Refreshing Summer Fruit Desserts

Posted by Donna Diegel Jul 9, 2008

Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of Mother Nature's gifts. Berries are cheap and plentiful right now in most parts of the US. Fruit desserts are refreshing and usually quick to whip together. Strawberry

Shortcake

What's better after a heavy barbecue meal than Strawberry Shortcake? This recipe is made with buttermilk biscuits and sweetened fresh whipped cream. Sometimes I make shortcake with a medley of fruits like strawberries, blueberries and fresh picked cherries. Cut open a buttermilk biscuit, lay on the fruit and top with whipped cream. Awesome and refreshing!

Blueberry Crisp

The blueberries are ripe where I live and the branches are groaning under their weight waiting to be picked and made into something luscious like Blueberry Crisp. Again, if you don't have all blueberries, add some cherries, peaches and what have you to the mix of fruit. While it's still warm, spoon it into a bowl and top it off with your favorite Ben & Jerry's ice cream!

Strawberry Cheesecake

This is the ultimate summer fruit dessert! My Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe takes a bit more time to prepare and bake, but the ultra rich and creamy cheesecake is so totally worth it in the end! It sits on a graham cracker crust and topped with red ripe strawberries. If you don't have strawberries, top it with whatever fruit suits your fancy!

Blueberry & Strawberry Muffins

If you're not in the mood for something too sweet, whip up a quick batch of Blueberry or Strawberry Muffins! Vary the fruits and substitute peaches or raspberries. Pack one in your lunch tomorrow! Take advantage of summer berries and make fruit desserts often. Enjoy your berry delicious summer!