Fruit Dessert Recipes To Make All Summer Long

Recipe: Peach-Bourbon Upside-Down Bundt Cake

Sweet summer peaches, butter, and bourbon cook down in the bottom of a Bundt pan for the most decadent Southern cake.

Recipe: Strawberry-Blueberry Cupcakes

Have a batch of these double-berry cupcakes in the freezer for last-minute summer plans and guests.

Recipe: Cherry-Nectarine Pandowdy

This vintage recipe that's similar to a cobbler was popular throughout the 1800s. Switch it up at your next summer event with this fruity treat, and feel free to sub whichever fruit you have on hand.

Recipe: Grand Marnier Cakes

This pound cake recipe first appeared in Tea-Time at the Masters in 1977. A bit of orange liqueur and orange juice keep these mini cakes moist.

Recipe: Berry Sonker with Dip

This dessert recipe hails from Surry County, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. You'll want to make "dip" to accompany every cobbler you bake this summer.

Recipe: Easy Peach Cobbler

This six-ingredient recipe only requires 10 minutes of hands-on time, so you can throw it together anytime you have a craving.

Recipe: Grapefruit Chess Pie

This pretty pie would be a hit at a ladies' luncheon or afternoon tea. It's no two-step recipe, though, so be sure to set aside enough time to make this masterpiece.

Recipe: Blueberry-Lemon Crunch Bars

These crunch bars are full of fruity, buttery, crumbly goodness. Be warned: You will need a fork to conquer this berry treat.

Recipe: Tart Mango Paletas

These Mexican ice pops will cool you down on the hottest days. They're great to keep on hand in the freezer for scorching afternoons.

Recipe: Peach-Ricotta Cheesecake with Pecan Crust

This beautiful cheesecake is the product of two Southern favorites—peaches and pecans. Show this recipe off at the next potluck or bring it to a new neighbor for a sweet surprise.

Recipe: Ginger-Plum Slump

When it's too hot to turn on the oven this summer, a stovetop dessert like a fruity slump is the perfect recipe.

Recipe: Banana Pudding Milk Shake

This milk shake is the simplest way to get banana pudding flavor without putting in nearly any time or effort. Finish off a light dinner with this oh-so-satisfying dessert that screams summer.

Recipe: Apple and Pear Crisp

Let the slow cooker take over dessert with this two-fruit crisp that's best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Apple crisps are a treat you can enjoy in the summer or fall.

Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars

If you have a family gathering coming up, make a few batches of these cheesecake bars up to two days in advance for no-stress prep. Pre-cut bars make serving incredibly easy.

Recipe: Peach-Raspberry Buckle

This streusel-topped cake was popular in the '60s, and we're more than happy to bring it back. We'd enjoy this crumby, fruity cake any time of day.

Recipe: Blackberry Gelato

This smooth gelato recipe is the most refreshing dessert for a hot summer night. Made with a mix of vanilla gelato and blackberry puree, it's infinitely better than store-bought.

Recipe: Florida Orange Grove Pie

The Junior League of Tampa's, The Gasparilla Cookbook, gave us this wonderful recipe in 1961, and it's still just as delicious. Instead of a traditional pastry pie crust, this pretty pie has a fluffy meringue crust that will wow guests.

Recipe: Strawberry Kuchen

German for "cake," kuchen might be your new favorite word. We'll take this berry dessert with an afternoon cup of coffee on the porch.

Recipe: Watermelon-Lime Pops with Chile Dipping Salt

Watermelon is one of the most refreshing things to eat on a hot summer day, so a watermelon ice pop is a summer dream. You can even make these treats boozy for an adults-only pool party.

Recipe: Peach Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel

Bread pudding gets a summery makeover with fresh peaches and a caramel sauce that's to die for. Remember that this recipe requires a lot of chill time for the bread to soak up a cinnamon-y liquid.

Recipe: Strawberry-Apricot Hand Pies

An easily portable recipe that's great for passing out at kids' parties, these hand pies are both tangy and sweet. Get the kids to help put them together for a fun summer afternoon activity.

Recipe: Hummingbird Cupcakes with Candied Pineapple Wedges

Although the classic Hummingbird Cake is our most popular recipe of all time, layer cakes aren't necessarily a snap to make. For easy serving and fun presentation, try this cupcake version instead.

Recipe: Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake

This Southern cake is filled with fresh blueberries, so stock up on your weekend trip to the farmers' market. Perfect for a summer cookout or casual gathering, this simple recipe will be a go-to.

Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies

Chef and cookbook author Damaris Phillips let us showcase this sweet cookie recipe, which reminds her of her first love. We hear these are good enough to mend a broken heart.

Recipe: Strawberry-Rhubarb Pretzel Pie

Strawberry-pretzel salad is one of the most nostalgic Southern dishes. We transformed the dish into a salty and sweet pie that's elevated with fresh rhubarb, and the payoff was big.

Recipe: Meringue Pillows with Blueberry-Mint Compote

If you want to impress dinner party guests, here's your dessert recipe. Fluffy meringue topped with blueberry compote and fresh mint makes for a dessert that looks and tastes sophisticated.

Recipe: Blackberry-Oat Crumble Bars

These buttery oat bars are filled with a simple blackberry jam that's both sweet and tart. Bars are the best portable treats to take on summer picnics and road trips.

Recipe: Lemon-Orange Pound Cake

You can thank the Junior League of Houston for this company-worthy pound cake recipe. Two kinds of icing mean double the deliciousness.

Recipe: Strawberry-Mango Semifreddo

This six-ingredient recipe couldn't be prettier or easier. Mango sorbet and strawberry ice cream are a bright, tasty match in this cool dessert.

Recipe: Berry Cobbler

This four-berry cobbler is the ultimate summer dessert. Put it in the slow-cooker before a dinner party and it's ready to go after the meal.

Recipe: Clementine Upside-Down Cake

This summery dessert has a wow-worthy presentation for showing off at potlucks and cookouts. Brown sugar and honey warm up bright citrus in this recipe.

Recipe: Blueberry-Thyme Pie

Refrigerated pie crusts save time in making this picture-perfect dessert, but definitely go fresh with the blueberries. Get creative with ways to crimp the crust to amp up the presentation.

Recipe: Apple Fritters with Salted Caramel Sauce

Caramel and apple just make sense together, especially when deep fried and topped with cold vanilla ice cream. These fritters would be perfectly festive for a Fourth of July party.

Recipe: Strawberry-Banana Pudding Icebox Cake

One of our most popular recipes, this icebox cake truly is the best of both worlds. With sweet summer strawberries and comforting banana pudding combined, we couldn't ask for more in a dessert.

Recipe: Blackberry, Browned Butter, and Almond Tart

This crustless tart is like a cookie on the outside and a cake on the inside—so basically it's perfect. Fresh berries are a must, so grab a basket at the farmers' market.

Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars

These creamy berry treats make the perfect chilly summer sweet. You'll need to allow 10 hours for this recipe to set, but only 40 minutes of that time will be active.

Recipe: Berry Chantilly Cake

There's nothing like a layer cake simply dressed in white frosting with a smattering of berries acting as the only decoration. It's perfectly festive for summer's patriotic celebrations and the average Sunday afternoon in June.

Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Salad

 All you need is 15 minutes for this no-frills cheesecake-inspired confection. Top each serving with a few sliced strawberries and crushed graham crackers.

Recipe: Peach Custard Pie

Let this stunning pie act as the centerpiece on your summer supper table. A creamy custard filling and perfectly ripened but firm peaches create the ideal pair. 

Recipe: Strawberry Vanilla Cake 

This strawberry cake will convince you to skip the boxed mix, once and for all. And don't even think about swapping the homemade Vanilla Buttercream for a tub of the pre-made stuff.

Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

Is it dessert or is it breakfast? You decide. The glaze is a simple mixture of fresh blueberries, lemon juice, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, and water. Really, it couldn't be easier to throw together.

Recipe: Peach-Plum Crumble Slab Pie

There's nothing like a big old slab pie to satisfy your summertime crowd. This one calls for ripe peaches and red plums for a perfectly fresh filling.

Recipe: Deep Dish Berry Cobbler

 What to do with all those u-pick berries? We found the perfect treat. Our Deep Dish Berry Cobbler calls for a whopping eight cups of berries. Just make sure you have a deep pie dish ready for filling.

Recipe: Blueberry-Orange Blossom Honey Slab Pie

Now we went a little summertime overboard with the pie crust floral cutouts, but you can do a regular trellis or any other pattern you choose to give it a little flair.

Recipe: Raspberry-Rhubarb Bars

You can bake these bars a day in advance. Simply wrap in aluminum foil and store at room temperature.

Recipe: Mini Strawberry Chiffon Pies

Now aren't these sweet? Everyone will squeal with delight when they're served their very own petite chiffon pie, topped off with a dollop of whipped cream and a sliced strawberry for good measure.