By smartcubs Everyone needs a little something sweet after dinner but not everyone has enough time to make something special. So everyone opens their fridge and searches the pantry to see if any ideas come to mind. Simple ideas really shine in these moments. Think biscuits, some fruit, a bit of chocolate; they can go much further than you’d expect. If you have amul cream, you’ve got the start of all kinds of easy desserts. Before you click “add to cart” while shopping for groceries, take a quick look around your kitchen. You might be closer to dessert than you think.
Make a Fruit and Cream Bowl
Use whatever fruit is ripe. Slice it all up and pop it into a bowl. Beat a little cream together until it thickens a bit, then toss in the fruits. Anything will do but mangos and strawberries work particularly well, while bananas, apples, pears, grapes and the like are equally fine. Taste the fruit first, when it seems sufficient you don’t have to add any sugar. If you prefer it chilled, put the dish in the refrigerator for a little time.
Go For Chocolate When You Need Something Rich
When fruit just isn’t cutting it and you’ve got more of an indulgent kind of a craving, melt down some chocolate until it’s smooth, leave it to rest for a bit, then fold it lightly into whipped cream and dollop into ramekins or little glasses and leave to rest in the fridge. Top with chocolate shavings for a little fancy element and chuck in chopped nuts if that’s your thing.
Rescue That Forgotten Packet of Biscuits
We’ve all had a packet of biscuits lingering in the back of the cupboard. Here’s the move: crush them up and press them into the bottom of a glass. Top off with a swirl of whipped cream, some fruit, chocolate or even a little blob of jam and keep on layering until you’re satisfied with the result. Give the glasses a little time in the fridge, that way the biscuits get soft and everything comes together deliciously.
Try a Coffee Version
Are you one of those types who need a coffee post-meal? Well why don’t you incorporate that into dessert! Prepare a short, strong cuppa and allow it to cool completely. Stir a little coffee and some sugar into whipped cream – just a bit at first because you can always add more. Spoon into glasses to cool. Dust with a little cocoa powder for garnish, and if you wish, top with some crushed biscuits.
A Quick Check Before Shopping
But before loading the basket with the remaining shopping list, take a look in the kitchen. That leftover chocolate bar, ripe bananas, or even an unopened pack of biscuits may just fit the bill. And if you do need an extra thing or two, ordering from Instamart is easy, no need to buy everything from scratch for a dessert you’ll probably only make this once.
Tweak Everything to Your Own Taste
The best part? None of these are the kind of recipes you need to follow to the letter. Use extra fruit if you love it or go light on the sugar if that’s more your style. Swap out milk chocolate for dark, or use whatever biscuits you like.
That’s the beauty of stocking amul cream – it’s a shortcut to quick desserts, and from there, you can just use what you’ve got. No fuss, no elaborate steps, and no reason dessert needs to be complicated. Just a little sweet something without any hassle. If you need ingredients for a quick dessert, just order them while shopping groceries online.