- You know the phrase easy as pie? Cobblers, slumps, and crisps (like the blueberry slump, pictured here) are even easier than pie, but just as tasty - instead of pie crust, these summer desserts are topped with a sweetened crumb or biscuit topping, meaning much less work for the chef. You can make a crisp or cobbler with almost any kind of fruit, from peaches to apples to blackberries, but at this time of year we're partial to fresh-picked blueberries.
RECIPE: Blueberry Slump
A sticky biscuit dough is dropped onto blueberries in this classic New England dessert, which is called a "slump," "grunt," or "cobbler," depending on who you're asking.
SERVES 8
INGREDIENTS
2 cups flour
1 ¾ cups sugar, plus more for sprinkling
4 ½ tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
4 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
1 ¼ cups milk
1 ½ lb. blueberries
1 cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
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The great thing about frozen treats is that unless you're a fan of brain freeze, you have to slow down and savor them. Choose the right ones and they're as guilt-free as they are delicious. That's where we come in. Working with a team of nutritionists, we found eight yummy options with 180 calories or less, minimal added sugar, and no more than six grams of saturated fat. So go ahead and indulge; these cool treats will satisfy your cravings and keep you slim.
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Companies submitted more than 90 new frozen desserts to FITNESS. Our experts -- Anar Allidina, RD, a dietitian in private practice in Toronto; Keri Gans, RD, the author of The Small Change Diet; and Marissa Lippert, RD, the author of The Cheater's Diet -- analyzed the ingredients and nutrition facts to help us determine which ones deserved to move to the next round of judging. Those finalists were sampled in blind taste tests and voted on by ...Read More » - "I was raised on Oreo cookies," Dave Crofton, tells Yahoo! Shine. Crofton co-owns One Girl Cookies Bakery in Brooklyn with his wife Dawn Casale. "There is something fun about the crunch. When you open a package and they are fresh and crisp, it's really satisfying."
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One Girl Cookies developed a recipe for Oreo-style cookies from scratch when a bride requested them for her wedding. "We are happy to make things people love," says Crofton.
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Oreos are America's most popular cookie. Just like the packaged version, in this recipe, the crisp, slightly bitter chocolate wafer offsets the sweetness of the cream filling. You can find more of Crofton and Casale's creations in their book, One Girl Cookies: Recipes for Cakes, Cupcakes, Whoopie Pies, and Cookies from Brooklyn's Beloved Bakery.
Oreo-style Cookies from Scratch (adapted from One Girl Cookies Bakery)
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Lite Ice Cream Cake
Ice cream cake has always been a summer favorite, but no one is fond of all the calories and fat. Thankfully, you can enjoy a delicious slice of ice cream cake without having to feel guilty. The key is to start with a chocolate angel food cake and slice it in half, horizontally. Carefully, scoop out a tunnel in the inside of the top of bottom slices of cake and fill with softened Dreyer's/Edy's® Slow Churned Light Ice Cream . Reassemble the layers, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze. Frost with fat-free whipped topping and serve.
Chocolate Dipped Cherries
If you'rSummer snacks can be as easy or complicated as you like. Whether you're slicing up fresh fruit from the local farmer's market or creating a delicious ice cream sundae, there are so many great options to choose from. It doesn't matter if you're sitting down for a movie with the family or trying to keep the kids cool during the hot weather, there's something fun you can make. Here are five summer snacks that are perfect for families.
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Watermelon
Watermelon is such a great summer snack. It's perfect for barbecues, low in calories, and helps keep your family hydrated during the hot summer months. Best of all though, watermelon can be used to dress several different desserts, including sorbet. Keep a watermelon on hand for an easy, healthy snack.
Ice Cream Sundaes
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