Wimbledon-Inspired Summer Food Ideas
Wimbledon season is the perfect excuse for garden lunches, picky bits, strawberries, cream and easy summer food that can be enjoyed outside.
Whether you are watching the tennis, hosting friends or just making the most of a long afternoon in the garden, the best food is simple, fresh and easy to prepare ahead.
With the Instant Pot, you can prepare ingredients for light lunches, sharing boards, picnic food and summer desserts without spending the whole day in the kitchen.
Strawberry Desserts
Strawberries are a classic Wimbledon favourite, and they work beautifully in easy desserts.
Keep things simple with strawberries and cream, or turn them into dessert pots with crushed biscuits, yoghurt, cream, cheesecake filling or chocolate.
You can also make a quick strawberry compote to spoon over ice cream, rice pudding, cheesecake or sponge pudding.
Strawberry dessert ideas include:
- Strawberries and cream
- Strawberry cheesecake pots
- Strawberry compote with ice cream
- Chocolate and strawberry dessert pots
- Strawberry rice pudding
Recipe inspiration:
https://sugarspiceandglitter.com/instant-pot-strawberry-cake/
https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/strawberry-cheesecake/
Sharing Boards
Sharing boards are ideal for garden afternoons because they are easy to put together and let everyone help themselves.
Try a mix of cheese, crackers, dips, fruit, cold meats, olives, breadsticks, chopped vegetables and small sweet treats.
You can also add Instant Pot-prepped ingredients like boiled eggs, hummus, bean dips, potato salad or shredded chicken to make the board more filling.
Recipe inspiration:
https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/instant-pot-party-food-recipes/
Light Lunches
For a Wimbledon-inspired lunch, keep things fresh and simple.
Rice bowls, pasta salads, egg bites, potato salads and wraps all work well because they can be made ahead and served without much effort.
Easy lunch ideas include:
- Chicken and rice bowls
- Egg bites with salad
- Potato salad with herbs
- Pesto pasta salad
- Chicken wraps
- Rice salad with cucumber and sweetcorn
These are great for eating in the garden or packing up for a picnic.
Recipe inspiration:
Summer Puddings
Summer puddings should feel fresh, fruity and easy to serve.
The Instant Pot can help with warm fruit compotes, rice pudding, sponge-style puddings or cheesecake-style desserts.
Try serving fruit desserts with cream, yoghurt or ice cream, or make smaller individual dessert pots so guests can help themselves.
Simple summer pudding ideas include:
- Berry compote
- Rice pudding with strawberries
- Cheesecake pots
- Chocolate and berry pots
- Warm fruit pudding
- Sponge pudding with cream
Recipe inspiration:
https://instantpoteats.com/10-drool-worthy-instant-pot-desserts/
Picnic Food
If you are heading out to watch tennis, meet friends or spend the day outside, picnic food is always useful.
The best picnic recipes are easy to transport and still taste good once packed up.
Good options include:
- Pasta salad
- Wraps
- Snack pots
- Egg bites
- Potato salad
- Dips and crackers
- Fruit pots
- Mini desserts
Prep them ahead, keep everything chilled and pack into lidded containers for easy serving.
Recipe inspiration:
https://instantpot.com/blogs/recipes/tagged/picnic
Wimbledon-Inspired Food Made Simple
Wimbledon-inspired food does not have to be complicated. A few fresh ingredients, easy sharing dishes and simple desserts can make a summer afternoon feel special.
From strawberry desserts and summer puddings to light lunches, picnic food and sharing boards, the Instant Pot can help you prep ahead and spend more time enjoying the day.
Perfect for long afternoons in the garden.
