See It, Make It: Instant Desserts

These quick desserts will pick up spirits and health with their bright flavors and nutritional benefits. Some bring a taste of the tropics, some are simply comforting, but all provide a brief winter escape.
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Tea-Scented Mandarins

Start to finish: 10 mins
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An unusual combination of ingredients make a delicious dessert or a healthful afternoon break.

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Tropical Fruits with Pistachios & Coconut

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Luscious tropical fruit topped with creamy coconut milk and crunchy pistachios is a simple yet delicious dessert.

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"Cocoa-Nut" Bananas

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Cocoa- and coconut-crusted bananas are a treat for the whole family.

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Iced Lychees

Start to finish: 2 hrs 5 mins
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In China, the creamy lychee fruit is considered good luck. Freezing turns them into a sorbet-like treat.

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Chocolate & Nut Butter Bites

Start to finish: 5 mins
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Sweet satisfaction in seconds.

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Aromatic Rice Pudding

Start to finish: 5 mins
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Store-bought rice pudding gets a boost from some simple stir-ins.

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Spiced Hot Chocolate

Start to finish: 5 mins
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This spiced hot chocolate warms you from within.

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