Other Desserts

Homemade energy balls with prunes, dried apricots and peanuts are natural, remarkably wholesome and at the same time unusually tasty handmade sweets you can easily make yourself from the most ordinary affordable ingredients. What to give your closest, most beloved people for a holiday or just because? You want to put your soul into such a gift and make something special, and homemade treats are exactly what will be truly appreciated. Essentially this is a healthy alternative to store candies with artificial additives. Wash the prunes, dried apricots and dates thoroughly, soak in hot water if needed to soften. Pulse in a blender or meat grinder along with roasted peanuts and cocoa powder into a pliable mass. Form into round balls by hand and roll in shredded coconut, cocoa or chopped nuts. Proportions for 30 candies inside.

Panna cotta with strawberries at home is a tender, airy and remarkably elegant Italian dessert that literally melts in your mouth and leaves behind a light creamy aftertaste with a bright berry note. The name panna cotta translates from Italian as "cooked cream," and that really is the main ingredient of the classic recipe. Preparation should be started in advance, as some time is needed for the set mixture to firm up — about 2 hours in the fridge in total. It's an ideal dessert for a light end to a heavy dinner or for a romantic evening. Warm heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until the sugar completely dissolves (without bringing it to a boil). Soak gelatin and dissolve, then stir into the warm cream. Pour into individual glasses and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Serve with strawberry sauce or fresh berries. Proportions for 4 servings inside.