Our Favorite Summertime Dessert Recipes

1
Mango Coconut Bars

Mangoes can vary in sweetness, so taste the filling and add more honey if desired, though a touch of sour complements the full recipe nicely. Chill bars overnight for best texture.
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2
Honey Cashew Vanilla Ice Cream

Replenishes carbohydrate stores; strong anti-inflammatory/antioxidant; healthy fats; moderate strength-builder.
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3
Pineapple Pecan Tahini Nice Cream

A paste made from ground sesame seeds, tahini is the perfect addition to a frozen “nice” cream. The crunchy pieces of pecan and sweet pineapple in this recipe add pleasant complexity to the creamy tahini.
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4
Blueberry Bliss Cheesecake Bars

This vegan dessert features creamy layers of blueberry and vanilla “cheesecake” atop a naturally sweet crust of Medjool dates, pecans and slightly salty roasted almonds. Topped with fresh blueberries and coconut shreds.
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5
Strawberry Rhubarb Confit with Maple Sorbet

Spring is prime season for cooking with this tart stalk.
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6
Grilled Strawberries and Rhubarb Compote

Don’t forget dessert when grilling. This treat comes together quickly and cooks on its own while you eat dinner. Add a summer beverage of sparkling water garnished with roasted strawberries as an after-dinner refresher.
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