These cherry-pistachio tea cakes are champion travelers. Bake them the morning before your picnic so they'll have plenty of time to cool before you have to pack them up. Dust them with powdered sugar right before serving.
Ground almonds add sturdy structure to this classic upside-down cake, so it packs up like a dream. After baking, unmold it onto a plate, let cool, then cover and carry.
Summer pudding is a classic British dessert that showcases the bright flavors of fresh summer fruit. Make it the day before (or the morning of) your picnic, and then transport it in its container. Unmold it at the party, top with whipped cream and enjoy.
This best-of-both-worlds dessert combines the looks of pie with the portability of cake. For extra transport ease, bake it in an aluminum pie tin so there's nothing to bring home afterward.
Clafoutis is a baked French custard usually filled with summer fruit. It's perfect for parties and, once baked and cooled, is sturdy enough to hit the road. Wrap it well and garnish with powdered sugar at the table.
