Description
This Fruity Neapolitan Lolly Loaf is a delightful frozen treat layered with fresh fruit purees and whipped cream. Combining juicy peaches or nectarines, vibrant berries, and a smooth vanilla cream, this no-bake dessert is perfect for summertime indulgence and impresses with its striking tri-colored layers and refreshing flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Layers
- 200g peaches, nectarines, or apricots (or a mixture), stoned
- 200g strawberries or raspberries (or a mixture), hulled
Cream Mixture
- 450ml double cream
- ½ x 397g can condensed milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Orange food colouring (optional, a drop)
- Pink food colouring (optional, a drop)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit Purees: Place the peaches, nectarines, or apricots into a food processor and pulse until chopped with some texture remaining. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat the process with the strawberries or raspberries in a separate bowl.
- Make the Whipped Cream Mixture: In a third bowl, combine the double cream, condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form. Divide the mixture roughly into thirds, adding one third to the peach puree and another third to the berry puree. Mix thoroughly to combine each.
- Add Colouring: If desired for vibrant layering, add a drop of orange food colouring to the peach mixture and a drop of pink food colouring to the berry mixture and mix well.
- Assemble the Berry Layer: Line a 900g loaf tin or terrine mould (approximately 23 x 7 x 8cm) with cling film. Pour the berry mixture into the tin, smooth the top, and freeze for 2 hours while chilling the other mixtures in the fridge.
- Add the Vanilla Layer and Insert Sticks: Once the berry layer is firm, remove the vanilla cream mixture from the fridge and pour it gently over the berry layer. Then, insert lolly sticks evenly spaced along the length of the tin, pressing gently so they stand upright. Return the tin to the freezer for another 2 hours.
- Add the Peach Layer: When the vanilla layer is solid, pour the peach mixture over it carefully, easing it around the lolly sticks. Freeze for a further 4 hours or until completely frozen.
- Serve the Lollies: Remove the loaf from the freezer about 10 minutes before serving. Use the cling film to lift the loaf from the tin and place it on a board for slicing. Slice into individual lollies and serve immediately. Store any leftovers in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- You can use a mixture of different stone fruits and berries according to your preference or seasonality.
- Add food colouring for a brighter layered effect but it is optional.
- Use a long, thin loaf tin or terrine mould around 900g capacity for best shape.
- Allow the loaf to soften slightly before slicing to make cutting easier.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container or wrapped well in the freezer for up to two weeks.
- If you don’t have lolly sticks, wooden skewers cut to size may be used, but sticks are ideal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Fruity lolly loaf, Neapolitan dessert, frozen lollies, no bake dessert, summer treat, layered ice cream, homemade lollies
