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Summertime Dessert Recipes

These summertime dessert recipes are good for family barbecues and picnics.

Banana Pudding

This recipe with layered pudding, bananas and vanilla wafers is sure to be a family favorite.

Banana Split Pie

Made with cream cheese, Kool Whip, and fruit, this chilled pie would make a great dessert for family get-togethers.

Candy Mousse Pie

This simple summer recipe just calls for a pre-made crust, Kool Whip and a Hershey Bar.

Cool Whip "Cheater" Pies

These easy-to-make pie recipes start with Cool Whip.

Easy Lemonade Pie

Made with lemonade concentrate, this tangy pie is simple to make. Pictured.

Easy, Creamy Fruit Dip

It's great with cut-up watermelon, strawberries and cantaloupe.

Fruit Dip

This dip is nice in the summertime for your fresh fruits.

Gelatin Ice Cream Dessert:

Your kids will love this cool, summer dessert made with gelatin and ice cream.

Ice Cream Maker Recipe: Vanilla Ice Cream

This is a recipe for homemade vanilla ice cream for your ice cream maker.

Ice Cream Maker: Strawberry Ice

This is a recipe for homemade strawberry ice for your ice cream maker, a nice alternative to ice cream for your family on a hot summer day.

Raspberry Salad

Fresh raspberries highlight this summertime salad.

Raspberry Summer Freeze

This makes a good, cool, summertime dessert for your family.

Rocky Road Ice Cream: Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Make your own rocky road ice cream with miniature marshmallows and nuts in your electric ice cream maker.

Summertime Jello Salad

Jello, whipping cream and cream cheese make this a delicious and cool summertime dessert.

Top Picks: No-Bake Dessert Recipes

Here are some of my favorite no-bake dessert recipes.

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