50 decadent summer desserts: From frozen treats, to fruity delights, and chocolate faves

Is there any better way to end an amazing summer party than with a delicious dessert? We sure don't think so!

Is there any better way to end an amazing summer party than with a delicious dessert? We sure don’t think so! Whether you’re looking for a treat to cool you off on a blistering hot day, a dish to showcase your fresh summer fruits, or you’re just craving something chocolatey, we’ve got you covered with our favourite summer dessert recipes.

Ice cream and other frozen treats:

Strawberry and watermelon creamy yogurt pops

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Lemon semifreddo

Latin sundaes

Homemade ice cream sandwiches

Frozen strawberry yogurt

Strawberry-watermelon limoncello pops

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Jeni’s dark chocolate & rye whiskey ice cream

Banana chocolate chip “ice cream”

Brownie ice cream sandwiches

Local strawberry and balsamic pops

Berry goodness:

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Blueberry shortcakes

Summer berry cupcakes

Blueberry & oats for dessert

Very berry galette

Cherry crumble coffee cake

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Habanero balsamic glazed berry & lemon custard tart

Strawberries and cream

Berry bliss pudding

Raspberry fool

Mini jumbleberry pies

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Fresh fruit pavlova

Strawberry, rhubarb and mascarpone crepes

Pimm’s cup jellies

Peaches, cherries, and more — the best stone fruit recipes:

No-bake peach and almond tartlets

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Cinnamon, basil and honey roasted peaches

Peach and creme fraiche cheesecake

Grilled peach melba

Peach shortcakes

Individual peach crisps

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Baked peaches with Frangelico

Peach and cherry clafoutis

Peach and frangipane tart

Plum cake

Italian plum sponge bake

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Niagara fruit crepe

Rustic apricot galette

Peach melba icy delight

Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate!:

Chilled chocolate-espresso torte with toasted hazelnut crust

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Guilt-free chocolate mousse

Slow-cooker chocolate pudding cake

Flourless chocolate torte

Chocolate hazelnut pavé

The ultimate chocolate-chip cookie

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Double-chocolate espresso cake

Chocolate zucchini brownies

S’mores chocolate layer cake

Peanut butter chocolate balls

Triple chocolate brownie cookies

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Chocolate muffins with vanilla marshmallow frosting

Gluten-free chocolate fudge cake

What’s your fave summer dessert? We’d love to hear what you’re making this season — let us know in the comments!