Embrace the bounty of summertime produce with this round-up of our favorite fruit-forward desserts. If you’ve got a bumper crop of cherries or a plethora of peaches, this list will provide plenty of inspiration. Nearly all the recipes listed would taste great with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, so be sure to stock up when you’re at the store.
1) Strawberry & Cardamom Slab Scones
In this recipe, we’ve simplified the classic scone. The mildly sweet strawberry topping is seasoned with cardamom and orange zest, adding a touch of citrus-spice to balance out the buttery richness of the scone base.
2) Roasted Cherry Almond Crisp
Sweet cherry crisp is a summertime treat we simply cannot resist. Tender cherries are roasted until hot, bubbling, and juicy before being topped with a rich crumb topping of oats, almonds, and brown sugar. A touch of almond extract amplifies the floral flavors naturally found in cherries for a cherry crisp that tastes even better than the sum of its parts.
3) Peach Cobbler
Perfectly ripe peaches are the star in this delicious cobbler. Sweet and juicy peach slices are topped with buttery buttermilk biscuits and baked until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is crisp. Serve with an ample scoop of vanilla-bean ice cream for the perfect summer dessert.
4) Blueberry Streusel Bars
Sweet and tangy blueberry preserves are sandwiched between a layer of crumbly, soft shortbread and crisp almond topping. A mixture of almonds and oats gives the topping a crumbly texture that is welcome alongside the tender bars.
5) Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake
Slow cooked cheesecake is one of the best desserts to make in Suvie. The gentle constant heat ensures a perfectly cooked filling without any cracking or splitting. In this recipe we swirl sweet and tangy raspberry puree into traditional cheesecake batter that has been pumped up with a small amount of goat cheese. This unconventional addition adds extra tang and flavor.
6) Lemon Ginger Chess Squares
These zesty squares are based on a Southern staple known as chess bars, which are traditionally made with yellow cake mix, cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar. We’ve added lemon juice and zest to help brighten the cream mixture, and we’ve also sprinkled some ground ginger into the yellow cake mix to add a kick of spice.
7) Roasted Pina Colada Cake
Capture all the tropical flavors of your favorite beachside cocktail in this delicious piña colada cake. Chunks of juicy pineapple are layered along the bottom of the pan and the batter, laced with coconut, rum, and nutmeg, is poured on top.
