Beat the Heat with these Summer Fruit Desserts
Jun 09, 2025
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With Summer upon us, it’s time we enjoyed some light and refreshing desserts to cool us off during the heat. They are wonderfully easy to make, with easy-to-find ingredients, and much more delicious than any shop-bought desserts. Summer fruits make these desserts not only more flavorful, but also colorful and cheerful, so everybody gets to enjoy them. Why not bring them to a potluck or family gathering? They will go down a treat! From some beautifully presented Mango Mousse and Strawberry Pretzel Pie to a comforting Summer Fruit Crumble, or a good old Cherry Clafoutis, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Not to mention the scrumptious Mango Crumble and Air Fryer Peaches, which is are some of my favorite desserts to enjoy at this time of the year.
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Mango Mousse
Light and refreshing, this no-bake Mango Mousse is made with only 4 readily-available ingredients. You really want to give this one a try, it’s lush!
GET THE RECIPE: Mango Mousse
Strawberry Pretzel Pie
Strawberry Pretzel Pie with a homemade pretzel crust, a fanastic dessert to enjoy this summer. It’s wonderfully light and refreshing, and just too good to miss!
GET THE RECIPE: Strawberry Pretzel Pie
Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
A wonderfully refreshing seasonal dessert to enjoy this summer is this incredilbly light Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake. Quick and easy to make, perfect for every occasion.
GET THE RECIPE: Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
Strawberry and Lemon Pie
Strawberry and Lemon Pie, refreshing nad luscious, the kind of dessert you want to enjoy on a hot summer’s day.
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Strawberry Mousse
A delicious summer fruit dessert, this Strawberry Mousse is a refreshing no-bake dessert recipe that is incredibly indulgent and light. Minimal prep and effort, but fantastic result.
GET THE RECIPE: Strawberry Mousse
Wild Blackberry Coffee Cake
Wild Blackberry Coffee Cake, a rich and indulgent sponge cake that is moist and incredibly easy to whip up. It’s a quick-prep cake that comes together in less than 10 minutes.
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Air Fryer Peaches
Air Fryer Peaches served with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, a delicious and easy-to-make summer dessert to beat the heat. The peaches are juicy and sweet, and the contrast hot and cold makes this dessert truly luscious.
GET THE RECIPE: Air Fryer Peaches
Blueberry Cake
Blueberry Cake, a delicious summer dessert that is moist and rich, and incredibly luscious. It’s very easy to make with only a few ingredients, and the fresh and sweet blueberries make it burst with wonderful flavors.
GET THE RECIPE: Blueberry Cake
Apricot Crumble
Apricot Crumble with an oat topping, a delicious summer dessert that is easy to make and it does down well with the whole family. Serve this summer crumble with custard or your favourite ice cream, and you are in for a treat.
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Blueberry Crumble Pie
Blueberry Crumble Pie made with fresh blueberries, a delicious summer dessert that is quick and easy to make, but big on flavors.
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Cantaloupe Pie
A refreshing summer dessert, this Cantaloupe Pie is perfect for a hot, sunny day. It’s a unique combo of rich shortcrust pastry, a light cantaloupe filling and whipping cream!
GET THE RECIPE: Cantaloupe Pie
Summer Fruit Crumble
Summer Fruit Crumble made with fresh cherries, strawberries and raspberries, a scrumptious summer dessert that is bursting with nature’s goodness.
To learn more: Summer Fruit Crumble
Mango Crumble
Mango Crumble with a delicious oat topping, a fabulous summer dessert that is a big hit with the whole family. Serve it with custard or ice cream, and you are in for a treat.
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Chocolate Strawberry Marble Cake
Chocolate Strawberry Marble Cake, a light and delicious summer dessert that is ready from scratch in less than 30 minutes.
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Cherry Clafoutis
This delicious Cherry Clafoutis is my take on the classic French dessert. It’s an almond custard pie dessert with ripe and juicy cherries, beautifully baked and so easy to put together.
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