Fruit Dessert
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cream Puffs
These foolproof, ice-cream-filled choux buns make the perfect dessert for two.
By Carly Westerfield
Turon (Banana Lumpia)
Crispy on the outside, caramelly and soft within—you’ll find these plantain-stuffed turon disappear in an instant, especially when served hot with vanilla ice cream on the side.
By Lane Harlan
Foolproof Lemon Bars
With a puckery curd and buttery crust, these are the bars you’ll make again and again.
By Kendra Vaculin
Pear Snacking Cake With Chocolate and Rosemary
Subtly sweet and a smidge savory, this cake is an ideal on-the-go breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.
By Abby Olitzky
Buttermilk Banana Cake
One bite is all it takes to fall in love with this extra-plush, cardamom-scented cake.
By Kendra Vaculin
Simply Brilliant Banoffee Pie
A classic for a reason. Our ultimate recipe has nut-studded toffee, just-ripe bananas, and heaps of whipped cream.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Stone Fruit Brown Betty
Got summer fruit and a few slices of staling sandwich bread? You’re just an hour away from this bubbling, juicy, cinnamon toast-y brown Betty.
By Rita Dove
Sheet-Pan Berry Shortcake
Topped with whipped cream and juicy berries, this giant shortcake is a must-bake for any summer party.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Blueberry Fool With Toasted Coconut
This laid-back dessert is creamy, tangy, crunchy, jammy—basically all the good things.
By Rachel Gurjar
The Strawberriest Pavlova
Sweet strawberries work double-time in this peak summer dessert: simmered into a jammy sauce and macerated into a towering topping.
By Rachel Gurjar
A Giant Panna Cotta
Free yourself from individual ramekins for a large-format, party-friendly version. (It jiggles!)
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Mixed Berry Bars With Brown Sugar Crust
These bright and tangy bars feature a mix of blueberries and blackberries in a citrusy curd that is baked onto a brown sugar crust.
By Tanya Holland
Fresh Strawberry Tart With Almond Crust
For berries that are just too good to bake, this fuss-free tart simply piles the raw fruit into a crisp almondy crust.
By Christina Chaey
Strawberry Galette
This easy strawberry galette recipe requires less fuss than a pie, but has all the same components, down to the burbling fruit filling and tender, flaky crust.
By Christina Chaey
Strawberry-Biscoff Cheesecake Tart
This is possibly the simplest strawberry cheesecake you’ll ever make: It requires no mixer, no springform pan, and it bakes in 30 minutes.
By Christina Chaey
Yogurt-Berry Paletas
Creamy yogurt and the season’s best berries team up to make refreshing frozen paleta treats you’ll want on hand all summer long.
By Homa Dashtaki
Strawberry and Campari Sorbet Sundae
Strawberry sorbet, with a hint of sweet bitterness thanks to Campari, sits on tangy yogurt whipped cream and gets topped with vanilla meringue shards.
By Christina Chaey
Brown-Sugar-Braised Pineapple
A little sugar and heat can turn even sad pineapples into juicy gems. A low-effort dessert for all your gluten-free needs.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Grandma Weesie’s Fried Peach Pies
Small, snack-size peach pies with a jammy sweet center and flaky crust are fried to golden goodness for a perfect personal dessert
By Andrew Sean Greer
Bananas Flambé
Caramelized bananas in a boozy, butterscotch-y sauce served over creamy mascarpone makes for a delicious dessert paying homage to a classic.
By Claire Saffitz