7 summer dessert recipes to bake before the season ends

Nothing says summer quite like ice cream sandwiches, and these chocolate chip cookie bar ice cream sandwiches make them easier and tastier than ever! Creamy ice cream is sandwiched between two soft chocolate chip cookie bars and rolled in sprinkles for a dessert both kids and adults will love. The recipe is dairy-free as written with swaps for vegan and gluten-free in the notes.

Fresh nectarines are such a highlight of summer, and this Basil Nectarine Galette shows off their juicy, citrusy sweet fruit flavor. Basil adds brightness with a hint of savory, peppery taste that combines to create a dessert that’s unique and special yet quick and easy to make.

Juicy peaches bake up soft and jammy under a golden, buttery-crisp oat topping, no peeling required. This dairy-free peach crisp comes together with a handful of ingredients and about 30 minutes of hands-on time. Naturally vegan, with simple swaps for gluten-free.

S’mores are one of my absolute favorite summertime desserts. This recipe is bursting with all the s’mores essentials — graham crackers, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips — baked into a soft, dreamy cookie bar. And they’re undetectably dairy-free with vegan, gluten-free, and/or egg-free options, too, so you can customize to your fit your fancy.

The quintessential summer dessert! Strawberry shortcake signifies the beginning of summer. No one would guess this recipe is vegan and dairy-free. Gluten-free option, too. Have a Strawberry Shortcake Party and celebrate this lovely season.

Soft, luscious, perfectly sweet lemon poppyseed cookie bars. No one would guess they’re vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free. A lovely, easy spring and summer dessert for activities from picnics to potlucks and school activities to BBQs and birthday parties.

Everything you love about pie in a fun shareable bar form! Buttery shortbread crust with a jammy blueberry filling and crumble topping. No one would guess they’re vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free.