Holiday desserts are a piece of cake! │ GMA News Online

2021-12-25 06:00:46 By : Ms. Winnie Lin

Cutting it close when it comes to planning which holiday sweet treats to make for your gatherings? We know it can get really busy preparing for the holidays, so we’ve got some recipes ready! You’ll enjoy making them as much as eating them, and you probably have the ingredients in the kitchen right now. They’re perfect for special occasions, but go ahead and make them any day you are craving for a sweet treat.

Layers of your all-time favorite sweets

For a family reunion, getting a large cake ready may seem difficult, but we have the solution in a recipe for Mango Layer Cake that looks as delicious as it tastes. Preparations won’t have you pressed for time because there’s no baking necessary! This cake is so versatile, you can even substitute it with other fruits you love, like strawberries or cherries or add flavors like chocolate.

You can scale up the recipe and make the cake bigger if you’re expecting bigger appetites!

Lemon Square Cheese Cake Mango Layer Cake

INGREDIENTS: 1 pack Lemon Square Cheese Cake 1 cup condensed milk 250 ml all-purpose cream 1 pc mango (cut into cubes) 1 pc mango (cut into strips)

PROCEDURE: 1. Cut the Lemon Square Cheese Cake in cross-section. Then cut into crescent shape to form the base of a 6-inch round spring form pan. 2. In a separate bowl, whip Chilled All Purpose Cream at medium to high speed for 2 to 3 minutes using electric mixer or until texture is foamy. Then add condensed milk. 3. Continue mixing until all ingredients are well mixed. 4. Add the Mango cubes, using a spatula/rubber scraper mix until the mango cubes are equally distributed. 5. Add layer of mango cream on top of cheese cake base. Add another layer of crescent-shaped cheese cake on top. Add another layer of mango cream. 6. On the top most layer, arrange pre-sliced mango cut into strips. Arrange in concentric circles, forming a flower-shape. 7. Chill for 24 hours. 8. Remove from spring form pan. Serve and enjoy!!!

A fancy dessert that’s easy to make

Heading out for a a more formal potluck party with work colleagues or friends? Don’t hesitate to volunteer bringing the dessert! This Lava Cake Black Forest, a stunning and elegant dessert, is always a hit at any Christmas party. It may look difficult to create, but with no baking necessary, you’ll be surprised that this showstopper is actually something you can make with your own two hands.

Get this beautiful dessert ready in a jiffy, and there will be a lot of time left for you to get dressed for that party!

Lemon Square Lava Cake Black Forest

INGREDIENTS: 12pcs Lemon Square Lava Cake 250 ml all-purpose cream 1 cup condensed milk 1 bottle cherries with stem Chocolate shavings

PROCEDURE: 1. In a bowl, whip Chilled All Purpose Creamer at medium to high speed using electric mixer for 2 to 3 minutes or until texture is foamy. Then add the condensed milk. 2. Continue mixing until all ingredients are well mixed. 3. In a spring form pan, cut the Lemon Square Lava Cake and cut the edges to form the base. 4. Add a layer of cream. 5. Place another layer of Lemon Square Lava Cake over the cream. 6. Pipe cream on the last layer and add cherries with stem on top. 7. Chill for 24 hours. 8. Remove from spring pan. Serve and enjoy!!!

A cool dessert to warm up your home

Refrigerator cake has always been an easy-to-make no-bake favorite dessert for special occasions. Give it some time in the freezer to get that perfect texture and keep it in the fridge until you are all ready for dessert. It's perfect for family Christmas gatherings at home when both you and the cake can take time to chill.

Try this really easy recipe! Whip up this cool and yummy dessert by doing just a bit of preparation and assembly, then let the fridge do the rest.

Easy Lemon Square Cheese Cake Refrigerator Cake Good for 6 to 8 servings

INGREDIENTS: For the crust: 6 packs Lemon Square Whatta Flakes Spanish Bread crackers, chopped ¼ cup melted unsalted butter (+ 1/8 cup) 1/8 cup white sugar For the filling: 10 pcs Lemon Square Cheese Cake, cubed (set aside 1 cup for toppings) 3 packs chilled all-purpose cream 1 can condensed milk 1 block of cheese, cubed 2 tubs yogurt (original flavor)

PROCEDURE: 1. For the crust, finely chop Lemon Square Whatta Flakes Spanish Bread crackers. Pour the melted butter and sugar onto the crumbs. Mix well until incorporated. In a container, put the crust mixture and flatten using a spoon or spatula. It should be firm and solid. Put in the fridge and chill. 2. For the filling, beat the chilled cream with a wire whisk or fork until it doubles in volume. Add the condensed milk, yogurt, cheese, and Lemon Square Cheese Cake. Fold the mixture. 3. Get the chilled crust from the fridge and pour the filling mixture. Top with the remaining Lemon Square Cheese Cake cubes. Chill in the fridge until filling is set.

Small servings of fun for the little ones

When you’ve got a kiddie get-together at your hands, the best way to serve up some fun is by making small bites that are full of flavor. These tiny treats filled with a bite of peanut butter and cake is the perfect snack for our little ones while they take a break from an energetic tumble and the excitement of opening their Christmas gifts.

Mix up some instant batter to coat your yummy cake bites! They are best as a kids’ quick snack after a day of playing, but who’s to say adults won’t love them, too?

Peanut Butter Fried Lemon Square Choo Choo

INGREDIENTS: 10 pieces Lemon Square Choo Choo Chocolate 1 cup peanut butter 1 pack pancake mix Vanilla ice cream Chocolate syrup or powdered sugar Vegetable oil for frying

PROCEDURE: 1. Slice the Lemon Square Choo Choo cake bites in half. 2. Spread peanut butter on one half, then put the other half on top. Freeze. 3. While waiting, mix the pancake according to instructions. 4. Heat up oil. Get the frozen pies and coat with the batter, one at a time. 5. Place the mixture in the hot oil and fry until golden brown. 6. Serve the fried Lemon Square Choo Choo with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup, or sprinkle powdered sugar on top.

Now you are ready to make your holidays much sweeter! Have your Lemon Square Cheese Cake and eat it, too! Learn more delicious recipes like Blueberry Cheesecake, Mango Float, Cake Pops, and more on the Lemon Square website or scan the QR code below: