Indian desserts are considered an
unhealthy concoction of saturated fats and refined sugar. But that's not the
case anymore. Indian Caterers all over the world like Modish Catering,
Mississauga, are experimenting with international desserts to bring in
versatile and healthy dessert ideas in a wedding menu. Interesting dishes are
incorporated in menu while taking care of both taste and fitness. Some of these
dessert ideas are:
- Go Natural with Fresh Fruits
Fruits were quite ignored while
planning an Indian Dessert menu until recently. With an increase in health
awareness among people, fruits have become an important addition in dessert
section in every Indian wedding. So much that the guests especially ask for
them. Native and exotic fruits can be served in a variety of ways. Different
fruits can be diced and served with mild seasoning. Or a fresh fruit bowl can
be a wonderful addition. Throw in dry fruits like raisins, roasted almonds and
cashews and you have the perfect combination of flavors.
There are endless ways to include
fruits in dessert menu. With grilled figs served alongside chocolate brownies
and chocolate coated dates and figs, you can take addition of fresh fruits to a
new level. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw grilled bite sized pineapple
pieces being served at a recent wedding I attended. Fresh fruits are the
perfect substitute for sugar laden sweets.
- Chocolates
No one can resist delectable
assorted chocolates. Dark chocolates are packed with numerous health benefits
like anti-inflammatory properties and more. Include them in your menu and
you'll get numerous thumbs-ups from guests with a chronic sweet tooth. You can
add a sugar free version while using low fat cream to prepare these delicacies
to up the health quotient. Add dry fruits like roasted almonds, cashews or even
roasted peanuts to make them more healthy and savory.
- Cookies
We know why you loved the
frequent trips to your granny when you were little. Cookies. Of different flavors,
styles and sizes, yet loved by all. Hear your inner child when you plan your
dessert menu. A simple addition of cookies opens doors to many new interesting
options. No two cookies are the same, which means you can incorporate so many
different types from chocolates-chip cookies to lemon butter cookies. Your
guests will surely go gaga over them. To make them healthy, you can use less
sugar and butter. Gluten free flour can be used as well just to be sure.
- Cupcakes and Donuts
Cupcakes have always had a
special place in my heart. And I am sure I am no exception. Cupcakes work great
for weddings. I have seen big cakes in dessert section and I must say they were
unimpressive. The only cake that deserves to be there is the wedding cake.
Instead, we can use other wonderful options like cupcakes and donuts.
Cupcakes can be made in batches
and you can include different flavors like chocolate, strawberry, red velvet or
mocha. Even cream tarts can be used.
Donuts, on the other hand, are
favorite among all. How can you see a donut and not reach out for it? It's
basic instinct of human nature.
With so many delectable and
fascinating dessert options, you can truly give your dessert menu a big
makeover.
