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    21 Fresh summer fruit desserts

    Published: Aug 14, 2020 · Modified: Sep 5, 2021 by Sarah Brooks

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    21 Fresh summer fruit desserts

    These cool summer dessert recipes are great for warm evenings and lazy summer parties. From panna cotta to pavlova, impress your guests with these fruit based puddings and sweet treats.

    21 Fresh summer fruit desserts
    21 Fresh summer fruit desserts

    I love summer fruit, from colourfull blueberries, strawberries and raspberries to juicy Mangoes, Nectarines, Peaches and Pears. While delicious as they are, they also make a great base for a range of fruity summer treats.

    These fresh summer fruit desserts are gathered from food bloggers around the world and there is something for everyone, with delicious dairy free, gluten free and vegan options. If you are looking to impress with your dessert board and feature fresh seasonal fruit you can't go wrong with these amazing fruit creations.

    Many of these desserts go fantastically with the ice creams you can find here on Keep calm and eat ice cream. This sour cream ice cream is particularly good with many fruit recipes.

    You can follow the links to the original recipe for each dessert below (below each photo).

    1. Fresh berry pavlova

    Fresh berry pavlova is an easy to make New Zealand dessert that has a crisp outside and a marshmallowy inside. This dessert can be topped with fresh berries, honey, whipped cream, and more!

    Fresh berry pavlova
    Fresh berry pavlova by Backyard bohemian

    Get the recipe at Backyard Bohemian : Fresh berry pavlova recipe

    2. Gluten-free pear and raspberry cake

    Simple to make and delicious to eat, this lovely Gluten-Free Pear and Raspberry Cake is moist and full of flavour. Enjoy it with a pot of tea or coffee or as a dessert with a dollop of cream and some fresh raspberries.

    Gluten free pear and raspberry cake
    Gluten-Free pear and raspberry cake by It's not complicated recipes

    Get the recipe at It's not complicated recipes : Gluten-Free pear and raspberry cake recipe

    3. Nectarine upside down skillet cake

    Nectarine Upside Down Skillet Cake starts with a cake mix and cooks on your stove top!

    Nectarine upside down skillet cake
    Nectarine upside down skillet cake by Swirls of flavour

    Get the recipe at Swirls of flavor : Nectarine upside down skillet cake recipe

    4. Mini strawberry cheesecake cups

    A great way to use fresh strawberries (or any summer fruit) is topping a thick, tangy cheesecake! These bites are classic creamy cheesecake wrapped in a crispy, flaky phyllo shell, topped with sweet strawberries - or swap it out for your favorite fresh fruit!

    Mini strawberrry cheesecake cups
    Mini strawberry cheesecake cups by The sum of all sweets

    Get the recipe at The sum of all sweets : Mini strawberry cheesecake cups

    5. Strawberry and blueberry panna cotta

    A sophisticated dessert for summer that looks incredible, One of the best desserts to try this summer with berries

    Strawberry and blueberry panna cotta
    Strawberry and blueberry panna cotta by Cook by Kushi

    Get the recipe at Cook with Kushi : Strawberry and blueberry panna cotta recipe

    6. Grilled plums with honey ginger yoghurt

    These Grilled Plums with Honey Ginger Yogurt are a perfect summer dessert! An easy healthy dessert full of fresh flavors.

    Grilled plums with honey ginger yoghurt
    Grilled plums with honey ginger yoghurt by Three olives branch

    Get the recipe at Three olives branch : Grilled plums with honey ginger yoghurt recipe

    7. Summer berrry trifle

    Layer upon layer of angel food cake, summer berries, and a custard like filling, this trifle recipe is a cold dessert that is perfect for any hot summer day!

    Summer berry trifle
    Summer berry trifle recipe by Recipes worth repeating

    Get the recipe at Recipes worth repeating : Summer berry trifle recipe

    8. Healthy fruit pizza with chocolate peanut butter frosting

    This Gluten Free Fruit Pizza with Greek Yogurt Frosting is a perfect healthy fruit pizza, great for a snack or healthy, light dessert. The almond flour crust is gluten-free and topped with fresh fruit and a chocolate peanut butter frosting

    Healthy fruit pizza
    Healthy fruit pizza with chocolate peanut butter frosting by Bucket list tummy

    Get the recipe at Bucket list tummy : Healthy fruit pizza recipe

    9. Kisel with berries (КИСЕЛЬ)

    Kisel (Kissel) is a classic Russian and Slavic fruit dessert or sometimes drink. It's like a summer soup jelly made with berries thickened with potato starch. There is so much fruit in the recipe!

    Kisel with berries
    Kisel with berris by Peters food adventures

    Get the recipe at Peters food adventures : Kisel with berries recipe

    10. Easy english summer pudding with blueberry lavender syrup

    An easy but elegant British summer pudding.

    Easy english summer pudding
    Easy english summer pudding with blueberry lavender syrup by Farm to Jar

    Get the recipe at Farm to Jar : Easy english summer pudding recipe

    11. Indian strawberry lassi yoghurt smoothie

    Ready to expand your horizons and embark on a new culinary adventure but are hesitant of unfamiliar spices? Then this Indian strawberry lassi is the perfect recipe for you.

    Indian strawberry lassi yoghurt smoothie
    Strawberry lassi yoghurt smoothie by All that's Jas

    Get the recipe at All that's Jas : Strawberry lassi yoghurt smoothie recipe

    12. No bake summer peach tart

    No bake summer peach tart! Made with fresh, juicy peaches and summer berries. It's vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar free!

    No bake summer peach tart
    No bake summer peach tart by Anna Banana

    Get the recipe at Anna Banana : No bake summer peach tart recipe

    13. Fresh peach and blueberry cake

    A Fresh Peach and Blueberry Cake makes a delightful summer dessert and is perfect for casual entertaining.

    Fresh peach and blueberry cake
    Fresh peach and blueberry cake by Sweet and savoury pursuits

    Get the recipe at Sweet and savoury pursuits : Fresh peach and blueberry cake recipe

    13. Ah-Mazing peach blueberry cobbler

    This fruit cobbler is off the charts with fresh peaches and blueberries and a heavenly biscuit topping. Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla.

    Peach blueberry cobbler
    Ah-mazing peach blueberry cobbler by Garlic & Zest

    Get the recipe at Garlic & Zest : Ah-mazing peach blueberry cobbler recipe

    14. Pineapple, orange and ginger popsicles

    These fresh, firey pineapple, orange and ginger popsicles sing of sunshine and summer days.

    Pineapple, orange and ginger popsicles
    Pineapple, orange and ginger popsicles by Keep calm and eat ice cream

    Get the recipe here at Keep Calm and eat Ice cream : Pineapple, orange and ginger popsicles recipe

    15. Fruit cocktail dessert for Adults Only

    This Fruit Cocktail is an adults-only dessert that is sure to please. Delicious fresh fruit of the season is cut up and seasoned with a little rum, a touch of sugar sugar and lemon zest for an almost healthy and surprisingly tasty fruit cocktail dessert

    Fruit cocktail dessert for adults only
    Fruit cocktail dessert by 2 Cookin' mamas

    Get the recipe at 2 Cookin' mamas : Fruit cocktail dessert recipe

    16. Homemade cherry pie

    This homemade cherry pie can be made with fresh or frozen cherries which allows you to enjoy it year round. It is made even better with a delicious flaky crust that melts in your mouth.

    Homemade cherry pie
    Homemade cherry pie by Chisel and fork

    Get the recipe at Chisel and fork : Homemade cherry pie recipe

    17. Easy mini blueberry pie for two

    Crisp, flaky pie crust and juicy fresh summer blueberries are made into mini pies in the perfect proportions to satisfy two people.

    Easy mini blueberry pie for two
    Mini blueberry pie for two by All ways delicious

    Get the recipe at All ways delicious: Mini blueberry pie for two recipe

    18. Peach Raspberry Tiramisu

    Peach Raspberry Tiramisu is a delicious and easy summer dessert full of flavour. A tasty and fresh variation of the classic Italian cake:

    Peach raspberry tiramisu
    Peach raspberry tiramisu by Dani's cookings

    Get the recipe at Dani's cookings : Peach raspberry tiramisu recipe

    19. Black forest eton mess

    This delicious black forest Eton mess dessert is made up of layers of sweet crumbled meringue, velvety vanilla whipped cream, a fruity cherry brandy compote and a smooth chocolate ganache.

    Black forest eton mess
    Black forest eton mess by The spice train

    Get the recipe at The spice train : Black forest eton mess

    20. Nectarine Tart

    This nectarine tart has only four ingredients, is super simple to make and most importantly it tastes delicious!

    Nectarine tart
    Nectarine tart by Keep calm and eat ice cream

    Get the recipe here at Keep calm and eat ice cream : Nectarine tart recipe

    21. Passion fruit mousse

    Just 4 ingredients and you can have this Passion Fruit Mousse in no time! It’s exotic, delicious and so easy to make. The perfect dessert for any occasion.

    Passion fruit mousse
    Passsion fruit mousse by Simple living recipes

    Get the recipe at Simple living recipes : Passion fruit mousse recipe

    If you need more summer dessert ideas, check out more popsicle and ice cream recipes here on Keep calm and eat ice cream.

    If you have made any of these desserts, let me know in the comments below or tag me on instagram #kcaeic

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    1. Rachel

      August 14, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      What a fantastic compilation! I see several I’m going to need to try - especially that passionfruit mousse! Wow! Thanks so much for posting, and thanks for including our Cheesecake Bite post! 😌

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