Summer Desserts

Pretty chocolate cupcakes frosted with white frosting have a colorful star shape on top, made of blueberries and sliced strawberries. 

Australians and New Zealanders both claim Pavlova and this recipe is so easy it feels like cheating! I first had it when a friend brought it to our final dress rehearsal and begged her for the recipe! It is especially striking when the fruits and berries are in season. Personally, I like to add coconut for the crunch, but it's NOT sweetened coconut – it's unsweetened, in big flakes, and I get it from the fruit and nut guy at our commissary. It's a real crowd pleaser and the best thing about it is you can make it a day ahead. Just allow the meringue to fully cool and cover lightly with plastic wrap. Top with whipped cream and fruit just prior to serving. 

A big berry trifle, built with pound cake cubes, gets its red, white, and blue colors from a lot of white-chocolate flavored whipped cream, strawberries and blueberries. 

This is a very light almond gelatin that chills and sets up beautifully. Chill in a large pan so that it can be cut into squares and tumbled into serving dishes and topped with fresh fruit. 

A sweet almond custard is baked in a sour cream pie crust, topped with a tangy cream cheese and sour cream topping, and adorned with slices of fresh melon and mango. Just before serving, it 's brushed with an apple jelly glaze. 

Naturally luscious whipped cream spiked with fresh-tasting citrus dresses up Angel Food cake and strawberries with ease. Toasting the cake enhances the flavor and texture. 

A light and sweet trifle, made with angel food cake, whipped topping, and colorful fruits, is just right for an easy, summery dessert. Vary the colors of fruits and berries for different holidays. 

If you like lemons, then you 'll love this creamy pie. It calls for lemon juice, lemon rind and a sprinkling of lemon zest. The lemon filling is sandwiched between layers of whipped cream and topped with a yummy meringue crust that is dusted with lemon zest. 

A sensational frozen delight that is reminiscent of a banana split, only without the chocolate. 

Not your typical apple pie - Hershey's Cinnamon Chips are scattered throughout, and in the streusel, giving the apples the cinnamon flavor they deserve. 

A wonderful pie brimming with apples and blackberries. 

A different kind of apple crisp that tastes wonderful. I entered this recipe in a contest and it was a runner-up. It definitely was a winner to me. My husband loved it. 

Rhubarb, apples and brioche are sweetened with brown sugar and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg in this unique baked bread pudding. 

Fresh apricots are baked with a delicious almond paste. Store-bought pie crust makes this elegant dessert extra easy. 

A nicely tart, and very tasty, coffee cake made with fresh apricots, and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. 

A mixture of oats, brown sugar, and spices is used for both the crust and the crumbly topping of this lightly sweet fresh apricot dessert.  

This light and airy dessert is sure to please. It's delicious and refreshing...perfect for summer but great anytime!! 

A fresh apricot pie is made from a few simple ingredients. 

This grain- and protein-rich Turkish dessert, also known as Noah's Pudding, is traditionally served at Eid celebrations. Soak the grains, beans, and raisins overnight. 

Adorable peach shaped cookies filled with a chocolate and apricot mixture. Little stems can be purchased at craft stores for the full peach effect.