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30 Late-Summer Desserts

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Photos of plum upside down cake, popsicles, ice cream bars, chocolate mousse, a milkshake, and berry crisp for our round-up of late-summer desserts

Summer isn’t over yet! There’s still time to enjoy the abundance of summer produce and the season’s best desserts. To help you savor the remaining days of summer, we’ve gathered dessert recipes perfect for late summer. You’ll find everything from stone fruit and berry crisps to cooling ice creams, no-bake treats, and more. Scroll through to find a few to try!

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Removing a slice of plum upside down cake from a plate
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Plum Upside Down Cake (Vegan + GF)
Easy plum upside down cake with juicy, tart plums nestled into soft, fluffy, perfectly sweet almond cake. Vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for brunch or dessert. Just 10 ingredients required!
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Cast-iron skillet filled with our Easy Peach Crisp recipe topped with scoops of ice cream
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Easy Peach Crisp (Vegan + GF)
Simple, 10-ingredient Peach Crisp that's naturally vegan and gluten-free! Butter-free, simple methods, and so delicious with dairy-free ice cream!
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Fork in a bowl of gluten-free peach cobbler with vegan vanilla ice cream
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Easy Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler (Vegan)
Easy vegan and gluten-free peach cobbler with a tart-sweet peach filling and flaky, golden brown biscuits. Just 10 simple ingredients required.
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Cooling rack of gluten-free vegan peach scones
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Easy Peach Scones (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Flaky, buttery gluten-free scones studded with ripe summer peaches! Perfectly sweet, easy to make, and just 10 ingredients required!
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Overhead shot of scoops of vegan apricot sorbet topped with candied pistachios
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Easy Apricot Sorbet (No-Churn!)
Creamy, tart, subtly sweet apricot sorbet made without an ice cream maker. The ultimate EASY, refreshing summer dessert with just 4 ingredients!
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Spoon resting in a pie pan of Peach Blackberry Crisp for a simple raw vegan dessert
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Raw Fruit Crisp (10 Minutes!)
The perfect dish when you’re craving fruit crisp and want it fast! Ready in 10 minutes, grain- and gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and SO delicious!
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Holding a bowl of Gluten-Free Summer Fruit Crisp with Vegan Ice Cream
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Gluten-Free Strawberry Nectarine Crisp
A 7-ingredient, gluten-free crisp made with strawberries and nectarines. Oaty, hearty, flour-free, and perfect alongside vanilla ice cream. Summer dessert at its finest.
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Two bowls and a baking pan of Grain-Free Berry Crisp served with vegan ice cream
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Grain-Free Berry Crisp
Vegan berry crisp with 3 types of berries. It's naturally sweetened with crispy, grain-free topping! The perfect plant-based, gluten-free summer dessert!
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Close up shot of a jar of vegan vanilla panna cotta with a mixed berry compote
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Vegan Panna Cotta with Mixed Berries
Rich and creamy vegan panna cotta with vibrant mixed berries! A beautiful dessert that’s SO quick and easy to make with just 1 pan and 6 ingredients!
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Stack of cones topped with scoops of homemade Raspberry Ripple Coconut Ice Cream
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Raspberry Ripple Coconut Ice Cream
Amazing Raspberry Ripple Coconut Ice Cream that’s creamy, sweet, tart, and SO delicious! Just 8 ingredients and minimal effort to create this summery, swoon-worthy treat!
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Skillet of homemade Blackberry Cobbler topped with coconut whipped cream and a lemon
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Simple Blackberry Cobbler (Vegan + GF)
A simple, healthier blackberry cobbler made in just 1 bowl! Naturally sweetened blackberries and a crumbly gluten-free oat topping send this dish over the top. Perfect with coconut whipped cream or dairy-free ice cream.
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Bowl and pan of gluten free berry cobbler
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Easy Gluten-Free Berry Cobbler (Vegan)
Perfect vegan fruit cobbler packed with ripe, juicy summer fruit and topped with flaky gluten-free biscuits. Baked to bubbly golden perfection! Just 10 simple ingredients required.
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Two Mini Blueberry Galettes for a simple vegan dessert that looks fancy
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Mini Blueberry Galettes
Mini rustic pies made with simple ingredients. The perfect vegan dessert for fresh berry season (or any time of the year)! Serve with your favorite vegan ice cream or coconut whipped cream for an extra special treat.
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Blueberry Pie Bars on parchment paper and in a pan
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Almond Lemon Blueberry Pie Bars
Simple, 10-ingredient Blueberry Pie Bars with a cookie crust, slivered-almond coating, and 2-ingredient glaze! The perfect easy summertime dessert.
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Picking up a homemade fruit popsicle from a plate of ice cubes
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Tropical Fruit Popsicles (No Added Sugar)
Refreshing, electrolyte-boosting fruit popsicles naturally sweetened with coconut water and fiber-rich fresh fruit. Just 6 ingredients required and perfect for hot summer days!
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Using a spoon to create texture on a bowl of Strawberry Watermelon Sorbet
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Strawberry Watermelon Sorbet (5 Minutes)
5-minute watermelon sorbet made in a blender with nothing but ripe summer fruit and a splash of almond milk. This unbelievably refreshing sorbet tastes like cotton candy.
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Scoops of Cherry Pie Ice Cream topped with a fresh cherry
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Cherry Pie Ice Cream
Seriously decadent Vegan Cherry Pie Ice Cream made with just 10 ingredients using simple methods! Real pieces of cherry pie filling and crust swirled throughout.
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Small glass of vegan chocolate pot de creme topped with coconut whipped cream and berries
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Easy Chocolate Pot de Crème (Vegan)
3-ingredient vegan chocolate pot de crème that tastes like the REAL deal! Easy to make and perfect for everything from classy parties to everyday dessert needs!
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Vegan jamocha shake topped with coconut whipped cream
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Vegan Jamocha Shake (Maple-Sweetened!)
Creamy, vegan Jamocha shake inspired by the classic Arby’s shake! Chocolate and coffee are a match made in heaven. Just 7 ingredients required!
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Side view of a glass of our Vegan Chocolate Chocolate Chip Blizzard recipe topped with more chocolate chips
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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Blizzards
Creamy, rich chocolate chocolate chip blizzards that are vegan, gluten-free and require just 7 ingredients. Super thick like the real thing, and customizable with mix-ins! No ice cream maker? No worries — see my tips below on how to do without.
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Five vegan chocolate peanut butter ice cream bars with chocolate chips and a bowl of melted chocolate
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bars (Vegan)
Creamy, decadent, chocolate-coated peanut butter ice cream bars. Undetectably vegan and made with just 7 pantry staple ingredients!
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No-bake cheesecake cups topped with fresh blueberries
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No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake Cups (5 Minutes!)
5-minute, no-bake vegan cheesecake cups layered like a parfait with fresh fruit and granola. A naturally sweetened, gluten-free snack or dessert. Just 7 ingredients required!
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Slice of no-bake vegan coconut yogurt cheesecake topped with raspberries and orange peel
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Vegan No-Bake Coconut Yogurt Cheesecake
Creamy, decadent vegan cheesecake made with a date-walnut crust and cashew-coconut-yogurt filling for the ultimate tangy-sweet treat. Just 10 ingredients required, no-bake, and entirely vegan and gluten-free.
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Dessert cup and spoonful of our vegan tiramisu pudding recipe
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Vegan Tiramisu Pudding Cups
Creamy, rich vegan pudding infused with the flavors of tiramisu! An easy, decadent, no-bake dessert made with just 7 simple ingredients.
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Banana slices around a bowl of Vegan Tahini Chocolate Soft Serve
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Tahini Chocolate Banana Soft Serve
Super creamy and naturally sweetened banana soft serve infused with tahini paste and raw cacao powder! A healthier and delicious way to indulge in a plant-based dessert or snack.
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Ceramic baking dish filled with a batch of our Vegan Banana PB Pudding recipe
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Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Pudding
Creamy peanut butter pudding and coconut whipped cream are layered between vegan vanilla wafers and just-ripe banana slices for a salty-sweet dessert! Just 5 ingredients required for this amazing chilled dessert.
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Plate filled with a Vegan Banana Split made with chocolate ice cream, peanuts, cherries, and coconut whip
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Vegan Banana Splits
Simple, 7-ingredient vegan banana splits with creamy, no-churn chocolate ice cream! Mix and match toppings to your liking. Healthier than your average banana split!
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Plate with two Raw Banana Splits topped with nut butter, raspberries, and more
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5-Minute Raw Banana Splits
Easy-to-make banana splits with coconut yogurt, nut butter, hemp seeds, rawnola, coconut flakes, and berries! Just 5 minutes and 7 ingredients required!
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Spoon in a baking pan of Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
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Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
10-ingredient MEGA creamy vegan ice cream loaded with peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough! So creamy and decadent you’d never believe it was dairy- and egg-free.
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Overhead shot of scoops of vegan chocolate brownie ice cream in a bowl
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Vegan Brownie Chocolate Ice Cream
Chocolate brownie ice cream that tastes just like the real thing! Only my version is vegan and gluten-free, and it requires just 7 ingredients.
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If you try any of these desserts, let us know! Leave a comment, or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

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