Simple desserts for vacation

July 15, 1:05 PMDC Dessert ExaminerLaura Mathews

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Photo courtesy of Kraft Foods

With the heat of summer in full swing, most Washingtonians are dreaming of standing on a sand dune, the refreshing ocean breeze whirling around them, with an icy summer cocktail in their hand. But this summer, you don’t have to take a trip to the beach in order to treat yourself. With the rise of “staycations,” many Washingtonians are finding ways to relax without breaking the bank, most of which don’t require any travel. And what screams summer more than a sweet frozen treat? So I’ve collected a few icy treats that will make the perfect dessert for any vacation, no matter where it may be.

Strawberry Freeze

Chips Ahoy Cookies, 12 each
Cream Cheese, softened, 1 pkg. (8 oz.)
Sugar, ½ cup
Frozen Berry Juice Concentrate, thawed, 1 can (12 oz.)
Strawberries, crushes, 1 cup
Whipped Topping, thawed, 1 tub (8 oz.)
Strawberries, halved, 2 cups

Arrange cookies in single layer on bottom of 9-inch springform pan, set aside. Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add juice concentrate, beating well after each addition. Stir in crushes strawberries. Add whipped topping. Stir with whisk until well blended. Pour over cookies in pan. Freeze 6 hours or until firm. Remove from freezer, let stand in refrigerator 15 mins. to slightly soften. Top with halved strawberries just before serving. Store leftover dessert in freezer.

Frozen Chocolate Souffles

Milk, 3 cups
Chocolate Instant Pudding, 1 pkg. (8-serving size)
Whipped Topping, thawed, 2 cups
Oreo Cookies, finely chopped, 2 cups (about 16 cookies)
Maraschino Cherries, 8 each

Pour milk into medium bowl. Add dry pudding mix. Beat with whisk 2 mins. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spoon 2 Tbsp. of chopped cookies into each of eight 8-9 oz. paper drinking cups. Cover evenly with half of pudding mixture. Press gently with back of a spoon to eliminate air pockets. Repeat layers. Cover with foil. Freeze 5 hours or until firm. Remove from freezer about 15 mins. before serving. Let stand at room temperature to soften slightly. Peel away paper to unmold unto dessert plates. Top each with a cherry. Store leftovers in freezer.

Recipes courtesy of Kraft Foods.