The Best Berry Recipes
My favorite summer berry recipes all in one place! Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries— I’ve assembled over 20 delicious recipes so there’s something here for every berry lover.
If you ask me, summer and berries go hand in hand. I am always looking for new ways to use blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries when they are in season, and this list is where all my favorites live.
From berry cocktails, salads, and breakfast recipes, to cobblers, cakes, and showstopping berry desserts, there is truly something for everyone here. I hope these berry recipes give you plenty of delicious ways to enjoy summer — I know you are going to love them!
20 summer berry recipes
Berry Cobbler
Warm, bubbling berry filling under a golden, biscuity topping. Scoop it into bowls while it is still warm and add a generous amount of vanilla ice cream. You will not regret it!
Berry Crumb Bars
Raspberries and blackberries layered between a buttery shortbread base and a generous crumb topping. They slice up beautifully and are just as good the next day.
Lemon Blueberry Scones
Buttery, tender scones bursting with blueberries and a bright hit of lemon. They are perfect with a cup of coffee and feel a little fancy without being fussy at all.
Homemade Berry Poke Cake
A soft vanilla buttermilk cake soaked with a jammy fresh berry sauce and topped with sweetened whipped cream. Fun to make, even more fun to eat!
Raspberry Mojito
Sweet raspberries muddled with fresh mint and lime make the most gorgeous, flavor-packed mojito. This one disappears fast so you might want to make a double batch!
Summer Berry Pie
A gorgeous triple berry pie filled with blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries in a flaky homemade crust. This is the pie of summer and it is absolutely worth every bit of effort.
Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake
The perfect combination of soft homemade vanilla cake layers, fluffy barely-sweetened whipped cream, and juicy fresh strawberries make up this stunning layer cake.
Berry Basil Gin and Tonic
Fresh berries and fragrant basil take a classic gin and tonic completely over the top. It is bright, beautiful, and the most refreshing summer cocktail. Make a round for the whole table!
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Thick, fluffy buttermilk pancakes loaded with juicy blueberries that burst in every bite. These are weekend morning perfection and my family requests them all summer long.
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Brown Butter Dressing
With baby spinach, sliced strawberries, toasted nuts and feta cheese, and a surprising warm brown butter balsamic dressing.
Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts
With either homemade pastry or store-bought, and a quick and easy jammy filling. They’re nostalgic, fun and delicious!
Brown Butter Blackberry Peach Crisp
The combination of jammy blackberries and sweet summer peaches under a brown butter crumble topping is honestly one of my favorite things. This one is a real summer standout.
Blueberry Hand Pies
Flaky pastry pockets filled with sweet blueberry filling. They are handheld, totally adorable, and a really fun baking project. Great for a picnic or a summer gathering!
Vanilla Cupcakes with Berry Swirl Frosting
Fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with the most beautiful swirled berry frosting. They are as pretty as they are delicious and perfect for any summer celebration!
Blueberry Almond Crisp
Sweet blueberries topped with a buttery, nutty almond oat crumble. It is simple, deeply satisfying, and one of those desserts you will make on repeat all summer.
Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
This no-bake recipe has been a family favorite at gatherings for years, and for good reason! The strawberry topping is such a fun flavor for summertime.
Black and Blueberry Pie
Two of summer’s best berries come together in one gorgeous, deeply flavored pie. If you love a classic blueberry pie, this one is going to blow you away.
Blueberry Pie Bars
All the flavor of a classic blueberry pie in an easy, portable bar. The filling is jammy and sweet and the crust is perfectly buttery. These are a huge hit every time.
Raspberry White Chocolate Cake
Tart raspberries and creamy white chocolate are a match made in heaven, especially in this stunning layer cake. This is the one to make when you really want to impress.
Mixed Berry Pavlova
A crisp, cloud-like meringue topped with whipped cream and a beautiful pile of fresh mixed berries. It is light, elegant, and one of the most impressive summer desserts you can put on the table.
Summer Berry Trifle
Layers of fluffy cake, whipped cream, and fresh berries make this trifle the ultimate make-ahead summer dessert. It is perfect for feeding a crowd and looks stunning in a glass bowl.
Fresh Berry Fruit Salad
A simple, beautiful bowl of fresh summer berries that lets the fruit do all the talking. It is fresh, easy, and the perfect thing to bring to any summer gathering.
Summer Sangria
A beautiful, fruity sangria packed with fresh summer berries that just gets better the longer it sits. Red or white wine both work beautifully here.
