A creamy, cool treat is irresistible in the summertime. From silky smooth ice cream to ethereal whipped cream shortcakes to rich cheesecake, summer deserts have a lot to offer. Choose one of the 8 recipes listed below and treat yourself to the sweet life this season.
1) Coconut Tres Leches
We transformed our original tres leches recipe by giving it a coconut spin. We upped the coconut flavor with coconut milk, coconut extract, and toasted coconut. An unsweetened whipped cream topping adds a light contrast to the sweet, spongy cake.
2) Cherry Clafoutis
This French classic composed of sweet cherries and creamy custard is a dessert dream. While pitting the cherries involves a little prep work, the rest of this recipe comes together in no time at all. Switch it up and serve this beauty for an elegant and simple weekend brunch with fresh mint and champagne!
3) Snickerdoodle Bars
A snickerdoodle is essentially a velvety sugar cookie with ample amounts of cinnamon, and we love this cookie for its simplicity. In this recipe we took the traditional snickerdoodle and turned it into an ethereal cake-like bar, perfect after dinner or with a cup of coffee.
4) Peach Shortcake
Fresh peaches at the peak of summer ripeness need little assistance, but we’ve added a little lemon zest to amplify their citrusy qualities and a sprinkling of sugar to make them juicy. Swap in nectarines, plums, or other stone fruits to enjoy endless iterations of this classic recipe.
5) Sous Vide Vanilla Ice Cream
Beat the heat this summer with our simple ice cream technique that’s sure to impress. Sous viding precisely controls the temperature of the ice cream base ensuring a creamy consistency and preventing accidental overheating and curdling of the custard.
6) Blueberry Lime Cheesecake
Filled with lime juice and zest, this light and airy cheesecake boasts a flavor reminiscent of key lime pie. Jammy blueberry preserves make for the perfect mix-in to keep the delicate whipped consistency and create a gorgeous blueberry speckled color. Last, but not least, we use gingersnaps for a rich and zingy cookie crust.
7) Ricotta Cake with Raspberry Sauce
This delicious ricotta cake is bright and fruity thanks to a winning combination of lemons and raspberries. This cake is a true chameleon, fitting in at the breakfast table, after a casual dinner, or plated and served for an elegant finish to any meal.
