3 Best Recipes for Summer Ice Cream Treats
Julia Wójcik
2026-03-23
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Summer is a time of year when fruits are abundant in a range of colors, aromas, and flavors. Desserts prepared based on these seasonal fruits are not only light and refreshing but also healthy and hydrating for the body. Each subsequent month of summer brings new fruits, so it is worth using them in the preparation of delightful and healthy dishes.
Nutritional components of fruit as dessert ingredients
Fruits and vegetables are essential components of a healthy diet and should be present in every meal. Summer fruits are a source of many vitamins and minerals that support the proper functioning of the body. They also contain a large amount of water, which hydrates the body during hot summer days, while the dietary fiber present in them has a beneficial effect on the function of the digestive system. It is recommended to consume 23 servings of fruits daily, or about 200300 g. The freshest, unprocessed fruits contain the most vitamins and mineral ingredients. Sunday cake after dinner is a tradition in many Polish homes. In the summer, it is worth opting for a lighter version or another healthy and delicious dessert. One can choose such sweets as ice cream, which is prepared on a fruit basis, cheesecake, chia pudding, tapioca or rice with fruit addition, cocktails, smoothies, jellies, purees, fruit cakes and tarts.
Tapioca Pudding with Fruits
Tapioca is a gluten-free product made from an exotic plant called manioc. The dessert based on tapioca is an ideal choice for people with celiac disease, gluten allergy, or gluten intolerance. Tapioca is easily digestible and a good choice for people with various digestive disorders (e.g. reflux, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome). In addition, it contains vitamin B, zinc, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and iron. Ingredients (for 4 servings): - a can of coconut milk, - ¼ cup of tapioca, - a cup of strawberries, - a cup of blueberries, - 2 tablespoons of coconut flakes, - a bar of dark chocolate, - 2 tablespoons of erythritol, - 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar, - mint leaves.
Preparation:
1. Pour coconut milk into a pot and bring it to a boil.
2. Add tapioca, coconut flakes, erythritol, and vanilla sugar.
3. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring regularly.
4. After cooking, pour the tapioca into small jars or cups and let it cool.
5. Wash the fruits and cut the strawberries into quarters.
6. Finely chop the chocolate.
7. Arrange the strawberries and blueberries on the cooled pudding.
8. Sprinkle everything with chocolate and decorate with mint leaves.
The dessert can be eaten immediately after preparation or first cooled in the refrigerator.
A gentle panna cotta with fluffy mango compote
Panna cotta is a classic Italian dessert that is served worldwide. The name panna cotta comes from Italian and means cooked cream. This popular dessert can be customized by adding fruits, muses, or jams that perfectly complement its velvety texture. Ingredients (for 4 servings): Panna cotta: Milk 2% fat, natural thick yogurt or Greek yogurt, gelatin, water, erythritol, vanilla. Mango mus: Mango, cardamom, honey. PreparationPanna cotta: Dissolve gelatin in water. Then heat milk with erythritol and vanilla in a pot and then add gelatin and remove from heat, stir until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Add yogurt and pour into glasses. The dessert should slowly rest in the refrigerator for several hours. In the meantime, prepare the mango mus. Preparation of mango mus: Peel the mango and cut it into pieces. Then add cardamom and honey and cook for a few minutes. Let the mus cool down and pour over the panna cotta.
Light tiramisu with raspberries
A traditional Italian dessert based on mascarpone and full-fat cream, accompanied by eggs, coffee, and biscuits, is a true caloric bomb. However, it can be prepared in a lighter version with the addition of thick Icelandic yogurt, ricotta cheese, and fruit. Ingredients (for 2 servings): - small pack of natural Greek yogurt, - package of vanilla skyr yogurt, - 1/2 pack of biscuits, - 1/3 cup of strong coffee, - 1/2 cup of raspberries, - 1 teaspoon of honey, - 1 teaspoon of dark chocolate, - a few drops of amaretto flavoring. Preparation: Prepare strong coffee and let it cool. Prepare a mixture of Greek yogurt, skyr, honey, and optionally a few drops of amaretto extract. In glasses or bowls, arrange alternating layers of coffee-soaked biscuit and cream. Sprinkle the top with cocoa and add raspberries. Chill the dessert in the refrigerator.
Alternatives for the preparation of healthy sweet dishes
On hot days, it is advisable to focus on healthier options for sweet dishes that do not contain a high amount of sugar, butter, or cream. Sugar can be replaced with a sweetener (xylitol or erythritol), and cream can be replaced with Greek yogurt, natural thickness, or Icelandic skyr. The addition of fruit will make the snack sweet and refreshing. It is advisable to store such sweet dishes in the refrigerator for some time to achieve the desired consistency. Lighter variants are tasty and can also be healthy and nutritious, which is especially important for those who care about their figure.
