50+ Vegan Summer Desserts
Looking for something sweet to cool you off in the Summer heat? Try one of these vegan Summer desserts. With over 50 recipes to choose from, you’re sure to find something you love. Recipes include ice cream and popsicles, cheesecakes, cakes, fruit salads and lots more.
I recently wrote a post about all of my favourite vegan lemon desserts for Spring and it only made sense to make a post for vegan Summer desserts too!
The best vegan Summer desserts
I’ve split the recipes up into eight different categories: Ice cream and popsicles, cheesecakes, cakes and muffins, pies, tarts & bars, cookies, creamy desserts, sharing desserts, and fruity desserts.
Some of the recipes are from my own blog and others are from my fellow food bloggers. Be sure to check out their sites and let them know if you try their recipe. Enjoy! xo
Ice cream and popsicles
Let’s start with the frozen desserts, shall we? I’ve made full posts of all the best vegan ice cream recipes and vegan popsicle recipes so make sure to check those out if you’d like more frozen dessert ideas!
Banana Ice Cream
Smooth, creamy and flavourful ice cream made with banana and coconut milk. A great alternative to dairy ice cream.
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Mint Choc Chip Ice Cream
Missing mint choc chip ice cream? Now you can make your own with this easy recipe. You don't even need an ice cream maker to make it!
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Orange Ice Cream
This ice cream is made with fresh oranges and is bursting with citrus flavours. You don't need an ice cream maker for this recipe either, making it super easy and accessible.
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Coffee Popsicles
A must-try recipe for all coffee lovers. These latte popsicles are creamy, rich and perfectly sweet.
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Cheesecakes
Next up are the cheesecakes. Make sure to check out my no-bake vegan cheesecakes post for more recipes.
Strawberry Cheesecake
A light, strawberries and cream cheesecake with a classic Digestive biscuit base. Super easy to make with no baking required.
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Mini Biscoff Cheesecakes
Light and creamy Biscoff cheesecakes with a crunchy Biscoff biscuit base. These can be made in mason jars or in cupcake cases, making them the perfect size for 1 person.
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Raspberry Cheesecake
This raspberry cheesecake is made with a gluten-free crust, a tofu-almond filling and a sweet raspberry topping. It's a versatile recipe that can be sweetened to your liking.
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Mango Cheesecake
An ultra-creamy, no-bake mango cheesecake that uses agar powder instead of gelatine. It's made with healthy ingredients and is great to enjoy in the Summer heat.
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Cakes and muffins
Next, cakes and muffins! Below you’ll find recipes for cupcakes, muffins, layer cakes, and everything else in between.
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
When you think of vegan Summer desserts, these ice cream cone cupcakes are a perfect fit! They make a great sweet treat for children's birthdays or BBQs.
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Blueberry Muffins
Tall, fluffy muffins with fresh blueberries. These are packed full of flavour and you'd never guess that they are vegan!
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Coconut Lime Cupcakes
Light and airy cupcakes made with coconut milk and lime juice, topped with dairy-free coconut buttercream, lime zest and desiccated coconut.
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Jaffa Cakes
These vegan-friendly Jaffa Cake copycats are just as good as the original. A light sponge cake with a zesty orange filling and a dairy-free chocolate topping.
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Mini Lemon Loaf Cakes
Cute, bite-sized lemon cakes that are great for Summer picnics, parties or BBQs. Super easy to make and sure to be loved by all.
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Pina Colada Cupcakes
Pine Colada in cupcake form! Soft and fluffy pineapple & coconut cupcakes with rich coconut buttercream on top.
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Coconut Cake
Coconut cake with a rich lime glaze. A flavour combination that is perfect for Summer.
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Strawberry Shortcake
Sweet, fluffy, American-style biscuits topped with fresh strawberries and dairy-free coconut whipped cream.
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Mango Cake
Soft, fluffy mango cake packed with fruity flavour. This recipe can be made with less than 10 ingredients and it comes together in one bowl, meaning there's minimal clean-up.
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Pies, tarts & bars
Here are 10 recipes for vegan Summer pies, tarts and bars. Be sure to check out my sweet vegan pies post if you’d like more recipes.
Banoffee Pie
A classic British dessert and one of my favourite vegan Summer desserts that just can't be beat! A crunchy Digestive biscuit base, fresh banana slices, homemade caramel and dairy-free whipped cream.
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Bakewell Tart
This cherry Bakewell tart is made up of shortcrust pastry, cherry conserve and homemade almond frangipane, plus some glacé cherries and flaked almonds on top.
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Mini Strawberry Tarts
Mini homemade shortcrust pastry cases filled with dairy-free whipped cream, fresh fruit and a sticky strawberry sauce.
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Key Lime Pie
Sweet, creamy, zesty key lime pie topped with dairy-free whipped cream. An easy, no-bake dessert that's allergy-friendly.
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Strawberry Tart
A delicious vegan alternative to the classic French dessert, Tarte aux Fraises. A pastry base with a vegan custard filling and glazed strawberries on top.
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Banana Cream Pie
This banana cream pie has an Oreo crust, a creamy banana pudding filling and a dairy-free whipped cream topping.
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Vegan Fruit Tart
A delicious fruit tart with a shortbread biscuit base and homemade custard filling. Top with your favourite fruits for a vibrant, colourful dessert.
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Mango Tart
An easy to make, no-bake tart made with layers of ginger cookie, mango curd, dairy-free whipped cream and mango chunks. The perfect vegan Summer dessert!
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Biscoff Bars
A buttery, crunchy coconut-Biscoff base topped with whipped Biscoff buttercream and a white chocolate Biscoff ganache.
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Lemon Bars
Creamy lemon bars with a rich, buttery shortbread crust and a smooth lemon curd filling.
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Cookies
Three of my favourite cookie recipes that are great for Summer.
White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies
If you love the delicious combo of white chocolate and raspberries, you have to try these cookies! They're bursting with flavour and have the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
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Orange Cookies
Chewy cookies with a zesty orange flavour. These are SO easy to make and are a great vegan Summer dessert that you can enjoy over and over.
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Lemon Drizzle Cookies
Lemon drizzle cake, but in cookie form? Yes, you read that right! These are one of my favourite cookies to have in the Summer time and are always a crowd-pleasing treat.
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Creamy desserts
If you like your desserts light and airy, try one of these 4 tasty recipes below.
Chocolate Mousse
A 3-ingredient mousse that's low carb and keto-friendly. It's smooth, creamy, light and airy, and takes just 5 minutes to make.
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Eton Mess
Dairy-free whipped cream mixed with fresh strawberries, homemade pavlova pieces and strawberry sauce for a refreshing vegan Summer dessert.
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Raspberry Mousse
This creamy mousse is made with silken tofu and fresh raspberries. It's super quick to make and tastes delicious.
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Mango Mousse
Mango mousse with less than 5 ingredients. Bursting with mango flavour, it's sure to be a new favourite.
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Sharing desserts
These desserts are great for parties or any occasion where you need to feed a small crowd.
Pavlova
This pavlova is a great dessert to make if you really want to impress your guests. It's made with aquafaba instead of egg whites, and tastes delicious piled with dairy-free whipped cream and fresh fruit.
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Trifle
Strawberry trifle, made with layers of homemade vanilla cake, vegan custard, strawberry jam, fresh strawberries and dairy-free whipped cream.
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad
This American dessert is made up of a crunchy pretzel crust, fluffy vegan cream cheese and a fruity jelly topping.
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Peach Crisp
Bursting with bright, bold flavours, this tasty peach crisp can be made without butter or oil. Great for serving alongside some vegan ice cream!
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Fruit Salad
A colourful array of juicy fruits and berries come together to make this beautiful fruit salad. Quick and easy to make in just 10 minutes.
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Watermelon Boba Salad
This fruit salad is made with watermelon balls, dragon fruit and boba pearls. A unique twist on the classic fruit salad that everyone will love.
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Fruit Pizza
This fruit pizza is just what you need to beat the Summer heat. Made with wholesome ingredients, it's a healthy dessert that the whole family can enjoy.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Grab some strawberries and rhubarb to make this beautiful fruit crisp that will have everyone reaching for more.
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Fruity Desserts
Lastly, we have the fruity desserts. These are made with fresh fruit and most of the recipes are good for you!
Mango Sticky Rice
A classic Thai dessert that is naturally vegan and gluten-free. Creamy, sweet coconut rice paired with fresh, juicy mango.
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Air Fryer Pineapple
This air fryer pineapple is sweet and caramely, with just 4 ingredients and 20 minutes needed to make it.
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Air Fryer Peaches
These caramelised peaches sprinkled with cinnamon sugar are perfect enjoyed warm with vegan ice cream.
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Frozen Banana Pops
A healthy dessert made with bananas, melted chocolate, peanut butter and coconut oil. Use whichever toppings you like to make them even tastier!
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Chocolate Covered Pineapple
This chocolate covered pineapple makes a delicious healthy dessert and it's so easy to make!
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Pineapple Slushie
A refreshingly cold slushie made with frozen pineapple, ice and a few other ingredients. The perfect drink to help you cool off in the Summer heat.
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Mexican Fruit Cups
These Mexican fruit cups are tangy and bursting with flavour. Made with fresh fruit, lime juice and Tajin spice, they make a great healthy snack for both children and adults.
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That’s all for now. I hope you like these vegan Summer desserts. If you make any of the recipes at home, please let me know how it goes by leaving a comment below. Enjoy! xo
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