It is that time of the year when it is the season of all things sweet, and the best way to soak it in is to eat desserts.

We speak to three chefs who tell us about some easy desserts that you can make at home to make your sweet tooth happy.

Fresh Fruit Marquise Cake, courtesy Jayakumar Krishnan, Executive Chef, Paper & Pie Cafe, Bangalore

The Fresh Fruit Marquise Cake is Paper & Pie Cafe’s delicate recreation of a fresh fruit tart. This version replaces the crunchy with a soft, spongy cake, resulting in an indulgent yet vibrant and refreshing sweet treat.

Chinese Egg Custard Tarts, courtesy Naveen Kumar, Pastry Chef, Cantan

Chinese Egg Custard Tarts, often referred to as ‘dan tat’ in Cantonese, are a beloved pastry in Chinese cuisine. These delectable treats consist of a tender, flaky pastry shell filled with a creamy, sweet, and velvety custard made from a combination of eggs, sugar, milk, and vanilla. The result is a delightful contrast between the crisp crust and the luscious custard.

Orange Chocolate Mousse, courtesy Naveen Kumar, Pastry Chef, The Fatty Bao, Lavelle Road, Bangalore

The Orange Chocolate Mousse combines the bright, zesty flavors of oranges with the rich, indulgent taste of dark chocolate. The base of an orange chocolate mousse is a velvety and airy mousse made with dark chocolate, which lends a deep, bittersweet richness to the dessert. To balance this intensity, fresh orange zest and juice are incorporated, infusing the mousse with a vibrant burst of citrusy brightness.

Read the full story that first appeared in Seema Magazine’s November 2023 issue here: