What are some different types of berry desserts?
Pies, shortcake, cobblers, trifle, ice cream, ice cream toppings, and tarts are just some of the ways you can make the most of fresh or frozen berries. Often, the berry itself will suggest the best dessert option.
Wild varieties, such as huckleberries and blackberries, are hearty enough to be cooked in a pie and emerge still firm and flavorful. All you need add to a wild berry pie is sugar, flour for thickening the juices, and a little fresh lemon or cinnamon if you wish.
Big, juicy commercially grown berries such as strawberries are perfect for shortcake in their uncooked form. Simply wash, core, and slice with a dusting of sugar, add home-baked shortcake, plus a splash of cream.
Soft and delicious, raspberries are a great choice for trifle, a dessert consisting of a brandy-soaked slice of pound cake, a dollop of custard, and sweetened fresh berries on top.
Fresh or frozen berries are always a delectable addition to home-made ice cream recipes. Strawberries, cut into smaller chunks, blueberries, boysenberries, raspberries, or whatever you have on hand will dress up plain vanilla will a burst of flavor.
For a quick dessert fix-up, make berry sauce to drizzle over store-bought scoops of ice cream. Put berries, sugar, and corn starch (approximately 1 T per 1/2 sugar)into a sauce pan, and heat to boiling, stirring often. Boil 1 minute until thickened; cool slightly and pour warm sauce over ice cream. Great for plain cake, too.
Berry desserts come in all different varieties. There are frozen, fresh and cooked berry desserts that are the perfect ending to any meal. Berry desserts are often served during the summer, due to the availability of fresh fruit, but can be made any time of the year. Smoothies are popular berry desserts due to their simplicity. Put different berries, such as strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and boysenberries in a blender with vanilla frozen yogurt. Blend it until smooth and creamy. Top the smoothie with whipped cream and a cherry. Besides being tasty, it is also high in vitamin C and manganese.
