• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Urban Foodie Kitchen

Small Batch Recipes to Inspire your Inner Foodie

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Cocktails
    • Grilling
    • Main Dishes
      • Pasta & Grains
      • Salads
      • Seafood
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Soups & Chilis
    • Vegetarian
  • Shop
  • About Me
    • Work with Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosures, Terms & Disclaimers
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

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

Published: July 23, 2017 By Urban Foodie Kitchen Last Updated: June 30, 2019 4 Comments

120shares

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 Sun 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 

Mango Lassi Popsicles

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

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 for 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 

120shares
Previous Post: « Tomato Gazpacho: A Chilled Summer Soup
Next Post: Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salsa: The Perfect Summer Party Dip »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  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

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Welcome to Urban Foodie Kitchen (formerly FoodieGirlChicago)! I'm Kathryn and I love all things involving food and wine! More about me...

I’m looking for…

NEWSLETTER

Get the latest recipes and news each week! Click here to Sign Up

Popular This Week

Cheesy Garlic Spaghetti Squash
Air Fryer Crab Cakes with Spicy Aioli + Lemon Vinaigrette
Mom's Creamy Chicken Mushroom Crêpes
The Ultimate Ricotta Avocado Toast
Caramelized Onion Frittata
Grilled Apricot Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Stay Connected!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Footer

Footer

↑ back to top

Resources

  • Recipe Index
  • Shop

Newsletter

  • Sign up! for emails and updates

About

  • About Kathryn
  • Work with Me

Urban Foodie Kitchen is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

© 2020 Urban Foodie Kitchen
 · Privacy Policy 
· Disclaimers+Disclosures
 · Cookie Policy





Cookies

This site uses cookies: Find out more.