9 frozen treats for sweltering summer days 

9 frozen treats for sweltering summer days 

At The Table

Hot days. Cool desserts. This is how you summer! 

If you’re not racing to eat a frozen treat before it melts off the stick and drips down your arm, are you even enjoying summer?   

From watermelon slushies and citrusy sorbets to ice-cream sandwiches and a plant-based cheesecake-style dessert, here are our

1.
Berry smoothie bars 

Dig out the ice-pop mold at the back of your cupboard to make these  . If you don’t have one, an ice cube tray and some popsicle sticks will work just fine. This frozen fruity treat is made with plain kefir, and raspberry jam. We love a colourful roasted-pistachio garnish, but you can skip it or swap in other nuts, dried fruit, chocolate or candy sprinkles. For a ready-to-eat version, try .  

2.
Fruity snacks

 are made of 100-percent ripe summer fruit picked, chopped and frozen at its peak. We love these pieces for snacking and blending into smoothies, like this refreshing . For a grown-up version, simply spike with a little vodka or white rum.  

3.
Citrusy sorbet

Have you met ? It’s tart, yet refreshing – exactly what you need on hot summer nights. Dig into it, literally, with a bowl of our new . Or turn that sweet-and-sour sorbet into a cake (don’t worry is mostly hands-off and will leave you plenty of time to lounge on the deck, with a drink, see options in #9).  

4.
Homemade-style ice cream sandwiches

Make a fresh batch of your favourite chocolate chip cookies and you’re this close to having Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches. The essential filling: makes a richer, more decadent version of the childhood classic.  

5.
Mini ice cream bars

Is there a more magical combination of words than ready to eat snack-sized bites on a stick? Featuring classic Canadian flavours, the  are made with maple-flavoured ice cream and almonds and covered in rich chocolatey coating. Feeling more like a sundae? The have it all – banana and vanilla flavoured ice creams swirled with chopped cherries and a peanut-studded milk chocolatey coating. No spoon needed. 

6.
Slushies to slurp

This is inspired by a peach Melba, the classic dessert of poached peaches, raspberry sauce and vanilla ice cream. The fruity vegan version swaps out peaches for frozen , then adds ,, frozen raspberries and orange juice. The result is almost too pretty to drink.  

7.
Magnificent mochi 

If you’re into squishy, chewy desserts, you will love these bite-sized Japanese-inspired treats. Mochi is ice cream wrapped in a thin and slightly sweet-tasting rice dough. Our favourite flavours are (stuffed with salted caramel pieces) and   (made with real mango and coconut milk).  

8.
Freezer cakes

Ultimate summer hosting hack: keep a thaw-and-serve cake in the freezer for unexpected drop-in visitors. is a worthy vegan option, with all the smooth, creamy, chocolatey goodness everyone craves.  

9.
Iced coffee

Our recipe for is so simple yet indulgent—cold brew, cream, condensed milk, honey and a pinch of salt. If you prefer your iced coffee ready to serve, then pop open a can of . Yes, sparkling iced coffee. It’s the iced coffee, you didn’t know you needed!