34 Seasonal Fruit Desserts to Sweeten the End of Summer

Jocelyn Delk Adams
·8 min read

As summer reaches its end, you may find yourself with more leftover produce than you know what to do with. Perhaps, you are like me and wanting to squeeze one (or two more) trips to your local farm for the last batch of delicious summer fruits. Either way, as summer comes to a close, you will want to put that produce to good use. What better way than to create some of the best seasonal fruit desserts on a hot summer's day!

I've rounded up 34 of the best summer-inspired recipes utilizing fruits that should be ripe no matter your region. These recipes are tried and true, some no-bake recipes, grill-able desserts, fruit salads and more. If you're feeling lucky, I have shared a few dessert cocktails perfect for a breezy summer's eve.

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Best Seasonal Fruit Desserts To Make

If you're in need of some fun and innovative ways to put those ripe summer fruits to good use, look no further! I have compiled some of the best summer fruit desserts utilizing in-season summer fruits. When you think of summer desserts, I'm sure a few items come to mind; ice cream, pies, cobblers, popsicles, cakes and even refreshing dessert cocktails! Summer harvests some of the best fruits; blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and my favorite, and peaches of course. There are enough peach recipes in this roundup to leave no peach unturned! If you're feeling extra lucky and needing to rid of your summer veggies, I am sharing the best zucchini bread recipe there is!

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Now open your windows, grab your appropriate cookware and prepare to relish in these fruity and indulgent recipes sure to satisfy any crowd.

<p>Parade</p><p>There really is nothing more satisfying on a hot day than a fresh-baked peach pie, crisp, cobbler—or galette, in our opinion.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.i929fm.com/lifestyle/peach-galette-perfect-dessert-summer-163008653.html" data-ylk="slk:Easy Peach Galette;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">Easy Peach Galette </a></strong></p>
<p>Good Food Baddie</p><p>A mouthwatering strawberry peach galette made with ripe fruit, honey, and a dash of cinnamon, all wrapped in a delicious, buttery gluten-free crust. The perfect dessert for family and friends to enjoy together!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://goodfoodbaddie.com/strawberry-peach-galette-gluten-free" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Strawberry Peach Galette;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Strawberry Peach Galette</a></strong></p>
<p>Grandbaby Cakes</p><p>These Easy Peach Dumplings wrap tender peaches with flakey and crispy pastry dough then they are topped with a luscious spiced brown sugar whiskey butter sauce!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://grandbaby-cakes.com/peach-dumplings/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Peach Dumplings;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Peach Dumplings</a></strong></p>
<p>Two Healthy Kitchens</p><p>This easy grilled angel food cake recipe is refreshingly light and sweet, and so very simple ... the perfect way to highlight summer's best blueberries!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://twohealthykitchens.com/angel-food-cake-recipe-blueberry-lemon/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Blueberry-Lemon Angel Food Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Blueberry-Lemon Angel Food Cake</a></strong></p>
<p>Grandbaby Cakes</p><p>This easy homemade peach cobbler with canned peaches or fresh peaches is the perfect Southern old fashioned recipe made with sweet spiced peaches and homemade butter pie crust!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://grandbaby-cakes.com/southern-peach-cobbler-recipe-how-to-make-peach-cobbler/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Southern Peach Cobbler;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Southern Peach Cobbler</a></strong></p>
<p>Grandbaby Cakes</p><p>This is simply the BEST Zucchini Bread online! It is incredibly moist and tender with a melt in your mouth crumb that’s filled with ripe summer zucchini flavor!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://grandbaby-cakes.com/zucchini-bread/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Zucchini Bread;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Zucchini Bread</a></strong></p>
<p>Razzle Dazzle Life</p><p>Churro dessert tacos with strawberries and cream made with golden fried tortillas covered with cinnamon and sugar. Filled with strawberries and whip cream. Be creative and fill with your favorite dessert topping.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.razzledazzlelife.com/churro-dessert-tacos" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Churro Dessert Tacos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Churro Dessert Tacos</a></strong></p>
<p>Britney Breaks Bread</p><p>This Apricot Cream Tart is as beautiful as it is delicious! It has a buttery cookie crust and a sweet and creamy filling full of apricots!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://britneybreaksbread.com/apricot-cream-tart/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Apricot Cream Tart;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Apricot Cream Tart</a></strong></p>
<p>Sense & Edibility</p><p>Berry Tiramisu is a spin on the coffee infused Italian tiramisu: sponge cake soaked with berry brandy, layered with mascarpone and berries.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://senseandedibility.com/berry-tiramisu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Berry Tiramisu;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Berry Tiramisu</strong></a></p>
<p>Honest and Tasty</p><p>This is the ultimate summertime treat without all the bad ingredients you’d normally find in fresh strawberry pie. Served with a fresh dollop of whipped cream, it’s easy and perfect!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://honestandtasty.com/best-strawberry-pie-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Strawberry Pie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Strawberry Pie</a></strong></p>
<p>Bakes By Brown Sugar</p><p>A fluffy sour cream cake topped with bourbon roasted peaches. The taste is amazing - the Bourbon adds vanilla and caramel flavors to the peaches and when served with ice cream it's the perfect summertime dessert.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://bakesbybrownsugar.com/peach-bourbon-upside-down-cake" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Peach Bourbon Upside Down Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Peach Bourbon Upside Down Cake</a></strong></p>
<p>Cook at Home Mom</p><p>The most delicious way to start your day, this Blueberry Chia Pudding is made with just four simple ingredients. It’s super creamy and lightly sweet, with lots of blueberry flavor and just a hint of lemon. Best of all, it’s Paleo, Vegan, and naturally Gluten friendly!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://cookathomemom.com/blueberry-chia-pudding" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Blueberry Chia Pudding;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Blueberry Chia Pudding</a></strong></p>
<p>Sweet Tea and Thyme</p><p>Fresh blackberries are perfect additions for this bubbly, refreshing Blackberry Bourbon Smash Cocktail. It's a simple cocktail made with juicy blackberries, fresh lime and mint, and soda water that's perfect for a hot summer day.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:<a href="https://www.sweetteaandthyme.com/blackberry-bourbon-smash-cocktail" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Blackberry Bourbon Smash;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> Blackberry Bourbon Smash</a></strong></p>
<p>House of Nash Eats</p><p>Nothing says summer like creamy, cold, delicious, Old-Fashioned Fresh Peach Ice Cream made with simple, natural ingredients like heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, eggs, and fresh, ripe peaches! This Peach Ice Cream is homemade ice cream at it’s best – indulgent and sweet and churned right at home, just like I remember from my childhood.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://houseofnasheats.com/old-fashioned-fresh-peach-ice-cream/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Old-Fashioned Fresh Peach Ice Cream;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Old-Fashioned Fresh Peach Ice Cream</a></strong></p>
<p>Seasoned To Taste</p><p>This easy summer fruit pizza with a homemade sugar cookie crust, whipped cream cheese frosting, with an orange, apricot and mint glaze is an absolute crowd pleaser!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.seasonedtotasteblog.com/fruit-pizza/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Summer Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Crust;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Summer Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Crust</a></strong></p>
<p>Simple Bites</p><p>A seasonal, jammy fruit compote topped with a fluffy vanilla biscuit. Blueberry Peach Cobbler is August eating at its best.</p><p><strong>Grab the recipe: <a href="https://simplebites.net/farmers-market-blueberry-peach-cobbler" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Blueberry Peach Cobbler;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Blueberry Peach Cobbler</a></strong></p>
<p>Easy Budget Recipes</p><p>These Grilled Peaches are easy to make and delicious on their own or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://easybudgetrecipes.com/grilled-peaches" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Grilled Peach Sundaes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Grilled Peach Sundaes </a></strong></p>
<p>Three Olives Branch</p><p>This Grilled Plum Dessert with Ginger Honey Yogurt is the perfect recipe to close out summer! Use any stone fruit for a simple and fresh dessert.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.threeolivesbranch.com/grilled-plum-dessert-with-ginger-honey-yogurt" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Grilled Plum Dessert with Ginger Honey Yogurt;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Grilled Plum Dessert with Ginger Honey Yogurt</a></strong></p>
<p>The Vgn Way</p><p>These from scratch, lip smacking, tangy vegan gluten-free bars on a buttery shortbread crust are the perfect combination of citrusy,tart & sweet.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.thevgnway.com/the-vegan-cookbook-series-lemon-bars/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Vegan Gluten-Free Lemon Tarts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Vegan Gluten-Free Lemon Tarts</a></strong></p>
<p>This Worthy Life</p><p>We've taken ripe strawberries bursting with sweetness, homemade bourbon whipped cream, and shortcake biscuits with two ingredients that’ll make your taste buds do a reverse summersault to create this delicious summer dessert, Lemon Thyme Strawberry Shortcake.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.awortheyread.com/lemon-thyme-strawberry-shortcake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Lemon Thyme Strawberry Shortcake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Lemon Thyme Strawberry Shortcake</a></strong></p>
<p>Fresh April Flours</p><p>Smooth and creamy homemade cheesecake filled with a ribbon of fresh cooked peaches.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://freshaprilflours.com/peach-cheesecake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Peach Cheesecake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Peach Cheesecake</a></strong></p>
<p>Fresh April Flours</p><p>Sweet and creamy peach curd made from fresh peaches and a few simple ingredients. Perfect for filling cakes, pies, and cupcakes, or using as a spread or topping.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://freshaprilflours.com/peach-curd/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Peach Curd;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Peach Curd</a></strong></p>
<p>Seasoned To Taste</p><p>Peaches are in season! Learn how to make a strawberry peach bourbon smash filled with fresh strawberries, peaches and fresh herbs. The star of this show is the homemade honey-lemon simple syrup that adds a richner finish than using simples syrup! Yum!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.seasonedtotasteblog.com/how-to-make-strawberry-peach-bourbon-smash/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Strawberry Peach Bourbon Smash;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Strawberry Peach Bourbon Smash</a></strong></p>
<p>Joy Food Sunshine</p><p>In this easy peach pie recipe, a fresh peach pie filling is baked between two layers of homemade pie crust or topped with a crumble topping for a delicious summer dessert! Best served, a la mode of course.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://joyfoodsunshine.com/peach-pie" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Fresh Peach Pie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Fresh Peach Pie</a></strong></p>
<p>Dash Of Jazz</p><p>Get the sweet fruity flavor and texture of strawberry ice cream with no dairy, no refined sugar, and no churning!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.dashofjazz.com/strawberry-honey-nice-cream/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Strawberry Honey Nice Cream;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Strawberry Honey Nice Cream</a></strong></p>
<p>Welcome to summer! It’s an uber-moist lemony sponge cake made with ricotta, almond flour and cornmeal with fresh raspberries mixed in. It’s topped with whipped cream and more fresh raspberries to make for the best light and delicious!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://thegourmetrd.com/summer-raspberry-cake" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Summer Raspberry Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Summer Raspberry Cake</a></strong></p>
<p>Joyous Apron</p><p>Peach flavored white wine sangria combined with club soda and a splash of brandy. Make refreshing fruity cocktail while peaches are in season!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.joyousapron.com/white-peach-sangria" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:White Peach Sangria;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">White Peach Sangria</a></strong></p>
<p>Dash Of Jazz</p><p>Classic southern sour cream pound cake is swirled with fresh strawberry flavor and served with whipped cream and macerated strawberries!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.dashofjazz.com/strawberries-cream-pound-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Strawberries and Cream Pound Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Strawberries and Cream Pound Cake</a></strong></p>
<p>Three Olives Branch</p><p>This Lemon Blueberry Bread Pudding is a fresh twist on a classic! Bright summer flavors and fresh fruit make this a perfect summer dessert.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:<a href="https://www.threeolivesbranch.com/lemon-blueberry-bread-pudding/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Lemon Blueberry Bread Pudding;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> Lemon Blueberry Bread Pudding</a></strong></p>
<p>The Cookie Dough Diaries</p><p>These raspberry cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and filled with bursts of raspberry flavor. They're topped with a creamy raspberry frosting and perfect for any occasion!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://thecookiedoughdiaries.com/raspberry-cupcakes" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Raspberry Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Raspberry Cupcakes</a></strong></p>
<p>Veggie Desserts</p><p>These Grilled Nectarines with maple syrup and brown sugar are a perfect way to enjoy sweet stone fruit with a charred maple twist.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://veggiedesserts.com/grilled-nectarines" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Grilled Nectarines;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Grilled Nectarines</a></strong></p>
<p>Nibble and Dine</p><p>These creamy ricotta parfaits feature tangy and sweet raspberries and crunchy toasted almonds. You can make this easy 5 ingredient dessert in only about 10 minutes!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://nibbleanddine.com/almond-raspberry-ricotta-parfaits" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Almond Raspberry Ricotta Parfait;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Almond Raspberry Ricotta Parfait</a></strong></p>
<p>Vegan Huggs</p><p>These Lemon Blueberry Muffins combine the juicy sweetness of blueberries with tangy notes of fresh lemon zest. They have a tender crumb with a lemon-sugar crusted topping and they are done in no time!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://veganhuggs.com/vegan-blueberry-jam-muffins-with-lemon-coconut-sugar" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Lemon Blueberry Muffins;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Lemon Blueberry Muffins</a></strong></p>
<p>Gluten Free Palate</p><p>Learn how to make a blackberry cream cheese pie using only a few ingredients. This blackberry cream cheese pie recipe is smooth, creamy, and has the perfect graham cracker crust.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:<a href="https://www.glutenfreepalate.com/blackberry-cream-cheese-pie" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Blackberry Cream Cheese Pie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Blackberry Cream Cheese Pie</a></strong></p>

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