Summer is the perfect time to experiment with different tasty treats. Almost every fruit is in season and ice cream can be mixed with just about anything edible during these hot months. Check out these cool recipe ideas that are not only fun to eat, but fun to create. Get creative with your party foods and make some memories this summer.
Red White and Blueberry Cake
Blueberry cakes layered with plain cheesecake are a very patriotic way to celebrate your 4th of July.
Fun Dipped Pretzels
Dip, Decorate and Devour these fun dipped pretzels with any summer theme you can think of. Red, white and blue or maybe yellow, pink and green are perfect combinations for a fun summer party.
Tie Dye Ice Pops
Hippie dippy treats for your earth loving children and the best part is they’re healthy. Mix your favorite yogurt with a fruit puree for a groovy tie dye effect.
Crunchy Critter Treats
These crunchy creatures will have your kids buzzing for more. What other creepy crawlers can you make with Rice Krispies?
Summer Drinks
Quench your summer thirst with these adult beverages. Just be careful of where you pass out, awkward tan lines take weeks to fade.
Shark Cupcake
Having a beach or pool themed party? Jaws will drop for these shark themed cupcakes.
Layered Fruit
Fruit hybrids are not only fun to look at but fun to eat. Layer your favorite summer time treat for a silly combination. Our new favorite is strawberry-kiwi or melon-peach.
Layered Jello
Mix monotone colors together with layers of condensed milk or go crazy and celebrate the rainbow for an exciting summer time desert.
Cricut Cake
We love everything about the Cricut Machine for crafts but the new Cricut Cake Machine takes it to a whole new level. Make summertime flowers from the Cake Basics Cartridge or Birthday Cakes Cartridge for a special occasion.
Strawberry Mice
These adorable little mice will have your kids asking for more fun animal fruits for summer. Just be sure and take out the toothpicks before you start nibbling.
Carved Melon House
Eat the insides of the watermelon while carving it and light it up at night for a lantern house, just be careful no bugs decide to move in.
Frozen Flower Pops
You know summer is in full bloom when your kids are begging you for more frozen pineapple and melon flowers.
Is that a green smoothie I see in there? I never thought about adding alcohol. Green smoothies to a whole new level!
Great ideas! Especially the cricut cake. It will allow someone like me with no decorating skills to make a really professional looking cake for family.
Thanks for sharing!