Here Are the Top 10 Desserts You Need to Make This Summer, According to Our Editors

They're light, bright, and sweet like the season.

Published on July 12, 2024

a medium angle shot of fresh rhubarb pie — Photo:
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

The Allrecipes print editors chose 10 desserts to feature in this summer's magazine. Some of these recipes are classic summer desserts, like rhubarb pie and a berry trifle. Some are more decadent; others, sweet and simple. There is a little something for everyone below. If you want to stay up-to-date on all the most delicious seasonal recipe, subscribe to Allrecipes Magazine.

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Lemon Berry Trifle

"This lemon berry trifle is so tasty and delicious. I needed to make a dessert last minute for a party, so I went through my cupboards, found instant lemon pudding mix, and came up with this recipe." - cookiequeen

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Freezer Caramel Drizzle Pies

"This recipe makes two delicious freezer pies topped with coconut, pecans, and a caramel drizzle. What a refreshing treat on a hot summer day!" - Karen Neilson

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Gerry's Cobbler

"Excellent recipe, my family loved it. Have made this many times with various fresh, frozen, canned fruit. I use apple juice or milk for the juice ingredient many times. I also mixed cinnamon with the fruit after the first time which makes it even better." - Jenna

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Mint Oreo Icebox Cake

overhead view of icebox cake with mint and chocolate drizzle — Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This decadent Oreo icebox cake is incredibly easy to make and requires only six ingredients," says culinary expert Nicole McLaughlin (a.k.a. NicoleMcMom). "It’s a perfect dessert for kids’ birthday parties that doesn’t require heating up the kitchen. As is, this cooling cake offers a delightful mint-chocolate flavor profile, but feel free to switch things up by using your favorite Oreo cookie flavor–just leave out the fresh mint."

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Mojito Sorbet

"This minty mojito sorbet has all the flavors of a mojito cocktail! The optional rum in the recipe helps the sorbet not freeze too hard if being stored in the freezer. Delicious on its own, or mixed with rum for a frozen mojito." - MrsStvnsn

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Double-Chocolate Frozen Fudge Pops

"I like to make these chocolate fudge pops from scratch without a packaged pudding mix for a fun frozen treat everyone will enjoy." - ying

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Negroni Bars

"These colorful cookie bars are inspired by a negroni cocktail. If not serving immediately, cover pan and keep refrigerated." - Smart Cookie

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Agua Fresca de Fresas con Crema

clear glasses with creamy strawberry drink with whole strawberries on the side — Yoly

"This delicious creamy strawberry agua fresca will have your taste buds thinking you’re eating dessert!" says Allrecipes Allstar Yolanda Gutierrez.

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Fresh Rhubarb Pie

"This rhubarb pie is simply delicious!" says Allrecipes community member Carol. "My mom used to grow rhubarb in her backyard, and when her rhubarb was ripe, what great pies she made!"

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Bastani (Saffron and Rose Ice Cream)

"Bastani is flavored with rose water, the key to this vibrant and delicious saffron and rose ice cream," says Allrecipes Allstar Candice Walker. "Rose water has a strong flavor, so start with 2 tablespoons if you want a more delicate floral note."

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Spicy Lemon Ginger Switchel

While there were many mocktails and cocktails in this Allrecipes summer issue, few of them qualify as actual desserts. This spicy lemon ginger switchel borders the line. I loved it when I tried it though—and decided to add it on here as an extra. While it is a little spicy, it is also sweet and comforting after dinner because of the lemon and ginger, which will help your digestion like a limoncello might.

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cover of Allrecipes magazine, summer 2024, featuring dips and a headline that says "Let's Party" — Allrecipes Magazine

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