Yay! It’s officially summer! Fourth of July is right around the corner, vacations are planned, and we’re enjoying lots of time outdoors! When it comes to mealtime, we’re all about grilling and eating outside. We have our morning coffee outside and our dinners outside. Being in the Midwest our summers are short so we grab all the outdoor time we can get!

This is the perfect time of year to take advantage of the tastiest and freshest berries of the season! Whether you pick your own or head over to the nearest farmer’s market, berries are as fresh as can be right now and plentiful!

I just love berries with breakfast! Whether it’s a quick yogurt or a full weekend eggs and pancakes kind of meal, berries make the best side dish! Not only do they have tremendous health benefits, in-season berries are as sweet as candy, which also makes them the perfect summer time dessert!

Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dessert or a festive Fourth of July berry dessert, you’ll find a summer berry dessert recipe that’s just right. These 7 recipes are all unique in their own way and perfect for your next berry dessert making occasion!

If you have a favorite summer berry dessert recipe, we’d love to see it in the comments.

No Bake Summer Berry Icebox Cake – This is a great Fourth of July dessert with its red and blue berries, and white filling! Easy to make and perfect for a hot summer day!

Berry Watermelon Fruit Salad – On the lighter side, this sweet salad combines watermelon with a variety of summer berries for a sweet and delicious dessert – perfect ending to a classic BBQ menu.

Summer Berry Buckle – Kind of like a cobbler, but richer! Choose your favorite summer berries and feel free to add peaches (my personal favorite). This summer berry buckle is easier than it looks and sinfully delicious!

Lemon Blueberry Cake – I just love the combination of lemon and blueberry! This classic cake adds lemon flavor to the cream cheese frosting and fresh blueberries in the cake. Decorating the finished iced cake with blueberries and lemons gives it a beautiful summer look!

Cherry Berry Dump Cake – For a real time saver, no muss and no fuss with fresh berries, this dump cake uses cherry and berry pie filling and only uses a total of 5 ingredients! Great recipe when you’re short on time. Add vanilla ice cream for the final touch!

Skillet Berry Cobbler – I’m always looking for new ways to use my cast iron skillet! This berry cobbler is just the right answer! Choose your favorite summer berries for this easy cobbler and top with ice cream or whipped cream!

Strawberry Coconut Popsicles with Blueberries – Made with fresh strawberries, blueberries, coconut milk and syrup, these are the tastiest Popsicle ever!