Recipes Fruits and Vegetables Fruits Melons 10 Refreshing Watermelon Dessert Recipes, From Cake to Sorbet The summer favorite fruit also makes the sweetest desserts. By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on May 22, 2024 Close Celebrate watermelon season with fruity desserts that prominently feature the summer favorite. From decadent cakes and pies to refreshing sorbets and milkshakes, you'll come back to these watermelon dessert recipes year after year. 01 of 11 Watermelon Pie "This pretty watermelon pie is perfect for summertime. It's easy to make and just needs time to chill in the fridge." —JJOHN32 View Recipe 02 of 11 Watermelon Sherbet "The flavor of watermelon comes through beautifully in this homemade sherbet recipe." —Terry Wilson View Recipe 03 of 11 Watermelon Sorbet "This watermelon sorbet is easy to make for a light and refreshing summertime dessert. If you love watermelon and love sorbet, you're bound to love this simple recipe!" —CookinginFL View Recipe 04 of 11 Watermelon Cake Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "This fun cake has tender vanilla layers with just the slightest hint of watermelon flavor, all coated in a yummy buttercream." —Pam Lolley View Recipe 05 of 11 Birthday Cake Watermelon Pizza Katherine Martinelli "For a celebratory dessert that's light on the calories, check out this birthday cake watermelon pizza. Topped with melted chocolate and sprinkles, it's festive without the fuss." —Katherine Martinelli View Recipe 06 of 11 Boozy Watermelon-Kiwi Ice Pops lutzflcat "Ice pops are the ultimate summer treat, but these are for adults only. They're a little fruity, a little boozy, and simply fun. Serve up some ice pops at your next cookout or pool party, and just watch the smiles." —lutzflcat View Recipe 07 of 11 100% Fruit "Cake" "I made this for a friend’s birthday 'cake' and she loved it. It doesn’t take any longer to make than plain fruit salad. The results are worth the time." —Chephren View Recipe 08 of 11 Strawberry Shortcake Watermelon Pizza "For a fun take on a classic summer entertaining dessert, try this simple strawberry shortcake watermelon pizza. You can use either store-bought or homemade whipped cream (or try a vegan whipped cream recipe)." —Katherine Martinelli View Recipe 09 of 11 Mexican-Inspired Watermelon Sorbet (Nieve de Sandia) "This watermelon sorbet can be made with or without the spice infusion and without an ice cream maker! It is so smooth and delicious, reminiscent of the popular fruit in a cup sold at soccer games and as street food." —Jessica G View Recipe 10 of 11 Watermelon Milkshake lutzflcat "A cold refreshing drink on a hot summer day." —Dolphin Panda View Recipe 11 of 11 More Inspiration 12 Refreshing Ways to Make the Most of Watermelon Season 12 Watermelon and Feta Recipes 15 Easy Summer Desserts Ready to Wow in Under 30 Minutes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit