Food and Recipes Fruits Berries 100 Ways With Fresh Berries To Make The Most Of Seasonal Fruit Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries—oh my! By Cameron Beall Cameron Beall Cameron Beall is a writer, marketer, photographer, and creative with over a year of experience with Southern Living in the realm of homes and home building. She was infatuated by home design from a young age, credit to her mother and grandmother. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on August 31, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood There are endless ways to use fresh berries. From all-too-easy cobblers and colorful cakes to party-perfect salads and refreshing cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, you can enjoy a different berry recipe every day. And while the freshest, in-season fruit from the farmers' market makes all the difference when it comes to creating a dish with the most flavor, you can whip up many of these recipes all year round thanks to the grocery store's produce section. For some of the desserts, frozen berries can be used in a pinch as well. We promise you won't get tired of using berries, whether in main dishes or desserts, thanks to these 100 delicious dishes filled with strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries. 01 of 100 Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake Jennifer Causey You'll rarely find a recipe that calls for blueberry and lemon together that isn't worth devouring—and this one which uses both ingredients in the cake batter and glaze is no exception. You won't find food coloring in this glaze—the stunning color comes from the fresh blueberries. 02 of 100 Spicy Strawberry-Goat Cheese Crostini Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christine Keely This easy appetizer keeps it simple with just four main ingredients—strawberries, jalapeño, goat cheese, and toasted baguette. The bright color of these bites will turn heads when you serve them at any gathering. 03 of 100 Blackberry Bramble Pisco Sours Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Stylist: Tina Stamos We combined two classic cocktails, a Bramble and Pisco Sour, into one delicious drink. Blend fresh blackberries until smooth and combine with freshly squeezed lime juice, pisco, egg whites, and homemade blackberry simple syrup, then shake until foamy and serve over ice. 04 of 100 Strawberry-And-Basil Pavlova Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely This impressive looking sheet-pan dessert is much easier than you might think. Though the name sounds fancy, even a novice baker can pull this one off. The brown-sugar meringue topped with whipped cream is the perfect canvas for any array of toppings like macerated strawberries, lemon and pistachio, or chocolate and coconut. 05 of 100 Blueberry-Honey Upside Down Cake Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Upside down cakes might not be new, but our blueberry-honey version is. Coat the bottom of the pan with honey and top with blueberries before pouring in the buttery, dense cake batter. 06 of 100 Pear-Cranberry Crisp Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell. Berry-forward desserts aren't just for the warm weather months. This pear and cranberry, cinnamon-laden crisp is full of cozy flavors making it an ideal winter treat. 07 of 100 Strawberry Agua Fresca Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins This refreshing beverage showcases the classic combination of strawberries and mint. The recipe calls for half a cup of sugar, but most of the sweetness comes naturally from the strawberries. And while it's naturally non-alcoholic, you can easily spike it with your spirit of choice. 08 of 100 Spring Salad with Berries and Bacon Johnny Autry; Food and Prop Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Strawberries are the star of this quick and easy spring mix salad. Feta, tomatoes, sliced shallot, crunchy bacon, and strawberries top the salad while the red berries are also used in the vinaigrette. 09 of 100 Blueberry Galette Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ali Ramee, Prop Stylist Heather Chadduck If you like blueberries, you'll love this fruit-filled dessert that is as delicious as it is pretty. The list of ingredients is short, but not lacking in flavor thanks to fresh berries, lemon, and culinary lavender. Serve the galette slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. 10 of 100 Any-Berry No-Bake Cheesecake Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster No oven required for this easy recipe that can transform into three different desserts. The simple graham cracker crust is filled with an equally simple filling made of cream cheese, whipped cream, and sour cream. Once chilled, top with berries and garnishes as desired. 11 of 100 Blueberry Pie FRED HARDY, FOOD STYLIST: MARGARET MONROE DICKEY, PROP STYLIST: CALEB CLARKE Whether freshly picked or from your local market, there's no better way to showcase in-season blueberries than with our fan-favorite blueberry pie. While the fruit is the star of the show, sage and lime (zest and juice) give the pie depth of flavor. 12 of 100 Strawberry Lemonade Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Whole strawberries and freshly squeeze lemon juice are the key to this thirst quenching, non-alcoholic lemonade. If you're looking for something stronger add your favorite clear spirit to the red-and-pink-hued drink. 13 of 100 Blueberry Clafoutis Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey Move over pancakes, waffles, and french toast—brunch just got a little more exciting thanks to this French dish. While it might sound fancy, it's actually quite simple to make as it is essentially just a extra large, custardy pancake that is baked in a buttered skillet to create crisp edges. 14 of 100 Strawberry Cookies Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke Naturally sweet strawberries give these crisp, yet chewy cookies a fun, confetti-like appearance. These confections are a great way to use up berries that are a little less than fresh. 15 of 100 Deep-Dish Berry Cobbler Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Store-bought piecrust makes this multi-berry dessert fuss-free with only 15 minutes of hands on time. Fresh raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries are ideal, but if you're craving this dessert out of season, frozen fruit will do the trick. 16 of 100 Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberries, Goat Cheese, and Pickled Onion Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall No boring greens here! This hearty salad is all about the toppings—blueberries, goat cheese, pickled onion, pecans, and grilled chicken. As for the dressing, we keep it simple with mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil, plus a little bit of the homemade onion-pickling liquid for a punch. 17 of 100 Brown Sugar-Cranberry Pound Cake With Caramel Frosting Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell Summer berries might be the first ones that come mind, but we can't forget about cranberries. This pound cake will satisfy any sweet tooth no matter the time of year, though it feels especially festive around the holidays. 18 of 100 Strawberry Spritzers Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Looking for a quick and easy beverage to serve for special occasions that all ages can enjoy? Our five-star, non-alcoholic strawberry spritz is just the thing. You can always add a splash of tequila or spirit of your choice to make it boozy. 19 of 100 Blueberry-Lemon Cake Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Anytime you put lemon and blueberries together, you know the result is going to be something amazing. Each layer of this cake is studded with sweet, fresh berries and tart lemon while pureed blueberries give the frosting its bright and cheerful color. 20 of 100 Strawberry Tart Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Heather Chadduck Don't let this impressive looking tart scare you off. With just seven ingredients (most of which are store-bought) and 15 minutes of your attention, we're confident you'll be making this dessert again. 21 of 100 Raspberry-Almond Muffins with Honey Butter Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Blueberry muffins might be a household go-to, but these honey-sweetened, raspberry-laden ones might just become a new favorite in your breakfast bread rotation. Just mix up the dry and wet ingredients and fold in crushed raspberries, then top each with sliced almonds and extra berries before baking. 22 of 100 Strawberry-Spinach Salad Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall We're not sure about you, but for us you can't go wrong with a springtime spinach and strawberry salad. It's the perfect match for anything grilled—from rib-eye steaks to barbecued chicken. Toss it all together or let dinner guests choose their own toppings. And if you're not a fan of blue cheese, swap it for feta or goat cheese. 23 of 100 Mixed Berry Slab Pie Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen If you're planning to feed a crowd, this slab pie will get the job done and look good while doing it. Put the pie pans and 9x13 dishes aside, this recipe uses a full sheet tray. 24 of 100 Blueberry-Lemon Crunch Bars Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones Homemade jam-like blueberry-lemon filling is sandwiched between crunchy, pecan-flavored layers then topped with a sweet crumble mixture making this bar irresistible. Though these might be categorized as a dessert, they make for an indulgent breakfast treat as well. 25 of 100 Grilled Endive-and-Halloumi Salad with Strawberries Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Grilled endives and cheese give this salad extra richness while sliced strawberries lend a freshness and lightness to the dish. Plus, this quick and easy salad doubles as a pretty centerpiece for summer entertaining. 26 of 100 No-Bake Strawberry Pie Joy Howard Prepare this strawberry dessert the night before entertaining to make hosting a breeze. The fluffy, strawberry-speckled filling is finished with whipped cream and fresh berries on top. 27 of 100 Classic Strawberry Shortcake Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox When strawberries are in abundance at the farmers' market, there's no better way to enjoy them than this classic sweet treat. What's better than macerated berries and fresh whipped cream sandwiched between a flaky biscuit? And while this dish is typically a dessert, we won't tell if you're enjoying it for breakfast. 28 of 100 Easy Blackberry Cobbler Hannah Zimmerman Summer dessert doesn't get any easier than this quick-fix, five-star cobbler that is ready for the oven in less than 10 minutes. We keep it simple with just six ingredients to let the juicy blackberries shine. 29 of 100 Crispy Prosciutto, Strawberry, And Burrata Salad With Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Need a wow-factor salad to serve at your next spring or summer gathering? Made with juicy strawberries, creamy burrata, and crispy prosciutto, then finished with a maple-balsamic vinaigrette to enhance the sweetness of the berries, this salad a surefire winner. 30 of 100 Roasted Strawberry Compote Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Impress your guests with this ridiculously easy fruit dessert. The fresh strawberry sauce will become your new go-to topping for a wide array of favorite desserts—ice cream, pound cake, cheesecake, chocolate cake, and more. Honestly, there's hardly a sweet treat these roasted berries won't compliment. 31 of 100 Blackberry Mojito Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Our summertime-spin on the classic cocktail will easily impress, and you'll only need 5 minutes to prepare it. The only added step is muddling the blackberries with simple syrup and lime juice before crushing the mint leaves and adding the remaining ingredients. 32 of 100 Strawberry Pound Cake Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood No matter the shape of the cake, every Southerner knows strawberries and pound cake are a match made in heaven. We went all out by adding fresh berries to every element of this dessert—mixed in the batter, mashed into the glaze, and sliced as a garnish on top. 33 of 100 Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole With Blueberry-Maple Syrup Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Let's just say this dish is essentially a way to enjoy bread pudding for breakfast. Fresh berries are peppered throughout the casserole while a blueberry-maple syrup is reserved for serving. Warm up the syrup before serving for maximum enjoyment. 34 of 100 Strawberry-Rhubarb Skillet Coffee Cake Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Upgrade your morning with this spring-inspired coffee cake. The natural sweetness of the strawberries and tart flavor from the rhubarb make the perfect pairing. 35 of 100 Blueberry Banana Bread Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Add a colorful touch to your classic banana bread recipe with bursts of bright blueberries. Meanwhile, walnuts lend a slight crunch throughout. 36 of 100 Berry Tiramisu Icebox Cake Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Messy tiramisu gets an elegant makeover with this layer- cake-like version. Fresh fruit juice-soaked lady fingers are topped with juicy berries and mascarpone whipped cream to form pretty layers. Sprinkle on extra strawberries and raspberries as a garnish. 37 of 100 Blackberry-Lime Porch Punch Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Cocktail hour just got a whole lot easier with this crowd-pleasing big batch porch punch. While it's delicious and kid-friendly on it's own, you can spike it with a generous splash of bourbon for something a little stronger. 38 of 100 Triple Berry Sonker with Dip Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones If you've never heard of a sonker, you're probably not alone. It's a dish that hails from Surry County, North Carolina, and is essentially a deep-dish cobbler topped with a creamy vanilla sauce. 39 of 100 Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream Jennifer Causey No food coloring here! A pint of fresh raspberries give the buttercream frosting its flavor and bright color. We love the refreshing pairing of the fruity icing with lemony cupcakes, but it would be delicious on a chocolate layer cake as well. 40 of 100 Blueberry Bread Pudding Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Whether paired with an afternoon cup of coffee or after dinner with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this blueberry bread pudding doesn't disappoint. It might even give your go-to cobbler recipe some competition. 41 of 100 Strawberry-Basil Sweet Tea Johnny Autry; Food and Prop Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Sweet tea gets a fresh spin with a homemade strawberry-basil simple syrup. Double the syrup and you can save it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks for use in other non-alcoholic drinks or cocktails. 42 of 100 Junkberry Pie Molly Bolton With four types of berries, plus peaches and apples, we're not sure we could fit any more fruit into this pie inspired by the beloved Junkberry Pie from Royer's Pie Haven in Round Top, Texas. 43 of 100 Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Medium-grind yellow cornmeal gives this moist cake added texture. Studded with blueberries, every bite is a guaranteed explosion of flavorful fruit. Enjoy as is or serve each slice with homemade whipped cream. 44 of 100 No-Churn Rhubarb-Raspberry Ice Cream Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christine Keely You don't need a fancy ice cream maker to whip up this creamy, frozen treat. The rhubarb and raspberries are baked with browned butter and sugar to form a mashed mixture before being folded into the creamy mixture. Freeze for a minimum of six hours before serving. 45 of 100 Berry Chantilly Cake Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas We don't play favorites when it comes to what berries to use in sweet treats, so this Chantilly cake calls for blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Each layer is brushed with a raspberry jam mixture before adding the frosting. 46 of 100 Strawberry Patch Cake Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Jones Looking for a dessert that will impress, but is easy to transport? Our fuss-free strawberry patch cake will check all the boxes. Marshmallow creme is the store-bought secret to the fluffy pink frosting. 47 of 100 Red, White, And Blue Popsicles Jennifer Causey These three-layered frozen treats are a great way for kids and adults alike to cool down while enjoying summers bounty in an unexpected way. Strawberries, sugar, lemon, and lime juice create the base layer with the same repeated by substituting blueberries for the top layer, while the middle is an ice cream-like custard. 48 of 100 Mini Strawberry Tarts Greg Dupree From ladies luncheons to al fresco summer dinner parties, these mini tarts are the perfect treat. Pistachios give the crust a slightly nutty flavor while the lightweight filling is topped with fresh berries. While the recipe calls for strawberries, you can easily use any fruit on hand. 49 of 100 Raspberry-Rhubarb Bars Cedric Angeles; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox A simple almond-flavored crust is loaded with an equally almondy filling. Once assembled, add strips of rhubarb (color side up) and sprinkle raspberries evenly across the top of the mixture. 50 of 100 Any Berry Muffins with Cornmeal Streusel Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Any berry or all the berries—these streusel topped cornmeal muffins are sure to have you coming back for seconds 51 of 100 Strawberry-Pretzel Icebox Pie When it feels like you just can't beat the heat, keep cool with this chilled pie. Instead of a typical graham cracker crust, we used finely crushed pretzels for a salty twist. The recipe calls for strawberry gelatin, but the pink-hue mostly comes from the fresh strawberries. 52 of 100 Berry Tiramisu Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox We added a summery twist to this classic Italian dessert by swapping the traditional coffee and marsala wine for a homemade multi-berry simple syrup and fruit liqueur, plus extra fruit throughout the layers. 53 of 100 TennTucky Blackberry Cobbler Photo: Jennifer Davick / Food Styling Marian Cooper Cairns Cobbler meets sundae in this tasty treat. Scatter a handful of blackberries over a buttery, cake-like batter and bake, then layer it in a parfait glass with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, and toasted pecans. 54 of 100 Cakey Strawberry Cobbler Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Torie Cox This isn't your average cobbler. The light and airy cakey batter is scattered with strawberries across the top rather than fully mixed in so they get nice and roasted as the dish bakes. You can easily swap the strawberries out for any berry or stone fruit as well. 55 of 100 Blackberry-Buttermilk Sherbet Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist Audrey Davis Sherbet gets a uniquely Southern twist with buttermilk in lieu of milk and heavy cream while fresh blackberries give the cold treat its vibrant color and delicious flavor. 56 of 100 Tangy Raspberry Salad Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Styling: Christina Daley Any berries, or even melon, will do for this refreshing and light salad. Crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, and salty feta round out the dish. 57 of 100 Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake Johnny Autry; Food and Prop Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Only minimal effort is needed for this sheet cake spin on strawberry shortcake. The dish gets a double dose of berries with chopped fruit folded into the dough and fresh slices to finish off the mascarpone topping. 58 of 100 Strawberry-Lemonade Cake If you're looking for a presentation-worthy dessert that is full of fresh flavor, this recipe is just the one with layers of lemony cake, tangy strawberry-lemonade jam, and strawberry icing. 59 of 100 Black-and-Blue Buttermilk Tart Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Standout among all the cobblers and baked goods at the next potluck with this beautiful and surprisingly easy to make tart. The buttery cracker crust is the perfect complement to the buttermilk filling for a sweet-and-salty dessert. Top with any variety of fresh berries. 60 of 100 Fresh Strawberry Meringue Cake Will Dickey; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Sky-high layers of light and fluffy whipped cream, sweet berries, and crunchy meringue make for an equally stunning and delightful dessert. While this colorful confection might take a little longer on the assembly front, the result is a wow-factor presentation. 61 of 100 Strawberry And Peach Sangria Alison Miksch Hosting is a breeze with this fruity, five-ingredient sangria. It needs a minimum of three hours to let the flavors of all the fruits and alcohol meld together, which makes it the perfect make-ahead batch cocktail for easy entertaining. 62 of 100 Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins You'll want to double this recipe to have a batch stashed away at the ready in the freezer. All you need is 10 minutes of hands on time to get these muffins in the oven. 63 of 100 Strawberry Galette Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Heather Chadduck With just three main ingredients and a few additional pantry staples, you can easily pull off this picture-worthy galette in a pinch. Simply combine strawberries, cornstarch, salt, cloves, and sugar together in a bowl while you roll out the store-bought piecrust, then spoon the mixture on the crust to assemble and bake. Voila! 64 of 100 Blackberry Pie Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley You'll be hard pressed to find a Southern summer cookout without some type of fruit pie on the table, and this blackberry pie is the one you'll want to be serving. 65 of 100 Raspberry Ricotta Cake Joy Howard Whether on the breakfast or dessert table, this cake is the perfect balance of sponge cake and pound cake thanks to creamy ricotta. Bursts of juicy raspberries and citrusy lemon zest create the ideal balance of sweet and tart. If you're enjoying this dish for dessert, serve it with a dollop of whipped cream. 66 of 100 Strawberry Caprese Salad IAIN BAGWELL We swapped tomatoes for strawberries in this rendition of caprese salad. Serve it dip-style with toasted baguette slices on the side or pre-portioned and spooned over crostinis. 67 of 100 Raspberry-Peach Parfait Pops Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner Vanilla whole-milk Greek yogurt is the creamy base of these frozen treats. The best part is, you can't go wrong with substituting the raspberries and peaches for any fruit of your liking. 68 of 100 Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake Jennifer Davick Strawberry glaze is the secret to this cake's colorful swirl. If you have the time, make a homemade version of the strawberry glaze for extra fresh flavor. Serve each slice with a side of lightly sugared, sliced strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. 69 of 100 Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars By nature, cobblers aren't a heavy lift in the kitchen, but this slow-cooker version takes ease to a whole new level. All you need is 15 minutes to toss together the four-berry mixture and top with dollops of batter. 70 of 100 Strawberry-Lemon-Buttermilk Icebox Pie with Baked Gingersnap Crust Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas A gingersnap crumb crust gives this icebox pie an extra flavorful finish while the lemony filling uses strawberry jam for a bonus fruity touch. 71 of 100 Blackberry Float Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner We took vanilla ice cream up a few notches with a three-ingredient blackberry puree that is ready in just two minutes. All you'll have left to do is assemble the ingredients in a glass and enjoy. 72 of 100 Blueberry Cobbler Ann Taylor Pittman/Southern Living All you need is 10 minutes of hands on time to have this cobbler baking in the oven. Embrace the messy nature for the dish and serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 73 of 100 Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Greg DuPree; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey Why settle for plain strawberry ice cream when you can have strawberry shortcake ice cream? Save time by using store-bought angel food cake. 74 of 100 Blackberry-Honey Mustard Sauce Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller The possibilities are endless with this unexpected combination. Try our blackberry-honey mustard sauce that is equally sweet and tangy with pork tenderloin, as a salad dressing, on a pulled pork sandwich, or even as a glaze for salmon. 75 of 100 Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes Micah Leal Fresh and freeze dried strawberries give both the cupcakes and frosting their flavor and color without using food coloring. Be sure to wait until the mini cakes are completely cooled so the icing doesn't turn melty. 76 of 100 Blackberry-Peach Cobbler Bars These two fruits come together in an on-the-go-friendly snack version of a beloved, messy summer cobbler. For easy entertaining, cut the bars before guests arrive to make serving a breeze. 77 of 100 Blackberry-Apple Butter Pie Bars Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Pies can be messy and cookies can lack seasonal flavor, so instead, try making this grab-and-go bar that is the best of both worlds. All you need are juicy blackberries, a few apples, apple butter, and pre-made piecrust, plus a four pantry staples. 78 of 100 Strawberry Kuchen This German coffee- cake-like bread loaded with strawberries and almonds made its way to the South, specifically in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Texas, and has since become a brunch and dessert staple. 79 of 100 Mascarpone Cheesecake Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas This no-bake cheesecake might require four hours of freezer time, but it only takes 15 minutes of prep work. Beneath the blueberry and raspberry topping, mascarpone cheese gives it an extra creamy texture. If you freeze it overnight, let the dessert soften slightly at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. 80 of 100 Peach-Blueberry Pie Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Our double-crust pie pastry recipe is worth a little extra effort, but if you're short on time, a store-bought crust will do. You can also opt for a slab top instead of the fussing with the lattice work. 81 of 100 Strawberry Fields Cocktail Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Toast to warm weather with this bright and boozy cocktail. We call for gin, but you can substitute it for vodka if you prefer. 82 of 100 Lemon-Poppy Seed Waffles with Blackberry Maple Syrup Jennifer Davick; Prop Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell, Food Styling: Angela Sellers Treat yourself to a leisurely weekend breakfast without spending hours in the kitchen. All you need is 30 minutes to have these flavorful waffles on the table. Save any leftover blackberry syrup because it's just as good poured over pancakes, French toast, oatmeal, or even in a bourbon cocktail. 83 of 100 Strawberry-Banana Pudding Icebox Cake Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Hadas Smirnoff We love classic banana pudding, but in our icebox version we layered in colorful strawberries as an unexpected, refreshing addition. And for easy assembly, we used layers of whole graham crackers. 84 of 100 Peach-and-Blackberry Crisp Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Katelyn Hardwick If you haven't tried this summer fruit combination in-season before, you'll want to immediately whip up this crisp. Sugar coated peaches and blackberries get topped with a crumbly, crunchy granola-like topping that's hard to beat. 85 of 100 Blueberry Chiffon Mini Pies Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis From dinner parties to luncheons, these miniature individual pies are the ideal sweet treat to end a meal. The recipe makes six pies, but can be doubled or tripled depending on your number of guests. 86 of 100 Strawberry Dream Cake Strawberry Ice-Cream Sandwiches This layer cake is beautiful on the outside, but the real wow-factor is when you slice into it. A row of whole strawberries (with the tops sliced off) and whipped frosting is sandwiched between the two vanilla cake layers. 87 of 100 Blueberry Cobbler with Sugared Star Shortcakes Photo: Becky Stayner-Luigart Star-shaped pastry makes this the perfect Fourth of July dessert, but you can just as easily cut the dough into any form. Refrigerated buttermilk biscuits make for an easy shortcut in this blueberry cobbler. 88 of 100 White Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Micah A. Leal These luscious strawberries are super easy. If you have a microwave, you can make them in minutes. Melt chocolate and give strawberries a quick dip, and then let the coating harden before serving. 89 of 100 Blueberry Biscuits Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox If you thought flaky buttermilk biscuits couldn't get any better, then think again. Juicy blueberries add a slight sweetness to the tender pastries. 90 of 100 Blueberry-Plum Pops Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Stock the freezer with these popsicles that adults and kids alike will love. Plums, blueberries, and lime juice and zest give the frozen treats their vibrant color. 91 of 100 Berry Splash Beth Dreiling Hontzas Mix up a colorful drink for the whole family with just three ingredients—cherry drink mix, white cranberry juice, and a little bit of sugar. Serve with blueberry speckled ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint. 92 of 100 Macerated Strawberries Photographer: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood This simple combination of strawberries, lemon, basil, and sugar is the key to so many fruit-forward desserts, but the sweet mixture is just as delicious when enjoyed on its own. 93 of 100 Bisquick Blackberry Cobbler Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless You won't have to lift a finger thanks to the fan-favorite pantry staple baking mix. Scatter macerated blackberries and any extra juice atop the batter and bake until golden and bubbly. 94 of 100 Peach-Raspberry Buckle Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones Not quite a crisp or crumble, this crumb-like cake is all about the fruit. In our version, half of the fruit is folded into batter while the other half is scattered on top which is what causes the cake to "buckle" as it bakes. 95 of 100 Strawberries-and-Cream Sheet Cake Photo: Hector Sanchez You'll want to keep this sheet cake recipe on hand for birthday parties, showers, and summertime soirees. The pink-hued cake gets its color from fresh strawberries and strawberry-flavored gelatin. 96 of 100 Sallie Ann Robinson's Blackberry Dumplings Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn All you need is four ingredients to make this old-fashion dessert. You can make it all year round with frozen blackberries, but it's even better with fresh, in-season berries. 97 of 100 Strawberry Dump Cake Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox We don't call it a dump cake for no reason. The three ingredient recipe might only call for strawberry pie filling, a box of yellow cake mix, and butter, but we highly recommend sprinkling in fresh berries in addition. 98 of 100 Strawberry Cream Pie Recipe Southern Living Strawberries and chocolate are always a winning duo in our book, especially when paired with a creamy, custard-like chilled filling. 99 of 100 Raspberry Limeade Granita Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham Just blend fresh raspberries, lime juice, simple syrup, and water together then freeze for 4 to 5 hours. If you're throwing a party, spike the shaved ice with your favorite spirit. 100 of 100 Strawberry Vanilla Cake Sarah Epperson Rich layers of pink-hued strawberry cake and creamy vanilla butter cream is the perfect pairing. Top it with juicy strawberries for a pretty finish. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit