30 Father's Day Desserts to Sweeten His Special Day
A homemade treat is the sweetest gift of all.
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Everyone knows that the way to Dad’s heart is through his stomach. Whether that means a big steak dinner, a slice of pie, or both, it's a gift and a great way to celebrate your favorite guy. That’s why there's this list of the best Father’s Day desserts. Because if your dad has a sweet tooth, he’s definitely going to appreciate these homemade treats. They're the perfect ending to any Father's Day dinner menu!
It doesn't just stop at pies, either—here, you’ll find Father's Day cake ideas, no-bake desserts, and tasty Father's Day cookies that are fit for a cowboy. You can make a sheet cake to serve him (and a crowd!) after a big backyard cookout or whip up some ice cream treats for a day spent in the sun. There are even campfire desserts like gooey s'mores bars for the dad who likes an outdoor adventure.
Of course, you'll find tons of easy Father’s Day desserts with seasonal flavors, like strawberry desserts and blueberry desserts. And speaking of summer recipes, you'll definitely want to try one of the many fruit crisps and crumbles on this list ahead.
Root Beer Float Pie
Talk about a slice of nostalgia! This tastes just like the classic root beer float Dad knows and loves, but in pie form. All you need is a little root beer extract to make it happen.
Get the Root Beer Float Pie recipe.
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches
This is like the colder, creamier version of your Dad's favorite summer dessert. Fill soft, chewy white chocolate chip cookies with a scoop of sweet strawberry ice cream. Store-bought makes it easier!
Oreo Brownies
Crushed Oreos make anything better, including these rich and chocolatey brownies. You can make them up to three days in advance for an easy Father's Day surprise.
Get the Oreo Brownies recipe.
Lemon-Blueberry Sheet Cake
Bursting with freshness, this sheet cake is perfectly seasonal and perfect for feeding a crowd. Best of all, it's easy to whip up and serve right in the pan.
Get Ree's Lemon-Blueberry Sheet Cake recipe.
Blackberry Pie
Bake this pie when blackberries are at their peak and you won't regret it! The buttery crust is even better when topped with a heaping dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
Get the Blackberry Pie recipe.
Strawberry Delight
Oh, the joys of a retro dessert! Dad will love the layers of a graham cracker crust, luscious cream cheese filling, and glossy strawberry topping. You don't even need to turn on the oven.
Get the Strawberry Delight recipe.
S'mores Bars
As much as you might love camping with Dad, sometimes you just need a s'mores treat without the fuss of a campfire. Luckily, these bars will satisfy that craving and then some.
Get the S'mores Bars recipe.
Berry Chantilly Cake
Skip the supermarket purchase and make this impressive cake from scratch. Plus, you can take advantage of all those seasonal berries!
Get the Berry Chantilly Cake recipe.
Brownie Sundae Ice Cream Pie
Grab a box of brownie mix and make a pie crust. Then, scoop ice cream into the filling and top with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and cherries for the ultimate sundae pie.
Get Ree's Brownie Sundae Ice Cream Pie recipe.
Homemade Choco Tacos
Remember these nostalgic treats? Well, now you can make them right at home. They're made with a simple waffle batter that's formed into shells by draping the cone over a wooden spoon.
Get the Homemade Choco Tacos recipe.
Raspberry Cream Pie
When the weather warms up, this make-ahead cream pie will come in handy. It's cool and fluffy with an Oreo crust and plenty of fresh raspberry flavor.
Get Ree's Raspberry Cream Pie recipe.
Peach-Raspberry Crisp
Making a fruity crisp in a sheet pan will ensure that each bite gets that crunchy pecan and oat topping. Oh, and it definitely feeds a crowd.
Get the Peach-Raspberry Crisp recipe.
Piña Colada Cake
Whether you're hosting a pool party or just a summer cookout, this pineapple and coconut cake is sure to be a hit. Dad will love that it's named after the classic Rupert Holmes song.
Get the Piña Colada Cake recipe.
Blueberry Pie
This show-stopping pie will let fresh blueberries shine. Balance out the sweetness from the berries with bright lemon juice and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger.
Get the Blueberry Pie recipe.
Coffee Ice Cream
Coffee lovers will appreciate this homemade ice cream made with strongly brewed coffee. You can scoop it into bowls, pile onto cones or sandwich it between two chocolate chip cookies!
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Chocolate Pie
This is one of Ladd Drummond's favorite desserts—and it's easy to see why! The simple chocolate pudding filling is creamy, sweet, and oh so comforting.
Get Ree's Chocolate Pie recipe.
Chocolate Sheet Cake
Feeding a crowd this Father's Day? You can't go wrong with a simple sheet cake. This chocolate dessert will make every guy happy in the family.
Get Ree's Chocolate Sheet Cake recipe.
Cowboy Cookies
Your dad doesn't need to be an actual cowboy to love these cowboy-approved cookies. They'll be a hit with anyone at your holiday get-together.
Get the Cowboy Cookies recipe.
Oreo Pie
Calling all cookies 'n' cream fans! This chilled, no-bake pie has a chocolate cookie crust, cookies-and-cream filling, and whole Oreo cookies on top!
Get the Oreo Pie recipe.
Churros
This cinnamon-sugar crusted fried dough is begging to be dipped either in coffee, melted chocolate, or whipped dulce de leche. Heck, it would even be delicious dipped in a milkshake.
Get the Churros recipe.
Edna Mae's Sour Cream Pancakes
Smash Burgers
Ginger-Lime Flank Steak
Grilled Flank Steak
