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Fun Summer Desserts

By Kimberly Juarez
Posted: 06/18/2026

Summer is the time to relax and enjoy your free time. Here are 8 yummy and fun treat ideas to make that time more enjoyable. These treats are easy to make and great for everyone, especially the kiddos. 

1. Frozen S’mores:

This delicious recipe takes the classic s'more snack and turns it into a cooling sweet treat. With simple ingredients such as Chocolate Pudding, Whole milk, Cool Whip, Graham Crackers, Cream Cheese, Marshmallow Creme, and Salt, this recipe is easy and perfect for the whole family. Click the link above for the entire recipe. The recipe can be found towards the bottom of the page. 

 

2. Banana Split Pops:

Another well-known summer treat is a banana split. This recipe turns that delicious treat into a fun handheld treat. Ingredients include Bananas, Popsicle Sticks, Chocolate Chips, Coconut Oil, Sprinkles, Whipped Cream, and Maraschino Cherries. For full instructions, click the link above. 

 

3. Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats:

Rice Krispies treats are a snack that can be enjoyed at any time, regardless of the weather. However, these Rice Krispies treats help bring out the spirit of summer by being shaped like watermelon slices. The main ingredients include Salted Butter, Mini Marshmallows, Green Food Coloring, Pink/Red Food Coloring, Rice Krispies Cereal, and Small Chocolate Chips.  For detailed instructions and the full recipe, click the link above. 

 

4. Dirty Worm Pies:

This dessert is perfect for those chocolate lovers in our lives. The recipe has only 4 ingredients, which include Oreos, Instant Chocolate Pudding, Milk, and Gummy Worms.  This treat can also be fun for the kiddos to make, as it does not require an oven. Directions can be found in the link provided above. 

 

5. Sand Pudding

If chocolate is not your cup of tea, this treat may be a great alternative to the dirt pudding pies. This treat is like the vanilla-flavored version of the Dirty Worm Pie. Ingredients needed include Vanilla Wafers, Oreos, Cream Cheese, Butter, Powdered Sugar, Instant Vanilla Pudding, Milk, and Cool Whip. For detailed instructions and the full recipe, please click the link above. The recipe can be found at the end of the page. 

 

6. Swimming Bears

Interested in a summer-themed treat? This gelatin dessert is the perfect treat. The dessert helps create a cute scene of cookie bears floating in the waves. Ingredients include Blue Berry Jello, Water, Teddy Graham Crackers, Gummy Lifesavers, Whipped Cream, Blue Food Coloring, and Plastic Cups. Directions for this recipe can be found by clicking the link above. 

 

7. Chocolate Covered Pretzels:

Chocolate-covered pretzels are a fun and easy dessert that everyone can make. Ingredients needed include Pretzels of any shape and your favorite type of Chocolate. You can decorate them as you please and make them more fun by adding sprinkles or other toppings. 

 

8. Fried Ice Cream: (Deep Fryer Not Needed)

This delicious and fun dessert can be made with a few ingredients. Ingredients include Dulce de Leche Ice cream, Unsalted Butter, Cinnamon Toasted Cereal, and Granulated Sugar. Optional toppings include Chocolate Syrup, Maraschino Cherries, and Whipped Cream.  Full recipe available via the link above. 

I hope everyone has a fun and tasty summer!

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