Fruit Dessert Recipes

Ina Garten's Lemon Curd

Video | 03:25

In this Barefoot Contessa video, learn to make Ina Garten’s Lemon Curd. Follow these steps to create this curd to dollop over a slice of any lemon cake. 1. Using a carrot peeler, remove the zest of 3 lemons, being careful to avoid the white pith. Put the zest in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the sugar and pulse until the zest is very finely minced into the sugar. 2. Cream the butter and beat in the sugar and lemon mixture. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and then add the lemon juice and salt. Mix until combined. 3. Pour the mixture into a 2 quart saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened (about 10 minutes), stirring constantly. The lemon curd will thicken at about 170 degrees F, or just below simmer. Remove from the heat and cool or refrigerate.

Valerie's Lemon Ice Box Cake

Video | 02:30

For an easy dessert with bright lemon flavor, Valerie Bertinelli skips the oven and goes right to the fridge.

Chocolate Strawberry Tart

Video | 03:45

Katie Lee's no-bake chocolate tart has a sweet surprise in the center.

Miss Brown's Blackberry Hand Pies

Video | 01:35

Miss Brown reveals how to easily bake her delicious blackberry hand pies.

Valerie's Strawberry Love Cake

Video | 03:45

Valerie Bertinelli's cake layers reverse while baking for a pretty, marbled effect, and she makes thick pudding frosting for the perfect topping.

Pavlova Eggs with Lemon Curd

Video | 01:03

These meringues, filled with a lemon curd to look like sunny-side-up eggs, are deceptively easy to make.

Festive Rainbow Fruit Skewers

Video | 03:14

Make an extra-special treat to take along on your next picnic.

Toasted Coconut Layer Cake

Video | 02:04

Kardea Brown creates a rich, decadent cake with coconut cream-cheese frosting and toasted coconut sprinkled all over.

Kardea's Pina Colada Pie

Video | 02:21

Chef Kardea Brown crafts a party in a pie that is filled with tropical fruit, creamy layers and just a touch of rum flavor.

Miss Brown's Banana Pudding

Video | 01:52

Kardea Brown's shares her grandmother's creamy and flavorful recipe for Banana Pudding. She also reveals an important tip on how to get fluffy and stable whipped cream every time.

Four-Flavor Sheet Pan Pie

Video | 00:53

Apple, cherry, pumpkin and pecan pies coexist peacefully in one giant slab that feeds a crowd.

Bloomin' Apple

Video | 00:48

Marshmallow-stuffed apples get the bloomin' treatment with salted caramel sauce.

Eton Mess Parfait

Video | 00:33

Layers of meringue, whipped cream and fresh strawberries make this a berry good dessert.

Apple-Pumpkin-Pecan Pie

Video | 02:18

This ultimate dessert brings together the gooey elements of a pecan pie, the tartness of an apple pie and the creaminess of a pumpkin pie into one delicious treat.

Citrus Crinkle Cookies

Video | 01:12

These soft-and-chewy cookies are positively bursting with bright citrus flavor, whether it's tart lemon, zesty lime or sweet orange.

Crepes with Fruit

Video | 05:08

Try making this berry dessert with pre-made crepes or a main dish variation.

Watermelon Granita Parfait

Video | 06:00

Alex Guarnaschelli transforms leftover scraps of watermelon into a refreshing, layered summer treat.

Lime Ginger Slushy

Video | 04:04

Whip up a frozen ginger lime slushy that will be a hit with all your guests.