A Simple Yet Elevated Dessert Perfect for Summer Entertaining
The temperatures are rising here in the south, which signals the highly anticipated start of summer. This means it’s time to slow down, soak up the sun, and savor the simple pleasures… such as an easy summer dessert recipe! Allow me to introduce you to your new favorite way to cool off, my ice cream with spiked berries. It’s no secret a hot summer day pairs well with ice cream, and this recipe takes the classic pairing one step further for an elevated and refreshing sweet summer treat. If you’re looking for an easy summer dessert recipe that’s slightly different from the norm, yet still easy to make… look no further!
Summer is the season of berries, so it only makes sense that they’re the star of this easy summer dessert. The perfectly ripe seasonal berries are soaked in a rich amaretto mixture and placed atop a bed of creamy vanilla ice cream for a refreshing, indulgent (and unexpected) warm-weather treat. Whether you’re hosting a summer cookout or simply searching for a way to beat the summer heat, this nostalgic recipe is always the answer!
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Ice Cream with Spiked Berries
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 tsps granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1 tsp honey or to taste
- ¼ cup amaretto liqueur, divided
- 1 pint vanilla bean ice cream
- ¼ cup toasted almonds, sliced
- fresh mint, to garnish
Instructions
- In a medium-size bowl, combine blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Add sugar, honey and 1 tablespoon amaretto. Gently toss to coat, cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Add scoops of vanilla bean ice cream to individual serving dishes. Evenly drizzle remaining amaretto on ice cream. Top with berries and almonds. Garnish with mint and serve immediately.
Notes
- In a recipe, “divided” means an ingredient will be used in portions at different stages, rather than all at once. For this recipe, the amaretto liqueur is “divided” and thus used in two separate steps.
- Struggling with firm ice cream? This heated ice cream scoop is a game changer!
- When serving a crowd, save time pre-scooping ice cream and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; freeze. When time to serve, simply place ice cream scoops in individual serving dishes.
