23 Fresh Berry Pie, Cobbler, Tart, Sherbert, Ice Cream Recipes

Blackberry Supremes

When the heat turns up Blackberry Supremes are the perfect sized sweet and tart ending to summer meals. Offer a variety of tart flavors by using strawberries, blueberries or raspberries.

Recipe: Blackberry Supremes

Classic Strawberry Shortcake

One of the South's favorites, strawberry shortcake is shorthand for a great spring or summer dessert. Though you've likely had those spongy little cups from the grocery store or angel food cake as a base, true shortcake is basically a big, sweet biscuit. Don't let the thought of making biscuits scare you. We've streamlined our version so there's no rolling or cutting involved--just a tender dough that you drop onto a baking sheet.

Recipe: Classic Strawberry Shortcake

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Frosty Fruit and Berry Sherbets

The dog days of summer are the perfect time to enjoy this cool and creamy desserts. Our staff awarded these berry sherbets their highest ratings. So dust off your ice-cream maker, and get ready to enjoy a bit of heaven.

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Triple Chocolate-Cookie Trifle Pie With Raspberry Glaze

Store-bought cookies make preparing this new recipe spin on the beloved trifle a snap. Cover with a delicious, fresh raspberry glaze and you’ll have a splurge-worthy cookie trifle in half the time.

Recipe: Triple Chocolate-Cookie Trifle Pie With Raspberry Glaze

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Four-Berry Smoothie

For an easy summer treat on the go blend strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries. This smoothie will fill you up and pack you full of much-needed and hard-working antioxidants.

Recipe: Four-Berry Smoothie

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Strawberry-Blueberry Shortcake Ice-Cream Sandwiches

This kid-friendly, summer dessert idea is perfect for the lake or the beach because it takes less than 15 minutes to whip together.

Recipe:
Combine 1 lb. fresh strawberries, sliced, with 2 cups fresh blueberries; sprinkle with 3 Tbsp. sugar, and toss. Let stand 10 minutes. Spoon evenly over 10 vanilla or chocolate miniature ice-cream sandwiches; dollop with 1⁄2 (8-oz.) container thawed whipped topping.

Peach-and-Blueberry Parfaits

Blueberries combine with summer’s signature fruit for a refreshing flavor combination. Mason jars make serving this parfait easy and stylish.

Recipe: Peach-and-Blueberry Parfaits

Chocolate-Strawberry Basket Cake

Layer cakes are a crowd pleasing hit in any season. Top this Chocolate Strawberry Basket Cake with chocolate-covered strawberries and a wire handle woven with fresh flowers to make it double as a show-stopping summer centerpiece.

Recipe: Chocolate-Strawberry Basket Cake

Raspberry and Strawberry Sorbets

These icy concoctions burst with the flavors of your favorite berries. Unlike its cousins ice cream and sherbet, sorbet is made without cream or eggs, so it's the perfect light pick-me-up for the dog days of summer.

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Lemon-Blueberry Cream Pie

This cool, creamy treat is just right for serving at your next outdoor gathering. Fresh blueberry and citrus flavors make this pie refreshing and delightful. Make this pie up to a day ahead and chill in the refrigerator until it’s time to party.

Recipe: Lemon-Blueberry Cream Pie

Blackberry-Raspberry Truffle Cake

Lavish amounts of semisweet chocolate and sour cream give rise to these luscious cake layers. No one will ever guess the recipe begins with a mix. A simple coating of coarsely chopped pecans and a handful of colorful berries will send this towering treat to the table in high style.

Recipe: Blackberry-Raspberry Truffle Cake

Lemon-Blueberry Ice Cream Cupcakes

The simplicity of a cookie tucked into a foil baking cup and topped with ice cream is a subtle change of pace. Serve them as a midweek dessert, the main attraction at a birthday party, or a cool refreshment on a hot afternoon.

Recipe: Lemon-Blueberry Ice Cream Cupcakes

Strawberry Tart

This classic French dessert features luscious pastry cream topped with a layer of sweet strawberries. Enhance the flavor of your tart by adding a teaspoon of rose or orange flower water to the cream.

Recipe: Strawberry Tart

TennTucky Blackberry Cobbler

Familiar foods are the ones we love best, and this new twist on a family favorite makes it as easy to prepare as it is to eat. To transform the cobbler into a speedy dessert, we scaled it down to 5 classic ingredients with less than 5 minutes prep time.

Recipe: TennTucky Blackberry Cobbler

Spiked Strawberry-Lime Ice-Cream Pie

This top-rated pie recipe features a unique combination of salty pretzel crust and sweet strawberry ice-cream. Garnish with lime rind curls, fresh whole strawberries, and pretzels for a stunning presentation.

Recipe: Spiked Strawberry-Lime Ice-Cream Pie

Fresh Blackberry Pie

No summer celebration would be complete with out the rich, sweet taste of Fresh Blackberry Pie. Though this pie should be assembled and served the same day, you can get a head start by combining the berries and sugar and chilling them the night before.

Recipe: Fresh Blackberry Pie

Raspberry Tiramisù

These luscious little gems are so quick to fix you can make dozens at a time. Inexpensive shot glasses sparkle as contemporary dessert dishes. For large parties, miniature (5-oz.) clear-plastic tumblers, available from party stores, are a great option.

Recipe Link: Raspberry Tiramisù Bites

Lemon Pound Cake with Mint Berries and Cream

Rev up your taste buds for a combination of sweet berries, sour lemon, and cool mint in this delicious pound cake dessert.

Recipe: Lemon Pound Cake with Mint Berries and Cream

Berries with Tequila Cream

Fresh berries topped with a luscious, velvety cream are the perfect treat after a laid-back dinner party. If you want a smokier flavor add mezcal, which is similar to tequila, in the cream.

Recipe: Berries With Tequila Cream

Blueberry Bread Pudding

Bread pudding is an all-time summer classic dessert. Add blueberries and you'll have an instant hit! Make this easy, decadent recipe the day before, and chill; then bake and serve hot.

Recipe: Blueberry Bread Pudding

Icebox Cheesecake

Summer is all about simple, and this flavor-packed cheesecake tops our list of fun desserts. There’s no need to wrangle with a rolling pin--just pat the crust in the pan, fold together a creamy cheesecake filling, then sit back and chill. Homemade has never been so easy.

Recipe: Icebox Cheesecake

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Very Berry Summer Pudding

Take the heat off summer entertaining with this fresh and easy tiramisu twist—no baking required. Just tuck layers of lady fingers and saucy, sweet berries into a dish. Then sit back and chill.

Recipe: Very Berry Summer Pudding