Every New Year is associated with an abundance of delicious dishes, but you want to see something special on the festive table.
No-bake desserts are the perfect choice when you don't have time for complex culinary masterpieces, but still want to surprise your guests.
Expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" Yulia Arkhipova - a cook, fourth-class baker told how to act in such a situation.
Such sweets are not only easy to prepare, but also allow you to experiment with ingredients. They allow you to create exquisite delicacies without overloading your kitchen stoves and ovens.
Lightness and creativity in every ingredient
No-bake desserts often rely on simple ingredients like cookies, cottage cheese, cream, and chocolate.
By combining them, you can get original flavor combinations. For example, cottage cheese cake with a chocolate cookie base is popular.
The shortbread base is made from crushed biscuits and butter, and topped with a soft layer of cottage cheese with vanilla and lemon zest. All of this is garnished with fruit, turning a simple dish into a real masterpiece.
An interesting option remains truffles made from dried fruits and nuts. Such candies are prepared without sugar, preserving the natural sweetness of the components.
A mixture of dates, dried apricots and nuts is ground in a blender, formed into balls, which are then rolled in cocoa.
The result is pleasing to the eye and harmoniously completes the meal.
Speed of preparation is the secret of success
The main advantage of such desserts is the minimal time investment. In a matter of minutes, you can prepare the famous Napoleon cake in a glass.
To achieve this, layers of puff pastry are alternated with a cream based on condensed milk and cream.
It is enough to let the dessert sit in the refrigerator for a while so that the cookies are soaked in the cream, and the exquisite taste is ready to conquer hearts.
An equally simple solution would be jelly based on juice and fresh berries. The combination of multi-colored layers and transparent texture will make the dish the center of attention on the festive table.
To make this dessert, all you need to do is choose your favorite juice, add gelatin and pour the berries into a mold in layers.
Variability of serving and decoration
No-bake desserts allow you to be creative in your presentation. For example, cheesecake in a glass is not only convenient, but also aesthetically pleasing. Each guest can get an individual portion, decorated with fresh mint, berries or chocolate chips.
Another stylish solution is fruit canapes with chocolate glaze.
Brightly colored pieces of fruit are threaded onto skewers and dipped in melted chocolate. Quick freezing helps the glaze set, and the result is rich in flavor and mouthwatering appearance.
How No-Bake Desserts Complete the Holiday Season
No-bake sweets fit right into the New Year's atmosphere. They're perfect for cooking with kids or when there are a lot of other dishes cooking in the kitchen at the same time.
The simplicity of the recipes makes these desserts accessible to everyone, and the creative approach allows you to surprise even the most sophisticated guests.
The ease of serving and the ability to prepare dishes in advance free up time for more enjoyable activities - socializing, decorating the house, or choosing gifts. No-bake desserts become an important part of the holiday magic, adding coziness and sweetness to every moment.
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
