Get ready for some amazing, light, and fruity desserts that are perfect for enjoying this summer! Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue or a relaxed gathering with friends, these treats will surely hit the spot. From vibrant strawberry tarts and juicy peach cobblers to refreshing melon salads and much more, each recipe highlights the best of summer’s bounty in a way that’s easy to make and enjoy. These desserts not only taste great but also add a bright, flavorful touch to any summer occasion.
Old Fashioned Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad
If you have been looking for an easy and unique dessert to impress your friends and family at your next get-together, then make sure you try this Strawberry Jello Pretzel Salad! It’s a nostalgic favorite that combines salty, sweet, creamy, and fruity flavors all in one bite.
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Cherry Upside-Down Cake
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Banana Cake Roll
Light sponge cake filled with creamy cheese, pecans, cranberries, and candied ginger. Ideal for gatherings with its blend of textures and fruity flavor. Rolled cakes are always a nostalgic favorite.
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Lemon Cake Pie
Cake and pie combined with a creamy filling and tangy lemon flavor. Lemon lovers with ask for the recipe for this unique dessert.
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Lemon Bundt Cake
Bake this Lemon Bundt Cake, which bakes to golden perfection with juicy lemon pieces and a creamy lemon glaze. It is refreshingly citrusy and simple to make, perfect for a fruity dessert option.
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Puff Pastry Fruit Tarts
Flaky, buttery pastry filled with seasonal fruits, a sweet delight for any fruit lover. Quick to prepare and versatile for various occasions.
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Banana Caramel Cake
Rich caramel is combined with bananas in an easy, no-fuss dessert made with boxed cake mix. It’s a perfect choice for a quick and delicious fruity treat that feeds a crowd. Hint: take it to your next potluck or cookout.
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Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream
Moist cake bursting with fresh summer strawberries, topped with strawberry buttercream frosting. This strawberry cake is deliciously pink and perfect for summer gatherings.
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Strawberry Jam Tart
Flaky crust filled with sweet strawberry jam and almond frangipane, showcasing the goodness of strawberries. Simple and delightful for any dessert table.
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Strawberry Chardonnay Gelee
Velvety smooth texture with sweet fruit and wine flavors, an elegant and light summer dessert option that’s easy to prepare. Add a dollop of cool and creamy whipped cream for a fanciful treat.
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Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
No-bake treats packed with fresh strawberries, offering a gooey texture and fruity flavor. Perfect for a quick sweet snack during summer.
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Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie Recipe
Cool off with a Bahama Mama tropical smoothie that’s bursting with fruity flavor with strawberries, pineapple, coconut milk, and white chocolate. This delicious smoothie recipe will whisk you away to the tropics without needing to pack your bags.
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Sweet Cherry Hand Pies
Flaky pastry filled with delicious cherry filling, offering a burst of fruit flavor in a convenient handheld dessert. Easy to make and ideal for picnics and summer BBQ’s
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Pineapple Coconut Balls
Candied pineapple and almonds rolled in shredded coconut, quick treats with a tropical fruity bite. Perfect for a fruity snack or dessert.
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Peach Blackberry Ice Cream
Homemade no-churn ice cream with peaches and blackberries, creamy and perfect for cooling off on hot summer days. Use those fresh berries and peaches for the best flavor.
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Raspberry Sauce
A versatile homemade topping with four ingredients, this raspberry sauce adds a burst of berry flavor to desserts. It is simple and handy for various treats, and extra tasty over ice cream.
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Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas
Treat yourself to easy frozen chocolate-covered bananas! Whether you’re trying to cool down or you crave a sweet treat, these are perfect.
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Frozen Strawberry Raspberry Cheesecake Mousse
A cool and creamy dessert combining strawberries and raspberries, it is refreshing during berry season and indulgent yet fresh for summer enjoyment. You can make these dessert ahead and have it ready for dessert anytime.
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Orange Raspberry French Toast Roll-Ups
Roll-ups with cream cheese, orange, and raspberry adding a fruity twist to a classic breakfast or brunch dish. Easy to make and always a hit using fresh summer berries.
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Peach Pandowdy
Sweet peaches under a flaky crust, an old-fashioned dessert for peach lovers seeking a comforting fruit-filled treat. Grab some fresh summer peaches and bake these dessert to enjoy after your BBQ.
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Peach Raspberry Bars
Summer fruits are the best, and these buttery Peach Raspberry Crumble Bars use two sweet and colorful fruits that combine to make an easy and delicious dessert bar. I love these fruit bars for breakfast too!
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Pineapple Upside Down Cakes
Individual grilled pineapple cakes are cooked right on your BBQ, so there is no need to heat up your kitchen in the summer. offering a fruity twist on a favorite dessert that is delightful for summer gatherings.
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Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes
This granola crust mini cheesecake recipe is infused with lemon and thyme and topped with a quick blueberry thyme compote. These single-serve lemony desserts are easy to make and perfect for a spring day.
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Magic Rhubarb Dump Cake
This magic dump cake gets its name from how fast it disappears when you make it. Be sure to share this simple dump-and-go rhubarb dump cake with everyone who has rhubarb in the garden! It’s a great way to use it up, whether it’s fresh or frozen.
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