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Summer’s Best Berry Recipes

Updated: 07/07/2025Author:
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This is peak berry season, and I’ve gathered my juiciest, most irresistible berry recipes to help you make the most of every sweet pint.

holding a box of blackberries

There are summer berries beyond the produce aisle, (did you catch my Ultimate Guide to Summer Berry Picking?) so ditch the shopping cart and get out there in the sunshine and pick your own. When you get home I’ll have all these amazing berry recipes waiting for you…

STRAWBERRY RECIPES

FRESH STRAWBERRY GALETTE

strawberry tart with whipped cream

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Drizzling strawberry shortcake with macerated strawberry juice.
Strawberry Shortcake
5 from 4 votes
Strawberry Shortcake is the iconic American summer dessert with ripe strawberries, whipped cream, and a delicate, crumbly shortcake.
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Strawberry buttermilk ice cream in a small glass.
Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream
5 from 2 votes
An old fashioned strawberry ice cream recipe.
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A pile of strawberry muffins on parchment paper.
Strawberry Muffins
4.91 from 11 votes
Delicious strawberry muffins with a secret ingredient! Learn how yogurt makes these muffins light, fluffy, and tender.
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strawberry sheet cake topped with fresh berries.
Strawberry Sheet Cake
5 from 2 votes
My simple strawberry sheet cake is a celebration of fresh berries ~ it's a classic summer dessert, done right.
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Strawberry Buttermilk Cake cooling on a rack
Strawberry Buttermilk Cake
3.81 from 675 votes
A moist and easy fresh strawberry buttermilk cake that can go from breakfast and brunch to dessert.
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Salmon with Strawberry Salsa
5 from 1 vote
Healthy eating just got a whole lot more fun: Add a pop of color and sweetness to your salmon with strawberry salsa!
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RASPBERRY RECIPES

RASPBERRY LEMON CAKE 

A slice of Raspberry Lemon Tea Cake on a wooden table

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raspberry crisp in pan with spoon.
Raspberry Crisp
5 from 6 votes
A summer raspberry crisp is warm, juicy, raspberry perfection.
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spoon in raspberry sugar.
How to Make Raspberry Sugar
5 from 4 votes
A quick and easy recipe for making fragrant raspberry sugar!
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raspberry galette
Easy Raspberry Galette
4.48 from 61 votes
Easy Raspberry Galette ~ because when you’ve got great summer berries you really don’t want to over think it…this is just a good flaky pastry embracing fresh picked raspberries.  It’s a whole lot easier than fruit pie, but every bit as delicious.
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Raspberry layer cake topped with raspberries and raspberry leaves.
Raspberry Layer Cake
4.97 from 29 votes
Vanilla Cake with Raspberry Buttercream ~ a perfect vanilla layer cake covered with pretty pink raspberry frosting and topped with fresh berries!
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Raspberry Scone on a baking sheet.
Raspberry Scones
4.69 from 16 votes
Raspberry scones are soft, tender and packed with juicy berries ~ perfect for Mother's Day, a spring brunch, or afternoon tea!
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raspberry almond bars in a pan
Raspberry Almond Bars
5 from 11 votes
Crazy good raspberry almond bars that have a vibrant raspberry filling, lots of almond flavor, and a unique soft and crunchy texture ~ you can't go wrong with this recipe!
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Raspberry agua fresca in a glass with green straw.
Raspberry Agua Fresca
5 from 1 vote
Kick the canned water and try raspberry agua fresca. This traditional Mexican drink is healthier, cheaper, and better for the environment.
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raspberry and champagne sorbet
Raspberry Champagne Sorbet
5 from 1 vote
Raspberry Champagne Sorbet is an elegant (and easy!) frozen dessert fit for a special occasion.
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BLACK RASPBERRY RECIPES

BLACK RASPBERRY ICE CREAM

scoops of black raspberry ice cream with spoon

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black raspberry muffin with butter
Black Raspberry Muffins
4.90 from 29 votes
Perfect Black Raspberry Muffins ~ the flavor of black raspberries (black caps) is transcendent and this simple muffin recipe is a great way to enjoy them!
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Spooning black raspberry vinaigrette dressing onto a summer berry salad.
Black Raspberry Vinaigrette
5 from 2 votes
I make a vibrant black raspberry vinaigrette using fresh-picked summer berries. It adds a healthy burst of color and flavor to your salads.
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BLACKBERRY RECIPES

BLACKBERRY PIE BARS

stacked blackberry bars

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Blackberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake, stacked with fork
Blackberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake
4.84 from 12 votes
My blackberry sour cream coffee cake is a yummy breakfast cake with fresh or frozen berries. Sour cream in the batter makes it extra luxe.
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blackberry pecan bars with fresh blackberries
Blackberry Pecan Bars
4.61 from 38 votes
Blackberry pecan bars are the perfect breakfast to dessert treat with a jammy berry filling in a brown sugar pecan shortbread crust.
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blackberry Moscato slushies in mason jars with frozen berries
Blackberry Moscato Slushies
4.67 from 6 votes
Blackberry Moscato Slushies ~ this easy white wine frozen cocktail is so refreshing!
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Close up of a blackberry cobbler bar.
Blackberry Cobbler Bars
4.97 from 51 votes
Blackberry Cobbler Bars are a portable, snack-able version of everybody's favorite summer dessert!
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blackberry lemon scones on a plate with blackberries, lemon and tulips.
Blackberry Lemon Scones
5 from 1 vote
Blackberry lemon scones are soft and tender, packed with fresh fruit, and topped with a lemon glaze that brings it all home!
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a jar of homemade blackberry jam
Blackberry Jam
4.91 from 10 votes
This easy blackberry jam recipe can be canned or frozen for long term storage using fresh or frozen berries.
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blackberry sweet roll with glaze, on a plate
Blackberry Sweet Rolls
5 from 9 votes
Blackberry Sweet Rolls ~ these no yeast breakfast buns need no rising time, and use whole blackberries for the filling ~ yum!
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BLUEBERRY RECIPES

PERFECT BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

stack of blueberry muffins

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Pieces of blueberry buckle, stacked on a vintage plate.
Blueberry Buckle
5 from 9 votes
Blueberry Buckle is a classic American dessert with a tender cake studded with juicy blueberries and topped with a crumbly streusel topping!
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A slice of blueberry zucchini cake with fork.
Blueberry Zucchini Cake with Lemon Buttercream
3.61 from 1307 votes
Blueberry Zucchini Cake with Lemon Buttercream combines the best of summer with juicy blueberries and shredded zucchini.
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Blueberry lemon bundt cake with lemon glaze
Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake
4.94 from 30 votes
A lemon blueberry bundt cake is a moist breakfast or tea time cake that combines tart citrus with bursts of juicy berries. It's one of those cakes that looks as good as it tastes.
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a slice of blueberry lemon cake
Blueberry Lemon Cake
4.54 from 323 votes
Blueberry Lemon Cake is a vibrant layer cake bursting with juicy berries and fresh lemon, topped off with a tangy lemon buttercream frosting.
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a slice of blueberry cornbread on a wooden table, with fresh blueberries
Blueberry Cornbread
3.72 from 46 votes
Blueberry cornbread is moist and delicious, this recipe uses buttermilk and oat flour for a tender texture.
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MIXED BERRY RECIPES

BERRY TIRAMISU

Berry tiramisu in a 9x13 pan, with napkins and paper plates.

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Mixed berry cake with fresh berries and whipped cream.
Mixed Berry Buttermilk Cake
5 from 10 votes
This simple mixed berry cake is a homemade treat that goes with coffee at breakfast and whipped cream for dessert. Works with all kinds of fruit and berries!
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triple berry muffin
Triple Berry Muffins
4.85 from 100 votes
Triple Berry Muffins are moist, sweet, and bursting with tart berry flavor. Use fresh or frozen berries for these classically delicious breakfast treats.
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berry pavlova on a cake stand with fresh mint
Berry Pavlova
5 from 8 votes
If you can whip egg whites you can make a stunning berry pavlova, it's the perfect summer dessert. The meringue is crisp on the outside, soft and marshmallowy inside, mounded with whipped cream and mixed berries.
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pouring dressing on a berry salad.
Berry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
5 from 1 vote
Stay cool, eat berries: a mixed berry salad is the perfect summer refresher.
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Berry Chantilly Cake on a cake stand topped with fresh berries.
Berry Chantilly Cake
4.50 from 4 votes
Berry Chantilly cake recipe with creamy frosting, and a vibrant mix of fresh berries. Make it easy with a boxed cake mix or bake from scratch!
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Roasted salmon topped with berry salsa
Salmon with Berry Salsa
4.46 from 11 votes
Salmon with Berry Salsa combines a succulent side of salmon, simply roasted with olive oil, lemon, and salt, with a juicy tumble of mixed berry salsa spiked with jalapeño for some excitement.
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CURRANT RECIPES

SUMMER PAVLOVA

almond pavlova topped with whipped cream, toasted almonds, and berries

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  1. Daisy says:

    – perfect blueberry muffin I like this recipe

    Reply
    • Sue Moran says:

      It’s hard to beat a great blueberry muffin, for sure.

      Reply
  2. Georgina says:

    5 stars
    Thank you for the mention!! I’m in great company too – all these recipes are stunners. Berry season truly is the best!

    Reply
    • Sue says:

      You’re so welcome Georgina, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  3. Alexandra says:

    5 stars
    What a wonderful idea, all the summer berries in such a delightful group of recipes! Ollaliberries – just got to know them!

    Reply
  4. Jennifer says:

    5 stars
    Berries are the best thing about Summer! Lovely collection of cooking inspiration. So pretty 🙂

    Reply
  5. Tricia says:

    5 stars
    Each and every recipe looks like a winner! I could make them all – now if I could just get my hands on all those berries 🙂

    Reply
  6. 2pots2cook says:

    5 stars
    It looks just like one of those childhood picture books my grandparents read to me before I went to sleep ! Pure magic !

    Reply
    • Sue says:

      There’s something about berries, isn’t there? I agree, magic!

      Reply
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