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A possible diet breaker, but very good!

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phoenix Fri 14-Jul-17 19:21:57

Hello all, purely in the interest of research, blush I have been testing some new products from Lidl, namely their De Luxe Mini Desserts. They are indeed mini, but that is not a bad thing, as it means that there is possibly a bit less guilt factor!

There are 3 varieties available, namely, raspberry, passionately, and chocolate.

I wasn't impressed with the raspberry, more sweet than I expected.

However, the chocolate version, and the passionfruit ones are truly delicious!

They come in a little glass pot, which after washing could either be used as a rather basic shot glass, or for various other things.

KatyK Sat 22-Jul-17 15:50:12

We've tried these little puds this week Phoenix They are indeed delicious, especially the chocolate one. DH and I shared one each day, so didn't feel too guilty smile The little pots would be useful for tea lights etc.

lovebeigecardigans1955 Sun 16-Jul-17 21:15:39

What a lovely idea, and 'mini' you say. Mmm, mmm, mmm.

Imperfect27 Sun 16-Jul-17 20:01:03

Methinks perhaps I should be posting on the comfort eating thread ... grin.

Imperfect27 Sun 16-Jul-17 19:58:11

Diet breaker? What diet...? [blush} We don't go mad on puddings, but we do like cake!!! Bought eggs when I didn't need them at Aldi this week ... already had 12 ... quantity of butter sugar and flour - not to mention cocoa powder also needed 'using'. Result: 3 x chocolate fudge cakes. In my defence we gave one and half away ...

aggie Sun 16-Jul-17 19:13:33

my fav in Lidl is the lemon ice dessert , but it doesn't come in a fancy glass dish !!

merlotgran Sun 16-Jul-17 18:15:58

Those pistachio and ginger ice creams are divine.

Nanna58 Sun 16-Jul-17 18:09:04

Aldi do lovely ? little 'luxury' yoghurts, the coconut and lime and strawberry and rose are gorgeous. As are their small pistachio and ginger ice creams ( abi like mini magnums) And I kid myself I don't have a sweet tooth ! ,

merlotgran Sun 16-Jul-17 17:45:50

We only have 'pud' on a Sunday if I can be bothered but today, after a long stint in the garden and feeling a bit tired and hay ferverish I considered the healthy option and thought, NAH! grin

Grannyknot Sun 16-Jul-17 17:39:30

willsmadnan I do need to lighten up by losing about 5 kgs hmm

I'm not one of the "health police" - as I explained, I'm taking more notice than usual due to said research programme.

shysal Sun 16-Jul-17 17:32:46

I am not a great fan of yoghurts, but Asda sells some in big pots, by The Collective, which are delicious. Unfortunately they are full fat and sugar, which is probably why I can eat a whole 450gm pot over a day. The flavours are rhubarb and custard, raspberry, mango, raspberry trifle and fudge.I have tried them all over the last couple of weeks ! blush
One mini dessert would never be enough for me. Assuming the Lidl ones come as several in a pack, the others would call me from the fridge!

Charleygirl Sun 16-Jul-17 17:18:27

phoenix I will not be popping in any time soon to sample the goodies because thankfully I do not like desserts. An icecream on a stick is the closest I will get to one.

OMG Merlotgran I am probably like your daughter and would prefer the pineapple on its own.

merlotgran Sun 16-Jul-17 17:04:43

DD has just popped in with half a fresh pineapple. She's on a healthy eating kick and thought we might enjoy it for tea.

Too right we did....after I'd sliced and griddled it, added a good slosh of rum, a dash of ginger puree and a spoonful of maple syrup. grin

Calories? What calories?

KatyK Sun 16-Jul-17 16:50:41

Lidl's De Luxe mini ice creamns (like little Magnums) are also lovely. My DH loves chocolate ice cream and swears that Lidls' is the best he's ever had.

Blinko Sun 16-Jul-17 15:08:56

Cosafina, Willsmadnan totally agree grin

Cosafina Sun 16-Jul-17 10:36:45

Well said willsmadnan - I've decided I'm less likely to lie on my deathbed saying 'I wish I were thinner' and much more likely to lie there thinking 'Wish I'd had another Twix' grin

harrysgran Sun 16-Jul-17 10:17:16

Lidl do a delicious creme brulee and the little glass pots have lots of uses soaking my nails when doing my home manicure is latest one

Persistentdonor Sun 16-Jul-17 10:14:37

I might buy one so that I can decorate said pot, and use it to soak my daily almond ration. They are so tasty when they have been soaked for a few hours. (I soak in water, but I am sure some of you might be more inventive....wink.)
Currently I use a little plastic pot but glass would be more classy!!

Persistentdonor Sun 16-Jul-17 10:10:08

I might buy one so that I can decorate said pot, and use it to soak my daily almond ration. They are so tasty when they have been soaked for a few hours. (I soak in water, but I am sure some of you might be more inventive....wink.)
Currently I use a little plastic pot but glass would be more classy!!

Cherrytree59 Sun 16-Jul-17 00:42:40

# I Did It My Way...

willsmadnan Sat 15-Jul-17 21:26:09

Oh Grannyknot lighten up shock! There comes a time (ie 74) when all this fat/sugar/alcohol watching becomes a bore. What's wrong with a treat? Do I spend my declining years nibbling on a rice cake whilst wearing a hair shirt or indulge myself? And before you pull me up on it, I don't intend to be a burden on the NHS, I've already decided I won't prolong my life with invasive treatment or medication. I'll just have the occasional treat and a nightly G&T ( or 2) and shuffle off in my own way.

glammanana Sat 15-Jul-17 21:23:00

There are some cute glass jars with youghut type desserts at the minute would make a lovely collection when empty,such a pity so many of them are full of the nasties

phoenix Sat 15-Jul-17 19:54:37

blush

Grannyknot Sat 15-Jul-17 17:52:33

phoenix I have had to keep a meticulous food diary because I am involved in a nutritional research programme and that meant I had to scrutinise all labels and record contents and quantities. Happily (I thought) the "lidl" desserts would look good on the page. Suffice to say that one of those tiny desserts contain a helluva lot of the bad stuff (sugar and fat) given their size shock

Cherrytree59 Sat 15-Jul-17 12:39:23

Sorry.
Did mean in the cupboard after eating sharing the desserts blush

On pintrest they mix old nail varnish with water and then dip glasses into the solution.
it makes a nice marble effect

hildajenniJ Sat 15-Jul-17 12:19:05

Oh, they sound lovely, but we don't have a Lidl anywhere near us.??