Fresh Fruit Dessert Recipes For Summer
Spring and Summer are right around the corner and we are in the final stretches of the chilly months! I am so excited just thinking about the delicious cookouts and desserts that are in our future! Are you ready to be the hit of the party with your fresh desserts? Well, I am happy to share with you some fruit dessert recipes that will make you want the warm weather right now!
Honey lime Fruit Salad
Honey lime fruit salad is a delicious and refreshing snack to put on the picnic table or to make for yourself. This is one of the simplest fruit dessert recipes to make! It takes the classic fruit salad and gives it a fun tasty twist! This can be made with any fruit you would like. A tip if you have a sweet tooth like me, place some whipped cream on the side of the plate. This also looks so pretty with all the colors of fruit mixed together!
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Skinny Fruit Bake
The Skinny Fruit Bake dessert is not only delicious, but it will save the sweet tooth of those looking to stay healthy and bathing suit ready! This dessert can be served in a bowl with a dollop of Greek yogurt or even coconut cream. The key to this recipe tasting so delicious and sweet is that it calls for you to roast your fruits. Roasting your fruits makes the flesh soften and the natural sugars caramelize, giving this dessert the taste of added sugar, without adding any! But wait, do you like breakfast foods? Perfect! This adds as a great topping to waffles, pancakes, and even oatmeal! For this recipe, feel free to add any fruits or put as much as you want into the recipe.
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Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry shortcake has been a summer dessert hit for the longest time. Year after year, it is requested and can’t seem to get out of our heads. This dessert is the ultimate refreshing and soothing summertime treat. Making homemade strawberry shortcake is way easier than you might think, with only a few ingredients, your friends and family will think you bought it at a bakery!
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Apple pie bites
Apple pie is one of the oldest desserts in the books, but who’s complaining? Fruit dessert recipes can be tricky, but apple pie bites will for sure be a hit with picky eaters. The freshness of the apples combined with the sweet taste of sugar and cinnamon will make your mouth water. There are so many ways to create these bite-sized treats to make it your own! Pairing these with whipped cream or even vanilla ice cream is the perfect combo!
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Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Yes, you heard that right, Cheesecake stuffed strawberries! Since this dessert features red, white, and blue, it is the perfect dessert for July 4th! It is so simple, you start by cutting the stem out of the strawberry and cutting an X on the tip. After that, you just add your cheesecake filling and a blueberry to top it all off! These are fun and delicious, giving you a new healthier dessert option. If you’re throwing a party or even attending one, it can be tricky juggling everything the morning of, the key to this recipe is you can prepare these ahead of time making it super easy on yourself!
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Chocolate-Dipped Pineapple Slices
Fresh fruit and chocolate, I’m in! Even though this recipe is simple, it is very unique and not something your guests will necessarily be expecting. Most summer party’s feature cookies or pie, but this treat will for sure have your guests asking for the recipe! All you need to do is buy a fresh pineapple and peel it, core it, and slice it, drizzle or dip the pineapple pieces into chocolate and put a light layer of coconut shavings on top! It’s irresistible!
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Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Fresh strawberries just sound so delicious after a long day relaxing in out in the sun. This dessert features fresh strawberries, whole grain crumb topping, and vanilla glaze. The best part is, they’re only 100 calories each. They look almost like rice crispy treats, but offer so much more flavor and even more color! This is the perfect plate free and quick recipe!
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Homemade Frozen Yogurt
Frozen yogurt is a healthier version of ice cream, and it is so good. Have you ever thought of using fresh fruit to make your own? All you need is a blender, fruit and a freezer! The best part is, this dessert recipe kicks out all the added sugar and processed fats. You can make any flavor you want including blueberry, raspberry, and even peanut butter banana! Most fruit dessert recipes make it easy to customize including this one!
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Popsicles
You probably remember eating popsicles when you were a kid and hoping you don’t open up the grape flavor! Well, now you can make your own popsicles using any fresh fruit and greek yogurt! These are great for a super refreshing snack after a long summer day. This recipe knocks out the corn syrup and added sugars found in store-bought popsicles. Fruit dessert recipes can be hard, but the hardest part of making your own popsicles is waiting for them to be frozen!
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Pink Drink
Let’s be honest, the best refreshing summer treat is Starbucks Pink Drink, however, the price can add up quickly! By making it at home, you can add your desired amount of sweetener and coconut milk. As well, you’ll be saving a ton of money. All you need is ice, sliced strawberries, Tazo iced passion herbal tea packets, very berry hibiscus-instant refresher packets, and coconut milk. It could not be easier than that!
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Parfait
Yogurt parfaits are one of my favorite and go-to fruit dessert recipes. They are totally customizable to whatever your taste buds are craving. It is so simple, all you need is yogurt, granola, and any fruit! If you are planning to have a lot of guests, you can make them ahead of time, or you can put all the ingredients into bowls and have your guests make their own! It is a fun and creative twist on doing dessert!
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What are your favorite fruit dessert recipes? Tell us in the comments!
