20 Quick Fruit Desserts That Are Sweet and So Refreshing

Panna cotta is a traditional Italian dessert made with heavy cream and gelatin. Enjoy this vegan version made with silken tofu, which is topped with fresh caramelized cherries and raspberries.

This bright pink variety of Navel oranges are elevated with dollops of whipped, toasted meringue. Egg whites are beaten with honey and the seeds of a vanilla bean, which are then transferred to individual baking dishes and broiled until the meringue is toasted. Set alongside the citrus rounds.

Did someone say happy hour? Cool off on a hot summer day with your choice of tequila-soaked watermelon, gin-soaked honeydew, or vodka-soaked cantaloupe for a quick fruit dessert. Of course, feel free to try all three if you're hosting a few people.

Everyone loves fruit salad but you'll wow the crowd by topping sliced seasonal fruit with our homemade coconut crunch. Start by whisking egg whites, orange-blossom honey, vanilla paste, grated Meyer-lemon zest, poppy seeds, and unsweetened shredded coconut, bake, and sprinkle over fresh fruit.

The ultimate patriotic sweet, serve this quick fruit dessert from Memorial Day to Labor Day. In a springform pan, layer ladyfingers with mashed sweetened raspberries and whipped cream, then top with nearly a pound of fresh blueberries.

This easy, egg-free cheesecake comes together quickly. There's no need for a water bath and long baking time in this no-bake recipe. A combination of cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk are beaten until fluffy, then Key lime juice and zest and pure vanilla extract are added for flavor.

Infuse honey with toasted green cardamom pods—they add a warm earthiness to the naturally sweet syrup. Then drizzle over fresh ricotta and segmented grapefruit for a quick fruit dessert.

Make use of store-bought frozen puff pastry in this quick fruit dessert that's perfect for summer. Use a variety of seasonal stone fruits such as apricots, peaches, and plums. The fruit is then sliced and layered over individual squares of pastry and homemade almond frangipane.

Slice and grill store-bought pound cake (or make our classic recipe in advance!), then top with more grilled fruit and yogurt whipped cream. It's a delightful fruit dessert that comes together fast.

Bright orange-red and super juicy, persimmons are the perfect topping for ice cream, pound cake, yogurt, and more. To make this quick fruit dessert topping, heat dry white wine, sugar, star anise, and one cinnamon stick with sliced persimmons, cool, and serve any which way.

This is no ordinary fruit salad. Choose your own adventure based on what's in season. Here, we've used fresh sliced lychees, bananas, star fruit, papaya, and mangoes and topped them with an irresistible crunch made from chopped pistachios, coconut, honey, and lemon zest.

Celebrate the bounty of summer peaches with this sweet fruit topping. Caramelize the peaches with lemon juice, ground cinnamon, light brown sugar, butter, and bourbon, then spoon over ice cream.

Make this syrupy, ruby red strawberry sauce with just three ingredients—berries, sugar, and lemon juice. From here, mix it into homemade ice cream, serve over Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, or drizzle over slices of pound cake.

When fall rolls around, you need to make this classic apple dessert. Our recipe calls for basic pantry ingredients like flour, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, milk, and butter, plus two apples. You won't believe how quickly this treat comes together.

Figs are the ultimate winter fruit. Here, we cook them with honey, chopped fennel seeds, and almonds. Serve warm with shaved sheep's milk cheese (we love manchego!) and wheat crackers.

You only need 10 minutes and four ingredients for this quick and easy fruit dessert. Dip halved, pitted apricots in sugar, place in a baking dish, and broil until the fruit is caramelized and juicy. Stuff the apricots with fresh ricotta cheese and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.

If you've never tasted elderflower liqueur, you're in for a real floral treat. Beat the liqueur with heavy cream, zest lemon, and sifted confectioner's sugar for a bright whipped cream. Serve alongside the freshest strawberries you can find.

Kids and adults alike will cheer for caramel-coated candy apples. Make your own caramel sauce (it makes all the difference) using sugar, corn syrup, and heavy cream, then dip apples and let cool.

This simple fruit dessert makes a big impact. Each of your guests can dip large strawberries in crème fraîche and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar. The combination of tart berries and cream with sweet confectioner's sugar is a pleasant treat.