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β˜•οΈ Bite-Sized Sundays: The easy desserts summer fruit was made for...

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Happy Sunday, Friends.

This week: Easy and elegant fruit desserts that let summer's best flavors shine and πŸ‘πŸ₯‚ a classic Italian cocktail that's worth celebrating.

"Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first." - Ernestine Ulmer

There's a narrow window each summer when fruit is so perfect it almost seems wrong to do anything to it. Almost. But when peaches are dripping with juice and berries are bursting with sweetness, they deserve desserts that enhance rather than mask their natural beauty.

🌟 Recipe of the Week: Raspberry Tart Buttery almond crust filled with sweet preserves, creamy mascarpone and topped with fresh raspberries. This gorgeous tart just happens to be surprisingly simple to make.

  • Difficulty level: Easy (but looks impressive)
  • Active time: 20 minutes
  • Perfect for: When you want something elegant that can be made hours ahead

🎯 Quick Hits

  • Pro-Tip: When arranging the fresh raspberries on top, place them bottom-side up in concentric circles with small gaps so the white cream shows through - it's what makes the tart look so professional.
  • Back to Basics: Clafoutis is a simple French dessert where you pour batter over fruit and bake until set. The key is not overmixing the batter.
  • Did You Know? The almond flour crust is naturally gluten-free and has a rich, nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the raspberry and mascarpone layers.

Summer Fruit Celebration:

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ What's Cooking Next Week Coming Wednesday: Blueberry Compote - the one recipe that works on pancakes, ice cream, yogurt, and pretty much everything else.

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All my best,

Raspberry Tart

"This looks beautiful and special. You share these lovely recipes that look like art and are doable for cooks with average skills. Thank you!" ~Leslie

Peach Clafoutis

"Just cooked Peach Clafoutis – picked beautifully ripe peaches and used your recipe. Brilliant! Have used another recipe that I’ve been happy with for years but yours adding the thin layer of batter first gives a different product. Thank you" ~Teena

Blueberry Clafoutis

"Very good. I sprinkled {with} nutmeg." ~Connie Sullivan

Peach Bellini

"Such an outstanding recipe! Will add to our list of go-to drinks for summer." ~Sugar Fina

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