21 Sweet Treats Perfect for a Summer Pool Party

Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles

A refreshing blend of strawberries and lemonade in frozen form, perfect for cooling down on a hot poolside day.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
• 1 cup lemonade
• 2 tablespoons honey or sugar

Cooking method:

1. Blend strawberries until smooth.
2. Stir in lemonade and honey.
3. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds.
4. Freeze for at least 4 hours.

Watermelon Mint Granita

This icy treat is bursting with the fresh flavors of summer and is incredibly easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Cooking method:

1. Blend watermelon, mint, lime juice, and sugar until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze.
3. Scrape with a fork every 30 minutes until a flaky granite texture forms.

Pineapple Coconut Sorbet

This tropical sorbet is a creamy and sweet escape to the islands.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice

Cooking method:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Pour into a freezer-safe container.
3. Freeze for 4 hours, stirring every hour for the first 3 hours.

Mango Lime Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

A tangy and sweet salsa paired with cinnamon-dusted chips for a delightful snack.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe mangos, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 8 flour tortillas
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Cooking method:

1. Combine mangos, onion, lime juice, honey, and chili powder; set aside.
2. Brush tortillas with melted butter, sprinkle cinnamon sugar, and cut into triangles.
3. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes until crisp.
4. Serve salsa with cinnamon chips.

Coconut Lime Bars

These zesty bars are a refreshing combination of sweet coconut and tangy lime.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup lime juice
• Zest of 2 limes

Cooking method:

1. Combine flour, coconut, powdered sugar, and butter; press into a pan.
2. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
3. Whisk sugar, eggs, lime juice, and zest; pour over crust.
4. Bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Blueberry Yogurt Parfaits

A healthy yet sweet treat filled with layers of creamy yogurt and juicy blueberries.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup granola

Cooking method:

1. Mix yogurt with vanilla extract.
2. Layer yogurt, blueberries, and granola in serving glasses.
3. Repeat layers and serve chilled.

Peach Melba Trifles

A twist on the classic dessert, these individual trifles are a luxurious delight.

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 sponge cakes, cubed
• 2 cups whipped cream

Cooking method:

1. Toss peaches and raspberries with sugar.
2. Layer sponge cake cubes, fruit mixture, and whipped cream in glasses.
3. Repeat layers and chill before serving.

Lemon Coconut Mini Tarts

These bite-sized tarts are filled with a luscious lemon coconut filling that's sure to impress.

Ingredients:

• 1 pack of mini tart shells
• 1/2 cup lemon curd
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

Cooking method:

1. Mix lemon curd, shredded coconut, and cream cheese until smooth.
2. Fill tart shells with the mixture.
3. Chill until ready to serve.

Raspberry Cheesecake Bites

These no-bake bites are a dreamy combination of raspberries and creamy cheesecake.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup fresh raspberries

Cooking method:

1. Mix graham cracker crumbs with butter and press into mini muffin cups.
2. Blend cream cheese with powdered sugar; spoon onto crusts.
3. Top each with a raspberry and chill until firm.

Chocolate Banana Skewers

These chocolate-dipped banana skewers are both fun to make and eat.

Ingredients:

• 3 bananas, cut into chunks
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• Sprinkles or chopped nuts (optional)

Cooking method:

1. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil.
2. Thread banana chunks onto skewers, dip in chocolate.
3. Decorate with sprinkles or nuts, then chill until set.