Cream cheese and Jell-O desserts are the best way to combat the harsh summer days. These desserts are cool, refreshing and surprisingly easy to make. They can be enjoyed at barbecues, dinner parties, birthdays or any time you feel like indulging in a cool, fresh and light dessert.
1. Grape Jell-O and Cream Cheese Fluff
Ingredients
Grape Jell-O (or any other flavor of your liking) 1 packet
Cream Cheese, softened 120 grams
Water (boiling) 1 cup
Ice Cubes 2 cups
Method
In a mixing bowl, dissolve the Jell-O in the boiling water and keep stirring. Add the ice cubes into the hot Jell-O and keep stirring till the Jell-O starts to thicken. Take out any ice cube that has not melted. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until soft. Add about two tablespoons of the Jell-O to the cream cheese and beat till the Jell-O is blended into the cream cheese. Add this mixture to the rest of the Jell-O and beat on high till the mixture gains a foamlike texture. Pour into molds and chill till it sets completely.
2. Jell-o Cream Cheese Squares
Ingredients – for the crust
Flour 1 1/2 cup
Brown sugar 1/2 cup
Butter 1 1/2 sticks (150 grams)
Chopped nuts of your choice (Walnuts taste the best) 1 cup
Ingredients – for filling
Small package of Raspberry Jell-O
Hot water 1 cup
Heavy cream 2 cups
Cream cheese 1 package
Sugar 3/4 cup
For Topping
Lime Jell-O 1 large package
Hot water 3 cups
Method
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius. Grease a baking dish and set aside. Blend the butter and sugar together to form a creamy consistency. Add in the flour and nuts and combine well. Press the dough into the baking dish and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Whip the cream on high till it forms peaks and set aside. Dissolve the raspberry Jell-O into 1 cup of hot water and allow it to cool. Blend the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add the whipped cream to this mixture. Once the Jell-O has cooled, add it into the cheese mix and pour this into the baked and cooled crust. Refrigerate until the filling sets completely.
For the topping, dissolve the Lime Jell-O completely into the hot water and let this cool. Pour it over the set cream cheese pudding and refrigerate till this layer sets as well. Enjoy.
We are a coffee-drinking nation and every form of the beverage – decaf, regular, expresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato and ristretto is consumed everyday by millions of us. It’s the first thing we need in the morning and the last (for some) after dessert. Black, with cream, with sugar, no sugar, flavored, each of us has a preference with regard to strength. Nespresso’s taken heed of this and given us a gift in a pod with the Nespresso capsules. Available in the regular Arabica and Robusta capsules, they have some amazing seasonal flavors as well.
Nespresso capsules are hermetically sealed in a capsule that holds 5-7 gms of coffee – enough for one serving of coffee. They offer five ranges in Ristretto (25ml), Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml), Decaffeinated (40 ml and 110 ml) or Flavored (40 ml).
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Ristretto range are:
Ristretto Origin – Made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has toasted flavors with cocoa notes and woody undertones.
Ristretto Origin India – A blend of the finest Arabicas with a smidgen of Robusta from Southern India, this full-bodied coffee has hints of spices.
Ristretto Intenso – A strong blend of South and Central American Robustas and Arabicas, the Ristretto Intenso is a full-bodied coffee with a creamy texture and peppery notes.
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Espresso range are:
Espresso Origin Brazil: A pure Arabica coffee, it has a mild sweet flavor.
Espresso Leggero: A blend of South American Arabicas and Robusta, it has smooth notes of cocoa and cereal.
Espresso Forte: Exclusively made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has an intensely roasted balance of espresso and fruity notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Lungo range are:
Lungo Leggero: Lightly roasted East African, South and Central American Arabicas, with mild notes of jasmine is what makes up this delicious brew.
Lungo Forte: A complex mix of South and Central American Arabicas, this coffee has heavy roasted notes with a slight hint of fruit.
Lungo Origin Guatemala: A mix of Arabica and washed Gourmet Robusta coffee, Lungo Origin Guatemala is smooth and well balanced with dry and malty cereal notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules in the Decaffeinated range are:
Espresso Decaffeinato: Dark roasted South American Arabicas with a touch of Robusta enhances the cocoa flavors and roasted cereal undertones of this decaffeinated espresso.
Lungo Decaffeinato: This is a slightly more complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas. It includes toasted cereal and sweet notes with subtle and floral hints of East African Arabicas.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Flavored range are:
Espresso Vanilla: This silky-flavored coffee is the result of a base of Espresso Forte, which is a complex and heavily-roasted blend of South and Central American Arabicas and a slightly caramelized aroma of vanilla. Espresso Caramel: On a base of Espresso Forte, this complex and intensely roasted blend made from South and Central American Arabicas has the sweetness of caramel.
Here are a few easy and healthy recipe ideas that are both quick to make and light to digest on hot summer days. With very few ingredients, the preparation of these recipes is a breeze. So go on, enjoy these easy, healthy recipes that are brimming with nutrition and taste heavenly too!
Greek Cucumber Rolls
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
This is popular among easy and healthy recipes. Slice cucumber into thin flat strips using a vegetable peeler and arrange them in slices of two on a clean tray. Smear the hummus on top of each slice, then toss some feta cheese, black olives and cut tomatoes on each of the cucumber strips. Squeeze a little lemon juice and sprinkle some finely chopped dill and cilantro. Finally, roll the strips, serve the Greek cucumber rolls and see them being gobbled up by the young and old alike!
Flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the directions on the label. In a thick bottomed pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic and shallots. After about a minute or so, add the other vegetables along with salt and toss them gently for a few minutes. The vegetables must cook and be crunchy at the same time. When they are done, add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and some freshly ground black pepper to it and mix well. Serve this flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables for lunch or dinner as a filling, yet light meal.
Sunshine juice
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Direction
Squeeze juice from the oranges and blend the strawberries in a juicer. Then in a pitcher, take the orange juice, strawberry juice, and chilled water together and mix well. Refresh yourself with this yummy sunshine juice with ice cubes on a hot day.