14 summer dessert recipes

WASHINGTON — Need something sweet that screams “summer?”

Try one of these seasonally satisfying recipes — perfect for firefly chases, pool lounging and backyard barbecues.

This undated photo provided by America's Test Kitchen in May 2018 shows patriotic poke cake in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears in the cookbook “The Perfect Cake.” (Joe Keller/America's Test Kitchen via AP) — **Patriotic poke cake** This recipe appears in the cookbook “The Perfect Cake” and is available on wtop.com. (Joe Keller/America’s Test Kitchen via AP)

S’mores ice cream cake You know you’ll want s’more just by looking at the picture and reading through the recipe, available on wtop.com. (Joe Keller/America’s Test Kitchen via AP)

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Homemade ice cream This recipe for “orange popsicle ice cream” is available on wtop.com. (Elizabeth Karmel via AP)

Elizabeth Karmel via AP

Cherry cobbler What’s summer without a proper cobbler? Find this recipe for cherry cobbler on wtop.com. (Joe Keller/America’s Test Kitchen via AP)

Joe Keller/America’s Test Kitchen via AP

Chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream pie This desert from Katie Workman is available on wtop.com. (Cheyenne Cohen via AP)

Cheyenne Cohen via AP

Watermelon strawberry smoothie Cool off with a refreshing fruit smoothie. Find the recipe on wtop.com. (Cheyenne Cohen via AP)

Cheyenne Cohen via AP

Strawberry cream cake This cake is sure to be the star of your summertime spread. Find the recipe on wtop.com. (Carl Tremblay/America’s Test Kitchen via AP)

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Ice cream cake Make a masterpiece using only six ingredients. Find the recipe on wtop.com. (Daniel J. van Ackere/America’s Test Kitchen via AP)

Daniel J. van Ackere/America’s Test Kitchen via AP

This undated photo provided by America's Test Kitchen in May 2018 shows honey glazed roasted peaches in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears in the cookbook “How to Roast Everything.” (Joe Keller/America's Test Kitchen via AP) — **Honey glazed roasted peaches** Sometimes, a jazzed-up piece of fruit is all one needs for dessert in the summer. Find the recipe on wtop.com. (Joe Keller/America’s Test Kitchen via AP)

Striped fruit popsicles There’s no need to reach for the package. You can make healthy popsicles at home. Find the recipe on wtop.com. (Carl Tremblay/America’s Test Kitchen via AP)

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Frozen yogurt When combined, maple syrup and whole-milk yogurt make a pretty spectacular summertime treat. Find the recipe for frozen yogurt on wtop.com. (Carl Tremblay/America’s Test Kitchen via AP)

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S’mores blossom cookies Campfire meets cookie in this recipe, available on wtop.com. (Joe Keller/America’s Test Kitchen via AP)

Joe Keller/America’s Test Kitchen via AP

Whoopie pies Perfect for beach days and car rides, learn how to make whoopie pies at home on wtop.com. (Joe Keller/America’s Test Kitchen via AP)

Joe Keller/America’s Test Kitchen via AP

Blueberry pie This recipe, available on wtop.com, shares the secret to making a juicy fruit pie with a crispy crust. (Carl Tremblay/America’s Test Kitchen via AP)

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