From simple cobblers and crisps to tarts and crostatas these popular rustic fruit dessert recipes make the most of seasonal berries and stone fruits.
As a long time berry farmer I guarantee I have triple-tested these recipes (at least triple-tested!)
Quick Summary: Fruit cobbler with cream biscuit topping (no eggs, no buttermilk required). Peaches and blueberries with cardamom, lemon zest, and tapioca thickener. Use 6-7 cups fruit for a 9-inch dish. Biscuit dough uses cold butter cut into flour, then bound with heavy cream. Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes until golden. Prep: 30 min …
Quick Summary: A rustic skillet cake that balances the sweetness of a cobbler with the savory depth of cornbread. Made in a cast iron skillet with fresh or frozen blueberries and less sugar than most desserts. Perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 35 min | Serves: 12 Jump to: …
Quick Summary: Traditional strawberry shortcake uses biscuits, not sponge cake. These cream biscuits are made with heavy cream instead of butter or buttermilk, making them simple and foolproof. Macerate fresh strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, and optional basil. Layer biscuits with strawberries and vanilla whipped cream. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves: …
Quick Summary: An easy sheet cake with cornmeal for texture, made with olive oil instead of butter for a moist crumb. Topped with macerated strawberries and rhubarb. Perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks. Includes tips on cornmeal types and substituting oil for butter in baking. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 45 min | Serves: 24 …
Quick Summary: An updated take on the classic poke cake using boxed cake mix, fresh blueberry-blackberry sauce (no Jell-O), and homemade whipped cream. Gorgeous for summer potlucks and easy to make ahead. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 35 min | Serves: 16 Jump to: RECIPE | What is a poke cake? | How to Make …
Quick Summary: A fruit crisp combining tart apples and sweet blackberries under a buttery oat topping. Includes tips for choosing the right apples, preventing soggy filling, and getting the perfect crisp topping ratio. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 35 min | Serves: 8 Jump to: RECIPE | Crisp vs Crumble | The Topping | The …
There are tons of brownies recipes, many of them excellent, so how do you choose? These brownies are special because they have a burst of raspberry flavor throughout the brownie, and there is no better sweet pairing in my opinion than chocolate and raspberry. The cream cheese addition means these brownies are soft and creamy …
Quick Summary: A freeform savory tart showcasing fresh summer tomatoes with herbs and cheese on a flaky buttermilk crust. Rustic, beautiful, and easier than pie. Use the best tomatoes you can find, heirloom varieties if possible. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 20 min | Serves: 8 Jump to: | RECIPE | What is a Crostata? …
Red Velvet Crinkle cookies are a homemade treat that stays fresh for weeks and ships well without falling apart. That makes them perfect as a gift for family and friends to send in a care package or stash in the cookie jar for holiday visitors! Jump to: RECIPE This post may contain affiliate links, and …
Pumpkin whoopie pies are an easy cake-like cookie treat, generally made with cream cheese filling. This recipe amps it up a notch by adding warming chai spices to the filling and making the pumpkin cookie with browned butter. Jump to: RECIPE | What is a Whoopie Pie? | Chai Filling | Substitutions Where Does the …
Recipe for peanut butter cookies with Raspberry Chambord Jam filling