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Summer Dessert Recipes

Cool and refreshing summertime sweets. Everything from ice cream to cupcakes...and back!

A slice of Birdie Cake on a plate.

Birdie Cake

By Samantha Orso
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By Samantha Orso
I was told by a family member to never make this again because he almost ...
(6 ratings)
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie ready to be sliced.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

By Donna Morgan
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By Donna Morgan
This strawberry cream cheese pie is a hit with everyone. Great summer dessert. :)
(19 ratings)
A slice of Mango Cobbler with vanilla ice cream on a plate.

Mango Cobbler

By Lucy Apostol
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By Lucy Apostol
Great with mangoes from the Philippines. The best in the world! Mangoes from the supermarket ...
(23 ratings)
A slice of Lemon Poppy Seed Cake on a plate.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

By Brittany Clapp
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By Brittany Clapp
First off: YOU WILL NEED A BUNDT PAN :) Now, that's out of the way, ...
(14 ratings)
Peachy for Peach Cobbler baked until golden brown.

Peachy For Peach Cobbler

By Natalie Loop
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By Natalie Loop
Peaches are probably one of my favorite fruits. There are so many ways to serve ...
(6 ratings)
A slice of Southern Belle Peach Cake on a plate.

Southern Belle Peach Cake

By Becky Hudgins
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By Becky Hudgins
I wanted to make a fresh fruit dessert so I decided I would try to ...
(4 ratings)
A slice of Blueberry Pie on a plate.

Blueberry Pie

By Phyllis Gesch
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By Phyllis Gesch
This pie recipe probably isn't a far cry from other recipes you've seen, but boy ...
(4 ratings)
A slice of Raspberry Cram Cheese Pie on a plate.

Raspberry Cream Cheese Pie

By Brandy Woodbury
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By Brandy Woodbury
When I ask, "What can I bring?" the answer is always, "Please bring that delicious ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes.

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

By Amanda Brecht
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By Amanda Brecht
These taste WONDERFUL! The batch does only make ten, and you will want more than ...
(2 ratings)
A slice of Grandma's Fresh Peach Pie on a plate.

Grandma's Fresh Peach Pie

By Linda Smith
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By Linda Smith
As a child, I loved Grandma's pies. I always believe the crust helped add flavor ...
(2 ratings)
Layers of Danielle's Strawberry Pineapple Pudding Trifle.

Danielle's Strawberry & Pineapple Pudding Trifle

By Danielle Pettiford
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By Danielle Pettiford
Made this for my hubby's birthday and he loved it.
(3 ratings)
Lisa's Blueberry Cobbler ready to be served.

Lisa's Blueberry Cobbler

By Lisa Johnson
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By Lisa Johnson
My family loves blueberries very much and they are so delicious and moist and tasty. ...
(2 ratings)
Tropical Trifle ready to be served.

Tropical Trifle

By Mary Ann Davis
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By Mary Ann Davis
Trifles have become one of my favorite desserts because there can be such a variety ...
(2 ratings)
Southern Peach Cobbler spooned into a bowl.

Southern Peach Cobbler

By Patsy Fowler
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By Patsy Fowler
This is one of the best fresh peach cobblers. There is nothing better.
(2 ratings)
Raspberry Cream Pie ready to be sliced.

Raspberry Cream Pie

By Nancy Eickenberg
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By Nancy Eickenberg
I tried this pie at a restaurant years ago and fell in love with it. ...
(1 rating)
Strawberry Cobbler ready to be served.

Strawberry Cobbler

By Shery Adams
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By Shery Adams
I like to take a basic recipe and tweak it a bit. I live just ...
(2 ratings)
Fresh Peach Crisp in a bowl with ice cream.

Fresh Peach Crisp

By Judy Richardson Butz
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By Judy Richardson Butz
We went to an orchard in a town near us and we bought some very ...
(4 ratings)
A slice of Strawberry Shortcake-Cake.

Strawberry Shortcake-cake

By Angelina Potter
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By Angelina Potter
My best friend loves strawberry shortcake. I love cake and love to make special cakes. ...
(2 ratings)
A slice of Lemon Zucchini Cake With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting.

Lemon Zucchini Cake W/ Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

By Doreen Fish
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By Doreen Fish
I love lemon and zucchini... and together... delicious! Easy, fast, and nutritious... somewhat! LOL
(16 ratings)
Two glasses of Balsamic Strawberries With Honey Vanilla Ricotta.

Balsamic Strawberries W/ Honey Vanilla Ricotta

By Thomas Bohne
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By Thomas Bohne
This is a fast, light, and easy dessert that is great for entertaining.
(12 ratings)
Mile High Strawberry Pie ready to be sliced.

Mile High Strawberry Pie!

By Colleen Sowa
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By Colleen Sowa
This is a simple yet wonderful pie! The strawberries are piled high and aren't mushy, ...
(31 ratings)
Slice of Lemon Tropic Layered Dessert on a plate.

Lemon Tropic Layered Dessert

By Kelly Asselin
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By Kelly Asselin
My mother-in-law Mary made this several times. I love anything with lemon. She finally handed ...
(5 ratings)
A helping of Mama's Lemon Custard Delight on a plate.

Mama's Lemon Custard Delight

By Cheryl Redes
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By Cheryl Redes
This recipe has been handed down from my great-grandmother as an easy summer dessert to ...
(39 ratings)
A slice of Ice Box Lemon Drop Cake.

Ice Box Lemon Drop Cake

By JANE LOUISE
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By JANE LOUISE
My grandmother made a delicious, moist lemon cake like this from scratch years ago. It ...
(48 ratings)
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