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Thankfully, these classic strawberry shortcakes, featuring fresh summer berries, are a snap to make.

These easy tarts filled with a superfast homemade freezer jam are as tasty as they are cute. And man, are they ever cute! Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and a touch of lemon zest and sugar are cooked down to spreadable goodness within a half hour. Then all that’s left to do is whip up our easy cream cheese dough, do a bit of rolling, chilling, filling and baking, and you’re rewarded with a bunch of bite-sized mini pies to enjoy with your afternoon tea.

Flaky pastry and sweet, in-season strawberries make this rectangular pie irresistible (and easy).

Tangy plums nestled in a melt-in-your-mouth almond filling on a no-fail shortbread crust? This tart is perfect for after-dinner lingering.

This pretty pastry pie is packed with fresh raspberries and will be sure to impress guests.