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40+ Vegan Summer Desserts

posted by Christina on May 12 2021 (last updated Jul 22 2025).

A roundup of the most delicious, refreshing, light, fruity, and frozen vegan summer dessert recipes! With gluten-free and no-bake options, these plant-based recipes highlight seasonal summer produce, perfect for summer barbecue or garden party!

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A roundup of the most delicious, refreshing, light, fruity, and frozen vegan summer dessert recipes! With gluten-free and no-bake options, these plant-based recipes highlight seasonal summer produce, perfect for summer barbecue or garden party!

Whether you love to cool down with a frozen popsicle, creamy homemade dairy-free ice cream, or you have some fresh peaches or zucchinis that need using up, this collection has the perfect dessert for you!

With lots of gluten-free options, these vegan dessert recipes are easy to make and incredibly delicious!

❄️ No-Bake Summer Desserts

There's no need to miss out on a sweet treat even when it's too hot to turn on the oven. These easy recipes will help satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping your kitchen cool.

Easy No-Bake Vegan Key Lime Pie

This delicious vegan key lime pie is bursting with fresh lime flavor. It's easy to make using just 8 main ingredients, and requires no baking!

key lime pie with a cookie crust and whipped coconut cream, crushed cookies, and freshly grated lime zest on top.

Vegan Mango Cheesecake

Vegan mango cheesecake with a no-bake cookie crust, silky smooth mango cream cheese filling, and vibrant mango curd all topped with fresh mango chunks. This delicious easy recipe is the perfect no-bake dessert for summer.

a mango cheesecake with curd topping swirled on top and a few slices taken from it.

Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

These deliciously creamy and light vegan lemon raspberry cheesecake bars are so bright and flavorsome. Being no-bake makes them so easy to make. They are refined sugar-free and can also be adapted as gluten-free.

a stack of three raw lemon cheesecake bars topped with pink raspberry curd.

Mango Panna Cotta (no gelatin, dairy-free)

This easy vegan mango panna cotta is the lightest, most refreshing dessert, perfect for summer. It uses just a handful of main ingredients, without gelatin or cornstarch, and has a delicious mango flavor with a hint of creamy coconut.

a mango panna cotta on a small plate with a scoopful taken from it showing the super creamy smooth consistency.

No Bake Passion Fruit Cheesecake

This easy, no-bake vegan passion fruit cheesecake features a smooth passionfruit cream cheese filling, cookie crust, and tangy passionfruit curd topping. It makes a small batch and comes together in a loaf pan!

passion fruit cheesecake slices with no-bake cookie crust showing the smooth and creamy interior.

Vegan No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

Deliciously creamy vanilla cheesecake with fragrant macerated strawberries on a gluten-free shortbread base. This cheesecake is creamy and rich while being refreshing and fruity.

strawberry cheesecake with whipped dairy-free cream and freeze dried berries on top, with a slice being lifted out of it on a cake slice.

Mango Tiramisu (eggless, dairy-free)

This easy mango tiramisu has layers of dairy-free mascarpone cream, tangy wild mango balsamic-soaked cookies, fresh mango chunks, and sweet mango curd topping. Creamy, tart, and fruity in every bite, the perfect fresh no-bake dessert for summer!

a slice of mango tiramisu on a small white ceramic plate with a spoonful taken from it showing the creamy consistency.

No Bake Pineapple Cheesecake (vegan, nut-free)

Creamy pineapple coconut cream cheese filling with a toasted coconut cookie crust and sweet pineapple curd topping. This vegan no-bake pineapple cheesecake is the perfect summer dessert for when you don't want to turn on the oven.

pineapple coconut cheesecake bars on a rectangular white plate with pineapple chunks and shredded coconut on top.

Mango Tart

This vegan mango tart recipe is no-bake and so easy to make. Layers of ginger cookie and mango curd topped with dairy-free whipped cream and mango chunks. The perfect vegan mango dessert for summer!

slice of mango tart with fresh mango chunks and coconut cream on top.

🍦 Frozen Treats

Stock up your freezer with these easy grab-and-go frozen desserts and thank yourself later!

Lime Popsicles

Have your cocktail in the form of these refreshing vegan Mojito Popsicles! They are easy to make and can be made kid-friendly if you leave out the rum. Perfect for cooling down during summer!

Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars (Vegan)

These vegan strawberry shortcake ice cream bars are no-churn and use just 7 ingredients. The perfect dairy-free alternative to a store-bought summer favorite!

stack of strawberry shortcake ice cream bars with strawberries and shortbread cookies scattered around.

Vegan Frozen Yogurt (Berry Froyo)

This easy vanilla vegan frozen yogurt comes together with 3 main ingredients and an optional homemade berry coulis swirl. With the perfect creamy texture and tangy yogurt taste, it has a no-churn option and can be easily customized with different flavors.

frozen yogurt with berry coulis swirl and 2 scoops sitting on top.

Vegan Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Ice Cream Bars

Dubai chocolate-inspired vegan ice cream bars with creamy dairy-free pistachio ice cream, crunchy pistachio kataifi, and a crisp chocolate shell. Quick and easy to prep with no ice cream machine needed.

a stack of three pistachio magnum ice cream bars on top of each other.

Pina Colada Ice Pops

These easy dairy-free pina colada ice pops are made with 4 simple ingredients. The balance of creamy coconut and tangy fruity pineapple is a match made in heaven.

pina colada popsicles on a tray with fresh pineapple.

Vegan Snickers Ice Cream Bars

Better than the originals! Creamy dairy-free vanilla peanut ice cream topped with salted peanut caramel, roasted peanuts, and covered in thick dairy-free chocolate.

stack of snickers ice cream on cooling rack.

Coconut Sorbet

Made using 3 main ingredients, this easy coconut sorbet is creamy, smooth and refreshing. With an optional hint of fresh lime zest and toasted coconut, it will take you to tropical dessert paradise!

three scoops of fresh coconut sorbet in a coconut half topped with lime zest and toasted coconut flakes.

Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles

The ice-cream layer of these lollies tastes just like a strawberry milkshake, but without any dairy! They are composed of 4 different elements; strawberry milkshake ice cream, vanilla cream, strawberry jam, and a dark chocolate shell.

strawberry and yogurt popsicles on a tray with fresh strawberries and ice.

Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bars

Delicious vegan peanut butter ice cream bars. Creamy dairy-free peanut butter ice cream coated in a layer of peanut butter and a thick chocolate shell. These magnum CopyCat ice creams are made with just 6 simple ingredients!

peanut butter ice cream bars coated in chocolate stacked on a metal tray with parchment paper.

Tropical Popsicles (Coconut Mango Passion Fruit)

Delicious and refreshing vegan Coconut Mango Passion Fruit Popsicles. These tropical ice lollies are easy to make and use minimal ingredients. They are also gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and perfect for cooling down this summer!

flatlay of coconut mango passion fruit popsicles on a bed of ice on black tray.

🍨 Vegan Ice Cream

Skip the store-bought ice cream and make your own dairy-free version this summer. With traditional churned ice creams and lots of no-churn options to choose from.

Vegan Mango Ice Cream (No Churn, 3 Ingredients)

Creamy homemade vegan mango ice cream made with only 3 simple ingredients. This no-churn recipe is easy, gluten-free, and nut-free, and the perfect refreshing treat for a hot day!

a ceramic ramekin filled with homemade mango ice cream scoops.

Chocolate Oat Milk Ice Cream

This delicious and easy homemade oat milk ice cream is vegan, refined sugar-free, and has no coconut. Made with just 6 ingredients and a few simple steps.

A black, parchment lined salad bowl filled to the brim with semi-melting scoops of chocolate oat milk ice cream.

Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream

The vibrant color, the sweet nutty flavor, and fragrant aroma of pistachios shines through in this ice cream. This recipe will have you in pistachio heaven. The texture is incredibly creamy, thanks to a combination of the soaked pistachios and coconut milk.

closeup of pistachio ice cream.

Black Cherry Ice Cream

Delicious Black Cherry Ice Cream recipe made using fresh dark cherries, vanilla bean, and amaretto. With a creamy coconut and oat milk base, this vegan ice cream features a perfectly scoopable consistency.

Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream

Easy homemade vegan cookie dough ice cream. Made with chunks of gluten-free edible chocolate chip cookie dough in creamy vanilla ice cream. It can be made with homemade non-dairy ice cream, or storebought if you want to save time!

chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream in a metal loaf pan with crushed ice cream cones around it.

Pina Colada Ice Cream

Coconut pineapple ice cream bursting with fresh juicy pineapple flavor with a thick coconut ice cream base made entirely without dairy or eggs. Add a touch of rum and you have the most delicious piña colada ice cream.

a loaf tin filled with pineapple and coconut ice cream. There are 4 ice cream balls scooped on the surface, along with chunks of fresh coconut and fresh pineapple.

Passion Fruit Ice Cream (No Churn, 4 Ingredients)

Creamy vegan passionfruit ice cream made using 4 simple ingredients, without dairy, eggs, or an ice cream machine. The perfect frozen dessert for a hot day!

2 passion fruit ice cream cones with passionfruit coulis on a wooden white surface.

Rum Raisin Ice Cream

This delicious vegan rum raisin ice cream recipe has a creamy vanilla brown sugar cinnamon custard base studded with juicy rum-soaked raisins. Made with simple plant-based ingredients, this is the perfect vegan gelato recipe made without dairy or eggs.

Overhead hero shot of lots of scoops of homemade rum raisin ice cream in a loaf tin adorned with pirouline cookies.

🌾 Gluten-Free Summer Desserts

These easy, seasonal treats pack all the fresh, fruity flavours of summer, just without the gluten.

Peach Cheesecake

This vegan No-Bake Peach Cheesecake recipe is a fresh & fun way to put your seasonal produce to use! This creamy, dreamy small-batch vegan dessert is made in a loaf tin, perfect for slicing into dainty peach cheesecake bars for your next picnic.

Two peach cheesecake bars stacked atop one another on top of a piece of parchment with some whole peaches scattered about the scene.

Creamy Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream (Nut Free & GF)

This vegan vanilla ice cream is so much better than storebought! Made with real vanilla bean and a dairy-free custard base, similar to French-style creme Anglaise-based ice cream. With an incredibly creamy texture and a scoopable consistency, it's also nut-free and gluten-free.

vegan vanilla ice cream scoops with vanilla pods and vanilla flowers in a powder blue ceramic dish.

Fudgy Gluten-Free Vegan Beetroot Brownies

These ultra-chocolatey, rich, fudgy beetroot brownies are flourless, gluten-free, butter-free, and made with dark chocolate, no coconut oil needed. Moist and gooey thanks to beetroot, without any strange beet taste!

a stack of beetroot brownies with a bite taken out of the top one showing the moist fudgy consistency.

Gluten-Free Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

These easy gluten-free strawberry cheesecake bars are creamy and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Layers of dairy-free vanilla cheesecake with intensely fragrant macerated strawberries on top of no-bake crust. They taste like summer in a dessert!

stack of vegan strawberry cheesecake bars with fresh strawberries on top.

Mint Coconut Ice Cream Bars

Delicious creamy dairy-free mint chocolate chip ice cream in a chocolate shell! These magnum copycat ice cream bars are vegan and easy to make.

stack of mint chocolate chip ice cream bars on metal tray with fresh mint.

No-Bake Mango Cheesecake Bars (vegan, GF)

Delicious vegan mango cheesecake with layers of creamy vanilla lime cheesecake and sweet mango curd on a no-bake crust. The perfect vegan dessert for summer!

stack of mango cheesecake bars against a light blue background.

Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream Bars

These easy coconut milk strawberry popsicles are made with just 6 ingredients. Made with creamy coconut milk and real strawberries, they're naturally sweetened, dairy-free, and vegan. The perfect healthier summer treat!

strawberry ice cream bars in a pink bowl with fresh strawberries.

🍑 Summer Produce Baking

If you're looking for ways to use up fresh berries, stone fruits, or summer vegetables, these easy bakes have you covered. They're the perfect go-to for making the most of seasonal produce.

Vegan Lemon Lime Zucchini Bread (Gluten-Free Option)

This bright and zesty lemon lime courgette cake is eggless, dairy-free, and can be made gluten-free! Fresh courgette (zucchini) melts into the batter, adding incredible moisture and tenderness while letting the citrus flavors shine. It stays soft and fresh for days.

a slice of lemon zucchini bread with lime icing on a wooden cutting board.

Apricot Tart (Tarte Aux Abricots)

Simple Vegan Apricot Tart with a flaky, buttery vegan tart shell lined with eggless almond frangipane, fresh apricots, and a sweet-tart apricot jam glaze.

45 degree angle shot of baked vegan apricot tart with frangipane on a piece of parchment paper next to a jar of Bonne Maman preserves.

Easy Vegan Triple Berry Crisp

This quick and easy vegan berry crisp is made in one bowl, with the perfect ratio of golden brown oaty crumble topping and gooey berry filling. Featuring a trio of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, it can be made using fresh and frozen berries - perfect for berry season and beyond!

a bowl of vegan berry crumble with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Vegan Blueberry Crumb Cake

This vegan blueberry crumb cake is egg-free and dairy-free, with moist vanilla bean cake, fresh blueberries, a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping, and a sweet blueberry glaze.

blueberry crumb cake with a slice being lifted away on a cake slice.

Tarte Aux Fraises (French Strawberry Tart)

This vegan tarte aux fraises is an eggless and dairy-free take on classic French strawberry tart. Buttery pastry filled with vanilla pastry cream, and topped with juicy macerated strawberries.

a strawberry tart topped with glazed strawberries on a pink surface.

Vegan Beetroot Chocolate Cake

This rich chocolate beetroot loaf cake is eggless, dairy-free, and naturally sweetened with coconut sugar. Fresh beetroot is baked into the batter, giving the cake a deep chocolate flavor and keeping it incredibly moist for days.

a beetroot chocolate loaf cake with ganache topping, and a slice cut showing the moist interior.

Vegan Pineapple Coconut Panna Cotta Tart

This Vegan Panna Cotta Tart combines tropical flavors of piña colada with layers of coconut panna cotta and pineapple curd jelly on top of a shortbread crust. This dairy-free dessert is perfect for spring and summer gatherings, or for a special occasion.

flatlay of sliced pineapple tart on grey stone surface.

Vegan Chocolate Courgette Cake

This incredibly moist chocolate courgette cake is made without eggs or dairy, and is naturally sweetened with coconut sugar. The courgettes melt right in - you won't taste them at all, but they create a tender crumb that stays moist for days!

a chocolate zucchini cake topped with vegan ganache and chocolate curls with grated courgette and chocolate scattered around it.

Vegan Apricot Crumb Cake

This vegan apricot crumb cake is egg-free and dairy-free, featuring moist vanilla bean cake, fresh apricots, and a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping.

a slice of apricot cake on a ceramic plate with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Passion Fruit Tart

Easy vegan passion fruit tart with a flavorsome 5-ingredient smooth curd filling and crisp golden pastry shell that can be prepped ahead of time. If you're a fan of passion fruit desserts, this tropical tart will be your new favorite!

a passion fruit curd filled tart with a dollop of coconut cream and fresh passionfruit on top.

I hope these easy desserts help make you're summer extra special (and cool!). And don't forget to check out some of these savory recipes to serve at your outdoor gatherings:

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Christina

Hey there, I'm Christina
I’m the face behind all the recipes here on the blog addictedtodates.com (which happen to be mostly desserts, yay!). I also have a background in Culinary Arts.

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