Fresh and delicious desserts: what to eat in the pastry shop to beat the summer heat

Summer on Lake Garda is always pure magic: long sunny days, intense colors of the natural landscapes, the scent of flowers that mixes with the lake breeze… but also a lot, a lot of heat! When temperatures rise, the desire for something fresh and light makes itself felt. And what’s better than a break at La Fenice to rediscover pleasure and energy, without feeling heavy?

In this article we tell you about our best suggestions for facing the heat with sweetness, to enjoy at the table or to take with you for a snack on the lake shore or on a boat. Artisanal delicacies, quality ingredients and a lot of imagination: our answer to the hottest days!

Artisanal Ice Cream: The King of Summer

We couldn’t help but start with it: our legendary artisanal ice cream. Fresh, creamy, enveloping and versatile, it is the symbol par excellence of the Italian summer. At La Fenice we prepare artisanal ice creams every day, using only natural ingredients, fresh seasonal fruit and zero-mile milk.

Our summer flavours:

Garda Lemon: thirst-quenching and fragrant, a must for those seeking extreme freshness.
Strawberry, the queen of summer: a delicate and surprising flavour made with fresh strawberry pulp, perfect for an elegant break for adults and children.
70% dark chocolate: for those with a sweet tooth, even in summer.
Stracciatella: light, creamy, super summery.

All our fruit ice creams are lactose-free: at La Fenice everyone can enjoy a refreshing break, without giving up anything!

Summer Coffee Break: Lightness in a Spoon

Our alternative coffees for the summer, ideal as a mid-morning break, as after lunch or dinner or even as a snack: fresh, creamy, velvety, to try! Our favorites for the summer? Here they are:

Cold coffee cream, served with crunchy hazelnut grains or cocoa powder on request.
Orfeo, in a cup with espresso coffee, artisanal hazelnut ice cream, cream and crunchy hazelnuts.
Opera, with espresso coffee, chocolate and coffee mignon, whipped cream and dark chocolate flakes.

Fresh fruit: colour, taste and lightness

When the heat hits, seasonal fruit is also the star of our desserts:

Fresh fruit tart with a mix of fresh seasonal fruit as the market offers it. Our fresh fruit tarts are made with a butter shortcrust pastry base, light artisanal vanilla custard and lots of seasonal fruit.
Fresh fruit cup: a rainbow of fruit cut by us that day for a booster of colorful vitamins.
Fruit extracts, centrifuged and colorful smoothies: a wide variety of fruit (and vegetables) to mix together to create amazing summer flavors, also paired with our artisanal ice cream.

Ideal to enjoy by the lake or to take away for a sweet snack with whoever you want and wherever you prefer!

Yogurt mood: a natural and tasty summer

In summer, we love fresh foods and for the morning but also for a light snack we offer our natural yogurts with many different combinations; refined and light, ideal for a quick snack, a special breakfast or a fresh and delicious end to a meal. Among our proposals (lactose-free, gluten-free and without hydrogenated fats):

Yogurt with honey and cereals
Yogurt with vanilla cream, raspberry biscuit and fresh raspberries
Yogurt with crumble and berries
Yogurt with bitter orange compote and candied oranges

A perfect mix of taste and delicacy, served with care and always ready to enjoy.

Beverages: Freshness in every sip

What to drink at La Fenice to cool off from this summer heat? We have thought of fresh and natural drinks, prepared on the spot or a good sip of local wine:

Athena with green tea, cane sugar, fresh ginger, natural pineapple and crushed ice
Gin and tonic with Sirmione gin, Madame Bouganville, super fragrant with bougainvillea and Garda lemon
Hand-shaken coffee with vanilla syrup (or bitter)
Cuvée dei Frati Dosaggio Zero, a Classic Method sparkling wine with 36 months on the lees, versatile as an accompaniment but also perfect as a refreshing aperitif glass.

And if you want to dare something more: affogato with ice cream with espresso coffee or a good Lugana DOC Brolettino, with eight months of French oak on its shoulders. A little meditation luxury that is also great for the hottest days.

A sweet, light and refreshing summer

Summer can be hot, yes… but also delicious! Our pastry shop La Fenice is the right place to find a moment of fresh refreshment, pamper yourself with light desserts and discover new combinations of flavors, all always accompanied by the lovely breeze of Lake Garda. Whether you are a tourist passing through Lugana di Sirmione or a loyal customer, we await you with the same smile, quality and passion as always. Come visit us or order your favorite sweets for takeaway too! Follow our social channels to discover the new summer desserts and our drinks of the day every week.