Fasting Sweets are perfect for those who are observing a fast but still crave a sweet indulgence. From the chewy grape-inspired sweets to the rich praline cups and nutty citrus-flavored balls, these recipes offer delicious alternatives to traditional desserts.
Grape Sweets
Ingredients:
- 200g Turkish delight (or marshmallow)
- 200g crushed biscuits
- 3 tablespoons of water
- Dark chocolate (for coating)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the crushed biscuits and water, mixing until you have a compact dough. Add the Turkish delight and blend well.
- Shape the mixture into 10 small sticks, similar in size to a cigarette.
- Melt the dark chocolate and, on a tray, arrange 4 of the sticks. Pour chocolate over and between them, gently pressing them together with your hands.
- Add 3 more sticks on top, coat them with chocolate, and repeat the process with 2 sticks, then finish with one stick.
- Once everything is assembled, pour the remaining chocolate over the top. Let the dessert set for at least one day before slicing.
Nutty Citrus Balls
Ingredients:
- 1 jar of quince or fig jam
- Crushed biscuits
- Chopped walnuts
- Zest of lemon or orange
Instructions:
- Strain the fruit from the jam in a fine sieve. If using quinces, leave them as is; if using figs, blend them into a smooth paste.
- Mix the jam with the crushed biscuits until the mixture holds together. Add chopped walnuts and the zest of lemon or orange.
- Shape the mixture into small balls and roll them in either crushed biscuits or additional chopped walnuts.
- Adjust the amount of biscuits depending on how much juice you’ve extracted from the fruit.
Praline Cups
Ingredients:
- 250g sugar
- 250g chopped walnuts
- 250g margarine (or butter for a richer flavor)
- 250g chocolate (for coating)
Instructions:
- Melt the sugar in a saucepan to create caramel, then stir in the walnuts until well-coated.
- Pour the caramel mixture into a greased metal tray to cool. Once cool, crush the caramel into smaller pieces using a pestle (or a rolling pin and a plastic bag if you don’t have a pestle).
- Melt the margarine and chocolate, then stir in the crushed caramel.
- Fill paper cupcake cups with the mixture, allowing them to set in the fridge. This recipe will make around 60 praline cups.
These fasting sweets offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures for anyone observing a fast, bringing a delightful and satisfying end to a meal or simply a treat to enjoy.
