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Top Summer Dessert Recipes

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Dessert Recipes

Sweltering summer days require refreshing, delicious desserts. Avoid heatstroke by enjoying our favorite dessert creations that will cool and sweeten the long, hot days of summer. Best of all, they're super easy to whip up in a jiffy - perfect for entertaining impromptu guests or friends at a barbecue.

If you're a strawberry princess, you'll go crazy for the Strawberry Shortcake with a twist--Grand Marnier and frozen whipped cream! Caffeine fiend? Whip up a Mocha Ice Cream Pie that's simple as could be, no baking required. Or if Coca Cola brings back sweet summer memories for you, you'll love indulging in a granita made from your favorite carbonated beverage. Why not create a comforting banana pudding with vanilla wafers, two charming flavors that marry wonderfully!

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Strawberry Shortcake With a Twist

Strawberry shortcake is a yummy summer dessert, but paired with frozen whipped cream it becomes absolutely perfect for a hot day. Read on for the recipe and tips on how-to best serve. Read More

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Mocha Ice Cream Pie

If you love pie, coffee and ice cream this recipe is going to be your new favorite dessert. A crunchy Oreo crust filled with mocha and coffee ice cream, topped with caramel and chocolate sauce is mouth-watering and satisfying on a hot summer day. Read More

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Coca Cola Classic Granita Float

As a kid, we loved sipping on classic ice cream soda floats during the summer. The fizzy creaminess was irresistible and so satisfying after dinner during the summer. The recipe here revisits that childhood favorite, but adds a grown up twist to the mix. Enjoy! Read More

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Chilled Banana Pudding Cup

Banana pudding layered with crunchy vanilla wafers and topped with meringue makes for a light, yet creamy dessert. When chilled in the refrigerator before being served, our recipe for a banana pudding cup makes for a super delicious summer dessert. Read More

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