As a home cook with years of experience whipping up treats for family and friends, I know the joy of simple, delicious desserts. Craving something quick and tasty? These 3 easy, inexpensive recipes are perfect for busy days.
Ingredients for 4 servings
- 6 small plain Swiss rolls (360 g at €2.92/kg or €1.05)
- 4 tbsp liquid caramel (60 g at €5.62/kg or €0.34)
- 4 pears (480 g at €3.85/kg or €1.85)
Total: Gourmet pear-caramel verrines at €0.81 per person or €3.24 for 4.
Prep: 5 min - Cook: 0 min
1. In a bowl, mix the Swiss rolls and caramel.
2. Wash, peel, and dice the pears.
3. Divide the Swiss roll mixture into 4 verrines and top with pear cubes.
4. Drizzle with caramel for garnish.
Ingredients for 4 servings
- 500 g strawberries (€6.48/kg or €3.24)
- 100 g powdered sugar (€1.19/kg or €0.12)
- 2 eggs (€0.50)
Total: Creamy strawberry mousse at €0.96 per person or €3.86 for 4.
Prep: 15 min - Cook: 0 min
1. Wash, drain, and hull strawberries; reserve some whole.
2. Blend the rest (or mash finely with a fork).
3. Whip egg whites to stiff peaks, gradually adding powdered sugar.
4. Fold into strawberry purée.
5. Serve in cups, topped with whole strawberries.
Ingredients for 4 servings
- 4 peaches (600 g at €2.99/kg or €1.79)
- 4 apricots (180 g at €3.49/kg or €0.63)
- 4 tbsp brown sugar (60 g at €2.28/kg or €0.14)
Total: Refreshing fruit packets at €0.64 per person or €2.56 for 4.
Prep: 5 min - Cook: 5 min
1. Preheat oven to 240°C.
2. Cut 4 sheets of parchment paper.
3. Wash, peel, pit, and halve peaches; place 2 halves in each sheet center.
4. Pit and halve apricots; add 2 halves per packet.
5. Sprinkle with brown sugar and seal packets.
6. Bake in a dish at 200°C for 5 min.
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