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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Irresistible Desserts That Make Summer's Bounty Even Better

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on July 16, 2024, updated July 16, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Discover 24 delicious desserts that perfectly capture the essence of summer's vibrant produce. From juicy berries to perfectly ripe fruits, these sweet treats are sure to satisfy your cravings for something sweet and refreshing during the warm months. Make the most of all those fruits and berries you picked with these easy recipes!

    Strawberry Peach Cobbler

    STRAWBERRY PEACH COBBLER.
    Photo credit: Grits and Pinecones.

    This strawberry version is so delicious, for maximum taste of summer flavors - and so easy to make!

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    Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pies

    STRAWBERRY RHUBARB HAND PIES WITH LEMON ICING.
    Photo credit: Cooking in my Genes.

    Make these quick strawberry rhubarb hand pies for a delicious spring or summer dessert! Drizzle with lemon icing for the most delicious bite.

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    Strawberry Filled Cupcakes

    A strawberry filled cupcake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These are the ultimate summer cupcakes, and loved by kids and adults alike. Super easy to make with just vanilla cupcakes, fresh strawberries and whipped cream they come together in under 1 hour.

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    Fresh Blueberry Ice Cream

    Fresh Blueberry Ice Cream
    Photo credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    Creamy, luscious, and irresistible, this homemade Blueberry Ice Cream is the perfect summertime treat. This easy recipe has a bright blueberry flavor and includes both machine and no-churn instructions.

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    Apple and Blueberry Crumble

    Apple blueberry crumble.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This delicious apple and blueberry crumble will become your go-to dessert! So easy to make, this dish captures all the amazing apple & blueberry flavors in one delicious dish.

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    Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls

    peach cobbler cinnamon rolls.
    Photo credit: The Default Cook.

    These peach cobbler-style cinnamon rolls start with a can of refrigerated dough, so you'll have them in the oven in minutes! They soak in some peach juice and are topped with an easy cobbler crumble for a simple but delicious treat.

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    Lemon Blueberry Tart

    Lemon Blueberry Tart.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    This lemon blueberry tart is a fancy little treat that's actually pretty simple to make. It's got a buttery crust filled with zesty lemon curd and topped with a fluffy blueberry ganache and fresh blueberries. Perfect for impressing your friends at a brunch or just treating yourself to something sweet and tangy!

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    Summer Berry Gino

    Berry gino.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This super easy berry bake is filled with bananas, strawberries and blueberries and topped with white chocolate for a delicious dessert. Perfect for any dinner party - and great to prep ahead of time. Serve over vanilla ice cream for the ultimate, indulgent experience.

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    Strawberry Muffins

    Strawberry Muffins
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These easy strawberry muffins are light and fluffy, perfectly moist, and packed with fresh berry flavor. With juicy strawberries in each bite, they are a delicious breakfast or mid-morning snack!

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    Rhubarb Custard Tart

    Vegan Rhubarb Custard Tart.
    Photo credit: Addicted to Dates.

    This delicious vegan rhubarb custard tart has a creamy homemade vanilla custard filling with sweet and tart baked rhubarb on a gluten-free shortbread crust. This dessert is perfect for making the most of rhubarb season!

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    Roasted Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles

    Roasted Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles.
    Photo credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    These Roasted Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles take advantage of the season's best juicy berries, roasted to bring out the flavours and juices, then gently folded into honey-sweetened yogurt and a squeeze of lime. If you love fresh fruit popsicles, you've gotta try these!

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    The Ultimate Cherry Cheesecake

    Cherry Cheesecake.
    Photo credit: Little Sweet Baker.

    This is a silky smooth cheesecake topped sky-high with gorgeous plump red cherries. This ultimate cherry cheesecake is completely made from scratch and is very easy to make. So, if you are looking for a showstopping dessert, look no further – this is it.

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    Raspberry Muffins

    Raspberry Muffins
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These raspberry muffins are the perfect treat for Mother's day breakfast or brunch. A delicious combination of tangy and sweet flavors, with bursts of juicy raspberries in every bite.

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    Blueberry Sour Cream Bundt Cake

    Blueberry Sour Cream Bundt Cake.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    This old-fashioned blueberry coffee cake might look simple – and it is to make – but don’t let that fool you. The butter and sour cream create a rich, but not too rich, textured cake and the full tablespoon of vanilla extract flavors it just enough to keep it from being too plain, while not overwhelming the fruit.

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    Rhubarb Honey Cupcakes

    RHUBARB HONEY CUPCAKES.
    Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

    A delightful cupcake that combines the tartness of rhubarb with the sweetness of honey. These cupcakes are great for summer treat and especially for those who love the unique flavor of rhubarb.

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    Rhubarb Crumble Bars

    Rhubarb Crumble Bars.
    Photo credit: The Flavor Bender.

    These delicious rhubarb crumble bars feature a tart rhubarb filling sandwiched between a buttery shortbread base and a nutty crumble topping! A classic spring and summer treat, these are vibrant in color and flavor.

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    Strawberry Rhubarb Pavlova

    STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PAVLOVA.
    Photo credit: Sugar Hero.

    This Strawberry Rhubarb Pavlova has a crunchy meringue outside and creamy piles of softly whipped cream on the inside. It's topped with a sweet-tart vanilla-rhubarb compote and fresh strawberries. And so pretty!

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    Strawberry Whipped Cream

    Strawberry Whipped Cream
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    This Strawberry Whipped Cream is the perfect spring and summer topping for cupcakes, cakes and fruit salads. Quick and easy to make from scratch in under 10 minutes it's made with all natural ingredients, and loaded with flavor from real strawberries.

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    Watermelon Strawberry Popsicles

    Watermelon Strawberry Popsicles
    Photo Credit: Maple and Mango.

    This recipe is super easy to make and absolutely delicious. A refreshing treat that tastes like summer!

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    Raspberry Passion Fruit Gino

    Raspberry white chocolate gino.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Gino is a beloved Swedish dessert, with baked fruit covered in lots and lots of white chocolate. It's easy to make in under 20 minutes and perfect to prep ahead for dinner parties. This version has bananas, kiwis, raspberries and passion fruit - but you can use most fruits and berries. Serve hot over vanilla ice cream for the ultimate experience!

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    Meringue Nests with Lemon Curd & Berries

    Meringue nests with lemon curd and berries.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    This is a lovely party dessert for many reasons. The Meringue Nests and Lemon Curd can be made ahead, and you can vary the fillings as you like. They also look fantastic on a big platter!

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    Rustic Blueberry Hand Pies

    Rustic blueberry hand pie.
    Photo credit: Foodess.

    These buttery, golden pies are (over-)stuffed with jammy, bursting blueberries.,

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    Cherry Cheesecake Pie

    No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Pie.
    Photo credit: Suburban Simplicity.

    This cherry cheesecake pie is the perfect no-bake dessert! It's light, refreshing, and so quick and easy to make.

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    Apple Strawberry Crisp

    Apple Strawberry Crisp
    Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This apple strawberry crisp is fresh and sweet, with a hint of tart lemon and a crisp oat crumble on top. Enjoy this crisp any time of year, but especially in summer!

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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