American summer desserts recipes

Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

*Using shortening instead of butter produces a thicker more ‘cake-like’ cookie. Don’t use margarine or butter substitutes!

Red Velvet Cupcakes

I found this recipe online. I was surprised to know what ingredients go into red velvet cupcakes. I would not have thought of chocolate and…

Chocolate Ice Cream

The weather is warming and a great way to cool down is with some homemade ice cream.

Cheesecake

Quick & Easy Fruit Compote with Vanilla Sauce (and a no-added sugar or low-sugar variation)

A fruit compote on the table in 15 minutes? Here's a dessert kids (and…

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

A nice breakfast bar or snack, these granola bars start with ready-made granola to save time. Make them chewy…

Reese's Peanut Butter Bars

These are amazingly delicious!! This recipe makes a huge 11 X 18 X 1" cookie sheet full, so if you need less you'll have to adjust the recipe. If…

Potluck Apricot Cobbler

An old-fashioned cobbler makes a hit with crowds and one of my favorite cobbler fruits is apricots. These perky golden first fruits of summer have…

Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream

Skip the sticky fingers and eat your S'mores from a bowl with this Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream!

Honeydew Melon Pops

Perfectly ripe honeydew melons are extraordinarily juicy and sweet. For these pops choose melons that have a high water content that are a little…

Malibu Rum Coconut Cake

A perfect blend of coconut icing and coconut flavored rum make this the perfect treat for Spring and Summer gatherings.

Gluten Free Rustic Apricot Slice

This rustic gluten free apricot recipe dishes up “a slice of the gluten free good life” without the sugar bomb.…

Triple Lemon Cheesecake

Recipe source: Luscious Lemon Desserts cookbook by Lori Longbotham Cheesecake with lemon juice, zest and topped with lemon curd. Posted on:…

Layered Banana Cream Pie

This pie is smooth and creamy and, oh so, rich! It makes everyone happy!