20 Yummy Fresh Fruit Dessert Recipes That Your Picnic Basket Needs

Last updated on May 19, 2019

These are the most delicious dessert recipes that include tons of fresh fruit. And that makes them a lot healthier even though they are desserts!

With spring coming and the picnic season about to begin, it’s time to get your picnic basket ready and refreshing recipes handy. That includes desserts. What better way to make your desserts spring-ready than having lots of fresh fruit? That’s what the following great recipes are all about.

Check out these 20 yummy fresh fruit dessert recipes and add them to your picnic basket rotation. Enjoy!

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Watermelon Pizza

When you’re looking for a simple, yet totally fun way to get your crowd involved in a unique way to enjoy a beach picnic, birthday party activity or even one for an adult BBQ try Watermelon Pizza. Follow the article for the complete method.

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Fruit Flan

Not to be confused with dessert pizza. The crust is a cream cheese based pastry, the filling is a mixture of almond extract, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream and the top is just fruit. See the article for the complete instructions.

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Skinny Chocolate Cake

Chocolate cake with tons of fresh fruit. Can’t get better than this. Check out this recipe.

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Lemon Cheesecake with Glazed Berries

This Lemon Cheesecake with Glazed Berries is super delicious with a make-ahead, no-bake filling. The shortbread crust is easy, buttery and super crisp. Follow the link for the complete cooking method.

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Greek Yogurt Fruit Salad

This Greek Yogurt Fruit Salad is made with fresh fruit and a creamy Greek yogurt cheesecake filling. Perfect for a side dish, or a lightened up dessert. See this article for the method.

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Fruit Tartlets

Shortcrust pastry filled with creme patisserie and topped with fresh fruits. Very easy and quick. See the link for the complete recipe.

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The Best Homemade Fresh Strawberry Pie

Looking for a go-to pie recipe? Make this simple and fresh strawberry pie. It is delicious and the perfect dessert for any occasion. See this link for the recipe.

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Mini Fruit Tacos

Cinnamon sugar tortillas filled with honey cinnamon cream cheese dip and topped with your favorite fresh fruit make these mini fruit tacos a great treat. See this link for the recipe.

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Lemon Cream Puffs with Fresh Fruit

These gorgeous Lemon Cream Puffs with Fresh Fruit are the perfect spring or summer dessert. This awesome recipe is surprisingly easy to put together. See the link for the cooking method.

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Mint Watermelon Berry Fruit Salad

This is a fantastic mint watermelon berry fruit salad – turning a fruit bowl into a salad. See this link for the complete instructions.

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Frozen Yogurt Fruit Bark

Looking for a fun and delicious frozen yogurt fruit bark recipe? You’re going to love this Mini Chef Mondays Frozen Fruit Yogurt Bark. It’s filled with fruit throughout the frozen yogurt. Follow the article for the complete list of ingredients and instructions.

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Jelly Fruit Cake

Tropical Jelly Fruit Cake is a burst of fresh fruit flavors. This agar-agar jelly recipe with fruits is not just tasty but looks even beautiful. Follow this article for the list of ingredients and instructions.

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Healthy Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips

Sweet and healthy at the same time, this fruit salsa is made with fresh fruit and scooped up with a crunchy homemade cinnamon sugar pita chips.
Check out a great healthy fruit salsa with cinnamon sugar pita chips. Follow the article for the cooking method.

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Creamy New York Cheesecake with Fresh Fruit

Creamy New York Cheesecake with Fresh Fruit is a rich and decadent dessert that is sure to impress all your dinner guests. Check out this recipe – you have to try this.

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Dark Chocolate Dipped Fresh Fruit Dessert

This Dark Chocolate Dipped Fresh Fruit dessert recipe is easy and delicious, requiring only a few ingredients and minutes to prepare. See the link for the instructions.

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Fresh Fruit Popsicles

Fill your tummy with brightly colored fruits, in a healthy and refreshing Fresh Fruit Popsicles. A three ingredient recipe that doesn’t need cooking. See the link for the complete recipe.

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Dessert Pizza Pinwheels

Cheese up your dessert with these Dessert Pizza Pinwheels.
This is a great dessert pizza pinwheels. See the link for the cooking method.

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Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Poppy Seed Dressing

This versatile fruit salad is a great way to serve all kinds of fresh fruit. And the simple honey poppy seed dressing makes it extra special. Follow this link for the complete method.

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French Fruit Tart

Fresh, colorful, and bursting with juicy fruit, rich pastry cream, a deliciously sweet pastry crust, and an easy fruit tart glaze, this French fruit tart recipe makes a showstopper dessert that is perfect for Spring. Follow this article for the method.

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Layered Watermelon Cake with Coconut Cream Frosting

Have you ever needed to have a dessert for your gluten free, grain free, dairy free, processed food free friend or vegan family member and had no idea what to make? Try this recipe next time.