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Delectable Desserts
Healthy, no-guilt desserts are a delight. They can of melting heat waves from when we lived in
be eaten as a treat, or even as a meal. Imagine Connecticut when even breathing was almost
the fun of digging in to a whole blueberry pie too much to bear. This is one of the reasons
for breakfast! People are always surprised to that for us, the most quintessential pie of
hear that pies can be raw because they taste summer—with blue skies, blue waters, and blue
so delicious! And they take only minutes to fruit, is our no-bake blueberry pie on page 129.
prepare—no baking, no fussing, or worrying
how the crust will turn out. Fruit puddings are another way to enjoy
dessert. Be sure to check out the amazingly
I never had a fair for making traditional pies delicious Deep Dish Pudding Pie on page 132.
because the crust lacked that melt-in-your- Prepare puddings with your favorite fruits
mouth fakiness. Our nut crust in these recipes such as berries or persimmons for the most
is nearly foolproof which is perfect for non- delectable taste sensations to enjoy at any
bakers like me. The slightly chunky texture time of the day. These desserts can be made
from the nuts brings the most satisfying crunch, even more decadent by spooning on a rich and
and the delicious favor creamy topping such as
complements the smooth Almond-Cashew Cream
and silky fllings from the on page 117, or Banana
fruits and purees. Ice Cream on page 126,
both of which have
For most of us, baking in the effect of using soft
the middle of summer is whipping cream or vanilla
the last thing we’d want ice cream over a pie,
to do. We have memories crumble, or pudding.
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