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Fruit – The Simple Celebration https://thesimplecelebration.com Fri, 14 Aug 2020 14:32:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thesimplecelebration.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/cropped-tsc-logo-32x32.jpg Fruit – The Simple Celebration https://thesimplecelebration.com 32 32 Banana Splits – Lots of Fun and Tons of Yum! https://thesimplecelebration.com/2020/08/banana-splits-lots-of-fun-and-tons-of-yum/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2020/08/banana-splits-lots-of-fun-and-tons-of-yum/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2020 14:32:29 +0000 http://thesimplecelebration.com/?p=11462 Facebooktwitterpinterest

Vicki’s granddaughter, Claire, enjoys helping in the kitchen.  She was over for the night and it was decided that she got to help plan the menu which started with dessert (of course).  Claire immediately shouted out, “banana splits!!”  That was a bit of a shock because Vicki hadn’t made one since she helped her dad make them, many years ago.

Here is a recipe the kids will love putting together.

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Banana Splits

Course Dessert
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 3 pints your favorite ice cream flavors
  • 4 bananas
  • 1 can whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup raspberries or blueberries
  • 1/3 cup toffee chips

Instructions

  • Peel and slice bananas and place in 4 bowls.
  • Place berries on top of bananas.
  • Place 1 scoop of each type of ice cream on top of berries - or whatever ice cream your child wants.
  • This is the best part. Let your child squirt the cream on top. Add the toffee chips. You can use real whip cream that you beat yourself, but your child won't have as much fun!!

Notes

Vicki said her dad sometimes put a little peanut butter on the bananas which was always a fun "surprise".  You can use chocolate or peanut butter chips instead of the toffee chips.

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Simple and Easy Lemon and Lime Tart with Raspberries https://thesimplecelebration.com/2020/03/simple-and-easy-lemon-and-lime-tart-with-raspberries/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2020/03/simple-and-easy-lemon-and-lime-tart-with-raspberries/#respond Fri, 06 Mar 2020 18:21:46 +0000 http://thesimplecelebration.com/?p=9049 Facebooktwitterpinterest

This easy, easy, easy, make-ahead dessert will finish off your simple celebration on a sweet note!

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Lemon Lime Tart with Raspberries

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 215kcal

Equipment

  • 8" Tart Pan with Removable Bottom

Ingredients

  • 1 frozen pie crust
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Roll out the pastry to fit an 8" removable-base tart pan.
  • Prick a few holes in the pastry and line with parchment paper.
  • Fill the pastry with rice or baking weights and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the baking weights and paper and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • To make the filling, place the sugar, eggs, cream and fruit juices into a bowl and mix to combine.
  • Pour the filling into the tart shell, reduce the oven to 315°and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the filling is just set.
  • Refrigerate the tart until firm.
  • Top with raspberries, slice, and serve!

Notes

You can adjust the amount of fruit juices to your liking.  Add more lemon and less lime or vice versa depending upon your preference.  The more lime used, the more the tart tastes like a key lime pie.

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Mini Pomegranate Cheesecakes https://thesimplecelebration.com/2018/02/mini-pomegranate-cheesecakes-a-sweet-valentine-treat/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2018/02/mini-pomegranate-cheesecakes-a-sweet-valentine-treat/#respond Sat, 10 Feb 2018 15:54:26 +0000 http://thesimplecelebration.com/?p=8469 Facebooktwitterpinterest

 

Sweeten up your dinner with these tasty mini cheesecakes.  Put them together early in the day of your simple celebration or the day before.

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Mini Pomegranate Cheesecakes

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 400kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 round shortbread cookies
  • 8 oz. low-fat ricotta cheese
  • 8 oz. low-fat cream cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp lime zest
  • 2/3 cup pomegranate seeds we found these at Trader Joe's

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.       
  • Place one shortbread cookie in the base of 6 ramekins (5 oz size).
  • In a food processor, add the ricotta, cream cheese, eggs, sugar, lime juice and zest.  Process until the mixture is smooth and put into a bowl.
  • Stir in the pomegranate seeds.
  • Fill each ramekin 3/4 full (place a few seeds on top of each dish).  Bake for 20-25 minutes.

 

 

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Homemade Spiced Apple Hot Pockets – Flaky, Warm Goodness https://thesimplecelebration.com/2018/02/homemade-spiced-apple-hot-pockets-flaky-warm-goodness/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2018/02/homemade-spiced-apple-hot-pockets-flaky-warm-goodness/#respond Mon, 05 Feb 2018 18:28:45 +0000 http://thesimplecelebration.com/?p=8452 Facebooktwitterpinterest

A warm dessert that is elegant and delicious.  If making in advance, prepare the recipe in the morning without cooking.  Take out of refrigerator 15 minutes or so before putting in the oven.  Bake as directed.

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Spiced Apple Hot Pockets

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 415kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces unsalted butter
  • 3 medium Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and chopped finely
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp+ cinnamon more for topping
  • 1/8 tsp allspice
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup dried cherries
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 1/2 sheets puff pastry found in freezer section
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • Powdered Sugar for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°.        
  • Melt butter in a large frying pan.  Add apples and cook about 5 minutes stirring occasionally until lightly browned.
  • Add maple syrup, sugar and spices to pan and cook about 5 more minutes or until liquid boils and caramelizes.
  • Transfer contents to a bowl, stir in cherries and nuts.  Cool 20 minutes.
  • Cut the "whole" pastry sheet into quarters and cut the "half" sheet in half.  Spoon about 1/4 cup apple mixture along one half of the pastry squares.  Fold over to form rectangles, pressing edges and crimp with a fork to seal.
  • Brush with egg.  Make three slits in pockets.
  • Bake in oven for 10 minutes and check for golden color.  Continue to check until pastry is golden brown.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and cinnamon

 

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Apple, Berry, & Chocolate Crumble – Dessert in NO Time! https://thesimplecelebration.com/2017/03/apple-berry-chocolate-crumble-dessert-in-no-time/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2017/03/apple-berry-chocolate-crumble-dessert-in-no-time/#respond Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:52:55 +0000 http://thesimplecelebration.com/?p=8290 Facebooktwitterpinterest

Need a quick dessert that isn’t too sweet or too filling after a fabulous meal?  This crumble is just the thing!

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Apple, Berry, & Chocolate Crumble

Servings 6
Calories 235kcal

Equipment

  • 6 - 1/2 cup ramekins

Ingredients

  • 2 Granny Smith apples peeled and diced
  • 10 ounces fresh berries such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 5 ½ Tbsp unsalted butter additional for the top of crumble
  • 1/8 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/4 cup hard packed brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp grated dark chocolate

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.         
  • Place apples and berries in a bowl and mix with the sugar.  Fill the ramekins halfway with the sweetened fruit.
  • Using a food processor or a bowl and pastry cutter, add all the remaining ingredients, except the chocolate.
  • Once combined, add the chocolate to the crumble mix and place on  top of the fruit.
  • Place a small pat of butter on top of each crumble and bake for 30 minutes until fruit bubbles.
  • Serve alone or with whipped cream or ice cream.

 

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Sweet and Fresh Pineapple Dessert – Delicious! https://thesimplecelebration.com/2016/08/sweet-fresh-pineapple-dessert-delicious/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2016/08/sweet-fresh-pineapple-dessert-delicious/#respond Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:52:43 +0000 http://thesimplecelebration.com/?p=8198 Facebooktwitterpinterest

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Easy, low fat, sweet, and tasty – all of those words put together don’t do this simple dessert justice!  Give it a try and let us know what you think …

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Sweet and Fresh Pineapple Dessert

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 350kcal

Ingredients

  • One whole pineapple
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 1/2 cup Greek vanilla yogurt
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
  • 2-3 Tbsp mint leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°.        
  • Peel and core pineapple. Slice into eight wedges.
  • In a bowl, mix sugar, juice and honey.
  • Add pineapple wedges and marinate for 20 minutes.
  • Remove pineapple and place in baking dish, reserving marinade.
  • Roast pineapple for 15 minutes, turn and brush with marinade.
  • Cook 15 more minutes.
  • Place two pineapple slices on four plates and top with yogurt, walnuts, and mint.  Serve warm.

 

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A Delicious Spring Fruit Dessert – Mango & Strawberry Crumble https://thesimplecelebration.com/2016/04/a-delicious-spring-fruit-dessert-mango-strawberry-crumble/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2016/04/a-delicious-spring-fruit-dessert-mango-strawberry-crumble/#respond Fri, 22 Apr 2016 21:13:21 +0000 http://thesimplecelebration.com/?p=8126 Facebooktwitterpinterest

 

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Crumbles can be made with many different fruits.  Give this one a try and let us know what you think!

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Mango & Strawberry Crumble

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 254kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe mangoes skinned, pitted, and cut into 3/4 inch chunks
  • 3-4 cups strawberries cut in half or thirds depending on the size of the berry
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 vanilla bean split

Topping

  • 4 graham crackers crushed
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • kosher salt
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter cold and cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup unsalted roasted almonds roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°.     
  • Place mangoes, strawberries, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and vanilla bean seeds (from split bean), in a large bowl. Toss.
  • Place mixture in an oven proof dish large enough so the mangoes are in a single layer.
  • In a small bowl, place graham crackers, brown sugar, dash of kosher salt and butter. Work with your fingers to make a small pebble-like mixture.
  • Stir in almonds.
  • Place mixture on top of fruit and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Serve when it has slightly cooled or at room temperature.  

Notes

Vanilla bean ice cream is the perfect accompaniment!

 

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Apricot and Fresh Cherry Crumble – A Sweet Treat! https://thesimplecelebration.com/2015/07/fresh-summer-fruits-cherry-apricot-crumble/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2015/07/fresh-summer-fruits-cherry-apricot-crumble/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2015 00:49:58 +0000 http://thesimplecelebration.com/?p=7907 Facebooktwitterpinterest

imageAn interesting piece of advice Vicki learned while touring the California winery, Ceja,  “Always serve a dessert wine that is sweeter than your dessert or the wine will taste flat.”  Enjoy picking out your wine for this dessert – Cheers!!

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Apricot and Fresh Cherry Crumble

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 188kcal

Ingredients

  • 6-8 ripe apricots halved & pitted
  • 2-3 cups cherries pitted
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 vanilla bean split
  • TOPPING
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • kosher salt
  • 4 graham crackers crushed
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter cold and cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup unsalted roasted almonds roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°.          
  • Place apricots, cherries, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, corn starch, cinnamon, and vanilla bean seeds (from split bean), in a large bowl. Toss.
  • Place in an oven proof dish so that apricots are in a single layer.

Topping

  • In a small bowl, place brown sugar, dash of kosher salt, graham crackers, and butter. Work with your fingers to make a small pebble like mixture.
  • Add almonds and stir.
  • Place on top of fruit and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Serve when it has slightly cooled or at room temperature.

Notes

Vanilla ice cream is the perfect partner for this dish!

 

 

 

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Fresh Fruit and Yogurt Parfait – Low Fat AND Tastes Great! https://thesimplecelebration.com/2015/07/summer-fruit-parfait-low-fat-and-tastes-great/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2015/07/summer-fruit-parfait-low-fat-and-tastes-great/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2015 14:43:55 +0000 http://thesimplecelebration.com/?p=7891 Facebooktwitterpinterest
Come and get it!
Come and get it!

These parfaits can be made with any fruit you like.  The flavor is fabulous – vanilla yogurt mixed with honey gives the perfect amount of sweetness.  A healthy and satisfying dessert!

We used this orange liquor for the marinade.
We used this orange liquor for the marinade.
This is a great yogurt!
This is a delicious yogurt.  Tastes great with granola too!
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Fresh Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 157kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries sliced in half
  • 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/3 cup flavored liquor optional
  • 1 cup low-fat French vanilla yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp honey

Instructions

  • Place berries in a glass bowl.  If using liquor, pour over fruit and let sit for at least an hour.       
  • Mix yogurt with honey.
  • Place a few berries in the bottom of parfait glasses or glass bowls.
  • Alternate fruit with yogurt - making three layers of yogurt and three layers of fruit.
  • Finish with a few berries on top. This can be made several hours in advance.

Notes

By eliminating the liquor, you can serve this for breakfast along with some granola.

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A Simple Summer Dessert – Spiked Grilled Peaches and Gelato https://thesimplecelebration.com/2015/05/a-simple-summer-dessert-spiked-grilled-peaches-and-gelato/ https://thesimplecelebration.com/2015/05/a-simple-summer-dessert-spiked-grilled-peaches-and-gelato/#respond Wed, 20 May 2015 14:32:29 +0000 http://thesimplecelebration.com/?p=7755 Facebooktwitterpinterest
Who has a spoon?
Who has a spoon?
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Spiked Grilled Peaches and Gelato

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 fairly large peaches
  • Cinnamon
  • Toasted almond gelato see below for our favorite
  • Curacao orange liquor

Instructions

  • Preheat grill.         
  • Cut each peach in half. Leave peel on and remove pit.
  • Sprinkle peaches with a dusting of cinnamon.
  • Grill peaches cut sound down for 4-5 minutes, being sure to get some nice grill marks.
  • Place peach in a glass bowl or on a plate.
  • Top with toasted almond gelato, pour Curacao over gelato, add optional topping.

Notes

Optional topping - shredded coconut, cocoa powder, almonds, or anything your heart desires.

 

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