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Phew! What a scorcher!
Heatwaves call for ices and no-bake creamy desserts. And in these frugal times it's good to know make-your-own are surprisingly easy, wallet-friendly and delicious.
And Fathers' Day weekend is an ideal occasion to show them off.
The following are some of 67goingon50's favourites.
They include easy, lower-fat/sugar, frugal, frozen and indulgent no-bake treats.
Enjoy!
FROZEN DESSERTS
MANGO MINT & GINGER INSTANT SORBET: vegan, no sugar, fat, preservatives.
Sorbets are a terrific substitute for the sugar, cream and preservative laden ice creams that kids demand. Replace mangoes with any soft fruit. Budget-friendly
HEALTHY STRAWBERRY RIPPLE YOGHURT ICE, 0-fat, 0-Cream, Vegan Option - but much, much tastier than you'd expect. Easy-peasy. Budget-friendly
Perfect double chocolate surprise: minimum effort, maximum pleasure - and it's skinnier. Perfect for a special occasion
Choc-a-block with chunks of fresh cherry and dark chocolate, elevated with the addition of cherry brandy, this is a superb dessert for a special occasion on a steaming hot evening. No baking involved! The contrast of deep pink, white fluffy mounds of cream and crushed chocolate biscuits is irresistable...and the layers of flavour are glorious.
FRUITY CHEESECAKES & PUDDINGS
Sophisticated twist on a classic. The addition of sweet ginger in syrup with ripe red berries and clouds of double cream or clotted cream is unexpected but sensationally delicious.
SKINNY CHCOCOLATE PEPPERMINT MOUSSE : No cream unless you want it as a topping - but this healthier dreamy dessert still offers deep, dark chocolate flavours.
Light & lovely but still intensely chocolatey; no-bake, butter-free, cream optional |
TIRAMISU PUDDING: less fat and fewer calories: fabulous layers of creamy filling, coffee dipped ladyfingers & chocolate ganache; enlist the family's help and the making of it goes fast.
LUSCIOUS LEMON PUDDING: gloriously gorgeous crowd-pleaser. Not just a load of cream and sugar; yoghurt lightens & enhances flavour. Foolproof lemon curd or artisanal shop-bought elevates the dish. Make in stages; versatile; stretches to accomodate extra guests.
If you love blackberries, this seriously creamy cheesecake will press the buttons. Luscious fat blackberries and a delicate layer of alcohol makes for stunning flavour. And doesn't it look absolutely fabulous?
An extra delight for Dad: Lemon Raspberry Meringue Pie.
Home-made lemon curd has them reeling in pleasure; don't hold back on slightly tart berries and pillowy meringue. Prep in advance. Save time with store-bought pre-cooked pastry shell/s.
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These recipes have been developed by B M Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises. They may not be reproduced, in any form, without the author's written permission.
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