Summer's finally here! Share your dreamy outdoor desserts between June 1 and August 31, 2026 for the chance to win $500.

Summer Desserts Recipe Contest Tohd24 25742 Erickleinberg 2 B
TASTE OF HOME

Good news: Summer dessert season is officially here, and we want your best recipes!

We’re talking creamy no-bake pies, strawberry trifles, Key lime bars, handmade sorbet—all the good stuff that tastes even better when eaten outside. Got a make-and-take that steals the show at every reunion? A dessert you somehow pull off on the grill? We need to know. The real home kitchens of America are hiding some seriously delicious secrets, and it’s time to spill them.

Share your recipe between June 1 and August 31, 2026.

What We’re Looking For

  • Desserts begging to be enjoyed outdoors
  • Show-stoppers to bring to a summer potluck, pool party or cookout
  • Treats that are surprisingly made on the grill
  • Frozen desserts that scream summer

Get Inspired by Our Summer Dessert Recipes

The Prizes

Three talented home cooks will have the chance to win:

  • 1st prize: $500
  • 2nd prize: $300
  • 3rd prize: $150

How to Enter

Submit your recipe by filling out the form below between June 1 and August 31, 2026.

Submit Your Recipe