Summer Desserts to Beat the Heat

- Kuldeep Singh

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.