Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberriesoh my!
For some of the desserts,frozen berriescan be used in a pinch as well.
The bright color of these bites will turn heads when you serve them at any gathering.

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Though the name sounds fancy, even a novice baker can pull this one off.
Easy Blackberry Turnovers
Turn fresh blackberries into sweet handheld treats.
Use frozen puff pastry sheets to fold up the berry filling.

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Pear-Cranberry Crisp
Berry-forward desserts aren’t just for the warm weather months.
This pear and cranberry, cinnamon-laden crisp is full of cozy flavors making it an ideal winter treat.
Serve the galette slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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Once chilled, top with berries and garnishes as desired.
If you’re looking for something stronger add your favorite clear spirit to the red-and-pink-hued drink.
These confections are a great way to use up berries that are a little less than fresh.

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Our five-star, non-alcoholic strawberry spritz is just the thing.
you could always add a splash of tequila or spirit of your choice to make it boozy.
It’s the perfect match for anything grilledfrom rib-eye steaks to barbecued chicken.

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Toss it all together or let dinner guests choose their own toppings.
And if you’re not a fan of blue cheese, swap it for feta or goat cheese.
Though these might be categorized as a dessert, they make for an indulgent breakfast treat as well.

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No-Bake Strawberry Pie
Prepare this strawberry dessert the night before entertaining to make hosting a breeze.
The fluffy, strawberry-speckled filling is finished with whipped cream and fresh berries on top.
What’s better than macerated berries and fresh whipped cream sandwiched between a flaky biscuit?

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We keep it simple with just six ingredients to let the juicy blackberries shine.
Fresh berries are peppered throughout the casserole while a blueberry-maple syrup is reserved for serving.
Warm up the syrup before serving for maximum enjoyment.

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Meanwhile, walnuts lend a slight crunch throughout.
Fresh fruit juice-soaked lady fingers are topped with juicy berries and mascarpone whipped cream to form pretty layers.
Sprinkle on extra strawberries and raspberries as a garnish.

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Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake
Medium-grind yellow cornmeal gives this moist cake added texture.
Studded with blueberries, every bite is a guaranteed explosion of flavorful fruit.
Enjoy as is or serve each slice with homemade whipped cream.

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Each layer is brushed with a raspberry jam mixture before adding the frosting.
Our fuss-free strawberry patch cake will check all the boxes.
Marshmallow creme is the store-bought secret to the fluffy pink frosting.

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Instead of a typical graham cracker crust, we used finely crushed pretzels for a salty twist.
The recipe calls for strawberry gelatin, but the pink-hue mostly comes from the fresh strawberries.
Cakey Strawberry Cobbler
This isn’t youraverage cobbler.

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it’s possible for you to easily swap the strawberries out for any berry or stone fruit as well.
Crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, and salty feta round out the dish.
Strawberry And Peach Sangria
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Hosting is a breeze with this fruity, five-ingredient sangria.

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All you need is 10 minutes of hands on time to get these muffins in the oven.
Embrace the messy nature for the dish and serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Save time by using store-bought angel food cake.

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Blackberry-Honey Mustard Sauce
The possibilities are endless with this unexpected combination.
Beneath the blueberry and raspberry topping, mascarpone cheese gives it an extra creamy texture.
If you freeze it overnight, let the dessert soften slightly at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

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Strawberry Fields Cocktail
Toast to warm weather with this bright and boozy cocktail.
And for easy assembly, we used layers of whole graham crackers.
Blueberry Biscuits
If you thought flaky buttermilk biscuits couldn’t get any better, then think again.

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Juicy blueberries add a slight sweetness to the tender pastries.
Scattermacerated blackberriesand any extra juice atop the batter and bake until golden and bubbly.
The pink-hued cake gets its color from fresh strawberries and strawberry-flavored gelatin.

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Strawberry Dump Cake
We don’t call it a dump cake for no reason.
Strawberry Milk
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Strawberry milk isn’t just for kids.
Milk made with fresh strawberries is a tasty way to start the day.

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Creamy and delicious, this recipe allows you to control the sweetness.

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