These fresh, fruity vegan dessert ideas are ideal for the warmer months!
By Lora O’Brien
Let’s face it: fruit, when it’s fresh, ripe and juicy, is a dessert in itself. It’s healthy, it’s tasty, and it’s cheap! Especially when you eat fruit that is seasonal and local to you.
But sometimes, you just want to elevate it a wee bit. And that’s where these fruity vegan dessert ideas come in.
Before we get started, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
Tips For Cooking With Fruit
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Choose ripe (but not overripe) fruit
Ripe fruit has the best balance of sweetness and texture. Overripe fruit can be mushy or too sweet for certain dishes, though it’s great for baking or smoothies. -
Balance sweetness and acidity
Add a splash of lemon or lime juice to brighten up fruit dishes or cut through sweetness. This is especially helpful in jams, pies, and sauces. -
Spice it up
Remember that warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and ginger pair beautifully with many fruits like apples, pears, peaches, and bananas. -
Roast or grill for deeper flavour:
Cooking fruit with dry heat caramelises the natural sugars and brings out a richer, more intense flavour. Try roasted figs, grilled peaches, or broiled pineapple. -
Don’t skip the salt
Just a pinch can enhance the flavour of fruits in both sweet and savoury dishes. It’s a secret weapon for fruit-based salsas, salads, and baked goods.
Some Specific Ideas:
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Apples and pears: Are great in crisps, tarts, and savoury dishes
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Berries: Perfect for compotes, jams, pancakes, or salad dressings.
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Citrus: Zest adds punch to baked goods and marinades; juice brightens up sauces and glazes.
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Bananas: Best used very ripe for banana bread, muffins, or pancakes.
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Tropical fruits (like mango or pineapple): Blend into salsas, grill for desserts, or add to rice dishes.
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Pair fruit with herbs: Like basil with strawberries, mint with watermelon, thyme with peaches—game changer.
- Maceration is magic: Toss sliced fruit with a bit of sugar and let it sit to release juices—great for topping desserts or yogurt.
Want tips tailored to a specific fruit or recipe? Let me know in the comments below!
Now let’s get started. Whether you’re wanting to make a decadent snack or a showstopper for guests, these recipes are all bursting with fruity flavours!
Main image: Bianca Zapata
20 Fruit Filled Vegan Dessert Ideas
1. Raspberry Parfaits
This vegan raspberry parfait may look complex, but it’s super quick and easy to make. It’s also full of lots of healthy ingredients such as berries and protein rich soy yogurt. You can even swap in fruit that is in season if raspberries aren’t on hand.
Get the recipe here.
2. Simple Grilled Pineapple
If you’re looking for easy-to-make fruity vegan dessert ideas, this is the one!
Sure, pineapple is delicious, but grilled pineapple is next level! It enhances the sweetness, and is perfect paired alongside a scoop of dairy-free ice cream. It’s literal sweet, golden perfection.
Get the recipe here.
3. Apricot Crumble Cake
Apricots are often neglected when we think of fruity vegan dessert ideas. And that’s a pity! This cake proves why. It has a creamy cheesecake layer with a crumble topping with chunks of jammy apricots. In short: it’s a wonderfully fruity and refreshing treat!
Get the recipe here.
4. Peach Cobbler
Made using fresh and whole food ingredients, this is one of those fruity vegan desserts that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Of course, fresh peaches are best, but in winter, canned will do. In the cooler months, it’s delicious served warm, but in the summer, you can add a scoop of ice cream to cool it down!
Get the recipe here.
5. Vegan Mango Cheesecake
Mangos always make me think of a tropical island, and that is where this dish will transport you to! The baked cheesecake has a creamy filling similar to custard, and is absolutely bursting with flavour.
Get the recipe here.
6. Easy Vegan Bananas Foster
This banana dessert is one of the most comforting of these fruity vegan recipe ideas! It’s warm and rich, you’ll only need 5 simple ingredients to make it, and you’ll be so glad you did!
Get the recipe here.
7. Mini Fruit Pizza
What to do with an abundance of fruit? Make a fruity pizza! This is a fun way to incorporate something ultra healthy into your vegan fruity dessert ideas. The cookie crust is topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting and then decorated with various sweet and juicy fruits. I’ll have 5 slices, please!
Get the recipe here.
8. Rainbow Fruit Skewers
Fruit skewers are great if you’re wanting to enjoy fruit with a little something else! Chop your fruit and make kebabs, and then drizzle with some chocolate for an extra treat. They’re fun, they’re simple, and they’re one of the best fruity vegan dessert ideas to make for parties – especially kids’!
Get the recipe here.
9. Vegan Cranberry Pavlovas
I absolutely adore a good Pavlova! The sweetness of the meringue pairs perfectly with the tartness of fresh fruit. Cranberries are featured here, but you could use any fruit that is in season. For example? Blueberries, strawberries or red currants would be delicious, too!
Get the recipe here.
10. Zesty Orange Posset
If you’re looking for a a fruity vegan dessert recipe that is rich, creamy and bursting with flavour, this orange posset may be the dish for you! With just a few ingredients you can transform a humble orange into this decadent dessert.
Get the recipe here.
11. Vegan Berry Ice Cream Cake
If you’re a fan of fruit and ice cream, you’ll adore this cake. It calls for just 4-5 simple ingredients and is finished off with lots of fresh berries on top. It’s super vibrant, and would even be a great dessert for a celebration or event.
Get the recipe here.
12. Mango Passionfruit Sorbet
Tropical fruit really brings such a refreshing flavour to fruity vegan desserts! This sorbet combines mango and passionfruit to make a treat that is both tangy and light. Garnish with some passionfruit and you’ll be suitably refreshed.
Get the recipe here.
13. Vegan Tarte Tatin
When in season, fresh, crisp apples are my g0-to fruit. They’re so wonderfully refreshing, you just can’t help but devour them. But if I can resist long enough, I’ll use them to make this French classic dessert. Looks and sounds fancy, but it’s way easier to make than you’d think!
Get the recipe here.
14. Vegan Lemon Cheesecake
This lemony cheesecake is both light and airy! The lemon adds the perfect tanginess, and this is a refreshing dessert to serve at the end of a meal when wanting to impress dinner guests.
Get the recipe here.
15. Black Forest Dessert In A Jar
How could we do a list of fruity vegan desserts without…cherries?! And this one is packed with them. Besides the fruit, there’s also chocolate cake and vegan yogurt. These only take 15mins to make, and you can store them in the fridge for up to three days.
Get the recipe here.
16. Chocolate Fig Tart
With an almond flour crust, a creamy chocolate filling and jammy fig topping, this chocolate fig tart is the perfect fruity vegan dessert to make when figs are in season. It’s so pretty, it will look like you bought it at a fancy cake shop!
Get the recipe here.
17. Coconut Panna Cotta w/ Strawberry Sauce
We love a dish that looks fancy but is quick and easy to make, like this strawberry panna cotta! The texture and flavours are like spoonfuls of absolute delight.
Get the recipe here.
18. Blueberry Cheesecake Pie
Who doesn’t love a cheesecake? It’s a classic! And you can pretty much use any fruit to top it with. This recipe uses blueberries, and the fresh berries alongside a blueberry compote make a wonderful dessert that is 100% dairy-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free and egg-free.
Get the recipe here.
19. Vegan Layered Trifle Cups
Trifle is a classic English dessert. It’s made with layers of fruit, thin layers of cake commonly soaked in sherry, custard, and cream. There are so many varieties and flavour combinations of trifles out there – including this amazing vegan version!
Get the recipe here.
20. Spiced Red Wine Poached Pears
Pears are an underrated fruit. And when they’re poached, like they are in this dish, they make such a wonderful, elegant dessert. Serve them up with some coconut yogurt and star anise for a unique touch.
Get the recipe here.
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Vegan, fruity, and oh-so-refreshing! These desserts take the sweet side of life to a whole new level with their fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Can’t wait to dive in!
Enjoy!