There's something magical about the harmony between fruits and desserts, especially during summer. The natural sweetness, vibrant colors, and varied textures of fruits make them perfect companions for an array of delightful desserts.
It doesn't matter if you prefer tart berries, tropical wonders, or stone fruits; there's a fruit dessert combination that will make your taste buds sing for sure!
Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Video by Preppy Kitchen
The Classics
Strawberry Shortcake: This timeless dessert features tender biscuits topped with fresh, juicy strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. A touch of balsamic vinegar in the strawberry mix can elevate the flavor, adding a delightful tang.
Peach Cobbler: Perfect for summer, peach cobbler combines ripe, sweet peaches with a buttery, cakey topping that bakes to golden perfection. It's a comforting dessert that's hard to resist.
Apple Pie: The quintessential American dessert, apple pie, is a blend of tart and sweet apples encased in a flaky, buttery crust. A hint of cinnamon and nutmeg rounds out the flavors, making it a perfect fall treat.
Tropical Delights
Pineapple Carpaccio with Lemon Sorbet: This refreshing dessert features thinly sliced pineapple, complemented by a zesty lemon sorbet and candied lemon zest. It's light, tangy, and perfect for hot weather.
Mango Sticky Rice: A popular Thai dessert, mango sticky rice pairs sweet, ripe mangoes with creamy coconut sticky rice, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.
Coconut Passion Fruit Parfait: Layered with crunchy cashew praline, this parfait is a tropical dream. The tartness of passion fruit melds beautifully with the creamy coconut base.
Berry Bliss
Blueberry Cobbler: Bursting with blueberry juiciness, this cobbler features a soft, fluffy topping that balances the tartness of the berries. It's a must-try for any berry lover.
Raspberry Crumble Cookies: These cookies are both crunchy and sweet, with a buttery crumble that perfectly complements the tart raspberry filling. They make a great dessert or snack.
Black Currant Cheesecake: Vibrant and rich, this cheesecake is studded with bits of black currant and topped with a syrupy currant glaze. The light, fluffy texture of the cheesecake contrasts nicely with the juicy berries.
The Perfect Kiwi Dessert
For a unique and delightful dessert, we propose the perfect Kiwi choco chips, try Chocolate-Dipped Kiwi Slices. Simply slice kiwis and dip them in melted chocolate. Freeze the slices for a cool, tropical treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat. The tartness of the kiwi pairs wonderfully with the rich chocolate, creating a refreshing and satisfying dessert. You can also try it with oranges and apple slices with different tastes!
Which is your favorite one? While we showed some of them, it is noticeable that there are way more, and many more can just be invented with some creativity and experimentation. Don't let standard desserts stop your cooking creativity! Enjoy!