Creamy, Dairy-Free Treats to Celebrate the Fruits of Summer!

With the abundance of peak-season produce, fruity desserts and summertime go hand-in-hand. Make the most of these final summer days by combining ripe, colorful fruits with dairy-free creaminess to create delicious treats that celebrate the season’s sweetest bounty.

Blueberry Ice Cream

Get the Ice Cream Recipe, from Petite Allergy Treats

When you think of ice cream, several things may come to mind – rich and creamy, full of dairy, and a lot of work to make at home. But with this no-machine, plant-based recipe, only the first of those characteristics is true. It features just three ingredients (organic blueberries, coconut cream and maple syrup) that come together (in your freezer, overnight) to create the ultimate summertime dessert.

Raspberry Coconut Cream Popsicles

Get the Popsicle Recipe, from All Day I Dream About Food (pictured)

Nothing screams “summertime” quite like a popsicle – and these, made with pureed raspberries and coconut cream, could not be more delicious. Plus, they’re super easy to make! The hardest part will be resisting the urge to spoon the fruity, creamy mixture directly into your mouth instead of into the popsicle molds.

Banana Strawberry Ice Cream

Get the Ice Cream Recipe, from Sweet & Savory by Shinee

Another tricky dessert that belies its name, this “ice cream” doesn’t actually contain cream. Instead, it gets its rich and creamy texture from frozen and pureed bananas – which are combined with sweet strawberries and pure vanilla extract to create a deliciously dairy-free delight. We recommend making a big batch of this one; you’ll be glad you did.

Creamy Pan-Fried Peaches with Cinnamon & Honey

Get the Fruit Recipe, from The Rising Spoon

Do you love juicy, fresh-from-the-orchard peaches? Then you’ve got to try this simple yet outstanding dessert. Pan-fried peaches are topped with a dairy-free cream of coconut milk, cinnamon and honey to create an eye-catching (and fragrant) combination of flavors elegant enough to serve at your next dinner party.

Two-Ingredient Pineapple Whip

Get the Dessert Recipe, from Hip2Save

Who knew you could make such an incredible dessert with only two simple ingredients? Take a whole pineapple, peel and chop it into pieces, freeze those pieces overnight – and then in the morning, blend it with some coconut milk (or dairy-free milk of your choice.) The result: a tropical vacation in frozen, edible form.

Vegan Golden Plum & Blueberry Clafoutis

Get the Clafoutis Recipe, from The Viet Vegan

Have you ever had a clafoutis? The luxurious French dessert is known for its light yet custard-y texture, traditionally made from eggs and cream. However, this plant-based version is a delicious alternative – and a wonderful way to highlight your favorite seasonal fruits. Try classic cherries, juicy plums or peaches, ripe blueberries or blackberries – or any combination you so please.