53 Fresh Fruit Dessert Recipes That Are the Perfect End to Any Meal
Tarts, pies and ices — your summer fruit dessert squad is here.
Don’t hold back next time you’re at the pick-your-own berry farm. From watermelon pizza (yep!) to fruit-topped pavlovas, berry-filled cake recipes and refreshing sorbets, we've got your fresh fruit dessert menu on lock. For more summer desserts, check out our easy and refreshing popsicle recipes.
Creamy Fruit Pops
These fresh, fruity ice pops are made from smoothies— just blend, pour into a mold, and freeze!
Raspberry Chia Jam
This fruity jam made with fresh raspberries can be spooned over ice cream!
Grilled Pineapple
Juicy pineapple dipped in coconut sugar and cinnamon, then grilled until golden and caramelized, is the perfect summer dessert.
Honey-Peach Sorbet
A splash of homemade margarita adds a zesty kick to this sweet, fruity sorbet.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumbles
Serve this fruity, buttery dessert in small cast iron skillets for the cutest-ever presentation.
Spiked Berry Sundae
After the kids go to sleep, mix a little bit of that leftover margarita with some fresh berries and sugar to make a sweet, zesty topping for vanilla ice cream. Genius!
Peach Galette
Arrange the prettiest, peak summer fruit on store-bought or homemade pie crust for this simple, sweet galette.
Carrot-Pineapple Cupcakes
All you need is thinly sliced pineapple and a muffin tin to make those pretty pineapple flowers.
Meringues With Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote
Crisp meringues filled with whipped cream and topped with compote, strawberries and pistachios may look fancy, but it's actually simple to make (and it's gluten-free!).
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Lemon Meringue Tartlets
Get the same sweet and tangy flavors of lemon meringue pie, but in adorable mini-dessert form. Bonus: we use a no-bake crust!
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Lemon Cupcakes With Strawberry Frosting
No food coloring here! We make fluffy strawberry buttercream with freeze-dried strawberries, which add real berry flavor while naturally dyeing the frosting.
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Kitchen Sink Ice Cream Cones
Psst... the inside of these cones are brushed with Homemade Dessert Shell and sprinkled each with a crispy coconut mixture.
Orange Granita
You'll need 11 navel oranges (and some patience!) to make this citrusy shaved ice.
Watermelon Pizza
Carb-conscious dessert-lovers, this no-carb treat is for you.
Rhubarb Tart
Okay, so technically rhubarb is a vegetable (shh!), but since it's so often confused for a fruit, we're going for it. Plus, when a tart looks this good it just can't be missed.
Magic Mini Pavlovas
At 50 calories a pop, get ready to load these pavlovas up with whipped topping and bursting berries.
Banana Pudding Pops
Here's how to make the easiest homemade banana ice cream— just blend ripe bananas with vanilla ice cream and you've got dessert!
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Meyer Lemon Madeleines
You can use Meyer lemons, pink lemons, clementines or your fave citrus for these dainty cookies, which make the prettiest spring dessert.
Strawberry Coconut-Crust Cheesecake
Did we mention that this totally delicious cheesecake is gluten-free?
Almond Cheesecake Tart
Top a graham cracker crust with cool cream cheese and sweet berries for a flavor-packed dessert.
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