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Sunshine on a Plate: 10 Cheerful Summer Fruit Desserts

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Celebrate Summer with Bright and Fruity Desserts, Setting Chocolate Aside for a Season! Explore a Variety of Juicy Fruit Treats, from Chilled Delights to Baked Goodness, to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Victoria Sponge Cake

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A traditional Victoria sandwich cake is an English baking classic made up of a moist yet fluffy vanilla sponge cake filled with rich buttercream and raspberry jam! 

Get The Recipe: Victoria Sponge Cake

Easy Strawberry Galette

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This Easy Strawberry Galette recipe makes a quick, versatile dessert. Fresh strawberries, puff pastry, and a hint of orange make it a delicious dessert that’s sure to be a hit.

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Vegan Cherry Vanilla Parfaits

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Whip up these Vegan Cherry Vanilla Parfaits in minutes! Layers of creamy cashew cream, sweet cherries, and crunchy toppings create a dessert that’s as easy as it is delightful.

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Cherry Vanilla Shortbread Tart

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The vibrant cherries nestled on a bed of creamy vanilla bean filling atop a buttery shortbread crust create a stunning centerpiece that’s perfect for any summer gathering.

Get The Recipe: Cherry Vanilla Shortbread Tart

Strawberry Lemon Sponge Cake

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A stunning lemon layer cake filled with fresh strawberries and cream. This British style sponge cake is tender, moist, and absolutely delectable.

Get The Recipe: Lemon Sponge Cake

Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberry pancakes dripping with syrup and topped with fresh blueberries.
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Enjoy delicious blueberry pancakes packed with a fluffy texture and juicy blueberries. They’re a perfect breakfast delight for blueberry aficionados!

Get The Recipe: Blueberry Pancakes

Quick & Easy Homemade Cherry Ice Cream

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This recipe for Quick & Easy Homemade Cherry Ice Cream uses readily available frozen cherries to create a burst of flavor in every bite. Plus, it’s a no-churn recipe, making it accessible to everyone – even if you don’t have an ice cream maker!

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Macerated Strawberries

Close up of sliced strawberries in clear glass bowl glazed with sugar.
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Fresh strawberries tossed with sugar (along some lemon juice and a bit of salt) draws out moisture, which dissolves the sugar creating a sweet, fruity syrup that coats the berries.

Get The Recipe: Macerated Strawberries with Sugar

Lemon Blueberry Cake

A lemon blueberry cake topped with white icing and blueberries.
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This beauty is bursting with juicy blueberries and sunshiney lemon flavor, creating a moist and irresistible treat.

Get The Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Cake

Fresh Strawberry Cake

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The secret ingredient in this recipe for Fresh Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Icing is cream cheese which makes them rich, moist, and decadent!

Get The Recipe: Fresh Strawberry Cake

Semifreddo

An over head shot of cherry semifreddo topped with cherry jam and fresh cherries and a jam covered spoon.
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Semifreddo is a dessert powerhouse. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it boasts a luxuriously creamy texture and a rich flavor that will leave you wanting more.

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Berry Whipped Cream Cake

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This easy recipe for Berry Whipped Cream Cake made with homemade whipped cream and fresh berries looks impressive, but is simple to make.

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Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits

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This easy recipe for Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits is made completely from scratch. Once you try it you’ll never have store bought again!

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Iced Raspberry Scones

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These Iced Raspberry Scones are swirled with sweet, tart raspberries, making them perfect for a tasty breakfast or a special Sunday brunch.

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Raspberry Donuts

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Weekend mornings just got an upgrade! Sink your teeth into baked donuts bursting with raspberries and a delightful coconut topping.

Get The Recipe: Raspberry Donuts

Strawberry Tart

A close up image of a tart decorated with sliced strawberries.
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This easy and delicious strawberry tart recipe is perfect for any occasion, from parties to simple family dinners.

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Blueberry Tart

a close up image of a freshly baked blueberry tart topped with shortbread crumbs.
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This Blueberry Tart is all about the base! A buttery lemon shortbread crust, bursting with flavor, provides the perfect platform for a bounty of juicy blueberries.

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Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes

Three fresh strawberry cupcakes all topped with a swirl of whipped cream and a fresh strawberry.
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These super moist Strawberry cupcakes with whipped cream frosting reign supreme in the cupcake world. Soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Homemade tastes so much better than a box!

Get The Recipe: Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes

Lemon Curd Cake

A lemon cake topped high with mixed berries with a slice cut out to reveal the lemon curd filling.
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Our Lemon Curd Cake elevates every celebration. Layers of tangy lemon curd, creamy frosting, and tender cake create a delightful escape for the senses.

Get The Recipe: Lemon Curd Cake

Strawberry Honey Cornbread Muffins

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Juicy strawberries peek through a glaze of honey, all nestled within a moist cornbread base. It’s a delightful combination of textures and flavors that’s perfect for any season.

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