17 Great Summer Desserts

Use frozen puff pastry in this elegant dessert that boasts a lemon-infused cream cheese filling.

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A topping of brown sugar and pecans adds a crunchy sweetness to an already outstanding berry cake.

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Ripe, juicy plums make this mouthwatering cake look as fabulous as it tastes.

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This no-bake pie gets its unusual crispy crust by mixing melted chocolate with rice cereal and freezing until firm.

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Salty and sweet, cool and crunchy, this ice cream cake will satisfy every craving.

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With just three ingredients, you can whip up this scrumptious cake that's fit for company.

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Mix pureed raspberries with sugar syrup and freeze to create this refreshing palate cleanser.

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Top off plain vanilla ice cream with toasted coconut and apricots cooked in honey syrup for a light yet satisfying dessert.

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You can make these simple treats ahead of time and freeze for up to three days.

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The essence of the season is perfectly captured in this strawberry-and-peach double-crust pie. 

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Drop spoonfuls of batter on sliced peaches and bake until golden brown and bubbly for a warm, comforting summer dessert.

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The biscuit topping soaks up the sweet, tantalizing juices the blueberries release as they bake.

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Rolled oats and almonds add a crispy, chewy texture that complements the tender peaches.

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This pretty dessert mixes sweetened fruit with its own juices and vanilla ice cream.

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A baked peach half holds a delightful surprise—a scoop of ice cream hidden inside a golden brown meringue shell.

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To drastically cut down prep time, use store-bought biscuits and layer with mixed berries and freshly whipped cream.

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Spike sweet syrup with a little orange liqueur and toss with the berries to add a hint of citrus punch to this simple dessert.

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