Summer Desserts That Make Turning the Oven On Worth It

Summer brings a whole new world of fresh, vibrant ingredients that inspire creativity in the kitchen. Despite the heat, baking during the summer can result in some of the most delightful desserts that are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. These desserts, rich with seasonal fruits and refreshing flavors, are well worth turning on the oven for. And with the right tools, like Oddy Uniwraps baking paper and food wraps, you can make baking easier, cleaner, and more enjoyable.

Here are four summer dessert recipes, each incorporating the versatility of Oddy Uniwraps to ensure your baking is effortless and your presentation impeccable.

1. Picnic Pies with Apricot, Pistachios, and Pork 

Picnics aren’t just for the winter months. With these delicious picnic pies, you can enjoy a summer picnic in style. The sweet and savory filling of apricots, pistachios, and pork, encased in flaky puff pastry, offers a perfect bite-sized treat.

Ingredients:

- 500g puff pastry

- 200g pork mince

- 50g dried apricots, roughly chopped

- 25g pistachios, roughly chopped

- ¼ tsp fennel seeds

- A pinch of nutmeg

- Freshly chopped parsley

- 1 egg

- Plain flour for dusting

Recipe:

Preheat your oven to 180°C. Line your muffin tin with Oddy Uniwraps baking paper strips to make removing the pies easier after baking. Roll out your puff pastry on a floured surface and cut out circles that fit into the muffin tin holes. Place the circles into the prepared tin.

In a bowl, combine the pork mince, apricots, pistachios, fennel seeds, nutmeg, and parsley. Mix well, then fill each pastry-lined muffin hole with the mixture. Cut smaller pastry circles to create lids for the pies, pressing them down around the edges to seal. Brush with beaten egg and bake for 45 minutes or until the pies are golden brown.

Once baked, use the Oddy Uniwraps baking paper strips to easily lift the pies out of the tin. These pies are ideal for packing in a picnic basket, wrapped individually in Oddy Uniwraps food wraps to keep them fresh until you’re ready to enjoy them.

2. Cherry Brownie Babycakes

Brownies with a twist are always a crowd-pleaser, and these cherry brownie babycakes are no exception. The rich, dense chocolate is beautifully complemented by the tart sweetness of fresh cherries, making these babycakes the perfect summer indulgence.

Ingredients:

- 175g butter

- 250g light brown sugar

- 200g dark chocolate, chopped

- 85g plain flour

- 1 tbsp vanilla extract

- 50g cocoa powder

- 3 eggs

- ¼ tsp baking powder

- 200g fresh cherries, pitted

Recipe:

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a muffin tin with Oddy Uniwraps baking paper to prevent the cakes from sticking. In a heatproof bowl, gently melt the butter, half the chocolate, and the sugar over simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Slowly fold in the melted chocolate mixture, followed by the eggs and remaining chocolate. Gently fold in the fresh cherries.

Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin and bake for 18–20 minutes. Allow the babycakes to cool completely before removing them from the tin using the Oddy Uniwraps baking paper. These delightful treats can be wrapped in Oddy Uniwraps food wraps to keep them fresh or for gifting to friends.

3. Summer Fruit Wedding Cake

Fruit cakes aren’t just for weddings, and this summer fruit cake is perfect for any celebration. Packed with brandy-soaked cherries, grapes, and dates, this cake is rich, moist, and bursting with summer flavors.

Ingredients:

- 500g refined flour

- 4 tbsp baking powder

- 500g butter

- 1 egg

- 175g cherries

- 250g chopped dates

- 200g grapes (with seeds)

- 175g chopped cashew nuts

- 1kg powdered sugar

- Brandy (optional)

Recipe:

A week before baking, soak the cherries, grapes, and dates in brandy. On the day of baking, preheat your oven to 180°C. Line your cake tin with Oddy Uniwraps baking paper, which will help your cake come out easily and cleanly after baking.

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and soaked fruits. Add the chopped cashew nuts and mix well. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add the egg and vanilla essence.

Alternately layer the fruit mixture and the butter mixture into the prepared cake tin. Bake for 40 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely before carefully removing it from the tin using the Oddy Uniwraps baking paper.

This cake can be wrapped in Oddy Uniwraps food wraps to keep it moist and fresh, making it perfect for storing or gifting.

4. Chocolate Ice Cream Cake with Hazelnuts and Marshmallow Swirl

For a dessert that truly beats the heat, this chocolate ice cream cake with hazelnuts and marshmallow swirl is sure to be a hit. The combination of rich chocolate cake, creamy ice cream, crunchy hazelnuts, and a fluffy marshmallow swirl is nothing short of divine.

Ingredients:

- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour

- 2/3 cup sugar

- 1 tbsp baking powder

- ½ tsp salt

- 1/3 cup warm water

- 3 eggs

- ½ cup refined oil

- 1 tbsp vanilla essence

- 6 cups chocolate ice cream

- 1 cup chopped hazelnuts

- 4 egg whites

- 1 cup sugar

- ¼ tsp cream of tartar

Recipe:

Preheat your oven to 180°C. Line two cake tins with Oddy Uniwraps baking paper. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the water, oil, vanilla essence, and egg yolks until smooth. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix well.

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the sugar and cream of tartar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the cake batter, then divide the batter between the two prepared cake tins. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cakes are set. Allow the cakes to cool completely.

For the marshmallow swirl, place egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a bowl over simmering water. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm. Remove from heat and beat until stiff peaks form, then fold in vanilla essence.

To assemble the cake, spread softened chocolate ice cream over one cake layer, followed by a generous sprinkling of chopped hazelnuts. Add dollops of marshmallow swirl, then top with the second cake layer. Freeze for at least six hours before slicing and serving.

When cutting and serving, you can use Oddy Uniwraps baking paper to keep the cake layers intact, ensuring smooth, clean slices every time.

Wrapping Up

Summer desserts can be exciting, vibrant, and full of flavor, especially when you take advantage of seasonal fruits and high-quality ingredients. With the help of Oddy Uniwraps baking paper and food wraps, these recipes are not only delicious but also easy to prepare and serve. Whether you’re baking a fruit-filled cake or crafting an ice cream masterpiece, Oddy Uniwraps products make the process seamless, from preparation to presentation.

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