For anyone who has a sweet tooth, tasty desserts are necessary tools to enjoy any season of the year. Here are some recipes that are easy to make and truly delicious for all kinds of sweet lovers. And if you aren't a sweet lover yet, you are sure to convert by the time you try out these wonderful dishes. From a slice of a classic chocolate pastry to a lovely and crunchy fruit dessert, these cover a range of treats for all kinds of sweet cravings.
Classic Chocolate Pastry Cake:
One of the best ways to unwind after a long day or to celebrate a special event is with a rich chocolate pastry cake made with lots of love and obviously, (the second-best thing in the universe) chocolate.
Ingredients:
- 251 gm dark chocolate chips
- 152 gm butter
- 3 eggs
- 204 gm sugar
- 255 ml cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extrac
Method:
- For this classic recipe, you need to first use the double boiler method to melt the butter and chocolate while whisking them together until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- After that, you can add the sugar and eggs to the above mixture.
- Then, you have to carefully add whipped cream to the concoction, and fold everything together.
- In the end, you just have to transfer this beautiful batter into small pans and prop them into the refrigerator until they set.
- Once set, you should cut them into thin slices, dust them with some cocoa powder, and serve.
Lemon Bars:
This is one of those bright, party desserts that you would like to serve on a warm summer evening get-together. It's easy to make and is a favorite among children and adults alike.
Ingredients:
- 201 gm sugar
- 102 gm butter
- 3 eggs
- 254 gm lemon curd
- 255 gm shortbread crust
Method:
- You have to first preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Then, you need to combine the butter, eggs, and sugar in a bowl.
- After that, you just have to transfer this to the shortbread crust and coat it with a spatula.
- In the end, it's just a matter of you having to wait for about half an hour until it gets baked.
- Before serving, you can drizzle some honey or sprinkle some icing sugar on top.
Raspberry Tiramisu:
This recipe is a good meeting point of creamy sweetness and fruity goodness as it brings together both the elements of flavor and nutrition in a dish, perfect to be included in your next batch of fruit desserts.
Ingredients:
- 251 gm ladyfingers
- 202 gm sugar
- 253 gm mascarpone cheese
- 254 gm whipped cream
- 205 gm raspberries
Method:
- For the first step, you have to immerse the ladyfingers in freshly made coffee.
- In the second step, you just have to combine the mascarpone cheese, whipped cream, and sugar, and then generously coat the ladyfingers with this beautiful cream mixture.
- Here is where all of your hard work ends because you just need to garnish them with freshly diced raspberries and let everything sit in the refrigerator for at least three hours before you can serve them.
It is advisable to use fresh fruits for this recipe. The flavors of this dessert are best accentuated with a tangy mocktail on the side.
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée:
This is a gourmet recipe, but in order to prepare it at home, you won't have to spend an ounce of the money or labor that many other fancy, gourmet recipes require.
Ingredients:
- 501 ml cream
- 202 gm sugar
- 6 gm vanilla extract
- 1 vanilla bean
- 2 egg yolks
Method:
- In the beginning, you have to let the oven preheat to 150°C.
- While it is heating, you need to add the sugar, vanilla extract, and cream to a pan.
- After that, you need to add the vanilla beans and let them soak in for about 15 minutes before you add the egg yolks to this mixture.
- Next, you need to pour this batter into a cake pan that has already been greased, and let it bake for around 30 to 35 minutes.
- After it is out of the oven, you can drizzle some confectioners’ sugar or some caramelized sugar to elevate the flavor profiles of this beautiful dessert and enjoy.