Recipes tagged with « Summer Treats »
Raspberry Maple S’mores
Sweet, smoky, and fresh mashed raspberries combined with grilled marshmallows. Swap dark chocolate for rich white chocolate, and traditional graham crackers for cinnamon-spiced digestive biscuits. Maple syrup adds an extra layer of sweetness and complexity. Cook marshmallows slowly over medium heat, watching for golden bubbles and a toasted, caramelized surface. Use skewers soaked in water to avoid flare-ups. The mixture of fruit acidity, creamy melted chocolate, and charred marshmallows makes every bite a texture and flavor dance.
Frozen Strawberry Cream Puff Pastry
Flaky puff pastry layers, whipped vanilla cream lightly sweetened, and fresh macerated strawberries. Silky dark chocolate sauce ganache drizzled last. Chill to firm, making handheld frozen delights. Puff baked golden, flaky crackle. Whip cream stiff, fold carefully. Strawberries soak in sugar releasing bright juice, no watery mush. Dark chocolate and cream melted smooth, perfect for drizzling. Practical twists: cream cheese replacing some butter adds tang, berry jam swapped with apricot for surprising depth. Timing flexible, look for golden puff, stiff peak cream, and juicy but intact berry slices.