Summer Desserts- With the mercury rising, there's no other delicious way to keep cool than indulging in some summer desserts. Yes, we deserve a break and some happiness too. Imagine biting into a wobbly and incredibly light pannacotta with a drizzle of honey on top, or spooning into a fruity sorbet post a lunch meal. The little pleasures in life! Summer is about eating right and light. This is the time when you need to make the most of seasonal fruits and stay hydrated. And what better way to do that than to use nature's seasonal goodies to whip up delectable desserts at home? From creamy kulfis and ice creams to popsicles and jellos, there are unlimited ways to satisfy that sweet tooth. If you dare to explore, we guarantee that you won't be disappointed.
Here's presenting our 11 best summer dessert recipes to keep your spirits high. And no, you needn't sweat it out in the kitchen to be able to create them:
These recipes require only a handful of ingredients and the magic of the refrigerator to bring them all together. As simple as that! Pick seasonal mangoes, watermelon, lychee, jamun and lemons, and transform them into granitas, ice creams, parfaits, cassatas and more.
1. Watermelon Lychee Granita
Savour the refreshing flavours of watermelon and lychee swirling in this icy cool granita - perfect to beat that scorching summer heat. Sip and enjoy!
11 Best Summer Dessert Recipes: A perfect summer for all your get-togethers! Image credits: iStock
2. Jamun Mint Popsicles
Use the tarty summer fruit to create pretty purple-hued popsicles to impress your friends. Ridiculously easy to make, you can sprinkle some black salt or chaat masala too for a desi twist.
11 Best Summer Dessert Recipes:This one is for all the jamun lovers. In fact, your kids all going to love this Jamun Mint Popsicles. Image credits: iStock
3. Eggless Mango Mouse
Smooth, seasonal and summery! This creamy treat is a great way to enjoy the fresh produce of the season.
11 Best Summer Dessert Recipes: A refreshing summer cooler that will simply tanatlise your taste buds. Image credits: iStock
4. Melon Jellos
Moulds made with melon, filled with a fruity mix and left to set. The result is a fresh, summery dessert!
11 Best Summer Dessert Recipes: Treat your kids with these amazing sweet delights. Image credits: iStock
5. Mango and Coconut Pannacotta
Indulge in this sweet delight, made of fresh cream, gelatin, sugar and the king of fruits- mango! Top it with mint leaves to add a dose of freshness.
11 Best Summer Dessert Recipes: Enjoy the interesting mix of mango and coconut this summer. Image credits: iStock
6. Malai Kulfi
A refreshing dessert made with reduced milk that is flavoured with saffron, cardamom, pistachio and almonds.
11 Best Summer Dessert Recipes: This evergreen summer delight is everyone's favaourite. Image credits: iStock
7. Fresh Fruity Cassata
A favourite summer treat, the good old cassata with its sinful layers is a boost of flavours. It can be made at home easily.
11 Best Summer Dessert Recipes: Kids love it, adults can never say no to it, yes that's right - it's fresh fruit cassata. Image credits: iStock
8. Apricot Ice Cream
Relish home-made fresh apricot ice cream without any ice cream maker. Rich and creamy, it is flavoured with apricot puree and served with crunch almond pralines.
11 Best Summer Dessert Recipes: Top it up with chocolate syrup to double the taste. Image credits: iStock
9. Fresh Fruit Parfait
Fresh fruits, juices, yoghurt, nuts and some chilled coulis arranged together to make this refreshing parfait.
11 Best Summer Dessert Recipes:This one is for all the fruits and yogurt lovers. You can add some berries and oranges too. Image credits: iStock
10. Lemon Sorbet
Lemon sorbet is great as a dessert or a palette cleanser between meals. Enjoy this grainy lemon sorbet recipe on a hot summer evening.
11 Best Summer Dessert Recipes: A perfect dessert after a heavy lunch or dinner. Image credits: iStock
Creamy, scoopable and filled with flavour of mango is what an ice cream lover would crave for, and for someone who waits for the summer season just to gulp all the mangoes down, this recipe is definitely your favourite.
11 Best Summer Dessert Recipes: An easy, home made and delicious mango ice cream for your sweet tooth. Image credits: iStock