19 Creative Desserts to Start Summer Off Right
It’s almost summa summa summatime, which means it’s also time to start kicking back by the pool, laying in the sun (make sure to protect yourself from those rays!) and treating yourself to desserts and treats of all kinds. So pull out your swimsuits and get ready to indulge on those warm, breezy summer days with these 19 sweet treats. Just one bite will have you relaxin’ like you should be.
1. Homemade Donuts: Even though National Donut Day has come and gone, you should still celebrate these round little fellas all year long. Have a donut party with your family and friends just ’cause it’s summer. (Photo via Phoebe Melnick)
2. Mango Ice Cream: If you are looking for summer in a bowl, look no further. (Photo via Amelia Weller)
3. Sangria Popsicles: We heart boozy popsicles. But sangria popsicles? This is probably the most perfect invention ever. (Photo via Rafi Letzter)
4. S’mores: It’s not even summer if you don’t make s’mores, so get ready to be cozy and toasty with this campfire fave. (Photo via Kathryn Stouffer)
5. Cake Batter Milkshake: Cake batter and ice cream? Yes, please! (Photo via Andrea Kang)
6. Nutella Magic Shell: Remember when you were a kid and you couldn’t get enough of that magic hard shell? Well now you can make your own, Nutella style. (Photo via Angela Pizziment)
7. Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta: For a fruity treat, take Greek yogurt and amp it up. This easy peasy dessert would be perfect for your next dinner party. (Photo via Nguyen Le)
8. Rice Krispie Milkshake: Sip this crazy delicious milkshake while watching your kiddos play in the pool. (Photo via Phoebe Melnick)
9. Aphrodisiac Brownies: If you’re looking to heat up your summer even more, you should consider these sinful brownies. (Photo via Kristine Mahan)
10. Three-Ingredient Dunkaroo Dip: What do the pool, the beach and this recipe have in common? You can dip into all three. (Photo via Aarthi Chezian)
11. Mango and Coconut Chia Seed Pudding: We can just imagine catching up on our recreational reading while spooning into this healthy pudding. (Photo via Yonatan Soler)
12. Two-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse: Yup, just TWO ingredients. For a lazy-day treat, this couldn’t make your life any easier. (Photo via Jeanne Kessira)
13. Watermelon Ice Cream: Ice cream in watermelon form is quite possibly the cutest summer sweet of all time. (Photo via Elizabeth Layman)
14. Red, White, and Blue Cake Balls: These sweet and patriotic cake balls taste a lot like freedom to us. Have this recipe ready for July 4. (Photo via Megan Prendergast)
15. Lemon Poke Cake: Nothing says summer quite like lemon-flavored baked goods. Dig into this condensed-milk-infused citrus cake like nobody’s business. (Photo via Megan Tang)
16. Banana Ice Cream: Ice cream is kind of a necessity during the warmer months. But if you’re feeling the need to go a little healthier (but no less delicious), check out this recipe. (Photo via Katherine Carroll)
17. Nutella Milkshake: Cool down at the beach or pool with this must-have milkshake. Yup, there’s Nutella in it. (Photo via Jocelyn Hsu)
18. Ice Cream + Bailey’s: A boozy ice cream mixture. What’s not to love about this? (Photo via Jessica Payne)
19. Raspberry Mango Smoothie: Quench your thirst with this raspberry mango smoothie. It’s both healthy and delicious. (Photo via Abigail Wilkins)
Do you have any other summer treat ideas? Let us know in the comments!
