New Delhi: The holiday season is incomplete without indulging in delightful sweet treats that bring warmth and joy to your celebrations. Christmas is the perfect time to showcase your culinary skills and prepare an array of mouthwatering desserts for your loved ones. From traditional recipes passed down through generations to modern twists on classic favourites, the world of Christmas treats offers something for everyone. We all love to prepare fresh desserts at home and indulge in a festive treat with our loved ones.
Homemade sweets not only add a personal touch to the festivities but also fill your home with the comforting aroma of freshly baked goodies. Here are some of the best recipes to prepare this festive season by baking experts in the industry to make a fresh batch like a pro at home and enjoy delicious sweets with your family and friends.
Pistachio Jam Rock Cookies recipe
Here is a delicious Christmas treat by Chef Ajay Chopra on behalf of American Pistachio Growers to prepare yummy cookies and impress your guests.
For Cookies:
- Sugar: ½ cup
- Butter: ½ cup (softened)
- Egg: 1
- Vanilla essence: 1 tsp
- Refined flour: 1½ cups
- Egg wash: 1 egg (beaten)
For Pistachio Jam:
- American Pistachios: ½ cup (grounded)
- Sugar: ½ cup
- Butter: 2 tbsp
- Glucose syrup: 1 tbsp
- Cream: ¼ cup
For Garnish:
- Pistachio powder: 2 tbsp
Steps to prepare at home:
- Take cream sugar and butter. Add egg and vanilla essence. Mix in refined flour to form a dough.
- Roll and cut out cookies. Use half to create indentation cookies. Brush with egg wash. Bake at 180°C for 12–15 minutes.
- Melt sugar in a pan until caramelized. Add butter and mix. Stir in glucose syrup, followed by cream.
- Finally, add grounded American pistachios and cook to a jam-like consistency.
- Fill whole cookies with pistachio jam. Place indentation cookies on top.
- Dust pistachio powder in the cookie centre for a perfect finish!
Healthy No-Bake Chocolate and Cherry Cheesecake
Get ready to indulge in a delightful treat this Christmas with Healthy No-Bake Chocolate and Cherry Cheesecake by Chef Neha Deepak Shah on behalf of Chilean Cherries. This recipe is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect addition to your festive celebrations!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chopped Chilean cherries
- 200 g chenna (paneer)
- 100 g dark chocolate
- Cocoa powder for sprinkling on top (optional)
Steps to prepare at home:
- In a mixing bowl, crumble the chenna until smooth. This will serve as the creamy base for your cheesecake.
- Gently melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Mix the melted chocolate into the crumbled chenna until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped Chilean cherries, ensuring an even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into a springform pan or a suitable dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow it to set properly.
- To easily unmold the cheesecake, dip a knife in hot water before running it around the edges.
- Once set, sprinkle cocoa powder on top if desired, slice, and enjoy this guilt-free dessert with family and friends!
Chocolate pistachio cookies
Prepare a delicious, fresh batch of cookies by Shivesh Bhatia on behalf of American Pistachio Growers at your home and enjoy a delicious festive treat.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (112g) butter, melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup castor sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ⅓ cup chocolate chunks
- ½ cup California pistachio, chopped
- Pistachio pastes
- 1 cup American pistachios
- ½ cup white chocolate
- ¼ cup condensed milk
Steps to prepare it at home:
- In a bowl, add melted butter, brown sugar and castor sugar. Whisk everything until well combined.
- Add milk and vanilla extract in it and mix again.
- Now add in the dry ingredients flour, cornflour and baking soda and combine to form a dough.
- Fold in the chopped dark chocolate and American pistachios in the dough.
- For the pistachio paste, in a blender jar add pistachios, white chocolate and condensed milk.
- Blend everything until you achieve a smooth pistachio paste. Measure 1 tbsp and freeze them for about 10-15 minutes or until set.
- Scoop out even-sized portions of cookie dough and place the pistachio paste ball inside the cookie dough.
- Add more dark chocolate chips and pistachios on top. Refrigerate the cookies for at least 10-12 minutes.
- Bake them at 180 for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are brown.
Cherry Choco Lava Cake
Prepare a delicious choco lava cake this festive season by Meghna on behalf of Chilean Cherries and make your guests or family members fall in love with you.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1.5 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 15-20 fresh Chilean cherries, chopped
- Chopped dark chocolate (for filling)
- Ice cream for serving
Steps to make it at home:
- In a blender, combine the ripe banana, rolled oats, milk, cocoa powder, honey/maple syrup, and baking soda. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the batter into a bowl and gently fold in the chopped Chilean cherries.
- Pour the batter into individual oven-safe moulds (ramekins, mugs). In the centre of each mould, add a spoonful of chopped dark chocolate and a few more cherry pieces.
- Microwave each mould for 2 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly gooey.
- Let the lava cakes cool slightly before serving.
This Christmas, let your creativity shine in the kitchen and prepare sweet treats that celebrate the spirit of the season. Prepare a fresh batch of desserts at home and enjoy a warm and cosy Christmas at home with your loved ones.
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