Beat the heat: really cool desserts

Total time: 55 minutes, plus freezing and optional softening time Servings: 8 to 10 Raspberry sauce 3/4 pound fresh or frozen raspberries 1/3 cup sugar Juice of 1/2 lemon 1.

Frozen blackberry souffle Total time: 55 minutes, plus freezing and optional softening time Servings: 8 to 10 Note: If the sugar crystallizes while cooking in step 3, try the step again in a clean saucepan and add one-fourth teaspoon corn syrup before cooking the sugar, but proceed with the rest of the step as written. 1 1/2 pounds fresh or frozen blackberries 1 cup sugar, divided 1/3 cup blackberry or raspberry liqueur 1/4 cup water 4 egg whites 2 cups whipping cream 1.

Total time: 45 minutes Servings: 8 Note: Adapted from the book “From the Dining Car” by James D.

Total time: 1 hour, plus chilling and assembly time Servings: Makes about 18 medium ice cream sandwiches (or 36 cookies) Note: The sea salt can be omitted, but it balances the sweetness of the ice cream.

Total time: About 2 hours, plus chilling and assembly time Servings: Makes about 35 medium ice cream sandwiches (or 70 cookies) Note: Sandwiches are best assembled one day ahead to allow the cookies to soften slightly. 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, at room temperature, plus extra for rolling 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, plus 2/3 cup for rolling, divided 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups loosely packed sweetened shredded coconut 2 cups (8 1/2 ounces) flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda About 3 quarts premium ice cream such as vanilla, coconut or lemon 1.

Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes, plus chilling and assembly time Servings: Makes about 18 large ice cream sandwiches (or 36 cookies) Note: Adapted from “Sunday Suppers at Lucques” by Suzanne Goin.

Active Work Time: 10 minutes Total Preparation Time: 25 minutes plus 3 hours chilling One of the gourmet Jell-O desserts once served at the New American bistro Bambara in Salt Lake City.

Total time: 40 minutes plus chilling time Servings: 6 Note: This recipe works beautifully with Satsumas.

Total time: About 50 minutes, plus drying time and freezing time Servings: 8 Note: Make the kumquat zest the day before you plan to make the semifreddo.

Tangy frozen lemon yogurt Total time: 10 minutes, plus chilling and freezing time Servings: Makes 1 quart Note: (This recipe is from David Lebovitz.

Total time: 25 minutes, plus freezing time Servings: 6 to 8 Our recipes, your kitchen: If you try this or any other recipe from the L.A.

Total time: 15 minutes, plus several hours macerating time Servings: 4 Note: From 25 Degrees.

Total time: 50 minutes, plus 2 hours steeping, plus 2 to 3 hours chilling Servings: 6 1/2 cup almonds, unblanched 2 cups cream 1 cup milk 1/2 cup honey 4 egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1.

Total time: 35 minutes, plus chilling time Servings: 10 Note: Adapted from a recipe by Lucques pastry chef Breanne Varela.

Total time: 2 hours, plus 1 hour chilling time for dough plus overnight chilling for ice cream Serves: 8 Notes: From executive chef Joshua Skenes of Stonehill Tavern.

Total time: 45 minutes Servings: 8 Note: Adapted from “Desserts by the Yard.”

Total time: 30 minutes plus chilling time Servings: 4 to 6 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2cups whipping cream 1 1/2 cups lightly packed small lemon verbena leaves 4 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1.

In the hands of pastry chefs, sundaes and other classics are transformed into sophisticated desserts.

Rhubarb-strawberry sorbet Note: Rhubarb and strawberries unite in a delicious sorbet with results that yield a refreshing treat for a warm summer’s night.

Total time: 20 minutes, plus chilling time Servings: 4 Note: The rosé jelly can be prepared up to three days in advance, and the desserts can be assembled and chilled up to 4 hours in advance. 1/4 cup red grape juice 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided 1 1/2 cups rosé wine ( 1/2 bottle), divided 1 ( 1/4 -ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin 2 ripe nectarines, sliced 1 cup blueberries 1.

Berries jubilee with peach sorbet and salted candied almonds Total time: 35 minutes, plus freezing and marinating time Servings: 6 Note: An easy way to peel peaches is to submerge them in boiling water for 30 seconds, drain them, and the skins will slip right off.

Total time: 20 minutes, plus freezing time Servings: 6 Note: An easy way to make chocolate shavings is simply to scrape the side of a chocolate bar with a vegetable peeler. 3/4 cup sugar 3 cups warm espresso, or strong brewed coffee with 1 tablespoon instant coffee or espresso powder added 6 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided 1/4 cup dark or milk chocolate shavings for garnish 1.