Sweet Spring Treats: Fresh & Fruity Desserts to Savor the Season!
This Italian Ricotta Lemon Cake is an excellent Italian dessert to prepare for your friends and family. You do not need a special occasion or holiday to enjoy this traditional Italian cake. And if you are like me, you will find yourself craving it.
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Chantilly Mascarpone Dessert. I have a weakness. I love mascarpone and I love chantilly. I always come home with some whenever I head to the store and pass by the cheese counter. Mascarpone is a staple fixture in my refrigerator.
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EasyQuatre-quarts, or 'four quarters,' is a beloved French cake known for its simplicity and perfect balance. True to its name, this classic dessert uses just four ingredients — eggs, flour, sugar, and butter — each in equal weight, creating a decadent, buttery treat with timeless appeal. This traditional recipe is from Brittany, the land of French butter.
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Celebrate the season with a delicious and refreshing treat: strawberries with wine. Making this simple yet elegant dessert has never been easier. With only three ingredients, this recipe will soon become your favorite. The last time I recall enjoying it, I lived in Paris with my dad, and my nonna used to make it often.
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When we think of summer desserts, blackberry cobbler is the first thing that comes to mind. Top it off with vanilla ice cream, and we are in heaven. This homemade blackberry cobbler is summer dessert at its best, and it is just what summer is all about. I was not raised with cobbler, but indulging in blackberries, yes.
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This mango with rum and vanilla ice cream is the dream dessert for any or all occasions. Easy to prepare, it is delicious and sinful. Who does not like that? Fresh mangoes are an excellent fruit. I was introduced to this beautiful fruit later in life, but I have enjoyed it immensely.
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Blueberry delight is what I think of when I want a super easy, no-fuss, no-moss dessert. With only three ingredients, this dessert does not need much explanation. It is the perfect dessert for all your summer gatherings. But why stop there?
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One of the easiest recipes to make and yet one of the most wickedly delicious recipes to enjoy. In less than five minutes of preparation, you can have a delightful dessert on your table. When strawberries are in season, this is easy to enjoy and the perfect afternoon snack or after-dinner dessert. And let's not forget them alongside a glass of bubbly.
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Blueberry galette. A little bit of summer heaven with each bite. Blueberries are abundant this time of year, and I believe they deserve to be honored by making a dessert with them..
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This is the best key lime pie you will ever have with a perfect crispy crust and a creamy yet thick key lime filling. You will only need three ingredients for the filling and four for the crust. I first tasted Key Lime pie in Florida at the Breakers Hotel. Since the first bite, I have been in love. The sweet, semi-crunchy graham cracker crust and the soft key lime custard—I couldn't eat enough.
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