Top 10 Summer Dessert Picks From Allrecipes Allstar Nora Roy

Truly Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

My ice cream maker is in heavy rotation during the summer months, and this recipe is one my family always looks forward to enjoying. The cool and tangy flavor of lime mixed with the texture of graham crackers come together to make what I can only describe as summer in a bowl!

Best Ever Piña Colada Cake

This cool and creamy 5-star cake has serious tropical vibes! Not only is it an easy-to-make poke cake that's beloved by all, this gem is actually my mother-in-law's recipe. I'm always amazed by how such a simple recipe packs so much flavor!

Buttermilk Strawberry Shortcake

Many years ago my parents served strawberry shortcake to their wedding guests in place of traditional wedding cake. Stories of their whimsical wedding have left me with all of the happy feelings about this dessert! I love the way a few simple ingredients highlight the flavor of the season and put a smile on everyone's face.

Fruit Pizza II

Fruit pizza is one of the first recipes I remember making on my own as a child. Between a cookie base, sweet cream cheese frosting, and juicy fruit, this is an incredibly simple recipe that is easy for kids to help with! What really sets this version apart is the orange glaze that ties everything together.

Lemon Dessert

Though she called it by another name, my mom used to make this recipe for us regularly when I was growing up. I love how light and fluffy this refrigerator dessert is with such minimal effort. Feeling adventurous? Try playing with the flavors! While I love the classic lemon flavor, strawberry and lime make for an incredible variation too. Don't forget to chill the evaporated milk well!

Graham Cracker Ice Cream

Graham crackers are the most underrated part of s'mores! They're more than a vehicle for chocolate and marshmallows; they have great flavor and texture on their own. I love how this simple ice cream is delicious by itself or dressed up with chocolate sauce. Try topping it with your favorite canned pie filling — cherry is a favorite!

Strawberry Pie Filling

My best friend in high school shared with me that strawberry was her favorite variety of pie — it wasn't until that moment that I realized that strawberry pie even existed! I made one for her as a surprise and was immediately taken by its simplicity and the way it allows the flavor of those luscious berries to shine!

Blackberry Cobbler II

Blackberries are hands down my favorite berry of all time, and this cobbler might just be the perfect summer dessert! Don't be afraid to adapt it to whatever kind of berry you might have on hand — I grew up on the olallieberry-rich central coast of California, and those berries are perfect in cobblers like this as well! It's worth firing up the oven for this one — even on a hot day.

Molasses Grilled Peaches

Can I just say how much I love molasses? It's so rich and sultry. Yes, sultry. It's perfect in everything from gingerbread to barbecue sauce — but it's also the perfect accompaniment to these smoky grilled peaches. I love that you can throw them on the grill to finish out a summer feast. Deep molasses undertones and sweet peaches are best served accompanied by vanilla ice cream!

Lavender Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

I'm a sucker for both lemon and lavender, and these cookies are the perfect vessel to get both of those flavors into my mouth! Lavender is quite possibly one of my favorite ingredients as it lends an incredible floral flavor to any dish. A drizzle of honey over the tops of these delights just before baking is the perfect finish to what may very well be the perfect cookie!

Meet Nora Roy, an Allrecipes Cook to Follow

Nora Roy, aka SunnyDaysNora, is an Allrecipes Allstar and one of 60 million home cooks in our Allrecipes community. Like so many of our community members, she uses recipes and tips from Allrecipes to feed her family, share with friends, and create lasting memories. We asked Nora to curate this gallery of her favorite summer desserts and share what makes each recipe special to her. We hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do.

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