38 Fruit Dessert Recipes To Make All Summer Long

Make the most of cherry season while it’s here with this classic recipe. Sweet cherries, bourbon, and vanilla ice cream are a combo we never want to quit.

These honey-glazed grilled nectarines have the taste of summer in every bite. They’re juicy, caramelized, and bursting with citrusy flavor from orange juice and zest. Topped with vanilla ice cream, this simple but stunning dessert is one you’ll want to make all season long.

Showcase fresh, juicy peaches with this irresistible buttermilk panna cotta recipe. Caramelized and spooned over the top, peaches add a vibrant, fruity finish to this sweet and subtly tangy dessert.

Fresh cherries play a starring role in this tender cake recipe, with fruity notes of olive oil, lemon zest, and a sprinkling of roasted pistachios to round out the flavors. Pair this fresh, summery dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a refreshing touch.

Pockets of jammy baked fruit fill this tender, buttery cake. The dessert smells amazing as it bakes and works just as well with blueberries or blackberries.

These mini peach-topped desserts taste like a no-bake cheesecake, but the real star of the recipe is the luscious bourbon caramel on top, which is a cinch to make.

This layer cake would be the star of any summer gathering. We think blueberry and lemon are a match made in heaven, and the buttermilk in the cake layers add another level of zing that really makes this cake shine.

A decadent choice for brunch or dessert, this aromatic croissant bread pudding is made with raspberry preserves and dotted with fresh fruit on top.

This three-step recipe could not be more simple. Blackberries could even be switched for blueberries, or you could use a combination of both! We think you’ll love the crumbly topping with any berry you choose!

Pineapple isn’t the only fruit you can put into an upside-down cake. This strawberry cake adds a fun twist to the classic that is both beautiful and simple to make. The strawberries caramelize on sit on top of a moist lemon cake for an ultra-summery flavor.

Perfect for a hot day, this chilled raspberry pie has a light and airy texture, hence its name. Because the recipe calls for baked, chilled pie crusts (the yield is two pies), it is also blissfully no-bake.

Take advantage of cherries in their peak season with this unique Arkansas treat. Cherry nut pie comes from Roy Fisher’s Steak House in Little Rock and is a soft lemony cream cheese filling studded with chunks of dark cherries and pecans, all loaded into a graham cracker crust.

A crumb cake is always a welcome delight any time of day, and this recipe features juicy blueberries to add a sweet burst of flavor. The moist lemon cake is topped with a nicely spiced crumble for a beautifully balanced bite.

Ice cream cakes are the epitome of a summer treat, and this strawberry shortcake version is a perfect indulgence this season. Colorful, sweet, and refreshing, this recipe is takes 25 minutes of active time and will be a total hit when it’s out of the freezer.

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

This homey, three-ingredient dessert calls for strawberry pie filling, but you can substitute an equal amount of fresh macerated strawberries (drain off any excess liquid and save for another use), if you prefer.

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.

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

These fancy cheesecake bars are topped with sliced peaches tossed in jam, cinnamon, and a little bourbon.

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

Gussy up store-bought pie crust to make peach pie the easiest fruit dessert you make all summer. Crunchy, glistening turbinado sugar turns the pie into a work of art that just happens to taste heavenly.

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.

Similar to a crisp, this peach crumble has a streusel-like topping made with cinnamon and brown sugar that’s a heavenly pairing with peaches.

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.

An easily portable recipe that’s great for passing out at kids’ parties, these hand pies come together easily with the help of canned biscuits.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Similar to a tiramisu, this creamy, no-bake dessert is made with ladyfingers dipped in the liquid from macerated strawberries and lemony mascarpone-whipped cream. It’s truly celebration-worthy!

This chilled creamy dessert will cool you off on a hot summer day. The peach flavor is oh-so light with the airy whipped cream. You’ll be mixing up a bowl of this all summer long.

Dazzle guests with a party-worthy piece of cake that tastes as sweet as it looks thanks to a combination of fresh and freeze-dried strawberries.

This impressive-looking meringue dessert is a light-as-air finish to any warm-weather meal—and it’s much easier to make than your guests may suspect.

Our grandmothers swore by putting in a little strawberry gelatin to boost the flavor of strawberry cakes, and we think grandma is always right. This sheet cake is so simple, you’ll immediately add it to your recipe box.

The peach preserves double down on the peachy flavor of this cool and creamy dessert. The buttery, salted graham cracker layer is perfect with the tangy cream cheese and sweet, jammy peach. Summer dessert perfection!

Strawberries and pretzels are a match made in heaven, and this twist on the classic Strawberry Pretzel Salad is as pretty as it is delicious.