8 Chilly Summer Dessert Recipes To Keep You Cool
Summer is coming and we know you’ll be in need of some summer dessert recipes to help cool you down in the warmer weather. With everything from summer BBQ’s and beach parties to go to, there’s no better a time to bake some sweet treats than in the warmer months. So, if you’re in need of a little baking inspiration, here are 8 recipes that you have to try out.
1. Frozen Oreo Dessert
When it comes to summer desserts, it doesn’t get much better than this delicious frozen oreo one. This super easy dessert is made using a biscuit base, layered with a cream cheese topping and plenty of Oreos on top for good measure. What’s great about this dessert is that it’s no-bake, so you can prep it ahead of the time and then just serve it straight out of the freezer.
2. Caramel Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
You need to try these caramel ice-cream sandwiches this summer. For the best results, you have to make the chocolate chip cookies from scratch. Then all you need to do is sandwich them together with some vanilla ice cream and gooey caramel sauce for an absolutely delicious summer treat.
3. Frozen Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake
This frozen chocolate and hazelnut cheesecake make you hungry just looking at it. Great for a summer party with your friends, this easy Nutella based dessert doesn’t require baking so you simply need to mix together the ingredients and leave it to chill for a few hours.
4. Vegan Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
If you are looking for a summer dessert recipes that you can whip up in a matter of minutes then you’ll love banana ice cream. This vegan alternative to ice-cream is made using frozen bananas that are blended until smooth. It might sound strange but this dairy-free alternative tastes so creamy that it’s just like the real deal. Plus it’s so much better for you. You can pretty much add in anything else you want from frozen berries to peanut butter. We love the look of this chocolate banana version in this recipe.
5. Frozen Cheesecake Brownies
Two words- cheesecake and brownie. Need we say more? These frozen brownies that are filled with a cream cheese mixture are absolutely delicious and they are one of those summer dessert recipes that everyone will love. The secret is to not overbake the brownies so you are left with that delicious fudgy texture when you bite into them.
6. Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches
These frozen sweet treats are one of those summer dessert recipes that are perfect for when you have friends over. You can either make the waffles yourself or buy them pre-made. Then all you need to do is sandwich them together with your favourite ice cream, dip them in melted chocolate and then coat them in your favourite toppings such as chopped nuts or crushed biscuit.
7. Blueberry Lemon Popsicles
This blueberry and lemon popsicle recipe is one of those summer dessert recipes that will help cool you down in the warmer months. What’s great about these is that they are so easy to make and you can experiment with pretty much any flavours that you feel like. All you need are popsicle moulds. Then you just need to blend blueberries, lemon juice and vanilla yoghurt together, pour into the moulds and leave to chill for a few hours- delicious
8. No-Bake Rocky Road
Rocky Road is the ultimate no-bake sweet treat that is great to enjoy in the summer. Made using melted chocolate, you can get really creative with the fillings, adding in anything from crushes biscuits to marshmallows and nuts. For the ultimate summer dessert, serves it cold straight from the freezer with a good helping of ice cream at the side.
