6 summer fruit desserts to serve up in the sun
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6 summer fruit desserts to serve up in the sun
There are many things we love about summer: waking up to the sunshine streaming in through our window, being able to enjoy meals in our gardens well into the night and all the gorgeous seasonal produce that nature gives us during this period.
One such seasonal produce is berries. Summer berries —from juicy raspberry to flavoursome blackberries that burst on your tongue — are not only beautiful to look at, they are also perfect for cooking with.
They add flavour and colour to desserts or a hint of sweetness to meat dishes (ever tried duck with blackberry sauce?) or can just be popped straight into your mouth for a little hit of flavour on their own.
So, we have come up with five delicious recipes for sweet treats and desserts that make the most of all the goodness these little berries have to offer.
From a strawberry loaf you can slather in butter and have for breakfast to an indulgent, decadent, raspberry celebration cake with champagne mixed into the batter, these are the best summer fruit desserts...
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Summer fruit desserts: No-bake blackberry and blueberry cheesecake
This patisserie-worthy no-bake blueberry and blackberry cheesecake is easy to make and tastes so decadent. It combines the creamy, tartness of the cream cheese with the tangy sweet of the berries and the indulgent crunch of the Oreo biscuits that make up the base.
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Summer fruit desserts: Blackberry and white chocolate mousse
Contrasted against the beautiful purple hues from the blackberries, you can build this dessert into a layered parfait or simply top the mousse with the compote and whipped cream for an enchanting finish to any meal.
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Summer fruit desserts: Strawberry streusel loaf cake
Some argue that this is a bread rather a cake, but either way, it tastes delicious slathered in butter alongside a cup of tea. Whether you fancy something sweet in the morning or something satisfying after supper that isn't as indulgent, this summery loaf is a real winner.
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Summer fruit desserts: Raspberry celebration cake
It's not a real celebration until you have a cake, and what better way to celebrate then with a cake that is baked using champagne to give it extra depth and flavour. This giant raspberry celebration cake makes the most of one of Britain's favourite summer berries, using the classic raspberry and champagne combo.
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Summer fruit desserts: Raspberry Manchester tart
Manchester tart is a traditional English baked tart consisting of a shortcrust pastry shell, spread with raspberry jam, covered with a custard filling and topped with flakes of coconut and a Maraschino cherry. A common variation, especially in Manchester itself, has a layer of thinly-sliced bananas under the custard, but we've opted to make the raspberries the stars of the show.
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Summer fruit desserts: Raspberry and rose éclairs
This beautiful pink éclair recipe couples fresh raspberries with both a pastry cream and glaze flavoured with raspberry purée. A hint of rose is present in both the rosewater in the pastry cream and the dried rose petals sprinkled on top.Raspberries and rose share volatile flavour compounds in common – so they are an excellent flavour match.
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