64 Fresh Berry Desserts For Every Summer Occasion

Recipe: Black-and-Blue Buttermilk Tart

Complement the sweet-and-salty cracker crust in this buttermilk tart with an assortment of berries. While the recipe calls for blackberries and blueberries, you can't go wrong with a touch of strawberries, too.

Recipe: Corn Custards with Berry Compote

This creative dessert proves corn isn't just for summertime grilling.

Recipe: Berry Sonker with Dip

What is a sonker, you ask? Let us introduce you to this North Carolina specialty.

Recipe: Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Sometimes, you just can't beat the classics. Have this time-tested recipe on hand for summer dinner parties or spontaneous social gatherings.

Recipe: Blackberry Jam Cake

Topped with a savory caramel cream cheese frosting, this jam cake packs a punch of harmonious flavors.

Recipe: Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

Tie a stack of these cute-as-a-button lemon and raspberry cookies in ribbon or twine to deliver as a thoughtful, homemade gift.

Recipe: Blackberry Trifles with Pecan Feuilletage and Mascarpone-Cane Syrup Mousse

This refreshing and unique dessert is guaranteed to impress at your next dinner party.

Recipe: Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp with Sweet-and-Savory Granola

Sweet strawberry and sour rhubarb are a match made in heaven.

Recipe: Fresh Strawberry Milkshake

There's nothing more comforting than salty diner fries and a sweet strawberry milkshake. Now you can make your own at home.

Recipe: Red, White, and Blueberry-Filled Cupcakes

These patriotic cupcakes will bring some star-spangled sparkle to any Fourth of July celebration.

Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Cake

Zesty, fruity, and light, this cake would win grandma's stamp of approval.

Recipe: Zesty Blackberry Shortcake

A classic, with a twist. Fresh blackberries reimagine the shortcake with deep levels of tart sweetness.

Recipe: Blueberry-Thyme Pie

Thyme adds a fresh, savory brightness to this summertime picnic pie.

Recipe: Cornmeal Cookies Berry Shortcakes

Imagine a bowl of cereal with strawberries... in dessert form. These cornmeal cookies are the perfect festive potluck treat.

Recipe: Strawberry-Blueberry Jam

The flavors of strawberry and blueberry mingle together in your new favorite jam recipe.

Recipe: Raspberry-Almond Crumble Bars

The smooth texture of the raspberry complements the crumbly crust to create a dynamic on-the-go dessert.

Recipe: Strawberry Lemonade Pie

All the flavors of a pop-up lemonade stand distilled into a sweet summertime pie.

Recipe: Raspberry Truffle Shortcake

This raspberry and chocolate combination may seem like an unconventional shortcake, but it's the perfect dessert for any party (or just to treat yourself).

Recipe: Strawberry-Blueberry Cupcakes

A perfect bake sale treat, these cupcakes are chock full of fresh fruit.

Recipe: Meringue Pillows with Blueberry-Mint Compote

These crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside meringues are a labor of love, but they're definitely worth it.

Recipe: Strawberry Crunch Cake

Strawberries and cornflakes? Trust us on this one. These nostalgic flavors will take you right back to your childhood.

Recipe: Strawberry-Banana Pudding Icebox Cake

This icebox cake with a fruity twist will take you right back to your childhood.

Recipe: Blackberry, Browned Butter, and Almond Tart

Browned butter and almond bring a savory nuttiness to this delectable summer tart.

Recipe: Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Use these beautiful berries to decorate cakes, cheesecakes, or dessert platters.

Recipe: Strawberry-Apricot Hand Pies

Flaky, tart, fruity, and tangy all at once, these playful hand pies will become an instant favorite.

Recipe: Strawberry-Mango Semifreddo

Vibrant, colorful, and tasty, this unique recipe is a Test Kitchen favorite.

Recipe: Strawberry Gelato with Almond Shortbread and Elderflower Crème

Courtesy of Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards Executive Chef Ian Rynecki, this gelato recipe will transport you straight to Italy.

Recipe: Peach-and-Blackberry Crisp

No summer is complete without a perfectly crumbly fruit crisp.

Recipe: Strawberry Jam

Make strawberries last longer than ever before in this classic recipe that can be refrigereated for up to two months.

Recipe: Coconut Rice Pudding with Strawberry-Nectarine Compote

Pistachios add a nice crunch to this silky-smooth rice pudding.

Recipe: Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake

The addition of strawberries makes this pound cake healthy… right?

Recipe: Peach-Raspberry Buckle

Pound cake meets fruit crumble in this unique Southern recipe.

Recipe: Star Spangled Blackberry Pie

Believe it or not, this centerpiece-worthy pie gets even better. Just add a scoop of ice cream on top.

Recipe: Strawberry-Lemonade Cake

Strawberry lovers rejoice. It doesn't get much better than layer after layer of lemony cake and tangy Strawberry-Lemonade Jam.

Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake

Strawberry shortcake gets an inventive makeover with this simple sheet cake recipe.

Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars

The swirled top of these cheesecake bars are magnificent.

Recipe: Any-Berry Muffins with Cornmeal Streusel

We love this recipe because you can put to use any berries you have on hand.

Recipe: Blueberry-Honey Upside Down Cake

This is our latest upside down cake discovery, and we will be making it all summer long.

Recipe: Raspberry-Rhubarb Bars

Raspberries and rhubarb are a match made in heaven.

Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Poke Cake

Fillings made with fresh berries replace the usual gelatin filling found in poke cakes.

Recipe: Fried Blueberry-Ginger Hand Pies

These fried pies are crunchy on the outside and ooey, gooey on the inside.

Recipe: Triple Berry Sonker with Dip

Top this dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent experience.

Recipe: Blueberry-Lemon Crunch Bars

Although these look like bar cookies, you'll need a fork to enjoy these fruity treats.

Recipe: Berry Chantilly Cake

Mix fresh berries into the frosting of this cake for a masterful presentation.

Recipe: Blueberry-Lemon Cake

This layer cake will steal the show at any summer function.

Recipe: Blueberry-Thyme Pie

Thyme and lemon add unexpected flavor to a classic summer recipe.

Recipe: Blackberry-Apple Butter Pie Bars

If you can't decide between cookies or pie, try this bar recipes that's bursting with fresh blueberries.

Recipe: Mascarpone Cheesecake

This no-bake cheesecake will melt in your mouth.

Recipe: Deep-Dish Berry Cobbler

Be sure the fruit filling is bubbling before taking this cobbler out of the oven.

Recipe: Blueberry-Ginger Crumb Cake

Crystallized ginger gives this cake just a smidge of spice that is balanced by bright blueberries.

Recipe: Mixed Berry Slab Pie

The colors of fresh berries speak for themselves in this beautiful and eye-catching pie.

Recipe: Blueberry Chiffon Mini Pies

These mini pies are perfect for your next dinner party. The beautiful purple filling will pop on any table.

Recipe: Strawberry and Cream Cake

Fresh strawberries are suspended in this sour cream cake batter.

Recipe: Blueberry Galette

If you like blueberry pie, this galette should be your latest go-to. It's easier to make than a pie and doesn't even require homemade dough.

Recipe: Peach-and-Blackberry Crisp

This fruity cobbler is juicy and delicious as soon as it comes out of the oven.

Recipe: Strawberries-and-Cream Sheet Cake

Bring a little bit of England to the South with this crowd-pleasing summertime sheet cake.

Recipe: Strawberry Kuchen

This kuchen has a fluffy crumb and is sprinkled with strawberries and almonds.

Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Cake

This cake is pretty as can be. Blueberries line the rim to create a pretty design.

Recipe: Cakey Strawberry Cobbler

This cakey dessert is also known as a batter cobbler. The golden top rises as the cobbler bakes.