35 Easy Summer Desserts for a Crowd (Perfect for Cookouts!)

Trifles are my go-to bring to any kind of party or cookout. They are refreshing, easy-to-make, and delicious. This key lime coconut version is a hit everytime and the perfect summertime flavor combo

This is another super-easy dessert made from cinnamon graham crackers, Cool Whip, and sprinkles! It's a cinch to make! You can use red, white, and blue sprinkles for the 4th of July - or any color for any occasion! A sweet bite-sized treat!

I especially love this dessert because there's no crust to deal with - just a crumble you can make in 5 minutes! The sweet combination of blueberries and peaches is a fruity summer treat! And of course, vanilla ice cream is a given.

You honestly can never go wrong with an ice cream bar. It's easy to put together and guests always love it. This post takes it up a few notches with dipped waffle bowls and sprinkles, which is a fun, easy way to up your ice cream game!

Oh my. I cannot even begin to explain how good this cake looks. It is all the yummy candy goodness with ice cream. Just be sure to give the kids time to run off this sugar overload!

Layers of angel food cake, strawberries, coconut, and whipped cream! This is the quintessential southern version of a trifle and it will not disappoint!

This recipe is made with a thick graham cracker crust, layered with peaches and whipped cream. A delicious summer dessert!

This is a great option for a dessert that's made for individual servings. Mini pie crusts are filled with pineapple, condensed milk, and sour cream, topped with whipped cream and coconut! A perfectly tropical choice!

I love this idea of serving cannoli dip in individual ice cream cones! What a fun way to feed a crowd!

This is another way you can get cannoli on your dessert table - as a no-bake cheescake! Great idea!

I think this is a genius food combination! The richness of red velvet cake with the sweetness of ice cream? Oh my word. A fun summer hit!

You can NEVER go wrong with a Chipwich dessert. What puts this recipe over the top is the chocolate chip cookie recipe from Double Tree Hotels by Hilton.

Here's another cookie-based dessert but this one is with Oreos. It has lots of creamy goodness with heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk and light cream cheese!

This dessert is giant sized eclair but no baking is involved here either! A delicious combo of pudding, Cool Whip, frosting and graham crackers!

Churros and cheesecake - oh yes, please! The secret ingredient in this is the crescent dinner rolls! Genius!

Coconut is a perfect summer flavor. This creamy and light dessert is another no-bake wonder!

This is such a fun choice for a cookout! Funnel cakes are so reminiscent of carnivals and fairs - everyone will love having this treat right from the backyard!

Dessert dips are a hit every single time, but having several one on platter or board will definitely wow the entire crowd!

This is a yummy dessert that is made with condensed milk and a delicious coconut sauce. Coconut is the perfect flavor for summer!

Orange creamsicle in a cake? Yes, please! What a fantastic idea for a summery treat!

Here's another fun spin on an orange creamsicle! This orange no-bake cheesecake is made with a Nilla Wafer crust!

Here's another cream cheese delight! This one mixes cream cheese with pineapple, whipped topping and graham crackers!

Tropical flavors are perfect for summer. This sorbet is made with pineapples, mango, and lime juice - an ideal summer trifecta.

S'mores are EVERYTHING that's childlike about summer. These cookies are the perfect dessert! (Note: this recipe is gluten-free, but can easily be made with traditional flour and graham crackers!)

This cake is made from a layers of ice cream sandwiches and Cool Whip. Soooo easy, but it packs a huge punch!

Here's another way to do S'mores, if cookies aren't your thing! This no-bake treat is made with Golden Grahams and all the yummy ingredients of S'mores!

This is a decadent summer treat that will totally impress! Handmade crust with a rich key lime filling... oh yum!

This recipe is amazing - and paleo! Yes, no grains, dairy or refined sugar in this recipe, but I promise, you will not miss them! How amazing you can have a treat that is actually good for you!

This is such a fun take on a banana split! Kids especially will love putting together this fun treat! Perfect for a summer get together!

I just love the chocolate and mint combo! This is delicious perfection in a light, fluffy summer treat!

This recipe takes banana pudding up several notches by using heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, and cream cheese. Cannot even compare to a box banana pudding.

This dessert is so easy to make with Cool Whip, Oreos, strawberry, and pineapple! You can easily customize it with fruit or filling of your choice!

This recipe has cake, pudding, cream cheese, and whipped cream along with the Skor bar. Oh yum! You can easily substitute your favorite candy bar as well!

This is such an easy recipe made from a box mix of pudding and cake along with whipped topping. Pistachio is totally under-rated and under-used, in my opinion. This is a real unique and easy dessert to share!

This is another dessert that is reminiscent of a street fair or carnival, and one that kids and adults both will love!

Here's another no-bake dessert that you'll just love! Just 4 ingredients: cookies, milk, chocolate chips, and Cool Whip, and you're good to go!