When winter is here, I often find myself gravitating toward beige comfort foods (hi, potatoes!) and decadent sweets rich with butter and cream. But just because there’s snow outside doesn’t mean there isn’t ample in-season fruit waiting to be sampled at the grocery store.
Winter is citrus season. Oranges, lemons, limes, blood oranges and grapefruit are all in season and can inject a bright note of flavor into your usual winter menu. Juicy pomegranates and vibrant kiwi are also in their prime, a refreshing change from all the heavier food we tend to eat when the weather is cold outside.
You don’t have to give up your dessert to enjoy these fruits, either. They’re at their best when paired with something rich, adding a tart, sweet, fresh flavor that can liven up even the heaviest ingredients.
The next time you’re at the store, load your cart with some in-season fruits so you can make one of these delicious desserts. Your sweet tooth will definitely thank you.
Kiwi-Honey Galette
A rustic galette is the perfect last-minute dessert. This one is topped with sliced kiwis and a drizzle of honey.
Citrus-Pomegranate Mascarpone Cups
Colorful desserts like this creamy concoction are just what you need on dreary winter nights.
Kiwi-Pomegranate Pavlova
Fluffy meringue is baked until crisp, then filled with whipped cream and topped with fruit to make this dessert.
Grain-Free Orange-Date Loaf Cake
Made with orange juice and zest, this date-sweetened loaf cake works for dessert and breakfast.
Fruity S’mores Marshmallow Blinis
Kiwifruit, marshmallow fluff, strawberries, chocolate and graham crackers make this a fun dessert.
Blood Orange & Aperol Sorbet
Bittersweet Aperol gives this rosy blood orange sorbet a kick.
Kiwi-Lemon Posset
This fluffy, creamy, old-fashioned dessert is surprisingly easy to put together.
Ricotta Cake With Pomegranate & Citrus
Ricotta makes this cake moist and slightly dense, so it can stand up to a topping of winter fruit and chocolate.
Salted Chocolate Pomegranate Bark
Crunchy pomegranate arils dot this salted dark-chocolate bark, bringing a sweet tartness to your dessert.
Vegan Vanilla Pomegranate Cheesecakes
Decadent vegan cheesecakes are topped with a pomegranate glaze in this recipe.
Kiwi-Honey Yogurt Bars
Equal parts sweet and tangy, these bars are topped with creamy Greek yogurt, kiwi slices and honey.
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