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These easy summer party desserts are perfect for your next get together! You’ll find the perfect party treat that requires little effort, but has lots of taste!

11 Easy Summer Party Desserts

1. Brownie Ice Cream Dessert

   Perfect for a birthday or celebration! This dessert is so easy to put together, and you can use your favorite flavors! All you need is brownie mix, ice cream, whipped topping, chocolate syrup, and candy pieces! Grab the super simple directions here!

2. Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches

   These are AMAZING! Just try them! Ok? Here’s the directions! 

3. Homemade Popsicles

   Perfect for a pool party or a blazing hot summer day! Just get some popsicle molds (check Dollar Tree!) and add whatever you like! Here’s a few ideas: puree strawberries, root beer, Kool-Aid, or fresh lemonade. Yum!

4. Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

   This dessert shows up at almost every family party we have and for good reason! It’s light, creamy, and so delicious! Click here for the full recipe. 

5. Homemade Ice Cream Cake

   Don’t be intimidated by the recipe name, this homemade ice cream cake is not too difficult! We make this cake for most birthday parties and it’s gone quick! Your party guests, or family, will be super impressed as they lick their spoons. Go here for the directions! 

6. Individual Strawberry Shortcakes

   Cant get much more summery than a strawberry dessert! Grab some pound cake dessert shells (usually in the produce section), or cut up an angel food or pound cake. Add sliced strawberries, vanilla ice cream, and whipped topping. So light and delightful!

7. Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

   This cake recipe is amazing and incredibly easy to make. It’s semi homemade, using boxed cake mix and pudding, but no one will ever know! This chocolate chip bundt cake stays super moist and gooey. So so good! Grab the recipe here! 

8. Ice Cream Sundae Bar

   This may be the easiest summer party dessert of all! Let you guests do the work! Place out everything guests will need to make their own sundae. They will enjoy mixing different toppings and making their own creation! You’ll enjoy how little effort it was. Here’s what you’ll need: Paper bowls, waffle cones or bowls, ice cream, chocolate syrup, nuts, candy, sprinkles, and spoons.

9. Mint Brownie Bites

   These mini mint brownie bites may be the cutest (and tastiest) little treat ever! You can dress these up with holiday sprinkles, or just leave them plain. Grab the recipe and directions here! 

10. Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert

    This is a perfect dessert to make ahead of time. You only need a few ingredients: ice cream sandwiches, caramel or chocolate syrup (or both), whipped topping, and candy. It’s super easy and even more delicious! Just place your ice cream sandwiches in the bottom of a baking dish, drizzle with syrup, add whipped topping, some more syrup and candy. We love Hershey’s bars and Reese’s!

11. Smores

    A summer party dessert list would not be complete with smores! Smores are the perfect summer party dessert! Everyone can crowd around the fire, enjoy way to many smores, and laugh at everyone who burns their marshmallows! You could make traditional smores or mix things up with different cookies and candy bars!

Making a dessert for a summer party doesn’t have to cost a lot or take a lot of effort! You have a tan to work on, not dessert! Try one of the easy summer party desserts for your next get together!

What would you add to this list?