60 Beautiful Berry Desserts That You'll Want to Eat All Summer

This light, crumbly shortcake soaks up the sweet juices from blueberries and raspberries that are tossed with lemon juice, sugar, and fresh basil. If you don't have a food processor, make these shortcakes with a pastry cutter.

When there's an occasion really worth celebrating, make this layered, airy chiffon cake with a lightweight whipped cream. Despite its show-stopping appearance, the cake is incredibly delicate; fresh edible flowers and mixed berries are the picture-perfect finish.

This light-as-a-feather cake gets its airiness from egg whites and cake flour. It's filled with quartered strawberries and a light whipped cream filling for a fresh, natural sweetness.

If you have an abundance of fresh raspberries, this is the recipe for you: The filling of slightly syrupy, macerated berries is gets topped with flaky biscuits. Brush the top of the biscuits with heavy cream before baking for true Southern flair.

Two types of berries are better than one. A mound of strawberries and raspberries sit atop decadent pastry cream. The tart shell can be made in advance and frozen if you want to get a head start on summer entertaining prep.

Layer raspberry and blackberry purées for a color-block look in these refreshing pops. Using rocket-style molds makes them look like a classic ice cream truck purchase but trust us, the taste is so much better. (This is a versatile recipe, use whatever popiscle molds you have and feel free to sub in other berry purées.)

If you were over-enthusiastic when you went strawberry picking and have more berries than you could ever possibly use, this is the recipe for you. It calls for two quarts of fresh strawberries that make a vibrant filling for this graham-cracker crust pie.

Sugar-coated mixed berries lay lightly atop a creamy filling of crème fraîche and whipped cream. The wreath is a festive stunner, but feel free to make individual shells for serving as well.

Dessert or breakfast? These parfait pops do double duty. They're made with Greek yogurt, honey, chopped mixed berries, and granola so you could enjoy a popiscle for breakfast on the go! Another bonus: They're super easy to make. The hardest part is waiting for them to freeze before you eat one!

One of the most refreshing summertime desserts, this sorbet is also simple to make. All you need are four cups of fresh raspberries, sugar, and water. Prep takes just five minutes then the sorbet needs a few hours to firm up in the freezer before you can scoop it.

This supremely beautiful berry layer cake is piped with swirls and twirls of black raspberry jam buttercream and topped with fresh berries. Save this for when you really want to impress your dinner guests.

Want the look of a sheet cake and the ease of cupcakes? This crowd-friendly dessert brings the best of both worlds. Another bonus: There's no need to decorate each cupcake, simply smooth vanilla buttercream over the top of the dessert and garnish with mixed berries.

Chock full of fresh blackberries and raspberries, this pie feeds a crowd. And because it's free-form, there's no worry about having the right size of pie plate—this 14-serving pie is cooked on a baking sheet. If there is any leftover, we hear it's also really good for breakfast!

Cut into this classic summer pudding and watch as colorful berries cascade onto the plate. This no-bake English dessert uses white bread as its base and the bread absorbs the tart juices and bright hibiscus color of the berries.

About as classic as it gets, that's this traditional blueberry pie with an intricate lattice topping. Ice water and cold butter is key to getting a super flaky pie crust with several buttery layers.

Fresh blueberries are all the decoration this creamy, tangy dessert needs. The nut crust used for the tart shell is made with walnuts and flour rather than the usual graham cracker base.

Blackberries, blueberries, or raspberries work well in the filling of this phyllo tart. The berries are added into the creamy, hazelnut frangipane right before baking. Just before serving, a layer of powdered sugar provides an extra-pretty finish.

For a fancy two-bite dessert, try these ripe strawberries filled with sweetened cream cheese. They're also a yummy way to entice kids to munch on the fruit.

When you taste this tart, you may say there's a certain je ne sais quoi to it. Every layer has something special; melted white chocolate is brushed on the crust, sour cream is mixed into a traditional pastry custard, and warm apricot jam is drizzled over the fresh berry garnish.

Call this a streamlined take on the lemon meringue pie. A basic graham cracker crust serves as the shell for a decadent lemony filling that relies on egg yolks and condensed milk for creaminess. Top with meringue and macerated strawberries for a luscious dessert all summer.

A dessert for die-hard blueberry fans, this tart calls for six cups of fresh berries. Some are macerated with lemon juice and sugar then mixed with fresh berries for the filling.

Use a blend of berries for a pop of patriotic color in these sugar-free popsicles. Your choice of honey or agave syrup adds sweetness to the naturally tart berries.

You can make these hand pies with frozen blueberries out of season, but when you have an abundance of fresh summer blueberries, you'll want to make them again—they're perfect for picnics.

This dessert combines two quintessentially American icons—the bandana and the blueberry pie. Use any shaped cookie cutter you want for the peep-hole pie crust, though we love Martha's interpretation of a classic paisley handkerchief. 

Fourth of July party-goers will love these patriotic pops. And for the cook, they're an easy way to utilize fresh strawberries and blueberrues in a treat that captures their natural color and flavor.

Homemade ice cream just might be the ultimate summertime dessert—and this recipe takes only 20 minutes to make. Of course, then you need to wait until it freezes firm. Take that time to plan how you'll scoop it? 

It's all about the assembly (and the chilling) with this dessert: macerate raspberries, blackberries, and cherries in vodka and sugar, then fold them into cherry ice cream and vanilla ice cream that form the layers atop a chocolate wafer cookie base, then cover the cake in melted dark chocolate. 

If the presentation of this fragrant tart doesn't lure you in, then the combination of juicy strawberries and sweet, airy cream cheese filling should do the trick. 

One of the easiest ways to celebrate summer berries is with a crisp. This blackberry version uses five pints of berries beneath the simple butter-sugar-flour topping.

An easy-going cake that doesn't need any frosting, the juicy berries on the surface are all the decoration that's needed. 

Pink lemonade, apricot nectar, grape juice, and fresh raspberry purée are the key ingredients in these colorful striped popsicles. For a boozy twist that adults will love, add a splash of raspberry liqueur like Chambord to the raspberry mixture before freezing.

Freshly-grated lemon zest adds a subtle zing that beautifully accents the sweet, tart blueberries in this Bundt. The cake is made with sour cream that adds fat and moistness but keeps the texture light.

When it's too hot to bake, turn on the pressure cooker or multi cooker to make this cheery, raspberry-topped cake.

Rich and decadent but surprisingly fast to make, that's this chocolate-lovers' tart. The shell is made with chocolate wafers or graham crackers and the filling is a velvety chocolate ganache. Raspberries go on top just before serving. 

A few handfuls of raspberries, strawberries, and elderberries tossed in sugar rest atop a chilled custard infused with lemon basil. The herb, with its citrusy note, brightens the silky, rich filling of this beautiful pie.

Strawberry shortcake is a dessert classic and for good reason. Macerated strawberries soak into flaky biscuits for layers of sweet syrup throughout. Wondering how to get that perfectly shaped biscuit? Use a half-cup measuring scoop to gather and pack the dough, no rolling or cutting needed.

An easy, make-ahead, crowd-pleasing dessert—what's not to like about this raspberry-blueberry trifle? Swap in strawberries for the raspberries if you prefer.

Serve this fruit salad as a light, refreshing dessert after a big barbecue dinner or enjoy it as an elegant upgrade to your usual fruit salad. Fresh mint, a sprinkle of sugar, and a splash of Grand Marnier enhances the natural sweetness of the berries. 

Pink swirls of raspberry are folded through this cloudlike meringue that's topped with whipped cream and more berries.

Here's a delicious update on the classic shortcake; cornmeal and almonds are added to the flour mixture to create a fine crumbly texture that soaks up the juices from macerated strawberries.

A summery take on a childhood classic. Mashed raspberries are folded into fresh whipped cream for a bright pink filling to sandwich between the lemony "pies."

Almond, coconut, and honey granola make for a sweet, crunchy topping on these jammy blueberry bars. 

When you're pressed for time but need a berry dessert, there's this four-ingredient wonder. It's made with storebought cake and ice-cream, plus raspberries and confectioners' sugar. Best of all, it comes together in 15 minutes.

Baked, buttery puff pastry serves as an easy and delicious shell for juicy blackberries and creamy mascarpone cheese. 

Vanilla cake gets a summery upgrade with the addition of strawberries. Our pro tip to prevent the strawberries from sinking to the bottom of the cake is to toss them in a couple of tablespoons of all-purpose flour.

Combining maple syrup with sour cream and heavy cream creates a sweet, slightly smoky foil for tart blueberries. This combination is delicious served on its own, or atop ice cream, blueberry pie, and even pancakes.

Fresh raspberries are the finishing touch for this peach dessert that's all about celebrating summer fruit. Raspberries and peaches also star in an easy oat cobbler and a delicious galette.

Some like oats in their crisp topping and some don't. We're firmly in the add-the-oats camp with this extra juicy crisp that calls for six cups of blueberries. 

This creamy dessert may have an unusual name, but the flavor of this light blackberry pudding is really what will grab your guests' attention. It's the perfect cool taste at the end of a hot summer day.

A simple vanilla layer cake starts this impressive dessert. While it's baking, berries are tossed with granulated sugar. The whipped cream filling is mixed with gelatin, a test-kitchen tip to help it keep its shape.

A cousin of crisps and cobblers, a buckle is a classic American fruit dessert that's topped with a delectable streusel. While buckles are traditionally made with blueberries, we love using the abundance of seasonal raspberries for a sweeter taste.