Rather than totally give up baked goods for fruit, why not be able to get the best of both worlds with a fruit-based dessert? These treats go way above and beyond boring fruit salads and parfaits, remixing cakes, pies and even some dishes that don't typically include fruit.
In addition to being pretty satisfying, these fruity desserts are great for getting a fix of both the good-for-you and bad-for-you sugars. Due to the small size of berries, bananas and apples, these recipes also have a tendency to be smaller in size, so that indulging never feels like something you should be ashamed of. Although you may have some go-to recipes for cookies and cakes, these ones infused with fruit are pretty fun ways to shake up a regular dessert routine.
35 Fruit-Based Desserts
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Cake-Filled Fruit
These Cupcake-Stuffed Strawberries Look Deliciously Deceiving
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Chocolate Football Fruits
Sweet Strawberry Snacks for Superbowl 46
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Flavorful Fruity Snacks
The Topical Kiwi Strawberry Spring Roll is a Tasty Twist to an Asian Dish
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DIY Frozen Chocolate Bananas
This Recipe Transforms the Popular Fruit into a Delicious Dessert
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Overloaded Strawberry Desserts
The Strawberry Parfait Gives You a Daily Fruit Serving & Then Some
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Fruity Ice Pops
Fresh Fruit Popsicles are a Healthy Way to Stay Cool this Summer
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Deep-Fried Watermelons
The 'Food Dudes' Website Conjures up Some Fatty Fruit Creations
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Elegantly Chilled Berry Desserts
The Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Requires No Baking
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Banana Sandwich Treats
These Frozen Banana Treats are Filled with Gooey Peanut Butter
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Delicious Dessert Drink Contraptions
The Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shot Glasses are Incredible
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Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Cake Mix Cookies From Sally’s Baking Addiction are Ado
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DIY Banana Split Cheesecake
These Party Desserts Require No Baking and Will Satisfy a Sweet Tooth
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Superhero Chocolate Strawberries
These Spider-Man Strawberry Desserts are Super Simple to Make
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Fresh Fruit Cakes
This Cake Creatively Replaces Vanilla Sponge with Watermelon and Peaches
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Literal Strawberry Cakes
This Delicious Cake is Filled with Strawberry Fruit for a Sweet Taste
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Cake-Inspired Pies
These Strawberry Shortcake Whoopie Pies are Mouthwatering
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Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
This 'Kitchen Treaty' Baked Goody is Brimming with Summer Fruit
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Miniature Ice Cream Pies
These Blueberry Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches Offer Bite-Sized Indulgence
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Fruity Granola Pizzas
This Delicious Dessert Pizza is Made with Oatmeal and Berries
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Precious Petite Pastries
These Bite Sized Banana Cream Pies are Perfectly Portioned
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Frozen DIY Desserts
The A Beautiful Mess Melon Sorbet Recipe Can Be Made at Home
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Decadent Dessert Breads
Something Swanky's Unusual Bread Recipe Makes Red Velvet Banana Bread
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S'more-Infused Strawberries
This Recipe Uses Strawberries to Make Chocolate S'mores
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Spiced Chocolate-Covered Bananas
This Recipe for Mexican Chocolate Frozen Bananas Incudes Cinnamon
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Vegan Apple Cranberry Cheesecake
Try This Raw Food Dessert as an Alternative to Baked Goods
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Sprinkled Banana Bites
The Bakers Royale BaNilla Sandwich Cookies Look Like Sugary Burgers
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Salty Avocado Shakes
This Sea Salt and Avocado Smoothie is Refreshing and Healthy
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Fruit-Infused Ice Cubes
These Cherry and Berry Ice Cubes Have Floating Fruit for Extra Sweetness
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Raspberry Ramen Desserts
This Fruity Rocky Road Bar is Made from Ramen Noodles
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Fresh Fruit Pretzels
The Strawberry Filled Dough Knots are a Satisfying Tart Treat
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Boozy Sangria Pastries
This Sangria Crumble Hybrid Makes for a Wine-Infused Treat
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Strawberry Milkshake-Infused Cupcakes
These Cupcakes Taste Just Like a Frothy Strawberry Milkshake
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Berry Flavorful Explosions
The Fresh Fruit Enchiladas Offers a Wonderful Sweet Pastry Treat
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Fall Vegan Fruit Desserts
This Vegan Thanksgiving Dessert is Simple, Healthy & Refreshing
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Stacked Sorbet Cakes
This Raspberry Mango Ice Cream Cake is a Refreshing Dessert Item
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Oven-Ready Frozen Cakes
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Video Game-Inspired Desserts
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Better-for-You Fruit Snacks
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Kid-Friendly Freeze-Dried Snacks
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Cheese Puff Birthday Cakes
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Playful Space-Themed Desserts
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Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Grapes
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Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
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Indulgent Diner Dessert Dishes
These IHOP Desserts Come in Two Tasty Varieties
Fruity Yogurt Easter Snacks
Welch's Fruit 'n Yogurt Eggs are an Alternative Easter Treat
Multi-Textured Dessert Shakes
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Poppable Dessert Pearls
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Dessert-Inspired Greek Yogurts
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Crunchy Dessert-Flavored Candies
Skittles Desserts Capture the Tastes of Classic Treats
Indulgent Gluten-Free Cookies
Glutenull's Goji Berries and Chocolate Cookies are Diet-Friendly
Cocktail-Inspired Desserts
Gü's Multi-Layered Desserts are Positioned as Indulgent Alternatives
Guilt-Free Vegan Cheesecakes
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Better-for-You Frozen Bars
Yasso's Real Fruit Bars are Blended with Protein-Packed Greek Yogurt
Plant-Based Mochi Bites
Mochidoki's Vegan Passionfruit Mochi Combines Fruit Puree & Coconut Cream
Mexican Cuisine-Inspired Puddings
These New Jello-O Puddings Come in Two Zero-Sugar Flavors
Cake-Infused Greek Yogurts
Chobani Flip Confetti Birthday Cake Yogurt Has Cake Bite Mix-Ins
Globally Inspired Jelly Beans
BRACH'S Desserts of the World Jelly Beans Explore Global Flavors
3D-Printed Cheesecakes
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Hydrating Melon Beverages
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Vegan-Friendly Candy Chews
Fruit-tella Chews are Transitioning to a Fully Vegan Recipe
Donut-Shaped Frozen Desserts
Sundae Shoppe's Donut Dessert Bars are Fun Frozen Novelties
Nutritious Miniature Waffles
Evergreen's Frozen Waffles Share a Serving of Fruits and Vegetables
Chocolate-Flavored Water Beverages
vitaminwater's Zero-Sugar 'with love' is Indulgent Yet Healthy
Preservative-Free Fruit Waters
Real Fruit Water Pairs Farm-Picked Ingredients & Fresh Spring Water
Autumn Seasonal Ice Creams
Little Debbie Rolled Out a Set of Fall-Ready Ice Cream Flavors
Rice Pudding Pots
Petit Pot's Vanilla Rice Pudding is a Rich, Creamy and Convenient Dessert
Indulgent Dessert Cocktails
Bardinet Inspirations Recreates the Flavors of French Desserts
Dessert-Like Plant Protein Drinks
REBBL's Protein Beverages Capture the Flavors of Cookies & Pie
Superfood Jelly Snacks
These Vegan-Friendly Jelly Desserts are Flavorful Textured Snacks
St. Patrick's Day Desserts
Sugar Bowl Bakery Boasts Imaginative and Playful Desserts
Plant-Based Nut Butter Pies
Milk Bar's Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Pie is Vegan & Gluten-Free
Crowd-Pleasing Non-Dairy Desserts
Ben & Jerry's Strawberry Cheezecake is a Decadent Vegan Treat
Nourishing Chickpea Brownies
Fabalish's Plant-Based Brownies are Packed with Veggies and Legumes
Over-the-Top Easter Desserts
Serendipity3 & PEEPS Teamed Up to Create an Easter Beverage
Celebratory Cheesy Snack Cakes
Milk Bar's Cheetle-Infused Birthday Cake Celebrates Cheetos' 75th
Vegan Caterpillar-Shaped Cakes
Lazy Day's New Vegan Caterpillar Cakes Reinvent a Well-Known Treat
Marshmallow Chick Dessert-toppers
Orange Leaf Just Added Easter Peeps as a New Fro Yo Topping
Apple Crumb Cake Cookies
Apple Crumb Cake is crumbl's latest cookie flavor
Fruit-Forward Skincare
Fruit Works' Products are Cruely-Free, Vegan and 91% Naturally Derived
Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
Dadu Ice Cream Puts Gummy Bears in Ice Cream
Healthy Indulgent Treats
Halo Top is Entering the Baking Aisle with New Single-Serve Cake Cups
Dual-Flavor Fruit Snacks
BEAR Fruit Splits Come in Two Varieties for Older Children to Enjoy
Vegetable-Concealing Brownie Treats
Beech-Nut Launches the 'Brownies with Hidden Veggies' Line
Pot-Style French Desserts
Petit Pot is Introducing Three New Dessert Flavors
Allergy-Friendly Celebration Cakes
Just Love Makes Cakes Without Nuts, Milk or Eggs
Mini Easter Dessert Cakes
The Crumbl Carrot Cake is Sweet, Spiced and Limited-Edition
Tangy Lemon Cinamon Rolls
Cinnaholic's New Lemonberry Crunch Roll is Perfect for Spring
Textural Plant-Based Chocolate Cakes
2foods Gâteau Chocolate Can Be Enjoyed Three Ways
Free-From Dessert Donuts
Planet Bake's Red Velvet Cake Donut is Sugar-Free & Gluten-Free
Sugar-Free Fruit Strips
The Fruitly Snacks Variety Pack Features Four Best-Selling Flavors
Hidden Veggie Pops
Daily Harvest Pops are Packed with Fruits and Vegetables
No-Added-Sugar Fruit Snacks
BEAR Fruit Treasures are Suited for Children Aged Three and Up
Watermelon Lemonade Sorbets
Ygurtland’s Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Sorbet Launches for Summer
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Soft Swirled Dessert Pints
Blue Bunny Twist Pints Bring the Soft Serve Experience Home
Bakeable Boba Snacks
Smoobees are Soft, Chewy Fruit Boba for Mixing, Baking & Freezing
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These Functional Fruit Konnyaku Jellies Come in Two Varieties
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Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Cookies Come in Three Flavors
Nut-Free Plant-Based Brownies
Whole Grains, Dates and Cocoa Make Up This Chocolate Brownie
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High-Protein Layered Desserts
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Delectable Flavored Doughnuts
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Lower-Calorie Baking Mixes
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Ready-to-Make Cocktail Kits
Camp Craft Cocktails Released the Fruit Cake Cocktail for the Holidays
Canned Watermelon Drinks
Mela Watermelon Water is Hydrating and Rich in Antioxidants
Cauliflower-Based Ice Creams
EatKinda Makes a Creamy Frozen Dessert with a Veggie Base
Fruit-Forward Dairy-Free Smoothies
The Baskin-Robbins Non-Dairy Smoothies Come in Three Flavors
Convenient Christmasy Snack Cakes
These Little Debbie Holiday Desserts Come in Seven Options
No-Sugar-Added Yogurt Alternatives
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Ready-to-Serve Frozen Desserts
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Better-for-You Fruit Gummies
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Prepackaged Reduced Sugar Cakes
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Adventurous Jelly-Style Candies
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Cheesecake-Filled Mexican Pastries
Del Real's Churro Cheesecake Tamales Combines 3 Treats in 1
Frozen Watermelon Drinks
Krispy Kreme's Watermelon Chiller is a Limited Time Summer Drink
Collaborative Apple Muffins
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Fruit-Forward Jelly Snacks
Dole Wiggles Fruit Juice Gels Have No Added Sugar
Citrusy Raspberry-Filled Snack Cakes
Jaffa Cakes Raspberry are Packed with Fruit Flavor
Fruity Coconut Waters
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Vitamin-Filled Fruit Snacks
Del Monte's Fruit Chunks in Fruit Purée Snacks are Naturally Sweetened
Gluten-Free Fruit Muffins
Trader Joe's New Gluten Free Strawberry Muffins are Perfect for Spring
Keto-Friendly Four-Berry Jams
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Fruit-Forward Pudding Ice Creams
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Fruit-Filled Sorbetto Shells
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Sweet-Inspired Chocolate Bites
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Cake-Inspired Restaurant Cookies
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Crunchy Fruit-Based Snacks
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Sugar-Free Dessert Spreads
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Kid-Friendly Jelly Fruit Snacks
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Exotically Flavored Cheesecake Desserts
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Layered Custard Cake Desserts
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Allergy-Friendly Alt Puddings
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Sensible Autumnal Hummus Desserts
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Shaken Fruit Puree Drinks
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Convenient Cake-Flavored Treats
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Savory Ice Cream Treats
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Fruit Punch-Flavored Cakes
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Fruity Cheesecake-Based Cookies
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Berry Ice Cream Collections
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Fruit-Topped Sugar Cookies
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Baked Free-From Donut Ranges
The Entenmann's Donut Cakes Come in Two Flavors
Sundae-Inspired Cookies
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Birthday Cake Protein Poppers Have a Sweet and Savory Flavor
Exotic Vegan-Friendly Smoothie Bowls
These Smoothie King Smoothie Bowls Come in Two Varieties
Sweet Potato Donut Mixes
West Food Brands' Bake-at-Home Dessert Only Needs Added Liquid
Creepy Candy-Filled Mini Cakes
The Bundtlet Full O’ Reese’s Pieces Reveals a Surprise Inside
Celebratory Mardi Gras Treats
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