Practically everyone loves desserts, even health freaks. And one of the reasons for that is the fact that you can customize them so easily. You don’t have to stick with the same format, day after day, if you don’t want to.
In this post, we take a look at the top modifiable desserts. Check them out below.
Ice Cream
Perhaps the most versatile dessert of all is ice cream. Not only can you get it in virtually every flavor imaginable, but you can also smother it in toppings of your choice. Millions, caramel sauce, and chocolate flakes are all good examples.
What’s more, the great thing about ice cream is that you can now get many exotic flavors too. For instance, cardamom is becoming increasingly popular as a choice, as are other weird concepts, including savory ones.
Cheesecake
Perhaps the next most customizable dessert option in the world is cheesecake. The number of toppings for cheesecake is enormous. While a fruity sauce is one option, there’s nothing stopping you from doing something chocolatey or caramel-based either.
There are a variety of cheesecake bases from which to choose as well. You don’t have to stick with conventional biscuits if you don’t want to. Chefs are now making cheesecake out of hazelnuts, dates, and almond flour.
You can also add herb combinations to cheesecakes, so long as you get the balance of flavor and sweetness right. The addition of basil can have a real effect on how the dessert tastes, making it more interesting.
Marshmallows
Recently, we’ve seen the growth of exotic artisan marshmallows. The idea is to keep the basic recipe, as in the above examples, but play around with the flavors and textures.
Because marshmallows are such a versatile base, we’re seeing vendors experiment with all sorts of unique options. For instance, you can now get lavender, rosehip and chamomile versions of the popular treat.
What’s more, if you don’t find a flavor you like, you can try making them yourself at home. It’s easier than you think.
Chocolates
Recently, big brands have started selling flavored chocolate. They began cautiously, offering fruit, nut, and caramel, but have since gone beyond that with chili, mint and even cinnamon.
Chocolate is something that you can make at home. The easiest method is to start with a block of unsweetened dark chocolate (which is just cacao butter directly refined from beans), and then add flavors from there. If it’s for dessert, you’ll want to sweeten it, but beyond that, it’s very much up to you how you flavor it. You could either use a powdered spice, like ginger, to distribute flavor throughout the bar, or you could add chunks of freeze-dried fruits to the mix. How you proceed is up to you.
Conclusion
Playing around with desserts can be a lot of fun. These days, there are just so many options to experiment. Sometimes your concoctions will fail, but that’s only natural. Once you understand the principles, you’re often able to refine your ideas and come up with something that tastes good.
