5 Freezer Friendly Summer Desserts
This is the final post in my summer dessert series where I’ve been featuring cool and refreshing summer desserts that can be made ahead of time. I started it with my 6 Make Ahead Summer Cakes, then moved on to 6 Cool Summer Pies, and today I’m showcasing 5 quick and easy desserts than can be made ahead of time and stored in your freezer for no fuss entertaining at the drop of a hat.
Of course, if it is on SouthernPlate.com, you know it’s a favorite of mine so I hope you’ll enjoy all of these. Be sure and let me know which are your favorites in the comments section below and if you have time, I’d love it if you read my letter at the bottom of this post. I know you’re busy and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you taking a few minutes out of your day to spend with me. 
Gratefully,
Christy
Almost No Sugar Ice Cream Grahamwiches
I dearly love these little wonders and they can be made at a fraction of the cost and calories of what you’d buy in the store. What’s even better is that they are absolutely delicious and super easy!
Frozen Cranberry Banana Salads
This was one of Granny Jordan’s signature recipes and I’ve never met a person who didn’t fall in instant love with them.
Ashley Mac’s Coconut Caramel Pie
Ashley Mac’s is a treasure located in Birmingham, Alabama. The owner shared her signature recipe for this delicious pie in a guest post on SouthernPlate.com!
Front Porch Salads
On those days where I’m really hot and need a special fruity treat, these really hit the mark. My mother loves them, too!
Mandarin Orange Pie
If you love the icing on my Mama’s Mandarin Orange Cake, you’re really gonna love his cool and fruity pie!
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This is just a sampling of some of the many shortcut and quick fix desserts on SouthernPlate.com. If there is something in particular you are looking for be sure and check out the index or type it into the search box in the top right hand corner.
To go directly to the dessert index, click here (scroll down a bit until you see Category: Dessert).
If you’re looking for some main course ideas that are easy on the budget, check out my 20 Recipes for Ground Beef post!
I hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend. I’m getting ready for my son’s twelfth birthday party tomorrow. We’ll be having a slumber party so y’all say a quick prayer for me that my walls are still standing when I take them all home on Thursday. He has become quite the trekkie as of late. So much so that his cake, instead of saying “Happy Birthday” is going to say “Live Long And Prosper”. ~giggles~ Don’t you just love your kid’s personalities? Both of my kids have added such sparkle to my life!
There is another significant birthday this week as well. Three years ago this Friday, I started my first post on Southernplate.com. It sure has been a wild and wonderful ride and I never expected all of the blessings Southern Plate has brought into my life. What I am most grateful for is my Southern Plate Family, which wouldn’t be the same without you.
I’ll be around this week, but in and out as I get ready for Brady’s birthday and prep for a little business travel but I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you. Southern Plate would be nothing without you and the rest of the Southern Plate family. I hope you know how very dear you are to me.
Gratefully,
Christy
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Morning, Christy and All – it was a great 4th, and the kitchen is almost back to normal, now .. whew, how is it that good fun always makes such a great mess?!?
We had a great meal, and a lot of fun. The 4th of July trifle (red, white, and blue with berries, jello cubes, and pound cake inbetween layers of custard) was a big surprise to the kids, who loved it. We downloaded coloring book pages, a 4th of July word search, and copies of the Declaration of Independence to read, to commemorate the reason for Independence Day. After the waterslide and the grownups watching the kids cool down, we watched the fireworks. From the sounds of things, we had fireworks in stereo, around Madison: Space & Rocket Center, Bridge Street, and Dublin Park!
I was watching those same fireworks and listening to the same stereophonic event! lol Can you imagine what someone would have thought if they had been dropped down in the middle of Madison with no knowledge of what we do on the fourth and all that blasting coming from three directions? ~snickers~
We really blew it up this year!
Hi Christy;
!! I love to read your stories, they make me reminisce about my childhood visiting my Granny in Alabama, keep up the awesome work girl!!
I was in Alabama last week for a family reunion and while I was sitting there talking with my cousin’s wife, she began talking about you and I was shocked to find out that you both went to college together. She said she would have never passed her sewing classes without you. I told her that I have read every one of your post for the last 2 1/2 years and love them all. I can’t believe it, that makes you and I almost like family
Congratulations of the anniversary of your blog. I have been with you since nearly the beginning and I still enjoy each and every one. I love to cook, love to reminicse, and always seeking new ideas. Best wishe sfor your continued success and Happy Birthday to brady. My middle son was 38 yesterday but birthdays for your children are always special no matter what their age.
wOW!! 3 Years? It sure goes by quickly when you’re with family and not only do you have your ‘real’ one, but you’ve also welcomed all of us into your family also. I know I speak for many when I say a HUGE thank you and give you a big ol’ HUG! You’ve brightened my day so many times I’ve lost count. Then you go and post truly yummy recipes too! What more could I want?? ~giggles~
Keep up the good work and I’ll be posting for another 3 years. HAPPY 3rd ANNIVERSARY CRISTIE!! (Happy Birthday to Brady too, of course! )
I just found your site several days ago and I think your recipes sound so. I can hardly wait to start trying them. I am sure my hubby and grandkids (who live with us) will be asking for them time and again. Thank you
I finished reading your cookbook. My mother and granny loved to read cookbooks and I found myself wanting to share yours with them. Not only is it a good read, but the recipes are super! Thanks for bringing back memories of some dishes that I had forgotten about. After eating one of your dishes recently I found myself saying, “That’s larapin!” My folks used to say that and so did my husband’s folks in another county. I looked it up. It means a southern saying of people when they eat delicious po’ folk food! My daughter, who is your age, never heard of it. Apparently, I’ve been derelict in teaching her country stuff. If you haven’t heard it, I’m sure your folks have.
Good Afternoon Christy!! 3 yrs, wow.. it just keeps getting better!!!! I’ve only been a fan a short time, but soooooooooooo happy I found you!!! I can’t wait to try some of the pie recipes, of course I have made several from the cookbook already!! The cakes are a dream!! My Mom’s favorite question after every supper is “Do we have pie??” I’ve made a few but need to make them more often for sure! Congratulations on the milestone and I do believe you will “Live Long and Prosper” as the saying goes!! Take care, enjoy the sleepover my 22 yr old still has them here, LOL… just keeps getting better!! Hugs and best wishes!!
The frozen cranberry banana salad looks so good. It will be a great treat for these hot days of summer. I love your recipes and the stories that go with them. Have a blessed day and try to stay cool.
Happy Birthday, Brady! Hope your walls are still standing tomorrow, Christy!
Love to you, sweetie!
For lunch today, I had a Front Porch Salad with my gourmet frozen dinner (LOL). The highlight of my lunch, of course, was the great frozen treat!!
I plan to try the Cranberry Banana salad, it sounds sooo good! I have made the Front Porch Salads and they turned out great! Trying to keep cool here in Iowa.
Hello, Beulah! We are heading your way in about a week. Are you anywhere near Dubuque? MaryC
Congratulations on your 3 year anniversary. I love trying your recipes. Your graham cracker sandwiches fit right in with my Diabetes. Have enjoyed your cookbook too whcih was a Christmas gift from my daughter. Happry Birthday to Brady.
Hi Christy,
Just wanted to stop in and say I hope you are having a great day! Thank you so much for all that you do for all of us fans. It brightens my day each time I read a new post from you. You are always so positive and upbeat and you always bring a smile to my face. Keep up the wonderful work!!
Tiffany from VA.
Hey, Christy! Happy Birthday to Brady! Time is really flying, cause I remember wishing Brady a happy birthday last year as well. And congratulations on your third birthday here. I have been a happy follower almost since the beginning. This southern family is about to move to Iowa, so we’re gonna go out there and see how they feed their families. If they need any help, I”ll tell them about Southern Plate and my friend, Christy. Oooh, just read Beulah’s comment; looks like they already know about you! Blessings to all! Mary
What a great collection of easy summer dessert recipes you have provided. Thank you1
mm everything looks soo yummy!!!! cant wait to try them!
Just a note to let you know how much I love your recipes. I made the BBQ Baby Back Ribs for the 4th and they were absolutely delicious and sooo easy. Enjoy getting your e-mails and love your cookbook. Hope you keep the recipes coming!
Had a great 4th of July in a small town with family. Great fun. I came late to your web site but have thoroughly enjoyed it. I can identify with your mother because I am the grandmother of 8.
We did not do alot on the 4th as my 2 daughters and grandaughter had to work. So we celebrated on Saturday for the 4th and it was also my oldest daughters birthday. We had a cookout witwh hamburgers with all the trimmings, with cake, The family just spent time with her.
Congs on your 3rd annv. of your Southern Plate which I have enjoyed every much, with all of your recipes, stories, and your videos of the story books.
Good luck with the slumber party. I know everyone will make great memories!
Also congrats for sp. Our family loves your recipes!
Would you believe my twin granddaughters (3 years old) do not have any Veggie Tale videos. It just dawned on me that they have every Disney movie available, but NO Veggie Tales. This grandmother is going to have to fix that!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY CHRISTY on 3 years! WOW, it sure does go by fast, doesn’t it? I love your site, and your cookbook is AWESOME!! I made the Summer Corn Salad and it was great! My husband said I could serve that anytime! Going to make the Cranberry Banana Salad as soon as I can get the ingredients! Your Strawberry Bread was too die for! Everyone loved it.. I froze it for my dad to eat while we were in Gatlinburg and he finished a whole loaf himself! Made your Squash Casserole on Sunday and it was great also. Everything I have tried from the website or cookbook has been a HUGE hit! Keep up the great work! Congrats again on 3 years!
Hugz from Tennessee!
Sandy
Happy Birthday, Brady!
I so enjoy your website – stories and recipes!
It’s almost 10:00 PM and I’m so tired, “Howdy” is the best I can do.
Truly enjoying your website. The sayings are great and the recipes are yum. Congratulations and thank you.
I can’t believe you only started 3 years ago! You’ve accomplished so much in such a short time! I really enjoy your blog. I feel like I’ve gotten to know you through your writing and I’ve liked just about every recipe I’ve tried. Thank you!
Oh, wow! I made the mandarin orange pie for a Sunday school lunch that we had yesterday. Yummmmmmm! It was wonderful! Everybody complimented me on it! It’s so nice to get credit for something that was that easy! Thanks, Christy!
I made the mandarin orange pie last Sunday for supper, it was great! I love these quick, easy and delicious receipes. Keep up the great work Christy!