Spring, summer, and fall are basically fruitpalooza. You can’t even turn a corner without bumping into an apple cart…or a tree practically lobbing peaches at you. It’s only right that we feature fruit dessert recipes on today’s blog.
Let’s embrace these juicy little punks and bake them into sweet submission!
21 Fruit Dessert Recipes Not To Miss
We’re full-on celebrating peak produce time here in North America, but no matter where you are in the world or what the weather is like wherever you live, I added a dessert to match. We’ve got healthy ones, decadent ones, popsicles that feel naughty but aren’t, crisps, crumbles, all of it.
Fruit is the star, and we’re celebrating every color of the rainbow.
1. Apple Blueberry Crumble
Fresh (or frozen) blueberries and apples team up to make a fruity base so good it’s like magic. This apple blueberry crumble is topped with a buttery oat crumble that crisps beautifully, so every bite is like a warm hug.
Pair with vanilla ice cream for an extra layer of joy you never knew your life was missing until now.
RECIPE: Apple Blueberry Crumble
2. Strawberry Jello Pie
Clouds of fresh strawberries suspended in a glossy Jello filling in a buttery shortbread crust? This is the midcentury-dessert-dream of summer.
It wins for simplicity and because it is no-bake. It’s wonderful when the idea of turning on the oven seems roughly equivalent to a bad idea.
RECIPE: Strawberry Jello Pie
3. Blackberry Almond Cake
When almond cake and blackberry jam team up, good things happen! This dessert is all about flavor, not just sweetness!
The creamy mascarpone icing just makes it richer (and beautiful)! Which is a good thing, since you’ll want to serve this to guests, so it might as well look good.
RECIPE: Blackberry Almond Cake
4. Blueberry Clafoutis
Who can resist a light, fluffy dessert bursting with summer berries? This custardy dream (adapted from Julia Child’s recipe) gives your mouth a big, berry-licious coat.
Also amazing: you can swap in any fruit you like, making it endlessly adaptable for any season or event.
RECIPE: Blueberry Clafoutis
5. Fruit Dip Recipe
This creamy, dreamy fruit dip is the life of every party!
With a base of softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a splash of vanilla, it’s basically a creamy blanket for fruit.
Make it for a party. Eat it alone. Inhale it with apples, watermelon…anything goes.
RECIPE: Fruit Dip Recipe
6. Strawberry Vanilla Popsicles
Crazy ripe strawberries and decadent coconut milk are meant to be together. Like two puzzle pieces coming together.
This dessert is a stunningly delicious thing that’s both refreshing and decadent and completely solves your afternoon snack problem.
Great for hot days, guilt-free, and unbelievably delicious, who even knew healthy could taste this good?
RECIPE: Strawberry Vanilla Popsicles
7. Homemade Watermelon Sorbet
Fresh, fruity, fabulous, and ready in five minutes. This sorbet is summer in a scoop.
With zingy lime and sweet watermelon, it’s the refreshing treat that’ll make you feel like you’re on holiday, not sweating in the kitchen with your ice cream maker. (FYI: you won’t need one.)
RECIPE: Homemade Watermelon Sorbet
8. Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
Crispy edges, chewy centers, and fresh berry explosions make these cookies a whole vibe. These shortcake cookies scream summer with every bite and legit take less effort to make than a cake.
Perfect for sharing (or hoarding), these cookies will keep the fruity goodness happening all season long.
RECIPE: Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
9. Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes
These pineapple upside-down cupcakes basically shrink the classic dessert into teeny-tiny, adorable mini cakes of sweet, buttery goodness. It’s topped by juicy pineapple and the obligatory cherry on top.
Tropical dream come true, right there. And, they are small, so you can totally justify having more than one.
RECIPE: Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes
10. Rhubarb Fool
Rhubarb Fool is the GOAT if you want something light, creamy, and delicious. In other words, it tastes like a fluffy cloud of happiness.
A simple compote of sweet-tart rhubarb paired with whipped cream and served elegantly in a glass. Ideal for guests but easy enough as a solo treat after a long day.
RECIPE: Rhubarb Fool
11. Pink Chocolate Covered Strawberries
These babies are what happens when strawberries get a glow-up. Dunk strawberries in white chocolate that’s thinned with a little coconut oil and tinted baby pink with natural food dye for a boujee makeover.
The recipe is strictly no-bake, vegetarian, and naturally gluten-free, meaning everyone’s invited to the party. It’s quick, colorful, and makes you look like a rock star for only 30 minutes of work.
RECIPE: Pink Chocolate Covered Strawberries
12. Blackberry Cobbler
Blackberry cobbler = the sweet-tart hero of desserts. It’s what you serve when your crowd’s classy but you’re lazy.
This hot mess of ice cream-melting, crumble-crunching goodness is the love child of rustic simplicity and bright summer flavor. No one’s saying no to this level of deliciousness.
RECIPE: Blackberry Cobbler
13. Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
This cheesecake has two personalities: creamy dreaminess and juicy blueberriness. Together, they make something magical but also tart and sweet, and you’ll freak out over how YUM it is.
The buttery graham cracker crust is thick and awesome, just like you’d want it. This will disappear fast at your party!
RECIPE: Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
14. Cherry Almond Bars
These cherry bars are the perfect jingle jangle of buttery crust and tart cherry filling. A drippy almond glaze seals the deal, creating a soft and chewy treat. Perfect for a bake sale or just a Tuesday night when you need a little something to cheer you up.
RECIPE: Cherry Almond Bars
15. Summer Fruit Sponge Pudding
Introducing your new fave, a white chocolate fruit traybake with a sponge so golden that Tony the Tiger called to say it was greeeaaat.
Takes 15 minutes to prep before you can completely dive into an absolutely divine, completely righteous sugar high. What are you waiting for?!
RECIPE: Summer Fruit Sponge Pudding
16. Mini Fruit Tarts
Tiny tarts. Buttery crust, mascarpone filling. Dessert miracles. Each is topped with a seasonal fruit that looks (and tastes) amazing.
They’re the perfect size for warm-weather snacking, bringing sunshine to any gathering without having to bake an entire pie.
RECIPE: Mini Fruit Tarts
17. Strawberry Crumble Bars
Sweet strawberries, nestled in a buttery crust, make these bars an irresistible treat.
This gluten-free recipe achieves balance as the cookie-like crumb topping offers the right amount of crunch, and fresh ingredients keep it feeling light while still being completely satisfying cravings for something delicious and comforting. This one’s a keeper!
RECIPE: Strawberry Crumble Bars
18. Frozen Yogurt Bark
Let’s make sure this frozen yogurt bark gets a prime spot on the dessert circuit.
It’s the ultimate healthy, cool treat for hot days, with creamy Greek yogurt, fresh berries, and crunchy granola.
It’s refreshing, guilt-free, totally edible art. AND it’s Instagram approved! Who knew being healthy could look so good?!
RECIPE: Frozen Yogurt Bark
19. Fruit Tarts With Puff Pastry
These little tarts are an absolute necessity for summer. The pastry is buttery and puffy, the filling creamy, and the berries fresh.
And, there’s that amazing no-bake thing happening, which means you can stuff them into your face even when it’s way too hot outside.
RECIPE: Fruit Tarts With Puff Pastry
20. Frozen Yogurt Granola Bites
Another frozen yogurt bite! This time it’s a clash of creamy yogurt, crunchy granola, and strawberry nuggets disguised as one perfectly portioned kid snack.
Little ones eat these like jellybeans, while parents grin at the thought of offering them something that seems like candy but is miles better for you. Pure sorcery!
RECIPE: Frozen Yogurt Granola Bites
21. Fruit Pizza
A sugar-cookie crust topped with cream cheese and piled with fresh fruit is simply irresistible in the summer months.
It’s easy to see how this simple but breakout dessert is the hit of any party! And, while you might share, you’re not making any promises.
RECIPE: Fruit Pizza
More Ways To Use Up Your Fruit
And that’s a wrap on these 21 ways to use up your bounty! The adorable fruit dessert recipes here are not only fun, but they’re also super easy with no complicated steps or stressors. Go on and get fruity!
If you’re like me and can’t stay away from fruit-packed desserts, you’ll also want to check out these other recipes.
