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Easy Summer Desserts

10 Cool and Refreshing Summer Dessert Recipes

By Stephanie Gallagher, About.com

These summer desserts are cool, refreshing and take advantage of summer's best seasonal fruits. These are 10 of my favorite summer dessert recipes. Enjoy!

1. Strawberry Ice Cream

Strawberry Ice Cream recipeStephanie Gallagher
This strawberry ice cream recipe is easier than most, because there are no eggs in it. So you don't have to make a custard before freezing the ice cream. Just pour everything into your ice cream maker, and enjoy!

2. Blueberry Crumb Pie

Blueberry Pie RecipeStephanie Gallagher
There is no better way to enjoy fresh picked blueberries than in this easy blueberry pie recipe. An oatmeal streusel topping adds crunch to this pie. Top it off with vanilla ice cream for a dessert that is pure heaven.

3. Ice Cream Pie

Ice Cream Pie RecipeStephanie Gallagher
This ice cream pie looks like a gourmet treat, but it is so simple to prepare, the kids can do it all by themselves. Make sure the hot fudge is warm when you serve this ice cream pie.

4. S'mores

SmoresStephanie Gallagher
Could there be a better outdoor dessert than s'mores? You don't have to go camping to enjoy s'mores. In fact, you don't even need a campfire. You can toast the marshmallows on a grill or even the stove. Just make sure adults are nearby to help the kids with this s'mores recipe.

5. Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake recipeStephanie Gallagher
Chocolate and strawberries are a marriage made in heaven, and this chocolate strawberry shortcake recipe is a dessert made in heaven. Use the freshest strawberries you can find for this summer dessert recipe.

6. Lemon Bars

Lemon BarsStephanie Gallagher
Everyone loves the sweet-tart flavor of these lemon bars. And this dessert isn't too heavy, which makes it perfect for summertime.

7. Peach Dump Cake

Peach Dump Cake RecipeStephanie Gallagher
A cake mix and canned peaches make this peach dump cake so simple to prepare. It's perfect for summer parties and potlucks.

8. Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies recipeStephanie Gallagher
Need an easy-to-grab dessert for picnics, barbecues, potlucks and other summer events? These chocolate chip cookies are perfect. Big, fat and chewy, these chocolate chip cookies are guaranteed to please.

9. Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake RecipeStephanie Gallagher
This ice cream sandwich cake is a cinch to prepare, and it makes a perfect dessert for picnics, barbecues and other summer parties.

10. Easy Peach Cobbler

Easy Peach CobblerStephanie Gallagher
This peach cobbler recipe has only three ingredients. It takes minutes to prepare, and it tastes terrific!

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