19 Sweet Dessert Ideas to Make the Most of Fresh Fruits

Make the most of the season’s fresh fruits with our collection of 19 sweet dessert ideas. From vibrant fruit salads and luscious tarts to juicy cobblers and delectable sorbets, these recipes showcase the natural sweetness and flavors of fresh produce. Whether you have a surplus of berries, peaches, or citrus, these desserts provide a delicious way to highlight the beauty of seasonal fruits and create mouthwatering treats for yourself and your loved ones. So, embrace the bountiful harvest of fresh fruits and savor these delightful dessert creations that celebrate nature’s bounty.

Plum Crumble

This Simple Plum Crumble with Crunchy Walnut and Oat Topping is one of the easiest dessert recipes. You can’t go wrong with a crumble. No kneading, no shaping, no decorating. I usually make the crispy topping with a food processor, which is like 2 minutes tops. And a scoop of vanilla ice cream is a must.

Recipe: plum crumble

Blueberry Lemon Muffins

If you like tender, sweet, and fruit-filled muffins, these blueberry lemon muffins will surely knock your taste buds out of the park! Made with a delicious combination of fresh blueberries and lemon zest and then topped with a sweet lemon glaze, having just one muffin will be nearly impossible!

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Recipe: blueberry lemon muffins

Tapioca Pudding

This simple 3-ingredient Tapioca Pudding is a lovely and light dessert perfect with fresh fruits or fruit puree.

Recipe: Tapioca Pudding

Blueberry Pie with Lemon Crumble

This blueberry pie is a delicious combination of warm, sweet, and juicy blueberry filling topped with a crunchy, lemony crumble. It’s a perfect dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Recipe: blueberry pie

Cannoli Cones

Looking for an easy way to make cannoli? These no bake cannoli cones are fun to make. You don’t need to use the oven or stove and there is no deep-frying or dough-making involved here. So if you want to keep cool while the weather is warming up, this is a nice dessert recipe.

Recipe: no bake cannoli cones

Frosted Sweet Potato Brownies

These fudgy, moist, and decadent sweet potato brownies are topped with creamy sweet potato chocolate frosting and sliced almonds.

Recipe: sweet potato brownies

Caramel Apple Crumble

Imagine a juicy cinnamon-caramel sauce mixed with tangy diced apple topped with a fluffy and light crumble topping.

Recipe: apple crumble

Chocolate Donuts

hese are the Ultimate Baked Chocolate Donuts with a Chocolate glaze that is simply out of this world! A crazy delicious, must-try homemade doughnut recipe with chocolate in the dough, in the glaze, and also in the decoration (that might remind you of Brigadeiros)!

Recipe: chocolate donuts

Chocolate Raspberry Tart

Silky & rich chocolate ganache meets wonderful raspberry mousse in this Mini Chocolate Raspberry tart recipe! Chocolate and raspberry are match-made in heaven, and in my recipe, you will find both sweet and tangy flavors utilizing these two ingredients.

Get the recipe: chocolate raspberry tart

Blueberry Muffins

These moist, fluffy, and easy-to-make blueberry muffins are packed with fresh, juicy blueberries and a hint of vanilla, then topped with cane sugar for an extra sweet crunch. Inspired by the popular Jordan Marsh blueberry muffin recipe, this sweet treat will surely put a smile on your face, whether you have them for breakfast, a snack, or a post-meal dessert!

Recipe: blueberry muffins

Double Chocolate Cake

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this double chocolate cake, topped with a smooth and creamy chocolate coconut whipped cream frosting. Made with only a few simple ingredients, this easy-to-follow recipe will have you enjoying a perfect slice of chocolate heaven in no time!

Recipe: chocolate cake

Caramel Nice Cream

Indulge in this luscious caramel nice cream made with frozen bananas and a rich, velvety caramel flavor blended in. Topped with a drizzle of caramel sauce, this treat is easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth any time of day.

Recipe: caramel nice cream

Italian Panna Cotta

This panna cotta is a decadent, silky-smooth Italian dessert made without gelatin. With only a few simple ingredients, it is a quick and easy dessert that will impress your guests.

Recipe: panna cotta

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

These delicious lemon poppy seed muffins are an explosion of citrusy flavor that will surely put a smile on everyone’s face! Made with fresh lemon zest and nutty poppy seeds, these melt-in-your-mouth muffins are a breeze to whip up and even easier to demolish. The best part is that you can enjoy these tangy treats anytime: For breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a post-dinner dessert!

Recipe: lemon poppy seed muffins

No Bake Fruit Tart

This no bake fruit tart recipe has a nutty crust, rich creamy filling all topped off with bright sweet berries. It’s also sugar free, vegan, gluten free, dairy free and paleo! It has become one of my favorite healthy desserts to serve at parties or holidays.

Recipe: no bake fruit tart

The Creamiest Rice Pudding

Indulge in the creamiest rice pudding you’ll ever taste with this easy recipe! Fragrant jasmine rice is cooked in a combination of almond milk and canned coconut milk to create a velvety texture, then topped off with a homemade cinnamon berry sauce.

Recipe: rice pudding

Chocolate Chip Muffins

These moist, chocolatey chocolate chip muffins are perfect for brunch, an after-dinner dessert, or an afternoon snack. Using the famous Jordan Marsh muffins as a base, these muffins are packed with flavor and a tender texture that both kids and adults will love!

Recipe: chocolate chip muffins

Caramel Apple Crisp Pie

Apple crisp pie is a simple and delicious dessert that combines the sweet and tart flavor of caramel apple filling with a crispy topping. It’s a perfect treat for any occasion, and the aroma of baked apples will fill your home with a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Recipe: apple crisp pie

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

This strawberry rhubarb crisp is a mouth-watering dessert that can be made in under 30 minutes with only 4-ingredient filling and 4-ingredient crisp topping. It is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors and can be enjoyed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Recipe: strawberry rhubarb crisp