FROZEN DESSERTS & NO-BAKE COOLERS FOR FATHERS' DAY

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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

CHOCAHOLICS' SKINNIER LAYERED CHOCOLATE MARQUISE

Perfect double chocolate surprise: minimum effort, maximum pleasure - and it's skinnier.  Perfect for a special occasion

CHERRY GARCIA ICE CREAM PIE

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

STRAWBERRIES 'N CREAM WITH A SWEET GINGER TWIST

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. 

BLACKBERRY, WHISKEY & GINGER CHEESECAKE:

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.