Cool Desserts
I realize that ice cream and cool desserts are perfect summer-time desserts. But really, isn't it nice to have cool desserts almost any time? Of course!
That said, here are six cool desserts to get the week started off just right, including Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches and Coffee Popsicles with Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Banana. Enjoy!
STRAWBERRY SORBET
This comes from Amanda Hesser, also in The New York Times cooking e-newsletter. Amanda wrote, “This mouthwatering summer sorbet is an adaptation of one served at the River Café in London. Yes, it calls for an entire lemon (rind and all), but trust us: the sweet of the strawberries and sugar, the tart and bitter of the lemon – it all works together beautifully.”
Yield: Makes 1-1/2 quarts; Time: 10 minutes.
This was featured in “The Arsenal” and can be viewed online here.
Ingredients
1 whole lemon, seeded and roughly chopped
2 cups sugar
2 pounds strawberries, hulled
Juice of 1 to 2 lemons
Preparation
Place the chopped lemon and sugar in a food processor, and pulse until combined. Transfer to a bowl.
Purée the strawberries in a food processor, and add to the lemon mixture, along with the juice of 1 lemon. Taste and add more juice as desired. The lemon flavor should be intense but should not overpower the strawberries. Pour the mixture into an ice cream machine and churn until frozen.
KIWI MELON POPSICLES
This is from Frances Bargeman-Roth, RD, on the Today website. Frances wrote, “I often return home from a sweaty run wanting nothing more than a cold glass of water and a REALLY cold snack, but ice cream probably isn't the right thing to grab post workout. These pretty pops hit the mark with their blend of hydrating honeydew and potassium from the coconut water to help prevent muscle cramps. The kiwi kicks in plenty of vitamin C to help bust up those free radicals that form during intense exercise. There's even a little salt to help replace the electrolytes you lose during those sweat sessions.”
Prep Time: 7 minutes; Yield: 6
Note: You will need six (3-ounce) ice pop molds with sticks.
To view this online, click here.
Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, is a nutrition expert, writer and best-selling author. Her books include Feed the Belly, The CarbLovers Diet and Eating in Color. Follow her @FrancesLRothRD.
Ingredients
2 kiwis, peeled
8 ounces coconut water
1 cup cubed honeydew melon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon sugar
Preparation
Add one of the kiwis to the blender; slice the other into 6 thin wheels and set aside.
Add all remaining ingredients to the blender and combine until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a large measuring cup with a spout or other spouted container.
Place 1 kiwi slice into each pop mold so that you can see the kiwi on the side of the mold.
Pour the melon mixture evenly into six pop molds and transfer to the freezer. Freeze for 5-6 hours, or overnight.To unmold, run the pop briefly under warm water, remove and enjoy.
COFFEE POPSICLES WITH CHOCOLATE, PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA
This also comes from Frances Bargeman-Roth, RD, on the Today website. Frances wrote, “Turn to these ice pops when you need to feel more energized. I love warm weather, but sometimes a day out in the burning sun can leave me feeling less than peppy. That's when I want a cool treat that also gives me a kick of caffeine. These provide just the right amount for an early afternoon boost.”
Prep Time: 5 minutes; Yield: 6
To view this online, click here.
Note: You will need six (3-ounce) ice pop molds with sticks.
Ingredients
6 ounces unsweetened cold brew coffee concentrate (such as Chameleon)
1 banana
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
8 ounces coconut milk
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon cacao nibs, optional
1 teaspoon honey, optional
Preparation
Place all ingredients in a blender and combine until smooth.
Pour the coffee mixture evenly into 6 pop molds and transfer to the freezer. Freeze for 6-8 hours, or overnight.
To unmold, run the pop briefly under warm water, remove and enjoy.
STRAWBERRY "NICE" CREAM
This is from Weight Watchers, and begins, "You only need three ingredients to make this creamy and refreshing dessert. It's perfect for when you want something cold to snack on in the summer but don't want to eat into your SmartPoints® Budget. Just be sure you have the time to completely freeze the banana and strawberries so that they blend to the right consistency."
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Total Times: 3 hours 10 minutes; Serves: 4; Serving: 1/2 cup; Difficulty: Easy
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups Unsweetened frozen strawberries, sliced
2 large ripe Bananas
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
Directions
Peel bananas and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Place them in a large zip-close plastic freezer bag. Seal and freeze until frozen solid, 2 to 3 hours.
Place frozen bananas and frozen sliced strawberries in food processor; puree, scraping down side of bowl with rubber spatula. Add vanilla extract and pulse.
Serve immediately or, for a firmer texture, transfer to a container and freeze until ready to serve; allow to soften about 10 minutes at room temperature. Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves if desired.
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
This yummy recipes is from Ree Drummond of The Food Network's The Pioneer Woman. Total Time: 35 minutes; Prep: 25 min; Cook: 10 min; Yield: 18 sandwiches; Level: Easy
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/chocolate-chip-cookie-ice-cream-sandwiches-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback.
Ingredients
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 whole eggs
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon (heaping) instant coffee granules
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup (heaping) milk chocolate chips
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons flax seed, crushed in a mortar/pestle
2 tablespoons millet, crushed in mortar/pestle
Vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
Miniature chocolate chips
Miniature candy-coated chocolates
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a mixer, combine the brown sugar, white sugar, butter and margarine until combined. Add the vanilla and eggs, and stir together.
In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, instant coffee and salt. Add to the wet ingredients in three batches, mixing gently after each addition. Stir in the chocolate chips, flax seed and millet.
Drop balls of dough on a cookie sheet and bake for 11 minutes. Remove from the cookie sheet and allow to cool.
Using a kitchen scoop, take one scoop of ice cream and place it onto the flat side of a cookie, then top with second cookie, pressing to allow the ice cream to spread slightly. Immediately roll the edges of the cookie in chocolate chips or candies so that the ice cream is coated. Wrap individually in plastic and freeze until the ice cream is very firm, at least 4 hours.
MANGO-LIME SORBET
This was in the March 2011 issue of Vegetarian Times (page 53), and begins, "This silky-smooth sorbet was inspired by the lush flavors of Thailand. Thanks to the convenience of frozen mango chunks, it can be an everyday treat."
Makes 6 servings
To view this, go to https://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/mango-lime-sorbet/.
Ingredients
4 cups frozen mango chunks
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Preparation
Thaw mango chunks 15 minutes. Place in blender or food processor, and purée with agave nectar and lime juice. Transfer to shallow glass or metal bowl, and place in freezer. Freeze 30 minutes. Stir purée every 15 minutes until ready to serve.
That said, here are six cool desserts to get the week started off just right, including Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches and Coffee Popsicles with Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Banana. Enjoy!
STRAWBERRY SORBET
This comes from Amanda Hesser, also in The New York Times cooking e-newsletter. Amanda wrote, “This mouthwatering summer sorbet is an adaptation of one served at the River Café in London. Yes, it calls for an entire lemon (rind and all), but trust us: the sweet of the strawberries and sugar, the tart and bitter of the lemon – it all works together beautifully.”
Yield: Makes 1-1/2 quarts; Time: 10 minutes.
This was featured in “The Arsenal” and can be viewed online here.
Ingredients
1 whole lemon, seeded and roughly chopped
2 cups sugar
2 pounds strawberries, hulled
Juice of 1 to 2 lemons
Preparation
Place the chopped lemon and sugar in a food processor, and pulse until combined. Transfer to a bowl.
Purée the strawberries in a food processor, and add to the lemon mixture, along with the juice of 1 lemon. Taste and add more juice as desired. The lemon flavor should be intense but should not overpower the strawberries. Pour the mixture into an ice cream machine and churn until frozen.
KIWI MELON POPSICLES
This is from Frances Bargeman-Roth, RD, on the Today website. Frances wrote, “I often return home from a sweaty run wanting nothing more than a cold glass of water and a REALLY cold snack, but ice cream probably isn't the right thing to grab post workout. These pretty pops hit the mark with their blend of hydrating honeydew and potassium from the coconut water to help prevent muscle cramps. The kiwi kicks in plenty of vitamin C to help bust up those free radicals that form during intense exercise. There's even a little salt to help replace the electrolytes you lose during those sweat sessions.”
Prep Time: 7 minutes; Yield: 6
Note: You will need six (3-ounce) ice pop molds with sticks.
To view this online, click here.
Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, is a nutrition expert, writer and best-selling author. Her books include Feed the Belly, The CarbLovers Diet and Eating in Color. Follow her @FrancesLRothRD.
Ingredients
2 kiwis, peeled
8 ounces coconut water
1 cup cubed honeydew melon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon sugar
Preparation
Add one of the kiwis to the blender; slice the other into 6 thin wheels and set aside.
Add all remaining ingredients to the blender and combine until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a large measuring cup with a spout or other spouted container.
Place 1 kiwi slice into each pop mold so that you can see the kiwi on the side of the mold.
Pour the melon mixture evenly into six pop molds and transfer to the freezer. Freeze for 5-6 hours, or overnight.To unmold, run the pop briefly under warm water, remove and enjoy.
COFFEE POPSICLES WITH CHOCOLATE, PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA
This also comes from Frances Bargeman-Roth, RD, on the Today website. Frances wrote, “Turn to these ice pops when you need to feel more energized. I love warm weather, but sometimes a day out in the burning sun can leave me feeling less than peppy. That's when I want a cool treat that also gives me a kick of caffeine. These provide just the right amount for an early afternoon boost.”
Prep Time: 5 minutes; Yield: 6
To view this online, click here.
Note: You will need six (3-ounce) ice pop molds with sticks.
Ingredients
6 ounces unsweetened cold brew coffee concentrate (such as Chameleon)
1 banana
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
8 ounces coconut milk
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon cacao nibs, optional
1 teaspoon honey, optional
Preparation
Place all ingredients in a blender and combine until smooth.
Pour the coffee mixture evenly into 6 pop molds and transfer to the freezer. Freeze for 6-8 hours, or overnight.
To unmold, run the pop briefly under warm water, remove and enjoy.
STRAWBERRY "NICE" CREAM
This is from Weight Watchers, and begins, "You only need three ingredients to make this creamy and refreshing dessert. It's perfect for when you want something cold to snack on in the summer but don't want to eat into your SmartPoints® Budget. Just be sure you have the time to completely freeze the banana and strawberries so that they blend to the right consistency."
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Total Times: 3 hours 10 minutes; Serves: 4; Serving: 1/2 cup; Difficulty: Easy
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups Unsweetened frozen strawberries, sliced
2 large ripe Bananas
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
Directions
Peel bananas and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Place them in a large zip-close plastic freezer bag. Seal and freeze until frozen solid, 2 to 3 hours.
Place frozen bananas and frozen sliced strawberries in food processor; puree, scraping down side of bowl with rubber spatula. Add vanilla extract and pulse.
Serve immediately or, for a firmer texture, transfer to a container and freeze until ready to serve; allow to soften about 10 minutes at room temperature. Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves if desired.
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
This yummy recipes is from Ree Drummond of The Food Network's The Pioneer Woman. Total Time: 35 minutes; Prep: 25 min; Cook: 10 min; Yield: 18 sandwiches; Level: Easy
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/chocolate-chip-cookie-ice-cream-sandwiches-recipe.print.html?oc=linkback.
Ingredients
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 whole eggs
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon (heaping) instant coffee granules
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup (heaping) milk chocolate chips
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons flax seed, crushed in a mortar/pestle
2 tablespoons millet, crushed in mortar/pestle
Vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
Miniature chocolate chips
Miniature candy-coated chocolates
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a mixer, combine the brown sugar, white sugar, butter and margarine until combined. Add the vanilla and eggs, and stir together.
In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, instant coffee and salt. Add to the wet ingredients in three batches, mixing gently after each addition. Stir in the chocolate chips, flax seed and millet.
Drop balls of dough on a cookie sheet and bake for 11 minutes. Remove from the cookie sheet and allow to cool.
Using a kitchen scoop, take one scoop of ice cream and place it onto the flat side of a cookie, then top with second cookie, pressing to allow the ice cream to spread slightly. Immediately roll the edges of the cookie in chocolate chips or candies so that the ice cream is coated. Wrap individually in plastic and freeze until the ice cream is very firm, at least 4 hours.
MANGO-LIME SORBET
This was in the March 2011 issue of Vegetarian Times (page 53), and begins, "This silky-smooth sorbet was inspired by the lush flavors of Thailand. Thanks to the convenience of frozen mango chunks, it can be an everyday treat."
Makes 6 servings
To view this, go to https://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/mango-lime-sorbet/.
Ingredients
4 cups frozen mango chunks
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Preparation
Thaw mango chunks 15 minutes. Place in blender or food processor, and purée with agave nectar and lime juice. Transfer to shallow glass or metal bowl, and place in freezer. Freeze 30 minutes. Stir purée every 15 minutes until ready to serve.
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