any summer cookout! Pre-portioned, so no slicing needed, and you don’t even need to turn on the oven. The best summer dessert recipe ever. Get the recipe >>
Homemade Hawaiian Bread Rolls
This copycat recipe for Homemade Hawaiian Bread Rolls is perfectly sweet, soft, fluffy, and golden brown. Take your barbecued meat sandwiches to the next level with these babies! You’re going to love how easy these are to make. Get the recipe >>
Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches
Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches are the ultimate summer treat! Homemade red velvet cookies, sandwiched together with vanilla ice cream, and finished with patriotic red, white, and blue sprinkles – are these perfect for the Fourth of July or Memorial Day or what?! Get the recipe >>
Death by Chocolate Ice Cream
Death by Chocolate Ice Cream features an ultra-rich, thick, and creamy double chocolate custard-based ice cream, with chocolate fudge swirled throughout. Every bite is a chocoholic’s dream! The best summer recipe. Get the recipe >>
Focaccia Bread
This homemade recipe for EASY No Knead Focaccia Bread is surprisingly simple but makes rich, flavorful, and soft bread with ultra-crispy edges that everyone will love! Get the recipe >>
No Bake Frozen Chocolate Raspberry Pie
My No Bake Frozen Chocolate Raspberry Pie features a chocolate graham cracker crust, with a creamy chocolate raspberry filling, and a beautiful chocolate drizzle topping. One of the best summer recipes you’ll ever make! Get the recipe >>
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
The PERFECT base for ice cream sandwiches! Big, thick, chewy, soft, and loaded with peanut butter and chocolate flavor, and a huge hit with any crowd. Get the recipe >>
S’mores Fudge Bars
S’mores Fudge Bars have a thick layer of buttery graham cracker crust, rich, fudgy chocolate filling, and a homemade toasted marshmallow topping. A delicious summertime treat you can enjoy all year long! Get the recipe >>
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream uses NO eggs. Includes secret ingredients for easy, creamy, and super flavorful ice cream. SO much better than the expensive store brands! Get the recipe >>
No Knead Rosemary Parmesan Skillet Bread
This No Knead Rosemary Parmesan Skillet Bread features a super easy homemade dough that comes together in a matter of minutes! This bread has tons of flavor and a crispy cheesy crust. Get the recipe >>
I hope you enjoy these recipes! Let me know which recipe you’re going to try this summer!
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