Looking for some quick and easy fruit dessert recipes that don’t require any baking? You’re in luck! This article introduces 9 delicious and hassle-free no-bake fruit dessert cup recipes that are perfect for summer. From blueberry dessert cups to pineapple tiramisu cups and strawberry tiramisu cups, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Each recipe is simple to make and doesn’t involve any eggs, gelatin, or alcohol. So grab your favorite fruits and get ready to create some mouthwatering summer desserts that will impress your family and friends. Whether you choose to try one recipe or all nine, you’re sure to find a sweet treat that will satisfy your cravings. Get ready to indulge in these easy and yummy fruit dessert cups!
BLUEBERRY DESSERT CUPS
Ingredients:
- 250g (2 cups) fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
- 250ml (1 cup) whipping cream (minimum 33% fat)
- 150g white chocolate
Instructions:
- In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the white chocolate until smooth. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the melted white chocolate and blueberries into the whipped cream.
- Divide the mixture into 5 dessert cups and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries and enjoy!
PASSION FRUIT DESSERT CUPS
Ingredients:
- 50g store-bought Madeira cake or sponge cake (or 2 small vanilla muffins)
- 50g white chocolate
- 100g cream cheese
- 150ml whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- Lemon zest of 1/4 lemon (1 tsp)
- 2 passion fruits
- Fresh mint for decoration (optional)
Instructions:
- Crumble the Madeira cake or sponge cake into a bowl.
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave or using a double boiler.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese, whipping cream, vanilla essence, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Add the melted white chocolate to the cream mixture and mix until well combined.
- Cut the passion fruits in half and scoop out the pulp.
- Divide the crumbled cake into 2 dessert cups and layer with the cream mixture and passion fruit pulp.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
PINEAPPLE TIRAMISU DESSERT CUPS
Ingredients:
- 200ml whipping cream (minimum 33% fat)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 10 Savoiardi biscuits / ladyfingers
- 100ml pineapple juice
- 150g fresh pineapple
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, whip the whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Dip the Savoiardi biscuits/ladyfingers into the pineapple juice and layer them in dessert cups.
- Spread a layer of whipped cream on top of the biscuits.
- Add a layer of chopped fresh pineapple.
- Repeat the layers until the cups are filled, ending with a layer of whipped cream.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
MANGO DESSERT CUPS
Ingredients:
- 200g chopped mango
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp cornstarch (US) / cornflour (UK)
- 300ml milk
- 100g vanilla cake or muffins
- 200ml whipping cream (minimum 33% fat)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 100g finely chopped mango
- Mango cubes for decoration
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine the chopped mango, sugar, cornstarch, and milk. Mix well.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
- Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- Crumble the vanilla cake or muffins into a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the cooled mango mixture and chopped mango into the whipped cream.
- Layer the crumbled cake and mango cream mixture in dessert cups.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour to set.
- Garnish with mango cubes before serving.
RASPBERRY DESSERT CUPS
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp corn flour (UK) / corn starch (US)
- 2 tbsp water
- 275g raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 250ml whipping cream (minimum 33% fat)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, mix together the corn flour and water to form a smooth paste. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the raspberries break down and release their juices.
- Stir in the corn flour mixture and continue to cook until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Layer the raspberry sauce and whipped cream in dessert cups.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour to set.
KIWI DESSERT CUPS
Ingredients:
- 4-5 kiwis
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 75g vanilla cake or muffins
- 125g cream cheese (such as Philadelphia)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 125g whipping cream
- Fresh mint leaves for decoration (optional)
Instructions:
- Peel and slice 2 kiwis. Set aside the end slices for garnish.
- In a food processor, blend the remaining kiwi slices with sugar until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the kiwi puree into the cream cheese mixture, followed by the whipped cream.
- Layer crumbled vanilla cake and kiwi cream mixture in dessert cups.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour to set.
- Garnish with kiwi slices and fresh mint leaves, if desired.
STRAWBERRY TIRAMISU DESSERT CUPS
Ingredients:
- 200g strawberries (weight without stems)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 100ml milk (any)
- 14 Savoiardi biscuits (Ladyfingers / sponge biscuits)
- 250ml whipping cream (at least 33% fat)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Slice the strawberries and place them in a bowl.
- Mix in sugar and lemon juice until the strawberries release their juices. Set aside.
- Pour milk into a shallow dish.
- Dip each Savoiardi biscuit into the milk and layer them in dessert cups.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon a layer of strawberries onto the biscuit layer, followed by a layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers until the cups are filled, ending with a strawberry layer.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
ORANGE DESSERT CUPS
Ingredients:
- 300ml orange juice
- 20g cornflour (UK) / corn starch (US)
- 1-2 tbsp sugar (add to juice if it’s sour)
- 80g vanilla cake (Madeira cake aka loaf cake, pound cake, or vanilla muffins)
- 1 medium orange
- 250ml whipping cream (minimum 33% fat)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Halved orange slices for decoration
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, mix together the orange juice, cornflour, and sugar.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
- Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- Cut the vanilla cake into small cubes.
- Peel the orange and separate it into segments.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Layer the orange cubes, orange cream mixture, and orange segments in dessert cups.
- Pour the cooled orange sauce over each cup.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour to set.
- Garnish with halved orange slices before serving.
STRAWBERRY DESSERT CUPS
Ingredients:
Jelly layer:
- 600ml jelly (follow the instructions on the jelly packet)
Custard layer:
- 2 heaping tbsp custard powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 600ml milk
Cream layer:
- 200ml whipping cream
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
For decoration:
- Fresh strawberries or any other fruits
Instructions:
- Prepare the jelly according to the instructions on the packet. Let it cool.
- In a saucepan, mix together the custard powder, sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla essence until stiff peaks form.
- Layer the dessert cups with jelly, custard, and whipped cream, alternating between the layers.
- Refrigerate until set, for about 2-3 hours.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh strawberries or any other fruits.
Conclusion
These quick and easy fruit dessert cups are the perfect summer treat. They are simple to make and require no baking or special techniques. Whether you prefer the tangy flavor of passion fruit or the sweetness of blueberries, there is a dessert cup recipe for everyone. Try making these delicious treats for your next summer gathering or simply enjoy them as a refreshing dessert. Get creative with your toppings and decorations to make them even more appealing. With these recipes, you’ll have a variety of fruity desserts to choose from and enjoy throughout the summer season.