105 Fun Summer Picnic Desserts for Easy Outdoor Entertaining

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is an old-fashioned Southern, no-bake dessert that is always super popular at potlucks, picnics, BBQs, and summer parties.

Featuring a buttery pretzel crust, followed by a light cream cheese layer, and mouthwatering strawberry Jell-O topping filled with more strawberries!

Truly the perfect blend of salty and sweet!

Celebrate summer with these delicious and fun homemade summer sugar cookies.

Topped with a cream cheese frosting, these summer cookies are such a fun activity when it’s too hot to go outside.

Banana Split Cake recipe is an irresistible and easy no bake dessert.

It combines the classic look of a banana split into a cake with sweet creamy layers of whipped cream, cream cheese and banana pudding.

The graham cracker crust is a perfect soft texture to pair with the nostalgic flavors.

Blueberry strawberry pie is summer in a slice. It stars a flaky, buttery crust and a sweet fruit filling.

It's a fun recipe that can be made with fresh or frozen berries!

This Blueberry Pound Cake with a vanilla glaze is moist, sweet and over the top delicious.

It's the perfect dessert or breakfast to whip up in the Summer when blueberries are in season. Be prepared to watch it get devoured!

The ultimate summer no-bake dessert is this chocolatey, gooey, toasty, & creamy S'mores Icebox Cake.

Layers of graham crackers, marshmallows creme, & chocolate pudding are the best way to bring the s'mores-making indoors.

The search for an easy Old Fashioned Biscuit Peach cobbler is over!

The juicy fruit that makes its own syrupy sauce as it bakes and a simple biscuit topping that is buttery and crisp.

It's out of the oven in an hour, perfect for seasonal peaches, but it also works with frozen ones.

Creamy, fluffy and deeply rich, this no-bake Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake is all the things sweet dreams are made of.

Chocolate cookie crust, a whole pound of strawberries, silky smooth cream cheese and sumptuous chocolate ganache.

Indulge in this delectable Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza, adorned with dreamy cream cheese frosting and generously topped with a medley of your favorite fruits, all drizzled with an irresistible glaze.

It’s so good you’ll want to make it for every occasion - or no occasion at all!

Chocolate Strawberry Dessert Kabobs are the perfect sweet treat for a backyard barbecue. They’re made on skewers, giving that BBQ cookout feel.

Use storebought chocolate donut holes rather than baking your own cake pops, and you’ll have them assembled in minutes!

This easy Ice Cream Cake is the perfect treat for any summer celebration.

In between each layer of ice cream, you’ll find ribbons of hot fudge sauce and caramel sauce, along with salty peanuts for a bit of crunch.

With its simplicity and irresistible flavors, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone.

Strawberry Tiramisu is an easy no-bake dessert made with juicy strawberries, mascarpone cheese, and ladyfinger biscuits.

With just a handful of everyday ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create a fantastic make-ahead party dessert that everyone will love!

Can’t you almost taste these gorgeous Glazed Lemon Blueberry Donuts through the screen?

Light, fluffy, lemon-infused blueberry cake donuts bursting with real fresh blueberries and topped with a zesty lemon glaze are the perfect combination of sweet and tart!

If you are looking for an easy and classic dessert that's perfect for afternoon snacks, BBQs and 4th of July then these Mini S'mores Pies have you covered.

They use just three ingredients and are ready in about 10 minutes.

Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is a no-churn recipe, so there's no need for an ice cream maker.

Simply combine the ingredients and freeze!

The strawberries are roasted to bring out their flavor and mixed with cream cheese creating the perfect cold treat with swirls of strawberry cheesecake goodness!

Transform a boxed cake mix into these delightful Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes.

This easy dessert brings all the flavors of the classic dessert into individual-sized treats.

With its delicious and sweet creamy cheesecake filling and luscious, juicy fresh berries, this easy no-bake Blueberry Cream Pie makes for the ultimate summertime indulgence.

There's no better way to celebrate summer fruit than with this Sourdough Strawberry Shortcakes recipe.

The shortcakes are made with flaky sourdough discard biscuits, fluffy whipped cream, and juicy strawberries.

There’s nothing more refreshing than a no-bake summertime dessert like this Lemon Icebox Cake.

The lemon cream filling is light, airy, and creamy. It gets layered between crisp cookies that soften up enough to slice but still give the cake a contrast in texture.

Old-Fashioned Homemade Banana Pudding from scratch is a quick and easy dessert.

Rich and creamy vanilla pudding, combined with layers of crunchy vanilla wafers and perfectly ripe bananas, it’s easy to assemble and packed with flavor.

It’s always a favorite at any gathering, potluck, picnic, or summer holiday.

This Patriotic Brownie with fruit looks like a Fourth of July cake and is the perfect festive addition to your summer holiday celebrations.

It’s super easy to whip up, thanks to storebought brownie mix, frosting, and fresh berries.

Strawberry Dip combines fresh strawberries, whipped topping, and tangy cream cheese to create a delicious dessert dip that’s perfect for summer.

It’s cool, creamy, and refreshing and loaded with fresh strawberry flavor!

Smooth, sweet, and creamy cheesecake atop a perfect, graham crust that has been piled high with fresh peaches.

With just one bite, you'll know why this family favorite dessert is called Peach Delight!

These Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches are a classic summer treat! Ice cream is sandwiched between two perfectly chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and decorated with a variety of toppings.

Chewy, soft, and fudgy Lemon Brownies are a crowd favorite for any occasion!

Made with a box of cake mix and topped with a lemon glaze, they only have a few ingredients, and come together fast.

With a buttery oatmeal streusel topping and perfectly ripe strawberries and apples, this Strawberry Apple Crisp is the perfect summer dessert.

It just needs a scoop of vanilla ice cream to take it to the next level!

Philadelphia Cheesecake is made with a super easy 5 ingredient no bake cheesecake filling. If you've got 5 minutes, you can whip this up!

For a kid-friendly, frozen treat, try these homemade Watermelon Popsicles! They are made with simple, fresh ingredients and don’t require any added sugar.

Speculoos Tiramisu is what happens when you combine delicious Belgian Biscoff cookies with a classic Italian tiramisu.

This light dessert is creamy, tastes great, and is an easy make ahead no-bake recipe.

Lemon Tres Leches Cake is a tangy and bright twist on the traditional Tres Leches cake recipe.

Lemon Curd and Lemon Zest add a delicious citrus flavor to this decadent, fluffy, creamy, and ultra-moist lemon cake that’s sure to indulge and impress!

Slow cookers are a great way to make delicious Apple Crisp without heating up your kitchen!

Add a few simple ingredients to the slow cooker before dinner and your dessert will be perfectly ready just in time.

With only 3 simple ingredients you can make this delicious no-churn Strawberry and Yogurt Ice Cream.

It has a creamy texture and is also very natural and nutritious - ideal for satisfying sweet tooth on those warm days of the strawberry season.

If you’re a peach lover, then you’re going to love this easy Peach Cobbler Pound Cake!

The brown sugar topping, combined with the peaches is absolutely delicious, and the rich buttery cake is moist and dense and just so tasty!

Lemon Lime Icebox Pie has a pillowy texture and a delightful kick of citrus. It’s light and fresh, easy to make, and looks stunning.

Mocha Caramel Latte Oreo Malted Milkshake is like Dairy Queen meets Starbucks.

It's cold, rich, creamy, chocolaty, and a perfect dessert or afternoon treat on a hot summer day.

Peach Mango Hand Pies are so easy to make! The fresh peach and mango filling is stuffed inside of store-bought puff pastry that bakes into a golden, flaky pastry.

You can't pass up this one!

Lemon Delight is a creamy, dreamy layered lemon dessert with sweet cream cheese, lemon pudding, and a buttery walnut crust.

Also known as Lemon Lush, this light and refreshing recipe makes enough for a crowd and is perfect for sharing.

When faced with extra seasonal fresh strawberries, this beginner-friendly Strawberry Jello Pie is a crowd-pleaser that will disappear quickly!

With a flaky crust, a sweet, well-balanced filling and lots of strawberry flavor, it keeps well for several days.

Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake is a delicious and tender bundt cake filled with blueberries and lemon and topped with a lemon glaze.

It’s packed with bright flavor and makes a beautiful presentation.

Homemade Dippin’ Dots are almost as much fun to eat as they are to make!

This dessert is a combination of the things that make life fun: delicious ice cream, fun textures, playing with food, and best of all, an element of danger.

Strawberry Brownies are made from cake mix and a fun and colorful dessert that is SO simple to make.

All you need is 3 ingredients to make these chewy and moist pink brownies.

Delicious bite-sized Mini Apple Pies are simple and quick to make perfect for parties or to serve to the family.

Lemon Raspberry Cookies are soft, fluffy, buttery, and bursting with the delicious flavors of fresh lemon and raspberries.

Super quick and easy to make and everyone loves them!

Blackberry Dump Cake is a simple cobbler-like recipe with juicy blackberries and a buttery, cakey topping made from cake mix.

An effortless dessert that is indulgent and delicious!

You will love how quick and easy these Pink Strawberries are to make in your microwave, with no special equipment.

Best of all, you only need 4 simple ingredients!

With an easy pressed-in crust that tastes like a buttery shortbread cookie, this pie is filled with layers of sweet-tart rhubarb and creamy cheesecake.

Finished with a thin topping of sweetened sour cream, it’s absolutely delightful!

Flex your cookie-decorating muscles with these stunning Hummingbird Cookies. You’ll get so many compliments!

White Chocolate Raspberry Blondies are irresistibly indulgent dessert bars that combine the creamy sweetness of white chocolate with the tangy burst of raspberries.

They boast a soft and chewy texture, complemented by the contrasting flavors of the rich white chocolate and the bright, fruity notes of raspberries.

Super Easy S’mores Bars have cookie dough made with crushed up graham crackers, then layered with milk chocolate and mini marshmallows.

They taste just like s’mores, but without the bonfire. Best of all, they’re ready in just 30 minutes!

Featuring the amazing flavor combination of tart lemon and sweet coconut, this pretty Coconut Lemon Bundt Cake is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

Once sliced, a bright yellow lemon curd center is revealed, a beautiful contrast to the snow-white coconut coated cake.

The next time you’re craving a refreshing and sweet dessert, make this Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake.

A 3-minute recipe, this treat calls for just 3 ingredients!

Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars have a buttery pecan shortbread crust topped with creamy cheesecake filling and then finished off with a sweet and tangy homemade strawberry rhubarb jam.

Lemon Blueberry Blondies are made with fresh lemon zest, juicy blueberries, and topped with sweet lemon icing, each bite is like blueberry lemon heaven.

They’re so easy to make - no mixer required!

Packed full of chocolate, peanut butter and cream, this Monster Cookie Icebox Cake tastes just like an ice cream cake from the local parlor!

It includes every delicious aspect of a monster cookie, including the oatmeal, chocolate, m&ms and peanut butter.

These 2-ingredient Mango Truffles are positively bursting with flavor.

They're the perfect unique addition to a dessert table and make great homemade gifts for any occasion.

Sour Cream Banana Pound Cake is moist, rich, dense, and packed with delicious ripe banana flavor.

Topped with a simple brown sugar glaze and walnuts, every bite is as incredible as the last.

This Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe has the creamy lemon filling and airy meringue topping you know and love.

But a secret ingredient adds an exotic touch that sets it apart from other recipes.

Raspberry Tiramisu is an ultra-delicious dessert made with fresh raspberries, raspberry liqueur, and raspberry jam!

It’s truly a delightful and fruity twist on the classic tiramisu that you’ll want to make all spring and summer long!

Pink Buttercream Vanilla Cupcakes are the perfect blend of light, fluffy vanilla sponge topped with smooth, vibrant pink frosting.

Ideal for special occasions or as a charming treat, these cupcakes add a splash of joy and elegance to any table.

Orange Cream Angel Food Cake is a light, flavorful cake and perfect for a spring or summer dessert.

With its refreshing citrus and vanilla flavors, this cake is reminiscent of a Creamsicle!

This tasty Streusel Cake topped with soft fresh peaches might just become your new favorite way to use fresh peaches.

Serve it on its own, a la mode or simply with a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy!

Creamy no-bake Raspberry Jello Cheesecake features a fluffy and pretty pink raspberry cheesecake filling atop a buttery graham crust.

It has vibrant flavor and color, and looks so pretty on your summer dinner table.

If you are looking for a fun twist on a cinnamon roll recipe, then you need to try Lemon Raspberry Sweet Rolls!

These soft and fluffy breakfast rolls have a sweet, citrusy lemon filling and are topped with a fresh raspberry cream cheese frosting.

Get your coffee and donut fix all in one delicious dessert with this easy no-bake Tiramisu Cake.

An easy icebox cake with only a few ingredients, this dessert recipe is the ultimate cool, make ahead treat for summer gatherings.

Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe is a sweet vanilla blueberry cake topped with a generous layer of crumb topping.

Great for breakfast or for dessert!

Marshmallow Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is the easiest snack, appetizer or dessert and takes a fresh fruit tray to the next level.

It’s so simple to make, with just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes! Watch this sweet and creamy dip disappear at your next potluck, picnic, holiday party or birthday celebration.

Blueberry Lemon Cobbler is so easy to put together, and made with simple ingredients.

The combination of blueberries and lemon is the best part, and it’s extra amazing when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a little bit of whipped cream.

Strawberry Shortcake Cake is vanilla sponge cake with layers of whipped cream and strawberries in the middle.

It’s the easiest way to serve strawberry shortcake to a crowd!

You cannot go wrong with any lemon dessert, and these Lemon Cake Mix Cookies are so good and SO easy - just 4 ingredients!

They’re soft and chewy thick cake-like cookies, packed with lemon flavor and topped with an easy lemon glaze.

Strawberry Pavlova is an easy, no-fail (and no bake) recipe, blending crisp meringue with lush cream and fresh strawberries for an elegant dessert. Just 6 ingredients!

Forget muffins but still take advantage of the summer growing season with this amazing blueberry loaf made with fresh fruit.

It’s tender, sweet (but not too sweet) and the leftovers are excellent for breakfast the next day.

Lemon pudding cake is a light and refreshing cake with a layer of lemon pudding that bakes underneath a layer of lemon cake!

The creamy smooth chocolate and strawberry filling is paired with a crushed freeze dried strawberry coating providing a delightful little crunch as you take a bite of these Strawberry Chocolate Truffles.

This simple no-bake dessert uses only 5 ingredients and is so easy to make!

Apricot Tart is a sweet pastry crust filled with apricot preserves and a no-bake cheesecake filling, topped with fresh apricots.

Cool, creamy, and delicious, with fantastic flavors and very little oven time, you'll find yourself making this again and again!

This Easy Homemade Lemon Ice Cream is a simple and refreshing dessert that's made with just 4 simple ingredients.

It's lighter than custard style ice cream and way easier to make because there are no eggs.

Bursting with sweet, tangy goodness and ready to freeze in 30 minutes.

Mixed Berry Angel Food Cake is a simple homemade version of the grocery store staple.

With only a handful of ingredients, this fluffy, marshmallow-y cake pairs perfectly with a quick mixed berry compote for a cheery summer celebration dessert.

Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies are a delightful summertime treat that tantalizes the senses with their unique flavor combination.

The bright, citrusy taste of lemon provides a refreshing burst of acidity, while the subtle floral notes of lavender offer a delicate sweetness that lingers on the tongue.

Pure and simple, just like Grandma used to make, this Blueberry Pie really lets the blueberries shine. Its simplicity is really what makes this dessert so good.

After all, it's summertime, and there's no need to complicate things.

These Easy Strawberry Cookies are made with freeze-dried strawberry powder which makes the cookies very flavorful.

They’re crunchy on the edges with a chewy middle and have a beautiful pink color.

Peach Cobbler Pound Cake is a delicious cinnamon-peach pound cake with a gooey brown sugar top, drizzled with a vanilla bourbon glaze. It’s serious summer comfort food!

Creamy Lemon Cheesecake with Poppy Seed Crust is a must-try if you are bored with traditional cheesecake recipes and want the ultimate flavor combination.

Each luscious slice has crunchy and earthy poppy seeds, tangy refreshing lemons, and velvety cream cheese.

What happens when you combine sweet cherries, crisp apples, and buttery oatmeal streusel?

You get a delicious Cherry and Apple Crumble with rich fruit flavor! So easy compared to other baked goods, just chop, mix, and bake.

Bright and flavorful Lemon Blueberry Mascarpone Cake features mascarpone in both the cake and frosting.

A light and fluffy lemon cake acts as the perfect base to showcase the delicious blueberry lemon mascarpone buttercream.

Cherry Clafoutis is a classic French cherry dessert made with a flan-like batter.

The perfect use-up for fresh summer cherries, you can also use canned or frozen cherries to make it even easier

Homemade Strawberry Peach Cobbler made in a cast-iron skillet is a classic American recipe.

Fresh fruit and a biscuit topping crust make the perfect southern old-fashioned cobbler dessert, with hints of cinnamon to complement the sweet peaches, tart strawberries, and hint of vanilla.

This delicious, not overly sweet Strawberry Yogurt Cake could not be easier to make and comes out beautifully moist every time thanks to the yogurt and olive oil.

With just a few simple ingredients it is a breeze to throw together.

Fresh strawberries and tart rhubarb pair wonderfully together under an almond oatmeal crisp topping.

Best of all, Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp takes just 15 minutes to prep before baking!

Peach Cake is a buttery cake topped with peaches slices and cinnamon sugar. Best of all, this simple cake takes just minutes to make!

Strawberry Lattice Pie has an easy lattice pie crust, paired with a tangy strawberry filling. It looks stunning and tastes even better.

Perfectly baked and literally award-winning, this easy Homemade Angel Food Cake is light and airy with a citrus kick lemon ganache drizzle.

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies taste just like shortcakes in cookie form!

With fresh juicy strawberries and buttery shortbread crumbs, these strawberry cookies are perfect for any occasion from spring to summer and beyond.

Classic British Butterfly Cupcakes look beautiful for summer! They’re easier than you’d think, and have a fun raspberry jam surprise inside.

Tart and creamy North Carolina Lemon Pie is the ultimate Southern dessert.

Fluffy whipped cream on a tangy lemon curd filling and a unique saltine cracker crust - the sweet & salty dessert you need in your life!

Strawberry Pound Cake has fresh strawberries folded into a sour cream pound cake and topped with a strawberry cream cheese glaze. It will definitely be a hit at your next party!

This Blueberry Shortcake recipe is one of the quickest desserts you can make.

Only 4 ingredients are needed for this, and the hardest part about this recipe is resisting the urge to dig in!

Soft and buttery White Chocolate Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are the ultimate summer cookie!

Made with freeze-dried strawberries and topped with a sweet white chocolate drizzle, these no-spread shortbread cookies are not only delicious but they're beautiful, too!

Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake is topped with a divine crunchy & lemony crumble. The texture is what takes it over the top - moist and rich, without being too dense.

Easy Strawberry Puff Pastry Stacks with Cream are a delicious French dessert featuring layers of flaky puff pastry, velvety diplomat cream, and juicy fresh strawberries for the ultimate sweet treat.

Key Lime Pound Cake combines the richness of a pound cake with the zesty freshness of key lime pie.

It has a citrusy burst of lime juice and zest, and a simple lime glaze on top that adds a sweet and tangy finish.

Mango Cookies are the perfect dessert for mango lovers! Each chewy cookie is packed with coconut and a mango curd center.

Make these tropical-flavored cookies year-round with frozen or fresh mango!

If you love a classic lemon bar you will love this lemon bar cake!

It’s baked with a shortbread crust on the bottom, filled with tart lemon curd, and topped with a lush cream cheese frosting. It's basically a lemon bar in cake form!

These homemade Strawberry Brownies are moist, buttery, vibrant, and oh-so delicious.

They’re the from-scratch, frosted version of the viral TikTok recipe.

You can smell the aroma of sweet strawberries engulfing the entire room!

Old-fashioned Lemon Chiffon Pie is a traditional American dessert that has been around since the early 1900s.

The combination of sweet and tart flavors makes this lemon pie irresistible, and the chiffon is so light it melts in your mouth!

Delicious, summer-inspired Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes are covered with rich cream cheese frosting and strawberry crunch crumble topping.

Bursting with flavors reminiscent of our favorite childhood strawberry shortcake bars, these homemade cupcakes are the ultimate dessert to share with family and friends.

A Strawberry Trifle is a lovely summer dessert that’s best made ahead of time.

In this version, layers of angel food cake, fresh berries, and a creamy no-bake cheesecake filling make a dessert just as pretty as it is delicious!