Ravi Varma, area pastry chef, Taj Coromandel 
Chennai

Easter indulgence

Easter calls for indulgence, and these desserts deliver just that. Think soft cakes, creamy delights and festive bakes that bring warmth, sweetness and a touch of celebration to every table

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Olive oil, Carrot and Cinnamon Ice-cream

Olive oil, Carrot and Cinnamon Ice-cream

Ingredients

  • 500g heavy cream

  • 200g condensed milk

  • 500g pealed carrot

  • 5g ground cinnamon

  • 100ml olive oil

  • 1g vanilla

How to make

  • Dice carrots, pour olive oil on them and bake in air frier for 15 min at 200 c.

  • Allow carrots to cool.

  • In a blender, puree the baked carrot with a bit of cream until smooth.

  • Mix the carrot puree, remaining cream, condensed milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a bowl.

  • Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze.

  • Stir every 30 minutes until you get the desired smooth consistency (about 2-3 hours

Tips

  • Can add one table spoon olive oil while stirring every 30 mins.

  • Can steam the carrots if air frier is not available.

  • Can add caramelized walnuts to give crunch to the ice cream.

Chocolate and Orange Cremeux

Chocolate and Orange Cremeux

Ingredients

  • 200g dark chocolate (70 per cent cocoa)

  • 100g dairy Cream

  • 100g whipping cream

  • 100g orange juice (freshly squeezed)

  • 10g orange zest

  • 50g sugar

  • 1g vanilla

How to make

  • In a saucepan, heat the orange juice and sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat.

  • Pour the hot mixture over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for one to two minutes, then blend until smooth.

  • Whip both the creams together, fold the chocolate orange mixture to the cream and vanilla extract.

  • Blend until smooth and emulsified.

  • Set into serving cups or a glass.

  • Chill until set (at least two hours).

Tips

  • Can mix orange segments while folding the cream and chocolate or can garnish with orange segments.

  • Can use milk chocolate if u prefer dessert on sweeter side.

Semolina and Lemon Cake

Semolina & Lemon Cake

Ingredients

  • 200g semolina flour

  • 150g granulated sugar

  • 100g unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 large eggs

  • 100ml milk

  • 1g vanilla extract

  • 10g baking powder

  • Zest of one lemon

  • 1g salt

For Syrup

  • 60g lemon juice

  • 30g water

  • 60g sugar

How to make

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

  • Grease a round cake pan.

  • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

  • Add eggs one at a time.

  • Mix in semolina, baking powder, salt, lemon zest, and milk and fold into the butter mixture.

  • Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
    Drizzle with lemon syrup (mix lemon juice and sugar) while warm.

Tips

  • For syrup heat water and add sugar allow sugar to dissolve then add lemon juice.

  • Garnish with lemon slices.

  • Can serve custard sauce along with the cake.

Recipes shared by Ravi Varma, area pastry chef, Taj Coromandel

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