18 Cool Summer Desserts To Beat The Heat

By Jenn Segal

Hot days call for cool desserts. From easy banana pudding to homemade ice cream and no-bake icebox cakes, these summer treats are just what you’re craving.

Banana Pudding

Cool, silky, and full of nostalgia, this banana pudding is guaranteed to have people coming back for seconds.
Coconut Cream Pie

Layers of creamy coconut custard, pillowy whipped cream, and heaps of toasted coconut all in a buttery shortbread crust—this coconut cream pie is pure dessert bliss!
Chocolate Mousse

Whip up a batch of this decadent chocolate mousse—it’s light, airy, and irresistibly creamy. The perfect make-ahead dessert for any occasion!
No-Churn Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

This no-churn key lime pie ice cream has all the bright lime flavor of the pie — even the crunchy, buttery graham cracker crust — and is a cinch to make.
Banana Ice Cream

This homemade banana ice cream is naturally low in fat but big on flavor.
Frozen Yogurt

Craving homemade frozen yogurt that rivals your favorite yogurt shop? Surprisingly, you can achieve that same refreshingly delicious taste with just three humble ingredients!
Raspberry & Cream Parfaits

Piled high with fresh raspberries and boozy whipped cream, these raspberry parfaits make a light and elegant dessert.
Chocolate Cream Pie

This chocolate cream pie has it all: a crisp cookie crust, smooth chocolate filling, and whipped cream that’s piled on high.
Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

This strawberry frozen yogurt recipe is intensely fruity, refreshingly light, and so easy to make!
Key Lime Pie

Made with ordinary limes, this “Key lime” pie tastes every bit as authentic as the real deal — plus it’s easier to make.
Lemon Ice

Refreshingly tart and sweet, lemon ice delivers a spoonful of summer in every bite.
Tiramisu

This homemade tiramisu is special enough for a celebration, yet simple enough to whip up any day of the week.
Cheesecake Bars

Dense and creamy with a hint of lemon and a crisp graham cracker crust, these cheesecake bars are an easy and delicious alternative to NY cheesecake.
No-Churn Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream

All the rich, sweet flavor of Vietnamese iced coffee, transformed into an ultra-creamy no-churn ice cream.
Rice Pudding

Creamy arborio rice combines with milk, vanilla, and crème fraîche (or sour cream) for a sweet, decadent rice pudding that’s truly the best you’ll ever taste.
No-Churn Oreo Cheesecake Ice Cream

If you like Oreo cheesecake, you’ll love this creamy, dreamy (and easy!) Oreo cheesecake ice cream.
Classic Icebox Cake

With just cookies and whipped cream, this icebox cake recipe is easy enough for little ones—and when it’s time to slice, it looks like something really special.
Summer Berry Trifle

Juicy berries, pillowy cream, and crisp ladyfingers—this trifle looks like a showstopper but couldn’t be easier to throw together.