When it’s too hot to turn on the oven, these are the desserts I’ll be making all summer long. From creamy upside down cheesecakes to viral frozen treats and refreshing no bake desserts, these recipes are easy, fun and perfect for hot weather.
Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert for a BBQ, a chilled weekend treat or just something sweet to survive a UK heatwave, these 5 summer desserts have you covered.
Upside Down Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
My Lemon Meringue Upside Down cheesecake is the ultimate no bake summer dessert! A golden biscuit shell is filled with tangy lemon curd and creamy cheesecake, then topped with clouds of toasted meringue for maximum drama. No oven needed, just a spoon, a flame (for that brûléed magic), and maybe a little midweek emotional release. It’s zesty, gooey, and ridiculously fun to smash into.
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Blueberry yoghurt cluster lollies
They literally took over the internet, these fruity chocolatey clusters were everywhere. They went super viral because they are easy to make and taste delicious…the dream right?
They are yoghurt-covered blueberries that are frozen then covered in chocolate… that’s it!
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Aperol spritz ice cream
Aperol spritz ice cream is officially my favourite ice cream to make at home. The creamy Mascarpone and cream cheese mixed with the fresh orange juice and Aperol are a match made in heaven. My recipe is super easy and only has 5 ingredients.
The best part is it’s no churn so you don’t need any fancy equipment. Just mix it up and freeze!
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Black forest upside down cheesecake
No-Bake Black Forest Upside Down Cheesecake is a fun and irresistible twist on a classic dessert. If you love the rich combo of cherries, chocolate, and cream, this no-bake cheesecake is about to become your new favourite.
It starts with lining a cake loaf tin with a digestive biscuit shell. Inside layers of creamy vanilla cheesecake filling and a hidden Black Forest pie filling centre. Topped (or bottomed?) with a chocolate ganache drizzle and fresh cherries every spoonful is decadent, fruity, and incredibly easy to make—no oven required! Perfect for summer nights, dinner parties, or when you just need a chilled dessert that wows.
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S’mores chocolate mousse – 3 ingredients
This S’mores Chocolate Mousse is creamy, chocolatey, and laced with actual melted marshmallows for that signature marshmallow flavour. Even better? It’s made with just three ingredients and comes together in no time. Whether you’re making it for a dinner party or a midweek treat, this mousse brings all the nostalgia of s’mores with zero effort (and no campfire smoke in sight!).
