Fresh herbs make everything better—yep, even your favorite treats! These sweet and savory desserts, made with zero dairy, embody the essence of summer.

Savory Desserts: 3 Recipes That Give Herbs the Sweet Treatment | alive

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This cloudlike mousse comes together in under an hour and gives ice cream a run for its money.

Serves 4.

Desserts

Tarragon has a gentle licorice-like taste, marrying well with succulent summer berries in this healthy berry slump.

Serves 5.

From classic pairings to unexpected partnerships, these desserts made with herbs are the perfect pick for end-of-summer sweets.

5 Delectable Desserts Made With Herbs

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Berries are one of the easiest wild foods to locate during the summer months—a very good thing, as you’ll want to make these fudgy blondies more than once.

Serves 8.

Healthy Snacks

Consider this cooling basil- and lime-infused panna cotta after a spicy Thai curry.

Chocolate mint has a built-in chocolate flavour, making it fantastic for this healthy chocolaty mint fudge.

Herb Desserts

Sweet + Savory Desserts

Lemon Yogurt Mousse with Homemade Jam

Tarragon Berry Slump with Anise Oat Crumble

Fresh Herb Desserts

Wild Berry Cardamom Blondies

Coconut, Basil, and Lime Panna Cotta

Dairy-Free Chocolate Mint Fudge