Stay Chill: Six Cold Summer Desserts to Beat the Heat
Come summer, it’s chill vibes only. And we’re here to help you make big plans for the season with these must-try cold summer desserts! When the heatwaves hit, it’s time to cool down with fun family-friendly frozen treats. This year, find inspiration from tropical or sweet and spicy flavours, and easy-to-eat hand-held treats. These cold summer desserts can be served poolside, at picnics, post-bike ride or on afternoons basking under an umbrella in the afternoon sun. Here are six ways to beat the heat and create icy-cool core memories for the whole family:
1. Scoopable Corn and Strawberry Semifreddo
Looking to add some adventure to your traditional semifreddo? Try an ear-resistibly fun flavour: Corn-infused cream with a fresh strawberry swirl! This sweet combo doubles the fun – and flavour. You can even try tripling down on the textures by adding a crunchy caramel-popcorn garnish.
2. Spicy Peach Margarita Mocktail
A brr-illiant way to cool down on a hot summer’s day? A peachy margarita mocktail! Cheers the return of the sun with a spicy-sweet take on this classic cocktail that quadruples down on a summer fruit favourite: peaches. Starring fresh peaches, peach nectar, sweet peach sparkling water and peachy ice pops.
3. Creamy Whipped Iced Coffee
The way to java nice day? Start it out right! Kick off your summer mornings with whipped iced coffee, and your choice of flavourings. (Keep it simple, or try whipping in vanilla or brown butter to take it to the next level.) If you like to start things on a sweet note, freeze the day with the Compliments Affogato Dough’chi Bites garnish.
4. Mexican-inspired Chocolate Ice Pops
Lend a little heat to your icy treats! This ice pop gives Mexican hot chocolate a summer makeover by adding cinnamon and cayenne. Bonus: Made with coconut milk and cocoa powder, they’re also completely dairy-free. Add even more zing: shake on a bit of spicy Tajín, a spice mix primarily made up of chili pepper, lime, and salt.
5. Piña Colada Donut Ice Cream Sandwich
For paradise on a plate, these ice cream sandwiches are not hard to make! Stack Compliments Old-Fashioned Glazed Donuts with grilled pineapple rounds and vanilla ice cream, then dip in toasted coconut. Hint: To get ahead of the heat, grill the pineapple and toast the coconut in advance so all you have to do is assemble and enjoy!
6. Faux Fried Ice Cream with Hot Honey
To make this fairground favourite without a deep fryer, roll a scoop of ice cream in a crunchy cereal coating and refreeze, then drizzle with a hot topping of your choice. A drizzle of hot honey brings it together but is easily swapped with your choice of sundae sauces.