**Charming Summer Sweets to Savor the Season**
What could be more refreshing than a chilly or fruity dessert on a warm summer day? Not much! Here’s a selection of my top summer dessert recipes, featuring classics like French clafoutis and exciting surprise treats such as pineapple mint popsicles.
These sweets are all fresh and straightforward to prepare, guaranteed to please a gathering or enhance your dinner table. Many include fresh berries and peaches, encompassing fruity crisps, easy cakes, and frozen yogurt. Some recipes are enhanced by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a swirl of whipped cream.
The days are extended, and the temperatures are inviting. Choose a favorite below, and let’s rejoice in the season. Enjoy!
1. **Clafoutis**
This clafoutis recipe is simply unmatched! You can create it with berries (my preferred choice), cherries (my daughter’s preferred), or any fruity variations listed in the post. Recipe yields one 10-inch clafoutis, sufficient for 8 slices.
2. **Lemon Posset**
Lemon posset is a rich, citrusy sweet treat—the ideal small indulgence. It provides a luscious texture and a well-balanced lemon taste that perfectly straddles the line between tart and sweet. Posset is incredibly simple to whip up! Allow 3 hours for chilling. Recipe yields 8 to 9 petite (2-ounce) servings.
3. **Gluten-Free Almond Cake with Berries on Top**
This delectable gluten-free almond cake recipe is easy to prepare and naturally sweet. Garnish it with yogurt and fresh berries for a cake worthy of any celebration! Recipe yields one 9-inch cake, enough for 8 slices.
4. **Peach Crisp (Gluten-Free)**
This healthier peach crisp boasts succulent summer peaches and a delightful oat and almond topping, which is gluten-free. Refer to recipe notes for dietary adjustments. Recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.
5. **Thumbprint Cookies**
These thumbprint cookies deliver classic shortbread flavor with stunning jam fillings. Almond flour allows them to be gluten-free and extra tasty! Recipe yields 22 to 24 small cookies.
6. **Simple Blueberry Cake**
Try this straightforward blueberry cake recipe! This blueberry cake is soft and delicious, packed with blueberries, and not overly sweet. It’s naturally sweetened and whole grain, as stated (check recipe notes for alternative flour options). Recipe yields one 9-inch round cake, enough for 8 slices.
7. **Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp**
This easy crisp recipe is overflowing with sweet, juicy strawberries and tangy rhubarb. Made with honey, oats, and yogurt, this crisp is healthier than many others. That said, do be sure to serve it with vanilla ice cream for dessert (or yogurt for breakfast)!
8. **Easy Pineapple Mint Popsicles**
Want a refreshing summer snack? Create these effortless pineapple-mint popsicles! You’ll need just two ingredients to whip up these all-natural ice pops. Popsicle molds vary in size; this recipe yields a total of 16 ounces, so adjust if needed.
9. **Mixed Berry Crisp (Gluten Free)**
Whip up this delightful berry crisp using any combination of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries. It’s the ideal simple and fruity summer dessert. Recipe yields one 9-inch crisp, about 8 servings.
10. **Pots de Crème**
This foolproof pots de crème recipe comes together swiftly in the blender and is delicious. Make it for dessert, and freeze any leftovers! Yields 36 ounces, sufficient for anywhere from 36 petite 1-ounce servings to 9 generous 4-ounce servings.
11. **Lemony Cheesecake Tart with Pistachio Crust**
This cheesecake tart recipe is outstanding! It’s straightforward to prepare and tastes gourmet. The homemade pistachio-oat crust is gluten-free. Recipe yields one 9-inch tart, adequate for 8 medium slices.
12. **Easy Fruit Compote**
Discover how to prepare fruit compote with this simple recipe! You can use fresh or frozen fruit. It’s delectable on ice cream, yogurt, toast, pancakes, waffles, and more! Recipe yields around 2 cups compote.
13. **No-Bake Greek Yogurt Tart**
This no-bake Greek yogurt tart recipe appears impressive but is very easy to make and nutritious as well! I topped mine with raspberries and strawberries, but feel free to use any fresh fruit of your choice. Recipe yields one 9-inch tart (6 slices).
14. **Blueberry Almond Crisp**
This remarkable blueberry crisp recipe is the ultimate summer dessert! It’s simple to prepare with blueberries, maple syrup, lemon, oats, and almonds. It’s gluten-free, too! Recipe yields 6 to 8 servings (a generous amount!).