Food

Poolside Treats

August 6, 2008

Beat the heat with these 9 poolside treats from SAVEUR magazine, including recipes for creamy homemade ice cream, brownies, and cookies.

Paw Paw Ice Cream — This custardy ice cream gets its tropical flavor from paw paws, a musky-sweet fruit native to the American Midwest that tastes somewhere between a banana and a mango, with a plush, creamy texture. Get the recipe for Paw Paw Ice Cream »Farideh Sadeghin

Nick's Supernatural Brownies — Fudgy brownies make an ideal base for a decadent ice cream sundae. Get the recipe for Nick's Supernatural BrowniesHelen Rosner

Meyer Lemon Sandwich Cookies — Fragrant Meyer lemon zest goes into these shortbread cookies from pastry chef and author Emily Luchetti. She then uses the sweet–tart juice to make a silky citrus curd that sandwiches two cookies together. Get the recipe for Meyer Lemon Sandwich Cookies »Paul Sirisalee | Food Styling: Eugene Jho

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies — Our gluten-free alternative to the classic actually gives the cookies a boost: subtracting flour highlights their pure peanut butter flavor and adds a wonderfully chewy texture. Get the recipe for Flourless Peanut Butter CookiesMatt Taylor-Gross

Strawberry Lemonade Ice-Pops — These simple, summery frozen treats are made with fresh strawberries and lemons. Get the recipe for Strawberry Lemonade Ice-Pops »Matt Taylor-Gross

Strawberry Rhubarb Yogurt Pops — These refreshing frozen treats come from pastry chef Jen Yee at New York City's Lafayette. Get the recipe Strawberry Rhubarb Yogurt Pops »Christina Holmes

Nanaimo Bars — A graham cracker crust enriched with chocolate, almond and coconut supports a dense layer of buttercream and semisweet chocolate. See the recipe for Nanaimo Bars »Penny De Los Santos

Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream — For added decadence, top this ultra-peanutty ice cream with chocolate sauce or hot fudge. Get the recipe for Peanut Butter Swirl Ice CreamChristopher Hirsheimer

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies — Try layering chocolate into the cookie dough for crisp edges and a moist and tender inside. Get the recipe for Classic Chocolate Chip CookiesTodd Coleman

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