These assorted glazed sweets are a bit of my homage to the summers of my childhood, spent in my grandmother's garden. She always had a cooler filled with homemade sorbets and small treats to refresh us after our games. This tasting platter is a way to recreate this joyful and gourmet atmosphere, adding a touch of sophistication. Each element has been designed to create a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The mango, with its exotic sweetness and creamy flesh, contrasts wonderfully with the lively acidity of the lemon. The chocolate, deep and intense, combines with the indulgence of the banana for a comforting verrine. The praline, with its notes of caramelized hazelnut, brings a touch of crunch and refinement. And of course, the ice cream, in its simplicity, is the refreshing base of all these creations. For the preparation, the Thermomix® is a valuable ally. It allows you to make the caramel with unparalleled precision, to obtain a firm and airy whipped cream in a few moments, and to crush the pistachios to perfection. A little advice: for the caramel, carefully monitor the coloring and stop cooking as soon as it reaches a beautiful amber color. For the whipped cream, make sure the cream is very cold before whipping it. Feel free to personalize these glazed sweets according to your tastes and desires. For a vegan version, replace the liquid cream with coconut cream for the whipped cream, and use a shortbread and vegan ice cream. You can also vary the ice cream flavors: raspberry, passion fruit, vanilla... Let your imagination run wild! For a more original touch, add some spices: a pinch of Espelette pepper in the mango sorbet, some lime zest in the chocolate-banana verrine, or a pinch of fleur de sel on the caramel. For the presentation, take care of the details. Use pretty verrines, elegant mini-tartlets, and arrange the glazed sweets on a slate or wooden platter for a rustic and chic effect. Accompany this tasting platter with some fresh seasonal fruits, such as raspberries, blackberries or currants. And for coffee lovers, offer some chocolate petits fours or macarons. These glazed sweets are ideally prepared in advance. You can prepare the shortbread, the caramel and crush the pistachios a few days before. Sorbets and ice cream can be stored in the freezer for several weeks. The final assembly is done just before serving, to guarantee optimal freshness.

Assorted Glazed Sweets

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Ingredients (13 ingredients)

Preparation (9 steps)

Preparation of the shortbread

Preparation of the mango sorbet

Preparation of the whipped cream

Assembly of mango tapas

Preparation of crushed pistachios

Assembly of chocolate-lemon verrines

Preparation of the caramel

Assembly of praline-caramel florentines

Preparation of Baileys-coffee glasses

Finished cooking? Great! 🎉

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