18 Best Berry Desserts That Highlight Their Natural Sweetness

If you prefer to highlight one particular berry, then pie is the way to go. Blackberry pie, blueberry pie, and strawberry pie all benefit from a buttery, flaky crust. A dollop of whipped cream never hurts, either.

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There are a few different ways to make cobbler. Some (like blueberry cobbler) have a biscuity topping, while others like Ree’s go-to blackberry version start with a batter that the fruit gets baked into. You can’t go wrong with either!

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If you’ve ever had the famous Whole Foods cake, you know how good the mixture of fresh berries, fluffy cake, and creamy frosting can be. Now you can make it yourself!

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If baking in the oppressive heat of summer sounds like a nightmare, this is the pie for you. You only need five ingredients and ten minutes of prep time. The magic happens in the freezer!

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Hello, slice of Americana! Think of of this as part strawberry shortcake, part nostalgic Jell-O salad. Fresh strawberries and blueberries are folded into the gelatin for extra flavor.

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If there’s going to be one dessert you make with strawberries, it’s this classic! It starts with a super-easy drop biscuit dough. Then once baked, layer on fresh berries and homemade whipped cream.

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If you’re looking for something a little bit different and a whole lot of indulgent, try bread pudding. A mix of store-bought croissants, a rich custard, white chocolate, and berries is over-the-top good.

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Here’s a fun way to highlight blackberries! Layer them with spiced gingersnaps, blackberry preserves, and lemon curd-swirled ice cream for a a sliceable, no-bake icebox cake.

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It may look and sound fancy, but a pavlova is made with a short list of surprisingly easy ingredients. The result is a cloud-like meringue that is the perfect sweet nest for fresh berries.

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Chocolate and raspberries are a classic combo that never goes out of style. If you’ve got a special occasion to celebrate, make this showstopper of a layer cake and impress everyone.

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Strawberry sorbet is one of the true delights of summer. It’s refreshingly cold and filled with sweet, fruity flavor. Plus, it only has four ingredients, so it’s easy to whip together.

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A classic fruit tart is one of the best ways to highlight fresh fruit. Mix it with other fruits like mango and kiwi or keep it straightforward with just berries.

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Who knew small little bits could pack so much flavor? These cupcakes have triple the strawberries: in the cake batter, in the frosting, and of course, a slice right on top.

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