Summer Picnic Desserts That Are Easy to Take Along

Pistachio and Cherry Muffins

These cupcakes are perfect travel cupcakes. Bake them the morning before your picnic so they have time to cool. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

Recipe: Pistachio and Cherry Muffins

Peach and Almond Cake

Ground almonds provide a firm texture to this classic upside-down cake, making it easy to pack. Place the baked cake on a plate, let it cool, then cover and take it to go.

Recipe: Peach and Almond Cake

Summer Blackberry Bread Pudding

Summer pudding is a classic British dessert, rich with the flavor of fresh fruit. Make it the day before the picnic (or the morning of serving) and transport it in a container. At the party, unmold, top with whipped cream, and enjoy.

Recipe: Summer Blackberry Bread Pudding

Deep-fried cherry pies

Everything you love about pie, packed into a compact, neat package. Dust the pies with powdered sugar just before serving.

Recipe: Deep-fried cherry pies

Strawberry Cupcake Pie

This dessert combines the look of a pie with the compactness of a cupcake. To avoid lugging heavy dishes home after a picnic, bake it in an aluminum pie pan.

Recipe: Strawberry Cupcake Pie

Cherry clafoutis

Clafoutis is a French dessert made from baked batter, typically filled with summer fruits. It's perfect for parties and, once chilled, firm enough to take on the go. Wrap well and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Recipe: Cherry clafoutis



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