How to Make The Perfect Summer Dessert

Hosting a backyard barbecue? These recipes for warm-weather desserts will ensure your cookout ends on a sweet note.
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Light and fruity puds to round off a summer spread, from berry-laden pavlova to zesty lemon tart.

Luscious fruit pies, ice cream and indulgent chilled chocolate. These summer desserts are the perfect finale to any summer party, from a backyard barbecue to a pool party and more.
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Desserts full of zest and flavor...meant to be shared with friends and family outside by the pool or at a BBQ. Warm weather delights!

When adding juicy summer fruit (like blueberries) to pies and cobblers, you generally need something to help the fruit coalesce into a sauce. The chefs in the Food Network Kitchens love instant tapioca, as it thickens while fading into the background, letting the fruit shine.