Strawberries And Sandcastles: Fun For Summer

Strawberries And Sandcastles. It just would not be summer without a trip to the seaside, would it?

If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly summer treat, my Strawberries and Biscuit Sandcastles are guaranteed to bring a little sunshine to your table.

This playful recipe combines fresh, juicy strawberries with buttery crushed biscuits to create adorable “sandcastle” desserts that are as delightful to eat as they are to make.

Also add just a hint of the beach by serving these bite-sized British strawberries.

Dipped in dark glossy chocolate flavoured with just a hint of orange over a bed of crushed biscuit crumbs or press the mixture into mini buckets or dariole tins for a fun take on a sandcastle.

So yummy. Recipe c/o Seasonal Berries.

Hello friends, so how are you today? Are you enjoying summer?

How To Make Strawberries And Sandcastles:

Strawberries And Sandcastles.

What makes these strawberry biscuit sandcastles so special is how effortlessly they capture the spirit of summer.

The crisp biscuit crumb forms the perfect “sand,” while layers of butter hold everything together.

Add in vibrant strawberries for colour and freshness, and each little sandcastle becomes a delicious balance of creamy, crunchy, and fruity flavours.

Serves 6

‘Sand’ Biscuits:

• 225g/8oz gluten free flour
• Large pinch of fine salt
• 1 vanilla pod, slit lengthways, seeds scraped from pod
• 55g/2oz icing sugar
• 110g/4oz butter, diced
• 1 egg yolk
• 2-3 teaspoons water
• 6 ice cream cones
• 55g/2oz butter

Chocolate Strawberries:

• 200g/7oz dark chocolate, broken into pieces
• Finely grated zest of 2 medium oranges
• 2 teaspoons light olive oil
• 500g/1lb 2oz strawberries, chilled

Strawberries And Sandcastles Method:

They’re simple, creative, and perfect for kids’ parties, beach-themed gatherings, or those warm afternoons when you want something sweet.

1.) Firstly, to make the sand biscuit, preheat the oven to 180oC/160oC fan assisted/Gas Mark 4.

2.) Add the flour, salt, vanilla seeds and icing sugar to a bowl or food processor.

3.) Add the butter and rub in until fine crumbs.

4.) Add the egg and just enough water to mix to a soft dough.

5.) Roll the dough out between two sheets of non-stick baking paper, slide on to a baking sheet then chill for 20 minutes.

For The Strawberries:

1.) Add the chocolate, orange rind and olive oil to a bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water, making sure that the water does not touch the base of the bowl.

2.) Heat until just melted then stir until smooth.

3.) Strain the chocolate through a fine sieve into a bowl, if liked then dip the strawberries into the chocolate and put on to a tray lined with non-stick baking paper.

4.) Put in a cool place to set.

For The Sandcastles:

1.) Crush the biscuit and ice cream cones into fine crumbs.

2.) Melt the butter in a small saucepan, mix in 225g/8oz of the crumbs then pack into 6 small buttered mini buckets or dariole moulds.

3.) Chill 10 minutes then loosen and turn out on to small plates. Scatter extra crumbs on to the plates then arrange the strawberries on top, adding little flags or plastic spoons if liked.

Cook’s Tip:

Short of time then cheat and use two bars of your favourite brand of flavoured chocolate.

This recipe invites creativity too, decorate with mint leaves, drizzle with strawberry sauce, or serve them in small buckets or moulds for extra seaside charm.

It’s a dessert that encourages hands-on fun and looks absolutely adorable on the table.

About this post -This is a guest post. No payment was received. Recipe and photo credit by Seasonal Berries.

So what do you think about this Strawberries And Sandcastles recipe? Do you fancy making it? Because I know I do.

Fancy making some? So much fun.

Perfect for picnics, BBQs, and playful summer celebrations, these Strawberries and Biscuit Sandcastles bring a touch of beach-day magic to every bite.

Ready to build something sweet?

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About this post: No compensation, commission, or sponsorship has been received from Seasonal Berries for posting this recipe. I am simply sharing yummy recipes that I get sent from them.