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22 Seasonal Fruit Dessert Recipes You’ll Make All Summer

Erren Hart

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06/13/2024

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Summer is the perfect time to embrace the sweetness of the season with refreshing desserts that showcase the best of seasonal fruits. From juicy berries to sweet stone fruits, these 22 dessert recipes highlight the flavors and textures of summer’s finest offerings. With these easy and delicious recipes, you’ll be inspired to create a summer dessert tradition that will become a beloved family ritual.

Cherry Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

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Sink your teeth into these delightful cherry cheesecake thumbprint cookies! Soft, melt-in-your-mouth dough cradles a sweet glazed cherry, all topped with a delightful crunch of graham cracker crumbs.

Get The Recipe: Cherry Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

A very close up image of Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake in a bowl.
Photo Credit: Vintage Kitchen Notes

Photo Credit: Vintage Kitchen Notes

With only a handful of ingredients and minimal effort required, this dump cake is a stress-free dessert solution for any occasion. The harmonious blend of flavors is absolutely delightful, and the best part? It’s ready to impress in just 60 minutes!

Get the recipe: Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

Blueberry Lemon Tart

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This delightful tart features a crumbly lemon shortbread crust filled with plump blueberries and a zesty lemon flavor.

Get The Recipe: Blueberry Tart

Cherry Vanilla Shortbread Tart

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The vibrant cherries nestled on a bed of creamy vanilla bean filling atop a buttery shortbread crust create a stunning centerpiece that’s perfect for any summer gathering.

Get The Recipe: Cherry Vanilla Shortbread Tart

Orange Cake

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This Ultimate Orange Cake explodes with citrusy goodness! Fresh orange juice and zest infuse the cake, while a crunchy orange glaze adds a zesty punch with every bite.

Get The Recipe: Orange Cake Recipe

Raspberry Donuts

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Weekend mornings just got an upgrade! Sink your teeth into baked donuts bursting with raspberries and a delightful coconut topping.

Get The Recipe: Raspberry Donuts

Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

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Photo Credit: The Slow Roasted Italian

Indulge in the sweet and tangy delight of this cherry-pineapple dump cake, a effortless dessert that’s as easy to make as it is irresistible! Loaded with juicy cherries and pineapple, all topped with a rich, golden crust, this treat is perfect for brightening up any day!

Get the recipe: Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

Victoria Sponge Cake

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A traditional Victoria sandwich cake is an English baking classic made up of a moist yet fluffy vanilla sponge cake filled with rich buttercream and raspberry jam! 

Get The Recipe: Victoria Sponge Cake

Lemon Curd

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Ditch the store-bought stuff! This simple recipe unlocks a pot of sunshine ready to transform your treats. Tangy, sweet, and oh-so-versatile, homemade lemon curd elevates everything from cakes to crepes.

Get The Recipe: Lemon Curd

Crockpot Cherry Dump Cake

Crockpot Cherry Dump Cake in a bowl with cherry sauce and vanilla ice cream.
Photo Credit: Mom Foodie

This Crockpot Cherry Dump Cake recipe can be made with just 3 ingredients. The dump cake is so easy to make and the delicious warm dessert.

Get the recipe: Crockpot Cherry Dump Cake

Cherry Turnovers

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Puff Pastry Perfection! Whip up these delightful Cherry Turnovers in minutes. Flaky pastry cradles a sweet and tart cherry filling for a treat that’s easy and oh-so-yummy.

Get The Recipe: Cherry Turnovers

Strawberry Sorbet

A bowl of Strawberry Sorbet garnished with fresh strawberries and mint.
Photo credit: Culinary Shades.

Enjoy the sweet taste of summer with our easy Strawberry Sorbet. Made with ripe strawberries, sugar, and just four ingredients, it’s a quick and refreshing treat for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Sorbet

Blueberry Crumb Cake Muffins

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Calling all dessert lovers! This recipe combines the best of both worlds – fluffy blueberry muffins topped with a delightful crumb cake streusel. It’s a match made in breakfast heaven!

Get The Recipe: Blueberry Crumb Cake Muffins

Homemade Blueberry Gelato

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Enjoy Homemade Blueberry Gelato – a creamy, impressive dessert made easily with an ice cream maker. Perfect for cooling down in style.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Blueberry Gelato

Lemon Blueberry Cake

A lemon blueberry cake topped with white icing and blueberries.
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This beauty is bursting with juicy blueberries and sunshiney lemon flavor, creating a moist and irresistible treat.

Get The Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Cake

Watermelon Lime Sorbet

Watermelon Lime Sorbet topped with mint leaves.
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Cool off with Watermelon Lime Sorbet! This sweet and tangy frozen treat is perfect for beating the summer heat.
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Lime Sorbet

Semifreddo

An over head shot of cherry semifreddo topped with cherry jam and fresh cherries and a jam covered spoon.
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Semifreddo is a dessert powerhouse. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it boasts a luxuriously creamy texture and a rich flavor that will leave you wanting more.

Get The Recipe: Semifreddo

Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits

A close up image of a biscuit filled with whipped cream and sliced strawberries.
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This easy recipe for Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits is made completely from scratch. Once you try it you’ll never have store bought again!

Get The Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits

Iced Raspberry Scones

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These Iced Raspberry Scones are swirled with sweet, tart raspberries, making them perfect for a tasty breakfast or a special Sunday brunch.

Get The Recipe: Iced Raspberry Scones

No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream

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Stay cool and satisfied this summer with a sweet treat that’s easy on the wallet! This no-churn strawberry ice cream recipe is a refreshing and delicious solution to beat the heat without breaking the bank.

Get The Recipe: No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream

Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes

Three fresh strawberry cupcakes all topped with a swirl of whipped cream and a fresh strawberry.
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These super moist Strawberry cupcakes with whipped cream frosting reign supreme in the cupcake world. Soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Homemade tastes so much better than a box!

Get The Recipe: Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes

Vegan Cherry Vanilla Parfaits

Two glasses of layered Vegan Cherry Vanilla Parfaits.
Image Credit: Marly McMillen/Namely Marly

Whip up these Vegan Cherry Vanilla Parfaits in minutes! Layers of creamy cashew cream, sweet cherries, and crunchy toppings create a dessert that’s as easy as it is delightful.

Get The Recipe: Vegan Cherry Vanilla Parfaits

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