Desserts that DON’T require baking

Desserts that DON’T require baking

A dessert that doesn’t require any baking but still looks impressive to the in-laws you say?  We hear you. We have devised a list of minimum effort, maximum output desserts just for you.  Tried and tested on our own parents/in-laws/brothers/sisters/pet poodles, these fool-proof recipes will make you ‘hostess with the mostess’!  Or, if you and a friend simply want to indulge in this delectable selection after a hard day’s night, then go on – you deserve it!  Keep an eye out for our monthly update…

Serves 4

Sugar ‘n’ Spice Fruity Blueberry Muffins x 4

Rich real-dairy vanilla ice-cream

Fresh mint leaves and raspberry coulis for decoration

1. Remove each muffin entirely from the packaging, including the paper muffin case, and slice in half.
2. Place each muffin segment under a preheated grill until lightly toasted.  Approximately 3 minutes.  (Times will vary depending on how powerful your grill is)
3. Carefully remove each muffin segment from the grill.  Oven gloves are firmly advised.
4. Place two muffin segments on a serving plate (slate plates look super chic), leaving a gap in the middle for a scoop of the vanilla ice-cream.
5. Decorate each dessert with mint leaves and raspberry coulis on the side.....enjoy!

Old School Summer Sundae

Sugar ‘n’ Spice Belgian Chocolate Shortbread Bites

Sugar ‘n’ Spice Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites

Sugar ‘n’ Spice Very Oaty Biscuit Bites

Rich Real-Dairy Vanilla Ice-Cream

Salted Caramel Ice-Cream

Rich Chocolate Ice-Cream

Whipped Cream (from a can is fine)

A cherry with its stalk for decoration

Grated Chocolate for decoration

Tall Sundae Glass

Long Stemmed Spoons

1. Crumble two or three Oaty Biscuit Bites, depending on how big your serving glass is, into the bottom of the sundae glass.
2. Place a scoop of the vanilla ice-cream on top.
3. Continue layering in this fashion with the following combination: Belgian chocolate shortbread bites, salted caramel ice-cream, chocolate chip cookie bites, rich chocolate ice-cream.
4. Squirt some whipped cream on top and decorate with the cherry and grated chocolate.

Beautiful Brownies

One brownie per person

Sugar ‘n’ Spice Indulgent Chocolate Brownie

White Chocolate for melting

Fresh Raspberries

1. Break white chocolate into small pieces and place into a heatproof bowl.
2. Sit over a pan of barely simmering water (a bain marie) and allow the chocolate to melt, stirring occasionally.
3. Whilst the chocolate is melting, remove the brownie from the packaging, slice in half/in thirds and place both on a serving plate.
4. Once the chocolate has melted, drizzle over the brownie slices and add a couple of raspberries around the plate.

Love Bites

Sugar ‘n’ Spice Decadent Chocolate Tiffin

Sugar ‘n’ Spice Indulgent Chocolate Brownie

Sugar ‘n’ Spice Mini-Muffins

1. Remove each of the delicious treats from their outer packaging.
2. Slice the Chocolate Tiffin and Brownie into small bite-size squares.
3. Place one of each treat onto a small serving plate and serve with a cappuccino.

Sticky Toffee Surprise

One muffin per person

Sugar ‘n’ Spice Indulgent Sticky Toffee Muffin

200ml double cream

700ml whole milk

3 tbsp cornflour

4 large egg yolk

200g caster sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

Alternatively, you can buy premade custard and heat in the microwave.

1. Put the cream and milk into a large pan and gently bring to just below boiling point. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the yolks, cornflour, sugar and vanilla. Gradually pour the hot milk mixture onto the sugar mixture, whisking constantly.
2. Wipe out the saucepan and pour the mixture back into it. Heat gently, stirring with a wooden spoon until the custard is thickened, but before any lumps form.
3. Remove the muffin from all of its packaging, including the paper case, place in a microwaveable bowl and heat for a maximum of 30 seconds.
4. Pour over the custard and serve immediately.