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
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
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
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