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    Home » Sweet Recipes » Desserts

    Published: May 10, 2021 · Modified: Oct 21, 2022 by Melanie McDonald · This post contains affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · Leave a Comment

    Must Make Vegan Summer Desserts

    vegan summer desserts

    No warm-weather meal is complete until you've loaded up your plate with something sweet! And to help you get the vegan summer desserts party started, here are some summer-inspired, delicious vegan treats for any occasion.

    vegan summer desserts

    We're talking vegan summer desserts that will be sure to impress. Many are no-bake so you can avoid turning the oven on and warming up your kitchen.

    But what would life be without some amazing baked treats bursting with seasonal fruit? I can live with a warm kitchen if it leads to cobblers, pies, tarts and cakes, so you'll find plenty of those included too.

    Easy Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bars

    an inside shot of a banana peanut butter ice cream bar
    The easiest Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bars! Just 5 ingredients (plus salt) and ridiculously easy to make. No molds or churning required!
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    Vegan Peach Cobbler

    Vegan Peach Cobbler from Loving it Vegan. We're talking soft, sweet juicy peaches topped with a buttery biscuit topping.
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    Lemon Blueberry Loaf

    Soft & fluffy Lemon Blueberry Loaf. Loaded with juicy, fresh lemon, studded with blueberries and drizzled in lemon glaze. Made in one bowl and no mixer required! 
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    Dessert Strawberry Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

    someone scooping up strawberry salsa on a homemade cinnamon chip
    This Dessert Strawberry Salsa is packed with sweet, juicy, fresh strawberries & is served with homemade crunchy Cinnamon Chips that make the perfect scoopers! This is a dessert meets dip meets snack situation that is just perfect for feeding a crowd.
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    Grilled Peaches and Cream Pastry

    Grilled Peaches and Cream Pastry from Vegan Yack Attack, featuring crispy, flaky pastry filled with a creamy, tangy yogurt filling, juicy grilled peaches, fresh basil and a balsamic reduction drizzle.
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    Strawberry Popsicles with Lime & Mint

    strawberry popsicles
    Healthy & refreshing Strawberry Popsicles with Mint & Lime, made with just 3 ingredients, plus some optional sweetener if your strawberries aren't quite sweet enough. Super quick & easy to make & only 35 calories each, they are a treat you will feel good about enjoying! 
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    Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches from Make It Dairy Free. Featuring creamy ice cream sandwiched between layers of edible cookie dough.
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    Vegan Trifle

    a vegan trifle in a large glass trifle bowl
    Incredible Vegan Trifle! This British favourite has layers upon layers of vegan sponge cake, mixed berry compote, vegan custard, vegan whipped cream and fresh fruit. Dessert doesn't get better than this!
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    Grilled Nectarines (Or Peaches)

    grilled nectarines
    Meltingly soft and sweet grilled nectarines that magically create their own buttery, caramel sauce while cooking. A simple yet decadent grilled vegan dessert!
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    Vegan Strawberry Shortcake

    vegan strawberry shortcake with mint leaves for garnish
    A delicious Strawberry Shortcake from Connoisseurus Veg. It's piled high with coconut whipped cream and strawberries that have been macerated in a zippy maple ginger marinade!
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    Vegan Hummingbird Cake

    a slice being taken from a cake
    An incredible Vegan Hummingbird Cake! It's fluffy, incredibly flavourful, super sweet and bursting with banana, pineapple and pecans then smothered in silky, luscious cream cheese frosting.
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    Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

    frothy, creamy, iced coffee in a glass
    Save yourself some dollars and make your own Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso at home! This Starbucks copycat recipe is really quick and easy. Prep the brown sugar syrup, keep it in the fridge, and you can whip up a delicious sweet beverage in minutes!
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    Roasted Strawberries

    roasted strawberries in a bowl
    Intensely sweet, sticky & syrupy Roasted Strawberries made with just 3 ingredients. Perfect for using up berries that are tasteless or a little past their best. Use as a topping for pancakes, ice cream, cake, cheesecake, oatmeal and more!
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    Vegan Blueberry Pie

    a slice of vegan blueberry pie
    Another one from Connoisseurus Veg, this time a seasonal blueberry pie featuring flaky pastry and a sweet and gooey blueberry filling.
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    Vegan Banana Cream Pie

    banana cream pie
    Vegan Banana Cream Pie from Minimalist Baker. It features a delicious crispy crust, fluffy and silky cream center, and fresh bananas!
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    Vegan Blackberry Lemon Cobbler

    blackberry lemon cobbler
    This Vegan Blackberry Lemon Cobbler from Rabbits & Wolves features saucy, lemony blackberries topped with a fluffy and crispy on top, cobbler topping.
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    Snickerdoodle Dessert Hummus

    a bowl of snickerdoodle hummus with pretzels and fruit
    This simple but insanely delicious Dessert Hummus is full of all the cinnamon & cookie dough flavour of Snickerdoodles. Ready in minutes and perfect for dipping with cookies, fruit or pretzels!  
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    Strawberry Lemon Rolls

    Strawberry Sweet Rolls. Close up of one on a plate with a bite taken out of it. Sticky strawberry filling visible.
    This Strawberry Roll recipe is easy to make and downright decadent. Soft, fluffy, oozing with sticky, sweet strawberry filling & covered in swathes of zingy lemony frosting. And it’s ready in a little over 1 hour!
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    Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake

    a slice of vegan chocolate cheesecake on a blue plate
    The BEST Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake featuring crunchy, buttery, cookie crust with rich, creamy, velvety smooth and super chocolatey cheesecake filling. This easy no bake vegan cheesecake is quick to make and keeps for ages so you can prepare it well ahead. Directions for a scaled down smaller version also included for those not feeding a crowd.
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    Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Pops

    Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Pop surrounded by ice and slices lemons
    These Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Pops are quick & easy to prepare & full of zingy lemony cheesecake flavour. They are packed with healthy ingredients & perfect for some cool refreshment this summer! 
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    Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes

    Strawberry Cupcakes from Rainbow Nourishments. These cupcakes are packed with real strawberries and topped with a rich and creamy strawberry cream cheese frosting.
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    Vegan Key Lime Pie

    vegan key lime pie
    This easy, no-bake pie from The HIdden Veggies, features a graham cracker crust, a lime filling and vegan whipped cream topping.
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    No Bake Chocolate Cake

    a no bake chocolate cake covered in chocolate curls on a black metal plate
    Simple to make with only 8 ingredients this easy No Bake Chocolate Cake is intensely rich & fudgy, naturally gluten-free and can easily be made nut-free.
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    Strawberry Mug Cake

    Strawberry Sweet Roll Vegan Mug Cake
    This Strawberry Mug Cake is quick, easy, super soft and squidgy and stuffed to bursting with sweet, juicy strawberries. Then for extra decadence, it's drizzled in super simple, free flowing, thick, sweet frosting! 
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    Vegan Lemon Meringue Pies

    vegan lemon meringue pie
    Individual Lemon Meringue Pies from Lazy Cat Kitchen. These beautiful little pies feature a crumbly pastry crust filled with tart lemon curd and sweet, toasted meringue topping.
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    Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes

    pineapple upside down cupcakes with glistening pineapple bottoms
    Healthier Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes that taste amazing. Made with hearty, healthy ingredients like oats, coconut & pineapple and NO oil or flour so they are vegan, gluten-free & oil-free.  There is absolutely no way anyone would ever know though! Perfect eaten as they are but even better served warm with a big dollop of ice-cream! 
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    Vegan New York Cheesecake

    a slice of vegan cheesecake
    It’s only a baked Vegan New York Cheesecake..♡...It is ultra-rich, decadently creamy, dessert perfection & you absolutely need it in your life…..
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    Mango Banana Ice Cream

    Mango Banana ice cream
    Rich, smooth, creamy mango banana ice cream that is healthy enough to eat for breakfast! All the texture/flavour of real ice cream but completely fat-free!
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    I would LOVE to hear what your favourite summer desserts are?
    And if you make any of these vegan summer desserts let me know what you think of them. Mostly because I’m a HUGE dessert lover and if you loved them then I know I will too!


    This recipe collection was originally published on July 23rd, 2015. I've updated the post with new recipes and now I am republishing it for you. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for following A Virtual Vegan!

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