Recipes and Cooking Desserts & Baking Fruit Dessert Recipes 16 Berry-Filled Desserts to Show Off Summer's Juiciest Picks By Sheena Chihak, RD Sheena Chihak, RD Instagram Sheena Chihak is a registered dietitian, former food editor and current edit lead for BHG with over 15 years of writing and editing experience for both print and digital. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on May 7, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Andy Lyons These summertime-ready dessert recipes are bursting with blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. The delicious collection of bright berry desserts includes sweet tarts, yummy bars, and outstanding cakes and pies. 01 of 16 Berry Slab Pie View Recipe Andy Lyons Frozen puff pastry and mixed berries make this summery slab pie so simple! With just 30 minutes of prep, the fruit-filled dessert is ready for the oven. 02 of 16 Boccone Dolce Meringue with Chocolate and Berries View Recipe Andy Lyons Layer upon layer of pistachio meringue, fluffy whipped cream, melted chocolate, and fresh berries make up this striking dessert. This gorgeous Italian dessert is sure to wow the entire family. Test Kitchen Tip: Use a serrated bread knife to cut into this decadent dessert. This will keep the meringue from crumbling and the berries from squeezing out the sides. 03 of 16 Lemon-Raspberry Coffee Cake View Recipe Andy Lyons Shredded lemon peel adds a hint of citrus to this raspberry-studded coffee cake recipe. Bake it for your next brunch and watch the moist berry cake disappear in minutes. 04 of 16 Blackberry-Swirl Pie View Recipe Andy Lyons Blackberries are a sure sign of summer, and the bright fruit makes for a quick and easy dessert when piled into a refrigerated pie crust. A sour cream filling adds the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. 05 of 16 Pistachio-Honey Cake with Berries and Cream View Recipe Andy Lyons Trade in traditional shortcake and top our pistachio-honey cake with ripe strawberries instead. A sweet mascarpone whipped topping complements the cake's moist cornmeal batter. 06 of 16 Apple, Rhubarb, and Raspberry Pie View Recipe Andy Lyons Packed with three types of fruit, this pretty pie gets its elegant exterior from star-shaped crust cutouts. Coat the fruit with apple pie spice for added warmth. Freeze Your Fruit Pies Now to Enjoy Months in the Future 07 of 16 Strawberry and Rhubarb Cheesecake Parfaits View Recipe Andy Lyons Whip up this layered dessert in no time with our easy instructions. The parfaits feature juicy strawberries and rhubarb stacked with a whipped cheesecake topping. Fast and Fresh Strawberry Recipes 08 of 16 Rosemary-Strawberry Shortcake Pizza View Recipe Sara Remington Fresh strawberries and herbal rosemary combine in this dessert pizza that just screams summer. The best part about this sweet treat is that it can be made on the grill, so your entire cookout will be ready while you enjoy the outdoors. If you don't have rosemary in the herb garden but have thyme, use that instead. 09 of 16 Coconut-Blueberry Cheesecake Bars View Recipe Blaine Moats A crumbly coconut-graham cracker crust holds this dessert's creamy cheesecake filling. Bright blueberries add a refreshing bite to the springtime sweet. 10 of 16 Vanilla Cake with Buttercream, Berries, and Jam View Recipe Scott Little You can bake and refrigerate this cake for up to 2 days in advance. When it's time to serve, simply layer with buttercream, strawberry jam, and four kinds of fresh berries. Delicious Make-Ahead Pies, Cakes, and Tarts 11 of 16 Lighter Strawberry Shortcake View Recipe Andy Lyons Indulge in this buttery shortcake, piled high with strawberries, and lightened-up with low-fat yogurt cream. If you like, mix it up by adding assorted berries. Enjoy More of Our Favorite Strawberry Desserts 12 of 16 Raspberry Crème Brûlée View Recipe Marty Baldwin Believe it or not, this impressive custard dessert takes just five ingredients to make. Make the crème brûlée with fresh raspberries or strawberries for a fruity twist on the traditional French dessert. How to Make 3-Ingredient Crème Brûlée 13 of 16 Strawberry Cheesecake Bites View Recipe Andy Lyons This big-batch berry dessert will make 54 adorable petite cheesecakes. Featuring a shortbread crust, creamy filling, and honey-drizzled strawberry topping, it will be hard to stop eating these bite-size desserts. 14 of 16 Best-Ever Strawberry Rhubarb Pie View Recipe Andy Lyons The classic combination of strawberry and rhubarb in one of our favorite from-scratch pie recipes is pretty irresistible. By using our simple, yet elegant pie-making technique, you'll be impressing anyone that gets a slice of this pie. 15 of 16 Berry Trifle View Recipe Karla Conrad Instant pudding mix and frozen pound cake combine in this super easy trifle recipe. Ready to chill in just 25 minutes, the spectacular summer dessert is full of fresh berries, creamy pudding, and cubes of moist cake. Buy It: Miranda Trifle Bowl, ($40, Crate & Barrel) 16 of 16 Berry Fruit Pie View Recipe Marty Baldwin This is the pie your grandma used to make, and it's just as delicious today. Try it with blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, or a mixture of whatever you've got. 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