These chilled European desserts are sure to help you cool down this summer. (Nelea Reazanteva (Adobe Stock))
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Summertime foods, especially desserts, are truly my favorite. They’re usually much lighter, so it feels healthier (even if it really isn’t). Now that you’re in Europe, I invite you to try what summertime brings to European tables.
Germany: Bavarian Cream
Not quite the same as the filling in one of Dunkin’s donuts; however, oh so delicious! The traditional Bavarian cream (Bayerische Crème) dessert is more gelatinous and flavored with chocolate, fruit or liqueur.
France: Parfait
Americans are used to a parfait being a layered dessert with yogurt, fruit and sometimes granola topped with whipped cream. However, the original version from France is actually more similar to ice cream with liqueur.
Italy: Panna Cotta
Hailing from Northern Italy, this light, pudding-like dessert is usually infused with coffee, liqueur, vanilla, or chocolate. It’s often topped with a complimentary sauce made of fruit, chocolate or liqueur.
Belgium: Waffles and Ice Cream
I felt obliged to include a familiar, comfort food. Belgium is renowned for their delicious waffles. Top them with your favorite ice cream (and maybe chocolate syrup or caramel sauce).
Netherlands: Vlaai
This dessert will remind you of a traditional American fruit pie. A vlaai is thinner than the pie you’re used to and can be filled with either fruit or a smooth custard.
Served cold and sometimes in a glass, this tomato-based dish makes an excellent frosty appetizer to any summer meal. (vasanty (Adobe Stock))
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Spain: Gazpacho
Poor soup! It really gets left out in the summer, except in Spain. Served cold and sometimes in a glass, this tomato-based dish makes an excellent frosty appetizer to any summer meal.
