Easy Steamed Dessert Recipes: When we think about making desserts at home, we have to consider many factors: ingredients, techniques, baking/curing time, equipment, etc. Thinking about all these criteria can be quite daunting, especially for beginners. Maybe some of us want to give up on the idea altogether. But there are easier ways to make sweets at home. One option is to prepare steamed delicacies without the hassle of baking, kneading and other time-consuming methods. Traditionally, many desserts have been designed using a stove – no fancy equipment required! Here are a few quick recipes to get you started:
Also read: Kitchen hacks: How to steam food at home without a steamer
Here are 6 delicious steamed desserts that you can easily make at home:
1. Bhapa Doi
This traditional Bengali dessert is made with hung curd. Popular during festivals, it is often flavored with cardamom, saffron, rose, mango etc. Bhapa Doi can be ready in as little as 30 minutes. Click here for the full recipe.
2. Steamed Sandesh
Sandesh is a popular Bengali sweet that can also be steamed
Sandesh is one of the most famous Bengali sweets and this steamed version is just as delicious as the regular one. This milk-based dessert is flavored with cardamom and dry fruits. This sandesh is too healthy to miss. Here is the complete recipe.
3. Kharvas
Kharvas are a Maharashtrian delicacy with a subtle taste. This custard-like dessert can be flavored with cardamom, nutmeg and/or saffron. You need 5 basic ingredients to make this delicious treat. Find the entire recipe here.
4. Bread pudding
Bread pudding is a great dessert that you don’t need to bake
If you’re in the mood for a classic pudding, then bread pudding is the way to go. There are different versions of this dessert, but the simple vanilla will always be healthy. Don’t forget to add some raisins to make it more tempting. Here is the complete recipe.
5. Honey sponge cake
Who said you always need an oven to make cakes? This special sponge cake is a steamy treat you’ll want to make again and again. Honey gives any dessert a wonderfully irresistible taste – and this one is no different. Pro-tip: drizzle it with a little chocolate sauce when it’s ready. Click here for the recipe.
6. Patholi
Coming back to traditional desserts, patholi is another must try. This Mangalorean sweet is unique because it is steamed in haldi leaves. Patholi is made using rice, coconut, jaggery and cardamom powder. Click here to learn more about it and read the recipe.
Steamed desserts are a convenient way to enjoy sweets without putting in too much effort. Which of these recipes will you try first?
Also read: 8 Maharashtrian Desserts Too Delicious to Miss (Easy Recipes Inside)
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