Find out how to prepare delicious sweet recipes with these oil seeds
Almond is a seed that contains large amounts of nutrients. Rich in fibre, proteins, vitamins and magnesium, it offers numerous benefits for the body and is an excellent option for those on a diet. This is because its versatility allows it to be used to prepare sweet and savory dishes in a healthy way and without losing flavour. So, check out 5 almond dessert recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Almonds cream
ingredients
- 700 ml of skimmed milk
- 75 g of chopped almonds
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons of almond liqueur
Preparation method
In a pan, add the milk and chopped almonds and heat over medium heat until boiling. In the meantime, place the egg yolks, coconut sugar and corn starch in another container and beat until smooth. Add the mixture to the milk and mix until it thickens. Finally add the almond liqueur and mix to combine it with the other ingredients. Boil for 2 minutes and turn off the heat. Distribute the cream into the bowls, wait for it to cool and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Serve immediately.
Tip: serve decorated with chopped almonds.
Almond cake
ingredients
Pasta
- 2 eggs
- 30 g of honey
- 100 g of natural yogurt tasteless
- 100 g of almond flour
- 1 teaspoon of chemical yeast
- Coconut oil for greasing
- Almond flour for dusting
Roof
- 130 g of honey
- 60g peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons of milk
- 120 g of chopped almonds
Preparation method
Pasta
Place the eggs in a container and beat them for 2 minutes. Without stopping whisking, add the honey and yogurt and beat well. Finally add the almond flour and the baking powder and mix to combine them with the other ingredients. Grease a baking tray with oil coconut and flour with almond flour, roll out the dough and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15 minutes. Reserve.
Roof
In a pan, add honey and heat over medium heat until boiling. Boil for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the peanut butter and mix well. Return to medium heat and heat for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the milk and almonds and mix until you obtain a smooth consistency. Pour the topping onto the dough and place back in a preheated oven at 220°C for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
Chocolate mousse with almonds
ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 4 tablespoons of honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1 pinch of salt
- Chocolate flakes and flaked almonds to decorate
Preparation method
Melt the dark chocolate in a bain-marie or in the microwave, being careful not to burn it. Set aside and let cool until it reaches room temperature. Place the avocado in a blender with the honey, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Then add the melted chocolate to the avocado mixture in the blender and blend again until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Add the chopped almonds and blend several times to incorporate them into the cream, maintaining a slightly crunchy consistency. Divide the mousse into bowls or pans and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Before serving, decorate with chocolate flakes and sliced almonds.
Banana and almond cake
ingredients
- 4 bananas peeled and chopped
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon of chemical yeast
- 1 pinch of salt
- Ground cinnamon to taste
- Coconut oil for greasing
- Almond flour for dusting
Preparation method
Place the bananas, almonds, eggs, salt and almond flour in a blender and blend until you obtain a smooth consistency. Finally add the cinnamon powder and the chemical yeast and beat to mix everything with the other ingredients. Grease a baking tray with coconut oil and flour with almond flour, place the dough and bake in a preheated medium oven until golden. Serve immediately.
Almond semifreddo with red fruits
ingredients
- 1 cup natural yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup sliced and toasted almonds
- 1 cup of red fruit tea (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mint leaves to decorate
Preparation method
In a pan over medium heat, lightly toast the flaked almonds until golden and crunchy. Set aside and let it cool. In a bowl, mix the yogurt with the honey and vanilla extract. Then start assembling the semifreddo into individual glasses. Put a layer of Yogurt on the bottom there is a layer of toasted almonds and one of red fruits. Repeat the layers until you almost reach the top of the glass, finishing with a generous layer of red fruits. Decorate with mint leaves and some toasted flaked almonds. Store in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
Source: Terra
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