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Residents who love living in Oceanside apartments know what makes Oceanside, California, a great place to live. It’s everything people love about coastal living, yet it’s so close to the city of San Diego. Of course, residents also know how hot it can get in San Diego in the summertime. To offset some of that outdoor heat, here are a few cold desserts you can prepare and serve to guests. Stay cool with these cold summer desserts.
Paletas
Paletas are Mexico’s version of a standard summer classic: the Popsicle. These sweet treats are infused with fruit, and milk or coconut milk is often added for creamy flavor. Some even include spices or chilies.
These are available at just about any Hispanic grocery, but you can also make them yourself. Use a Popsicle mold, or, if you don’t have one, shot glasses will do.
You can’t go wrong with these strawberry coconut paletas, the perfect balance of sweet and creamy. And if you’re up for something a bit more complex, check out these chili paletas, which combine spicy flavors like jalapeño with cool cantaloupe, cucumber, and lime. Delicious!
Strawberry Pretzel Pie
A favorite at potlucks across the Midwest, San Diegans will appreciate this cool summer classic just as well. Strawberry pretzel pie starts with a crust of broken-up pretzels, butter and sugar. After that’s baked and cooled, add the cream layer, which is traditionally made from Cool Whip, cream cheese and sugar. Dress up the dish by subbing in real whipped cream. Spread that mixture evenly over the top of the crust.
The top layer is just strawberries in strawberry Jell-O. Nothing too fancy there! But the combination of the salty, crunchy pretzels, the smooth creamy filling, and the bright, sweet Jell-O is something special.
For an adults-only gathering, spice things up with boozy Jell-O.
Agua Fresca
Our last cool summer treat is agua fresca. Just drop water, a favorite fruit, a bit of sweetener and possibly some mint into your blender. Serve over ice.
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