Description
Delight your guests with these easy and delicious summer desserts that are perfect for gatherings. From refreshing fruit tarts to creamy icebox cakes, these recipes are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup lemon curd
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Spread a layer of lemon curd over the graham cracker crust.
- Carefully spread the whipped cream on top of the lemon curd.
- Top with mixed berries, arranging them as desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a layer of lemon zest on top before chilling.
- You can replace mixed berries with seasonal fruits like peaches or cherries.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance and kept refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 45
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