Summer’s here (kind of) with its long daylight hours bringing with it all kinds of new opportunities to enjoy tasty treats. BBQs, picnics, sporting events … you name it! Here’s a list of my five favourite sweets for cooling down, chilling out and making the most of the season.
Ice Cream!
Ice cream’s probably my all time favourite dessert. Pistachio’s my preferred flavour, but I like it all. Whether it’s a scoop a slowly melting vanilla atop of warm and gooey chocolate brownie at the end of a special meal, a quick Cornetto to complete an afternoon stroll through the park or a sneaky spoonful from the freezer when no one’s looking, I (like practically everyone else) LOVE ICE CREAM!
Summer Fruit
Come on. What could be more satisfying (or healthier) than a nice bowl of strawberries? Chilled blueberries are an awesome treat for a hot summer’s day as well. And popping a blackberry in my mouth takes me back to when I was a little kid tromping around in the woods and foraging along my merry, muddy way. Enjoying the best of the season and the best of British produce – that’s what summer’s all about.
Watermelon
Is there anything more refreshing? Or a more likely crowd pleaser? Introducing watermelon to your warm weather activities ups the summer fun and broadens the smiles.
Carrot Cake
Tough call, but if I had to choose one cake as my favourite, I reckon it would be carrot cake. It’s definitely a great summertime snack and a great mix of sweet and savoury.
Tiramisu
This is a great cold dessert that’s full of flavour and easy to make and somehow when I see it on the menu after a big Italian feast I always seem to find room!
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Have I made you hungry? From tips on how to make cupcakes to baking your own pizzas, you’ll find plenty more summer treat ideas at the BakingMad.com.
