Nothing could be better than an irresistible dessert to end any meal. Moreover, desserts can be a perfect way to enjoy the richness of seasonal fruits and add vibrancy to every meal.
With these recipes, we’re sure you will not just satisfy your sweet cravings but will also end up wanting more.
Read below to explore some of the most scrumptious dessert ideas from around the world using seasonal fruits.
Peach Raspberry Galette
This rustic dessert perfectly combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with the tartness of raspberries enclosed in a buttery and crusty tart.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup ice water
For the filling:
- 4 sliced peaches
- 1 cup of raspberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 beaten egg
Directions
- To prepare the crust, blend together flour, sugar, and salt. Now gradually add cold butter until the mixture turns crumbly.
- Then add ice water and prepare the mixture into a dough-like consistency. Wrap the prepared dough in a plastic sheet and let it refrigerate for about an hour.
- Prepare the filling by combining together sliced peaches, raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Toss lightly.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Meanwhile, roll out the dough in a circle and place it on a lined baking tray.
- Place the filling in the center, leaving some space on the sides. Fold the edges over the filling.
- Next, brush the crust with egg and bake for about 40–45 minutes until the fruit filling is bubbly and the sides are crusty brown.
- Top it off with some vanilla ice cream, and serve chilled!
Strawberry, Basil, and Sorbet
The sweetness of strawberries cannot be resisted in any season. The subtle herbal notes of basil added to the fruitiness of fresh strawberries make it the secret to cooling you down on a summery day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions
- In a pan, mix sugar with some water and prepare a sugar syrup. Once done, let it cool for a while.
- Begin by blending together fresh strawberries, sugar syrup, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and basil leaves. Blend until the batter is thick and creamy.
- Chill the mixture for about an hour.
- In an ice cream maker, pour the prepared mixture and churn until the consistency of sorbet is reached.
- Free for at least a couple of hours in an airtight container.
- Top off the sorbet with some fresh basil leaves, and enjoy!
Apple and Blackberry Crumble
This is another comforting dessert recipe that’s perfect for fall. It infuses the juiciness of blackberries with tart apples and a crumbly topping over them.
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 4 sliced apples
- 2 cups of blackberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. cinnamon powder
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
For the crumble topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Next, combine sliced apples, blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cornstarch, and let the fruits be coated properly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Gradually add cubed butter, and make sure you mix it with your hands so that the consistency of the crumble is maintained.
- On a baking dish, layer the fruit mixture and top it off with the crumble topping.
- Bake for about 35–50 minutes until the fruit mixture is bubbly.
- Let it cool for at least an hour before serving.
- Serve chilled with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Relish the sweetness of different seasons with the rich flavors of their fruits, which are perfectly combined in these dessert recipe ideas.
