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

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!

Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar

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.

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Lemon Blueberry Tarts

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

Get the recipe from Sugar Sun Run

Grilled Pineapple Ice Cream Sundaes

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

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

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 

Mango Lassi Popsicles

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

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

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

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

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

Get the recipe from Sprinkles & Sprouts

Berry 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

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

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

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