Summer in a nutshell: It’s a warm day. The sky is clear and the sunscreen applied. You’re headed off to fill baskets of bright berries—at the farmer’s market or straight from the vines—to snack on or save and bake later. The only thing on the agenda is to savor every hour and, naturally, indulge in something sweet.
Taste has a way of bottling up these fond memories and transporting us back, whenever we’d like. Below we’ve gathered nostalgic, berry-forward desserts that celebrate the season in all its bounty. Crisps and cobblers. Pies and popsicles. These recipes are easy to customize with your favorite seasonal fruits—blueberries, strawberries, cherries, and more. Follow along for inspiration on how to reclaim this season’s simple joys. They’re ripe for the picking.
Blueberry
by Zoë François
A quintessential Midwestern dessert—shortbread crust, blueberry filling, and a lattice top.
by Zoë François
Creamy, classic cheesecake with a subtle, tangy base and a delightful swirl of blueberry sauce.
Blackberry
Blackberry and Walnut Crisps with Simple Sweet Cream
by Elizabeth Poett
Succulent blackberries and an earthy crumble served in individual ramekins with a dollop of sweet cream.
by Elizabeth Poett
An easy-going galette where ripe blackberries brighten up a tried-and-true apple filling.
Cherry
by Joanna Gaines
Flakey, streusel-topped pie dough surrounding a tart-yet-sweet cherry filling that bursts with nostalgia.
by Zoë François
Well-balanced, shareable bars with layers of buttery shortbread, gooey sour cherry, and crispy oats.
Strawberry
by Joanna Gaines
A Southern spin on traditional shortcake with biscuits as the base—plus whipped cream and fresh strawberries on top.
by Joanna Gaines
Crunchy graham cracker crust with a light and airy strawberry filling and whipped cream.
Raspberry
by Zoë François
Refreshing sorbet that’s bright in hue and flavor thanks to a homemade raspberry puree.
Pavlova with Passion Fruit and Raspberries
by Zoë François
A crispy, light shell of meringue filled with whipped cream, fresh raspberries, and passion fruit.
Mixed Berries
Berry Cobbler with Cheddar Biscuits
by Zoë François
Flakey, tender biscuits uniquely baked atop a zesty strawberry, blueberry, and ginger mixture.
by Katie Button
Rustic pie dough accompanied by any combination of mixed berries for an easy-to-share treat.
by Samantha Seneviratne
Strawberries (or any berry) blended with coconut milk, heavy cream, and lime zest—frozen in ice-pop molds.
Stock Up for Summer Baking
Find everything you need for each step of the baking process. Starting with handy prep pieces to measure, mix, sift, and roll. Our baking tools are timeless and durable, go-tos for making that next recipe from scratch. Then, enjoy the best part: sharing what you create. Slice, scoop, and pass the plates. Keeping a well-rounded collection of serveware ensures there’s plenty to go around.
From prepping to making to serving—we hope this is a summer you savor. For more inspiration, explore our full recipe collection here.
