Poolside Treats

Published Aug 06, 2008 8:00 AM

Poolside Treats
André Baranowski

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 »

Nick’s Supernatural Brownies

Fudgy brownies make an ideal base for a decadent ice cream sundae.

Meyer Lemon Sandwich Cookies

Meyer Lemon Sandwich Cookies

Flourless 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 Cookies »

Strawberry Lemonade Ice-Pops

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

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 »

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 »

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 Cream

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Try layering chocolate into the cookie dough for crisp edges and a moist and tender inside.

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