Summer is the season when your entire concept of desserts takes a new twist. Favourites like Chocolate and Strawberry Cakes, or Mint Oreo Cake or even Indian desserts like Gulab Jamun and Gajar Ka Halwa are turned a blind eye to, and the preferred ones become ice creams or fluids – both sweet and spicy. Ice creams are generally one of the favourite desserts and makers of this delicacy come up with new flavours during summer. Though ice creams can bring us a cool and refreshing feeling in the hot summer, they are not suitable for several people. Some chefs claim that ice creams are not the ideal escape for summer heat as they could affect yours health. Ashok Malkani takes a look at the prevailing culinary scenario during summer to gauge which desserts are proving popular with people during these blistering days.
Mention summer and one conjures up visions of ice creams. It’s not just the children that lap up this delicacy but people of almost all ages eagerly grab a cone or a slice of this delectable summer cooler. But ice cream is not the only frozen dessert that is popular during this hot climate. There are juices and spicy drinks like chhaas (buttermilk) besides aerated water which are also consumed in large quantities
But, inevitably, one’s thoughts turn to the cooling treat ice cream. So why are ice creams preferred and don’t people get fed up of eating the same flavours of ice creams? Also, what concoctions have chefs come up with to sate the guests’ appetites?
Rajat Sachdev, Pastry Chef, Sofitel Mumbai BKC reveals, “During the summer season, people ideally prefer a cold beverage or ice cream. We tend to consume a cold product, as we would like to cool down our body temperatures. Ice Creams are a prime example, as they satisfy our temptations and bring a momentary cooling effect to the body.
As far as different flavours are concerned, people who have certain preferences will always like that flavour whatever it may be. Especially the love for Mangoes will never fade away. Chefs always keep innovating and introducing new desserts and flavours to satisfy the guests with a sweet tooth.
We keep experimenting with our desserts and ice creams by introducing new flavours and variations. At Sofitel Mumbai BKC, we offer Solkadhi & Blueberry ice cream. Solkadhi is a type of drink, originated from the Indian subcontinent, usually consumed after meals. It is most popular in Goa and the Konkan region of India. The drink is made from coconut milk and kokum. Combined with blueberry, this nutritious ice cream is full of antioxidants. It is a great digestive, refreshing and cooling dessert - most ideal to consume during the summer months. We also have a selection of other ice creams, sorbets and kulfi.
This story is from the April - May 2019 edition of Bakery Review.
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