15 Summer Fruit Desserts You Must Try

ByMolly Pisula Updated

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Summer fruit season is here! And there's no better way to make the most out of that deliciously ripe fruit, than to turn it into dessert. Here are our favorite recipes that celebrate berries, stone fruit, and more.

Strawberry Mascarpone Parfait

strawberry parfait with mascarpone cream in a glass with a spoon next to kitchen towel and in front of two other parfaits
Strawberry Mascarpone Parfait Recipe. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine

Strawberry Mascarpone Parfait combines layers of ripe strawberries with sweet mascarpone cream and crumbled biscoff cookies. So easy!

Get the recipe: Strawberry Mascarpone Parfait

Puff Pastry Cherry Danish

Puff Pastry Cherry Danish recipe. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine

This Puff Pastry Cherry Danish consists of buttery puff pastry filled with sweetened cream cheese and cherries. A delicious use for fresh cherries!

Get the recipe: Puff Pastry Cherry Danish

White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies

plate with pile of raspberry white chocolate cookies on red ruffled fabric.
White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies recipe. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine

These White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies combine sweet raspberries with creamy white chocolate chips. A creative way to use fresh raspberries!

Get the recipe: White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies

Strawberry Galette

Strawberry Galette recipe. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine

This Strawberry Galette has an easy-to-make all-butter crust and a filling of fresh strawberries. The perfect way to celebrate strawberry season.

Get the recipe: Strawberry Galette

Lemon Blueberry Cookies

lemon blueberry cookies stacked on plate on top of burlap next to basket of blueberries.
Lemon Blueberry Cookies recipe. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine

These Lemon Blueberry Cornmeal Cookies combine lemon juice and fresh blueberries for a delightful flavor combo. Cornmeal gives these cookies great texture. 

Get the recipe: Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Apricot Danish

close up of flaky apricot danish with puff pastry
Apricot Danish. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

Make these Apricot Danishes soon! Use fresh apricots and sweetened cream cheese as the filling for buttery puff pastry.

Get the recipe: Apricot Danish

Homemade Peach Pie

buttermilk cornmeal pancakes with butter drizzled with syrup.
Homemade Peach Pie recipe. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

This homemade peach pie is a traditional fruit pie that makes the most of fresh, sweet peaches. Great for pie lovers everywhere!

Get the recipe: Homemade Peach Pie

Blackberry Custard Pie

rhubarb streusel muffins in colored wrappers.
Blackberry Custard Pie. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe

This Blackberry Custard Pie is made with fresh blackberries and delicious sweet custard. The perfect dessert for summer!

Get the recipe: Blackberry Custard Pie

Oatmeal Raspberry Sandwich Cookies

English muffin topped with smoked salmon scrambled eggs.
Oatmeal Raspberry Sandwich Cookies. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen

These Oatmeal Raspberry Sandwich No-Bake Cookies are also totally gluten-free. The perfect guilt-free sweet treat!

Get the recipe: Oatmeal Raspberry Sandwich Cookies

Blueberry Lemon Custard Bars

one almond flour zucchini muffin ripped in half on a plate next to strawberries in front of cooling rack.
Blueberry Lemon Custard Bars recipe. Photo credit: The Creative Bite

These refreshing Blueberry Lemon Custard Bars combine tart lemon with sweet fresh blueberries. Perfect for a light, summery treat.

Get the recipe: Blueberry Lemon Custard Bars

Blackberry Peach Turnovers

ham and goat cheese quiche topped with tomato slices.
Blackberry Peach Turnovers recipe. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

This puff pastry hand pie recipe is filled with fresh peaches and blackberries for a delightfully sweet taste of summer!

Get the recipe: Blackberry Peach Turnovers

Basil Nectarine Upside Down Cake

stack of blueberry pancakes on plate topped with blueberry sauce.
Basil Nectarine Upside Down Cake recipe. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen

This upside down cake features fresh nectarine slices with a fresh basil infusion. Totally gluten-free, and the perfect summer afternoon treat.

Get the recipe: Basil Nectarine Upside Down Cake

Maple Blueberry Crisp

two glasses of rosé spritzer on wooden table.
Maple Blueberry Crisp recipe. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

This Maple Blueberry Crisp features juicy fresh blueberries tossed in maple syrup with an oat almond crumble on top. Bursts with fruit flavor—you'll want to serve this all summer long!

Get the recipe: Maple Blueberry Crisp

Sour Cherry Crisp

Sour Cherry Crisp recipe. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen

This Sour Cherry Crisp makes the most out of sour cherry season! Plus, the gluten-free, vegan topping means that almost anyone will enjoy this. A beautiful summer dessert!

Get the recipe: Sour Cherry Crisp

Peach Shortcake

Peach Shortcake recipe. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen

Make the most of stone fruit season with this Peach Shortcake. A lightly sweet filling topped with the perfect crumble.

Get the recipe: Peach Shortcake

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