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    Home > Recipes

    The Best Desserts for a Summer Party: 14 Options Your Guests Will Love

    Published: July 23, 2017 By Urban Foodie Kitchen Last Updated: June 11, 2022 4 Comments

    Looking for a great dessert for your next summer party or to take to a backyard BBQ?  Here are 14 options from some of my favorite bloggers that will leave your guests asking for seconds!

    The Best Desserts for Summer

    Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar

    This Strawberry Shortcake in a mason jar is the perfect packable picnic or summer party dessert.

    The lemon curd and mascarpone give this strawberry shortcake an extra punch of flavor and the packable nature of the mini mason jars mason jar makes these perfect for a summer party or picnic.

    Get the recipe

    Lemon Blueberry Tarts

    Blueberry Lemon Tart

    This individual serving no-bake lemon cheesecake is topped with fresh blueberries for a light and tasty summer dessert.

    Get the recipe from Sugar Spun Run

    Grilled Pineapple Ice Cream Sundaes

    Grilled pineapple slices topped with ice cream and bright red cherries

    These unique sundaes combine grilled pineapple with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce for a sweet summertime dessert!

    Get the recipe from Sprinkles & Sea Salt

    Raspberry Coconut Smoothie Popsicles

    Raspberry Coconut Smoothie Popsicles

    Popsicles are always a big hit with the kids at backyard parties!  The sophisticated flavors in these mean adults will love them too.

    Get the recipe from Lauren Caris Cooks 

    Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

    Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

    This Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Cake is full of fresh summer flavors and who doesn't love a nice frozen dessert in the heat of summer?!

    Get the recipe from Homemade Food Junkie 

    Cherry Pineapple Popsicles

    Cherry pineapple popsicles on a bed of ice

    Because popsicles are so perfect for summer and these flavors are so interesting I had to include two different types!

    Get the recipe from Platings and Pairings 

    Berry Clafoutis

    Berry clafoutis shot from overhead

    This Berry Clafoutis is the perfect way to show off your spring and summer berries.

    Get the recipe from Champagne Tastes

    Rum Cherry Ice Cream

    Rum Cherry Ice Cream

    A summer dessert list wouldn't be complete without at least one kind of ice cream!  This rum cherry version is unique and refreshing.

    Get the recipe from Striped Spatula 

    Blackberry Nectarine Crumble

    Blueberry Nectarine Crumble

    Crumbles are such a classic summer dessert and so easy to make for a large group.  I love the unique flavor combination in this one!

    Get the recipe from House of Nash Eats

    Mini Passion Fruit Cream Pots

    Passion Fruit cream dessert in mini glasses

    These mini Passionfruit Cream Pots are an ideal make-ahead dessert that can be scaled up or down making them perfect for parties of all sizes.

    Get the recipe from Sprinkles & Sprouts

    Berry Eton Mess Dessert Shots

    Eton Mess Dessert shots

    Individual serving desserts are so great for both picnics and backyard BBQs.  They are easy to transport and easy to serve and the berries in this one just scream summertime!

    Get the recipe from Giraffes Can Bake 

    Orange Ricotta Donuts

    Orange Ricotta Donuts

    Because donuts just seem like a super fun dessert for a summer party and are perfectly packable for a picnic!

    Get the recipe from Inside the Rustic Kitchen 

    No Bake S'mores Bars

    S'mores Bars

    There has got to be at least one version of S'mores on any summer dessert list.  These easy no-bake bars work well for a crowd.

    Get the recipe from Garden in the Kitchen 

    Blueberry Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    Blueberry Banana Cake

    If you want something a little more elegant for your party this Blueberry Banana cake definitely fits the description.

    Get the recipe from Liv for Cake 

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    1. Diane Williams says

      July 23, 2017 at 8:50 am

      Gorgeous desserts! I'm getting hungry and inspired. Thank you for including our Strawberry Ice cream cake. I have shared and pinned this post. Have a great day!

      Reply
      • FoodieGirlChicago says

        August 08, 2017 at 6:17 am

        Thanks Diane. You're Strawberry Ice Cream Cake is beautiful!

        Reply
    2. Dottie Atkins says

      June 20, 2020 at 9:40 am

      I can't chose what to make first! What's your favorite one? I'll make that first.

      Reply
      • Urban Foodie Kitchen says

        June 21, 2020 at 7:12 am

        Hi Dottie - I'd probably pick one of the desserts in a jar or the Strawberry Ice Cream Cake to make first. Enjoy!

        Reply

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