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24 Fruit-Inspired Desserts That Taste Like Summer (Even in Winter)

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These fruit-inspired desserts bring a little sunshine to any season. From berry-filled cakes to citrusy treats, each recipe is bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors.

Whether it's the middle of July or the heart of winter, these sweet creations are the perfect way to brighten your day.

Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

A bundt cake topped with caramel glaze sits on a white plate. with a spatula  to the left of the cake.
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Caramel and apple are two flavors that blend together amazingly. If you're craving for just that, and are looking for a no fuss, easy recipe to try, give this Instant Pot caramel apple bundt cake a shot.

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Banana Bread Pudding

Banana bread pudding on a black plate on a newspaper cloth with bananas in the background,
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Banana bread pudding is a classic comfort food that never gets old. This version is made with cinnamon and brown sugar for a delicious, sweet flavor.

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Homemade Fresh Blueberry Pie

Slice of blueberry pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a white plate next to more pie on a white table.
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This homemade fresh blueberry pie is the perfect summer dessert. Made with a flaky pie crust and fresh blueberries, this pie is sure to be a hit.

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Banana Poke Cake

a slice of banana poke cake on a white plate surrounded by vanilla wafers and sliced bananas.
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This banana pudding poke cake is a fun and upgraded version of your favorite traditional banana pudding. All the flavors you love in a banana pudding are in this cake, but so much better. 

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Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes

4 strawberry margarita cupcakes on a wood board and plaid cloth on a wood table next to strawberries and limes in a colander.
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Strawberry margarita cupcakes are an excellent sweet and boozy dessert, suited for picnics or just a casual afternoon snack. 

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Blueberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Two plates of blueberry white chocolate chip cookies surrounded by blueberries and chips on a white counter.
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Blueberry white chocolate chip cookies are the perfect dessert. Made with frozen blueberries and white chocolate chips, these cookies are soft, chewy, and full of flavor.

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Crockpot Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake

Close up of blueberry lemon dump cake on a square plate on a wooden table.
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Enjoy the lusciousness of crockpot blueberry lemon dump cake-a heavenly dessert that combines satisfying blueberry pie filling and lemon-infused cake mix.

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Homemade Lemon Blueberry Ice Cream

Close up of blueberry ice cream in a waffle cone cup on a wooden table with more waffle cups in the background.
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This homemade lemon blueberry ice cream recipe is a delicious and refreshing dessert. Not only are the flavors great together, but the colors are so pleasing too.

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Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

Chocolate strawberry cupcakes with pink frosting and chocolate covered strawberries on a plastic plate.
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These chocolate strawberry cupcakes are a delicious treat for any occasion. The moist, chocolatey cupcakes are topped with luscious strawberry buttercream frosting and finished off with a chocolate covered strawberry.

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Easy Peach Ice Cream

A small blue ramekin filled with peach ice cream sits on a wooden surface next to a turquoise cloth.
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This easy peach ice cream is the perfect dessert for summer. It's cold and refreshing, creamy and delicious, and super easy to make.

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Instant Pot Peach Cobbler

Peach cobbler on a white plate next to a fork, ice cream scoop,sliced peaches and a white and navy striped napkin.
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Instant Pot peach cobbler is a quicker way to make this old fashioned dessert without losing any of the sweet flavor. Not only is this Instant Pot dessert easy to make, but it comes together in about 40 minutes.

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Strawberry Poke Cake

Strawberry poke cake on a white plate next to a fork and a blue and white striped towel.
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Strawberry poke cake is a perfect dessert if you’re having gatherings with family or friends. They will love you even more once they get a bite of this super light and delicious cake.

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No Churn Apple Pie Ice Cream

A white bowl filled with apple pie ice cream, topped with a cinnamon stick, placed on a wooden surface.
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No churn apple pie ice cream is the best of both worlds. It combines the amazing taste of apple pie all mixed up in creamy, delicious ice cream. This is a dessert you will make time and time again.

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Strawberry Lemon Mini Tarts

Mini strawberry lemon tarts on a white plate.
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Mini strawberry lemon tarts are a fresh, fruity treat with the perfect mix of sweet and tangy flavors. The buttery crust holds a smooth lemon filling topped with juicy strawberries, making them a light and elegant dessert for any occasion.

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Lemon Curd Cookies

Powdered Lemon Curd Cookies on 2 serving trays with fresh lemons in the background.
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These zesty lemon curd cookies are a burst of sunshine in every bite. Soft, buttery, and filled with tangy lemon curd, they're a sweet treat that instantly brightens your day.

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Apple Crumble Cheesecake

Apple crumble cheesecake drizzled with caramel on  a cake stand with green apples in the background.

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Enjoy this apple crumble cheesecake that showcases cinnamon-flavored cookie crust complementing the luscious cream cheese filling.

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Cherry Cobbler with Cake Mix

chocolate cherry cobbler topped with whipped cream and a cherry on a black plate with cherries in the background.
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This chocolate cherry cobbler is rich, gooey, and full of flavor. The warm chocolate base pairs perfectly with juicy cherries for a dessert that's simple to make yet feels completely indulgent.

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Caramel Apple Hand Pies

Air Fryer Caramel Apple Hand Pies  on a white doily on a yellow checkered cloth next to red appples.
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Caramel apple hand pies are tender pastries filled with a caramel apple filling. These easy and delicious pastries make for the perfect fall (or anytime) dessert.

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Candied Cherry Ice Cream

Homemade candied cherry ice cream in a white bowl
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Homemade candied cherry ice cream is creamy with sweet, vibrant red cherries. No churn ice cream is so easy to make at home and the whole family will love it.

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4 cherry pie cookie cups on a white plate dusted with powdered sugar.
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Cherry pie cookie cups are seriously the easiest dessert to make. This is a 3 ingredient recipe and is very budget-friendly.

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Lemon Cream Puffs

Close up of a lemon cheese puff with a fresh blueberries on a wood table.
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These lemon cream puffs with fresh blueberries are light and airy, with a tart and sweet lemon filling and fresh blueberries on top. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.

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Cherry Cheesecake Dessert Wontons

A group of cherry cheesecake wontons on a black plate with a blue basket of cherries in the background.
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These cherry cheesecake dessert wontons are the perfect way to end any meal. They are easy to make, and the cream cheese filling is light and airy, but still creamy, while the crunchy wonton wrapper provides an unexpected textural contrast. 

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Raspberry Blondies

Two raspberry blondies stacked on a white surface.
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This raspberry blondies recipe is the perfect sweet and tart treat for any occasion. The chewy blondies will be a hit with friends and family. Be sure to bring some to your next picnic or potluck.

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Chocolate Chunk Raspberry Ice Cream

Chocolate chunk raspberry ice cream in a waffle cone cup next to a spoon and more waffle cups on a wood table.
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You don't need an ice cream maker to create this easy homemade chocolate chunk raspberry ice cream recipe. This will definitely become one of your favorite sweetened condensed milk ice cream recipes.

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