This chilled fruit dessert blends soft fruit puree, bright fresh fruit, and a little crunch into a spoonable finish that feels generous without being heavy.
Ingredients
- 4 bananas
- 3 apples
- Water, for cooking
- 2 small pears
- 1 orange
- 2 mandarins
- 1 plum
- 200 g raisins
- 100 g walnuts or mixed nuts, roughly chopped
- 100 g sweetened cereal flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 200 g ice cream or whipped cream, to serve
Instructions
- 1Cook the bananas and apples in a small amount of water over medium heat until completely soft, about 15 minutes. Blend into a smooth, thick puree. Let cool.
- 2Finely chop the pears, orange, mandarins, and plum.
- 3Combine the chopped fruit with the raisins, nuts, and sweetened cereal flakes.
- 4Season with cinnamon and vanilla and mix well.
- 5Fold in the fruit puree until everything is evenly combined.
- 6Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- 7Spoon into bowls and top with ice cream or whipped cream.
Cook's Note
Cook the bananas and apples until fully soft, then blend them into a thick puree, a loose puree makes the dessert watery and harder to set.
Best Served With
Plain butter cookies
Why This Recipe Works
The cooked banana-apple base gives the dessert body, while the fresh fruit keeps it bright and the raisins, nuts, and flakes add texture without much work.
Make It Yours
- Swap cinnamon for cardamom.
- Add chopped toasted walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.
- Finish with grated dark chocolate before serving.
Leftover Strategy
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Spoon cold over yogurt or alongside plain cookies for a quick dessert.
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Pairing
Mint tea ↗ or sparkling water keeps the fruit dessert light; vanilla wafers ↗ make an easy pantry-side bite.
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