Food and Recipes Desserts 33 Fruit Dessert Recipes To Make All Summer Long Stunning recipes made with berries, peaches, and more. By Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon is a Digital Editor and has been on the Southern Living team since 2017. She helps run the brand's social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok, where she's happily behind the scenes. When she's not ruffling feathers with an etiquette poll via Instagram Stories, she's writing content for the website and assisting in various print projects like gift guides and home stories. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 10, 2025 Close Photo: Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley It's finally summer, which means the farmers' market is packed with gorgeous fresh fruit. We like to take advantage of in-season produce, so during the summer, we include fresh fruit wherever we can. We have to admit, though, these fruit dessert recipes might be our favorite way to taste the season's offerings. Dress up a luncheon with beautiful cupcakes, chill by the pool with no-bake icebox pies, or gift a fruity pound cake to a neighbor this summer. Stock up on fresh fruit at the farmers' market this week. 20 Of Grandma's Famous Fruit Desserts 01 of 33 Peaches-And-Cream Icebox Pies Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray 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. get the recipe 02 of 33 Cakey Strawberry Cobbler Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Torie Cox 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. get the recipe 03 of 33 Blueberry-Lemon Cake Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall 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. get the recipe 04 of 33 Almond-Raspberry Croissant Bread Pudding Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Montiel A decadent choice for brunch or dessert, this aromatic croissant bread pudding is made with raspberry preserves and dotted with fresh fruit on top. get the recipe 05 of 33 Easy Blackberry Cobbler Hannah Zimmerman 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! get the recipe 06 of 33 Strawberry Upside-Down Cake Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Costen King, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines 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. Get the Recipe 07 of 33 Eudora Welty's Raspberry Rapture Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox 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. get the recipe 08 of 33 Cherry Nut Pie Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox 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. Get the Recipe 09 of 33 Blueberry Crumb Cake Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle 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. Get the Recipe 10 of 33 Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley 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. Get the Recipe 11 of 33 Peach-Bourbon Upside-Down Bundt Cake Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Sweet summer peaches, butter, and bourbon cook down in the bottom of a Bundt pan for the most decadent Southern cake. get the recipe 12 of 33 Strawberry Dump Cake Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox 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. get the recipe 13 of 33 Berry Sonker with Dip Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones 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. get the recipe 14 of 33 Easy Peach Cobbler Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox This six-ingredient recipe only requires 10 minutes of hands-on time, so you can throw it together anytime you have a craving. get the recipe 15 of 33 Creamy Peach Pie Bars Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley These fancy cheesecake bars are topped with sliced peaches tossed in jam, cinnamon, and a little bourbon. get the recipe 16 of 33 Blueberry-Lemon Crunch Bars Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones These crunch bars are full of fruity, buttery, crumbly goodness. Be warned: You will need a fork to conquer this berry treat. get the recipe 17 of 33 Easy Peach Pie Ann Taylor Pittman/Southern Living 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. get the recipe 18 of 33 Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox 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. get the recipe 19 of 33 Peach Crumble Molly Bolton 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. get the recipe 20 of 33 Peach Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox 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. get the recipe 21 of 33 Peach Fried Pies Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox 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. get the recipe 22 of 33 Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox 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. get the recipe 23 of 33 Strawberry-Banana Pudding Icebox Cake Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Hadas Smirnoff 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. get the recipe 24 of 33 Strawberry Dream Cake Strawberry Ice-Cream Sandwiches 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. get the recipe 25 of 33 Strawberry Cheesecake Salad Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas 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. get the recipe 26 of 33 Peach Custard Pie Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch; Food Styling: Torie Cox 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. get the recipe 27 of 33 Strawberry Vanilla Cake Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell 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. get the recipe 28 of 33 Strawberry Ladyfinger Cake Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley 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! get the recipe 29 of 33 Strawberry Patch Cake Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Jones 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. get the recipe 30 of 33 Strawberry-and-Basil Pavlova Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely 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. get the recipe 31 of 33 Strawberries-and-Cream Sheet Cake Photo: Hector Sanchez 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. get the recipe 32 of 33 Peach Delight Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman 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! get the recipe 33 of 33 Strawberry Pretzel Icebox Pie Jennifer Davick 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. get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit