Pecans somehow became the surprise food ingredient in sweets this summer! They are like a cool friend to peanuts. They seem a little exotic, healthy, and smart, but still in that nut family. For those who can’t have nuts or do not care for them, no worries. There are plenty of amazing options for dessert after meals or with your coffee that are nut free, like a rich pound cake with peach slices.
Try something international for dessert if you are looking for a sweet snack or after-dinner choice without nuts. Churros, croissants, Danish, mousse, and bobka all have origins elsewhere, but have been adopted by North American bakers and food enthusiasts. We all speak the same language when it comes to our sweets. The above with summer fruits and cold whipped cream will bring everyone together no matter what your background is.
Try the desserts below to get in on some of the hottest finds in sweet foods this summer! Each product has been evaluated to make sure that it deserves being served at your next soirée.
Old Fashion Southern Yum Buttery Soft Pecan Brittle can be devoured on its own or added to other desserts such as pecan pie or Shoo Fly Pie. It is handmade in small batches from North Carolina crunchy pecans. This brittle makes a great hostess gift. Also look for their scrumptious Dark Chocolate and Chocolate varieties. www.bonesuckin.com
Ethel’s Pecan Dandy is the original Pecan Pie Bar! It starts with a rich shortbread base. Then they add a kettle-cooked layer of gooey caramel. To finish it off, crunchy large pecan halves are placed on top! You need to hide these! www.ethels.com
Hammond’s Candies Bourbon Pecan Pie Bar is made of rich creamy milk chocolate with bourbon pecan caramel filling. This irresistible bar is kosher and makes a sweet gift to give to your sweetheart. Look for Hammond’s decadent Malted Milkshake and dark chocolate Toffee Brittle bars as well. Their chocolate bar line is outstanding and made from only the finest ingredients. www.hammondscandies.com
Bridor Maple Pecan Danish are made with pure butter and authentic maple syrup. These power pastries come frozen, and then you bake them to perfection. By baking them yourself, you control how fresh they are for your table. Also look for their Blueberry Cheesecake Style Danish and their Peach Danish! www.america.bridor.com
Granolachik Maple Pecan Crunch Bark is made with premium ingredients like real maple and pecans for the best quality snacks. This granola snack tastes great, and one can feel good about feeding it to your family! Try their Chocolate Brownie Crunch Bar or their Strawberry Shortcake Crunch Bar when you want to switch things up. www.granolachik.com
The Sweet Shop USA has Mrs. Weinstein’s Belgian Pecan White Chocolate Toffee Squares. Roasted pecans are mixed with chewy toffee and then covered with white sweet chocolate to create this memorable treat. Also try their sweet Flowers In Bloom Milk Chocolate Covered Oreos 3 pack and their 12-piece Summer Gourmet Cake Bites Box for some beautiful floral chocolate treats. www.sweet-shop-usa.myshopify.com
Aunt Wendy’s Bakery makes crazy good hand rolled Kiffles in fabulous flavors including walnut, Belgian chocolate, raspberry, mango, cran orange, guava, blueberry, and apricot. Buttery pastries are filled with luscious preserves, chocolate, or nuts to make the perfect sweet bite of pleasure. Buy more than one box because they go fast. www.auntwendyskiffles.com
Original Heat & Eat Mini Churros are crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. They are perfect for dipping into jams, chocolate, or whipped cream. Look for their Classic Churros with Chocolate and Classic Churros with Dulce de Leche. The brand makes entertaining easy. www.churrosoriginal.co.il
Margaret’s Chocolate Bobka is a frozen premade bobka that just about anyone can put in the oven and bake to perfection. All of your guests will think you are a genius baker if you don’t tell them that Margaret helped you! It is fragrant, rich, vegan, Kosher, and one of the greatest gifts you can bring someone. They are fabulous for holiday meals! Also look for Coolooloo Puffs on the same website. They are mouthwatering mini vanilla cream puffs. Coolooloo Puffs are made from fresh cream and fluffy choux pastry. www.coolooloo.co.il
Mike’s Philly Fluff makes Original and Chocolate Marble whole pound cakes. Each moist cake is made with fresh butter, cream cheese, and Madagascar vanilla. Use this cake as a starter for a strawberry layer cake or a chocolate mousse layer cake. It is versatile, simple but elegant, and very hearty. Bring one to the office next time a colleague has a birthday! www.mikesphillyfluff.com
Dangold Inc Apple Pie Extraordinaire from the Gourmet Collection is seasoning to make an outstanding apple pie. All you really need are the apples and your pie base. Dessert enthusiasts will love to use this jar of spices with their apples to create a flavor and scent that smells like grandma’s home. These spices bring you into a comfort zone. www.dangoldinc.com
Cal Nort Mousse Sabor-Chocolate is a chocolate mousse mix for those that want a little help when cooking at home. The brand will have at home cooks consistently making mouthwatering mousse in minutes with little fuss. The brand also makes simple to use starters for dishes like Pannacotta and Natillas Sabor Vainilla (Vanilla Flavored Custard). www.caldosdelnorte.es
Pasquier Brioche Chocolate Croissants are individually wrapped for on the go snacking. These pastries, made with distinctive light dough, are filled with rich chocolate. Also try their airy Brioche Butter Croissants from the same line. They go great with Pathos Preserves! www.pasquier.fr
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