Easy Berry Desserts for Summer

Photos of some of our easy berry dessert recipes including a no-bake tart, strawberry shake, fruit crisp, scones, cobbler, and cheesecake

When summer is near, you know berry season is here! To celebrate the season, we’ve gathered our EASIEST berry desserts that are perfect for summer (& beyond!). Find recipes with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and a mix of them all!

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Mixed Berry Desserts

Two bowls and a baking pan of Grain-Free Berry Crisp served with vegan ice cream

Grain-Free Berry Crisp

Vegan berry crisp with 3 types of berries. It's naturally sweetened with crispy, grain-free topping! The perfect plant-based, gluten-free summer dessert!

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Bowl and pan of gluten free berry cobbler

Easy Gluten-Free Berry Cobbler (Vegan)

Perfect vegan fruit cobbler packed with ripe, juicy summer fruit and topped with flaky gluten-free biscuits. Baked to bubbly golden perfection! Just 10 simple ingredients required.

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Close up shot of a plate and pie pan of our gluten-free berry pie recipe

Mixed Berry Crumble Pie (Vegan + GF)

Undeniably delicious mixed berry pie with a flaky vegan and gluten-free crust and a jammy, flavorful, tart-sweet berry filling. Just 8 ingredients required!

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Close up shot of a jar of vegan vanilla panna cotta with a mixed berry compote

Vegan Panna Cotta with Mixed Berries

Rich and creamy vegan panna cotta with vibrant mixed berries! A beautiful dessert that’s SO quick and easy to make with just 1 pan and 6 ingredients!

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Strawberry Desserts

Close up shot of an overflowing vegan strawberry milkshake

Creamy Vegan Strawberry Milkshake (4 Ingredients!)

The ULTIMATE vegan strawberry milkshake — creamy perfection without the dairy! Naturally sweetened, BIG strawberry flavor, and just 4 ingredients required!

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Picking up a Gluten-Free Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bar from a parchment-lined cutting board

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars (GF)

Simple strawberry rhubarb crumble bars with a crumbly oat topping! Naturally sweetened, vegan and gluten-free, 10 ingredients, and so delicious!

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Plate of Two Vegan GF Shortcake Biscuits filled with strawberries and coconut whipped cream

Perfect Strawberry Shortcake (Vegan / GF)

Fluffy, tender, vegan gluten-free shortcake topped with coconut whipped cream and strawberries! The perfect special diet-friendly dessert for summertime!

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Stack of glazed strawberry donuts on a plate

Easy Baked Strawberry Donuts (Vegan + GF)

Vegan, gluten-free baked strawberry donuts with crisp edges, fluffy centers, and a bright pink glaze so good you’ll want to lick the bowl clean. Just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes required!

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Baking sheet of Vegan Double Chocolate Shortcakes stuffed with coconut whip and fresh berries

Double Chocolate Shortcake (Vegan)

Sweet, flaky 1-bowl Chocolate Shortcakes made in just 30 minutes and 1 bowl! Simple, quick, and studded with gooey dark chocolate.

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Using a spoon to create texture on a bowl of Strawberry Watermelon Sorbet

Strawberry Watermelon Sorbet (5 Minutes)

5-minute watermelon sorbet made in a blender with nothing but ripe summer fruit and a splash of almond milk. This unbelievably refreshing sorbet tastes like cotton candy.

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Blueberry Desserts

No-bake cheesecake cups topped with fresh blueberries

No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake Cups (5 Minutes!)

5-minute, no-bake vegan cheesecake cups layered like a parfait with fresh fruit and granola. A naturally sweetened, gluten-free snack or dessert. Just 7 ingredients required!

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Two gluten-free vegan blueberry muffins on a plate

1-Bowl Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins (Vegan)

Undetectably gluten-free and vegan blueberry muffins made with simple ingredients and just 1 bowl! Fluffy, moist, blueberry-full perfection!

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Blueberry Pie Bars on parchment paper and in a pan

Almond Lemon Blueberry Pie Bars

Simple, 10-ingredient Blueberry Pie Bars with a cookie crust, slivered-almond coating, and 2-ingredient glaze! The perfect easy summertime dessert.

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Two Mini Blueberry Galettes for a simple vegan dessert that looks fancy

Mini Blueberry Galettes

Mini rustic pies made with simple ingredients. The perfect vegan dessert for fresh berry season (or any time of the year)! Serve with your favorite vegan ice cream or coconut whipped cream for an extra special treat.

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Ramekin filled with a freshly baked Vegan Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffin for two

Vegan Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins for 2

Vegan, gluten-free blueberry muffins that require just 1 bowl and about 30 minutes from start to finish. Hearty, sweet, and packed full of healthy ingredients.

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Parchment-lined baking sheet with homemade Rosemary Blueberry Scones and fresh rosemary sprigs

Coconut Oil Blueberry Scones with Rosemary

30-minute vegan blueberry scones made with coconut oil and infused with fresh rosemary. Savory, sweet, and perfectly tender.

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Plate with a stack of Blueberry Gluten Free Scones

Blueberry Gluten-Free Scones

Gluten-free scones that are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, flaky, and infused with wild blueberries! Just 10 ingredients and simple methods required!

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Raspberry Desserts

Spreading gluten-free crisp topping onto a baking dish of Vegan Raspberry Rhubarb Crisp

Vegan Gluten-Free Raspberry Rhubarb Crisp

8-ingredient fruit crisp that’s perfectly tart and sweet thanks to a mixture of raspberries and rhubarb under a lightly sweetened topping. Fuss-free and entirely vegan and gluten-free.

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Slice of chocolate ganache tart showing the three layers

Vegan Raspberry Chocolate Ganache Tart

A luxurious yet simple vegan chocolate tart with a chocolate-date crust, bright raspberry purée filling, and generous layer of creamy chocolate ganache. Just 10 ingredients required!

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Scoops of Mango Raspberry Coconut Sorbet for a refreshing vegan summer dessert

Raspberry Coconut Mango Sorbet

6-ingredient Mango Sorbet with creamy coconut milk and a handful of fresh raspberries. Creamy, tropical (like guava!), perfectly sweet, and delicious for summertime.

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Blackberry Desserts

Spoon resting in a pie pan of Peach Blackberry Crisp for a simple raw vegan dessert

Raw Fruit Crisp (10 Minutes!)

The perfect dish when you’re craving fruit crisp and want it fast! Ready in 10 minutes, grain- and gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and SO delicious!

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Stack of Vegan Blackberry Cornmeal Muffins with the top one partially eaten

1-Bowl Blackberry Cornmeal Muffins

Simple, 1-Bowl Cornmeal Muffins studded with ripe blackberries. Tender, perfectly sweet, and a delicious snack or side dish for savory entrées.

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Skillet of homemade Blackberry Cobbler topped with coconut whipped cream and a lemon

Simple Blackberry Cobbler (Vegan + GF)

A simple, healthier blackberry cobbler made in just 1 bowl! Naturally sweetened blackberries and a crumbly gluten-free oat topping send this dish over the top. Perfect with coconut whipped cream or dairy-free ice cream.

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If you try any of these easy berry desserts, let us know! Leave a comment or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

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