The Best Desserts For Summer
ByAnna Hartley,
© The Pioneer Woman
Blackberry Soda Float
Why is it that we make floats non-stop when we are kids, but forget about them when we become adults? They don't become any less fun to make, or less tasty. This blackberry soda float recipe turns plump, in-season blackberries into a simple puree, then combines it with club soda and ice cream. Play around with your favorite combinations and flavors, and we assure you that this is one summer dessert you won't get sick of.
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INGREDIENTS:
- 1 shortcrust pastry
- 3 cups / 750 g. of cherries
- 1/3 cup / 60 g. of sugar
- 2/3 cup / 60 g. of almond flour
- 4 tbsp. of brown sugar
- Pistachios
- A dash of milk
METHOD:
- Mix the cherries and sugar together. Let stand 20 minutes.
- Spread or roll out the shortcrust pastry, sprinkle with almond powder and brown sugar.
- Place the cherries in the center of the dough, leaving about 2 inches of free dough on the edges. Fold in the edges.
- Brush with milk (this will make the crust go golden), sprinkle with brown sugar and bake for 20 minutes at 350°F/180°C.
- Top with a handful of chopped pistachios, and serve!