Culinary trends and innovations: how fruit puree portions elevate your drinks and desserts
In the ever-evolving world of food and beverage, offering something unique and exciting to your customers is crucial for achieving success. Perfectly suited for bars, restaurants and hotels, our fruit puree portions will take your desserts and drinks to new heights. Join us as we explore the latest trends and uncover how our puree portions can keep you ahead of the game.
Trend 1: Desserts with a twist
Classic desserts hold a special place in the hearts of diners, making up around 70% of dessert sales. Timeless favourites such as crème brûlée, moelleux, and tiramisu are beloved staples. However, the culinary landscape is all about infusing these classics with a modern twist. Seasonal variations, such as adding fruity flavours like mango to moelleux or raspberry to tiramisu, are gaining popularity.
How puree portions elevate your desserts:
- Customisation: infuse your classic desserts with a unique fruit flavour
- User-friendly: use puree portions straight from the freezer, simplifying the process and increasing efficiency
- Zero food waste: use every single drop of fruit puree
Christmas Pavlovas
These festive Christmas Pavlovas combine crisp meringues, creamy mascarpone, and a vibrant red fruit coulis. Topped with a mix of red fruits, they’re a light and elegant dessert perfect for the holiday season.
Piña Colada Tartelette
The Piña Colada Tartelette combines a crisp pastry base with pineapple and coconut elements for a tropical-inspired treat.
Red Velvet Tartlet
Beautiful red velvet tartlet with a raspberry and lychee compote inside, perfectly flavoured with the Crop's raspberry and lychee puree portions.
Raspberry-Lychee Sorbet
Lovely elegant sorbet combining raspberry and lychee, finished with a touch of rose flavour. The smooth consistency of the sorbet is best achieved by using the Crop’s raspberry and lychee puree portions.
Strawberry Scones
With a nod to English culinary heritage, Strawberry Scones offer timeless flavours and cherished traditions, all made effortlessly using frozen strawberries.
Petit Gateau Lychee
Embark on a culinary journey of exquisite flavours with our Petits Gateaux. Indulge in the rich decadence of chocolate.
Trend 2: The rise of healthier beverage options
Consumers are becoming more health-conscious, opting for non-alcoholic alternatives and looking for transparency in ingredient choices. Consequently, many restaurants and bars are expanding their beverage offerings to include lemonades, juices, and mocktails, all crafted from fresh, high-quality ingredients.
How puree portions elevate your drinks:
- Healthy and premium: create healthier, tastier frozen beverages
- Customisation: discover a wide range of flavour possibilities for crafting unique mocktails
- Easy to use: no need for measuring – simply count the portions you need, allowing you to serve your customers more efficiently
- Zero food waste: use every single drop of fruit puree
Trend 3: Premium frozen cocktails with real fruit
Frozen cocktails like margaritas and daiquiris have become incredibly popular. However, they’ve been traditionally overly sweet and sugary due to the use of syrups. The demand for more premium, healthier alternatives is growing.
How puree portions elevate your frozen cocktails:
- Healthy and premium: create healthier, tastier frozen cocktails
- Ice-free: enjoy a more intense cocktail that is rich in flavour
- User-friendly: craft premium frozen cocktails with a simple and hassle-free process
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
The perfect blend of luscious strawberries, tangy citrus, and a hint of sweetness.
Raspberry Ade Mocktail
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Raspberry Ade, a tantalising mocktail bursting with the vibrant essence of ripe raspberries.
Frozen Piña Colada
Make a deliciously creamy and refreshing Pina Colada using the Crop’s pineapple and coconut puree portions
Strawberry Mojito
With a splash of white rum and the vibrant taste of strawberries, our Strawberry Mojito recipe will take you on holiday with just a single sip.
Frozen Margarita
Frozen margarita: a blend of tequila, triple sec, and lime. Served in a frosty glass, this icy cocktail is the perfect refreshment.
Red Lemonade
Enjoy the harmonious blend of raspberry, strawberry, and lime in Red Lemonade. Within 5 minutes, this recipe yield a refreshing beverage perfect for any occasion.
