Summer is not the ideal season for baking - it's too hot to keep the oven on. But there's no need to give up on dessert! Summer desserts are special. They feature cool, refreshing flavors and textures - like sweet berries, creamy ice cream, airy meringues, and cool whipped cream.
Enjoy this collection of summer desserts, inspired by the flavors of Latin American cuisine.1. Dulce de Leche Mocha Cream Pie
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This easy to make ice cream pie has a cinnamon graham cookie crust. The ice cream filling is swirled with fudge and dulce de leche.
2. Mango Passionfruit Tart - Tarta de Mango y Maracuya
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A variation on key lime pie, with the added flavors of passionfruit and mango.
3. Cuatro Leches Cupcakes - Tres Leches Cake with Dulce de Leche
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This moist, rich cupcakes have the classic taste of tres leches cake. Make these a day ahead of time so that they can chill overnight in the refrigerator, and serve cold.
4. Blackberry Meringue Ice Cream Cake - Crocante de Moras
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An elegant dessert, this cake has layers of blackberry ice cream, almond sponge cake, crispy meringue, and whipped cream.
5. Summer Layer Cake with Strawberries and Pineapple - Fancy Torta Maria Luisa
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A rich, tender pound cake lightly flavored with citrus with creamy pineapple and strawberry frosting.
6. Coconut Cupcakes with Lime Curd Filling and Meringue
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This cupcakes have a cool filling of tart lime curd, and their Italian meringue frosting holds up well in hot weather.
8. Tropical Fruit Shortcake with Pisco
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You can make the shortcake ahead of time, then split them and top with whipped cream and fruit for a perfect ending to a summer meal.
9. Pineapple Pisco Ice Cream - Helado de Piña y Pisco
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An intensely flavored ice cream, made with fresh pineapple and Pisco brandy.
10. Toasted Coconut Ice Cream Pie - Pie Helado de Coco
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This pie has a toasted coconut and macademia nut crust, and is filled with toasted coconut ice cream.
