[For Seniors] April Snack Activity: Ideas to Enjoy Spring with Homemade Sweets

Easy Strawberry Pudding

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Strawberries are in season in March and April.

These days, you often see strawberries in supermarkets starting in winter, but originally their peak season is spring, around March and April.

Let’s use those strawberries to make strawberry pudding.

If you use Fruiche—the dessert mix that thickens like yogurt when you add milk—it’s easy to make.

Dissolve gelatin in milk, add it to the Fruiche mix, and stir.

Pour it into molds and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour, and it will set like pudding.

Topping it with strawberries to your liking makes it look nice and delicious.

Some older adults may have made Fruiche at home before.

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three-color steamed buns

How to Make Hinamatsuri Steamed Bread: Easy to Make in a Frying Pan! Adorable Three-Color Steamed Bread Perfect for the Doll Festival - Three-color Steamed Bread - [Cooking Researcher Yukari]

Let’s make steamed cakes with the same bright three colors as hishi mochi, which is displayed during Hinamatsuri! First, mix milk, sugar, salad oil, and cake flour, and for the batters you want to color pink and green, add sakura powder and matcha powder.

Pour each batter into silicone cups in the same order as hishi mochi layers.

Then place the cups in a frying pan with boiling water and steam them.

Insert a bamboo skewer, and if no batter sticks, they’re done.

They look so pretty that eating them will be extra fun!

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Red bean and cheese hotteok

Anko and Cheese Hotteok: A must-try Korean sweet! Easy copycat recipe using pancake mix♪

How about trying “anko cheese hotteok,” where the sweetness of red bean paste and the saltiness of cheese create a wonderfully exquisite balance? Hotteok is a traditional snack that’s popular at Korean street stalls.

Some older adults may not be familiar with it, so this is a great chance to try a new flavor! It’s very easy to make.

Put the ingredients in a bowl and knead until there’s no dry flour left.

Since we’re using pancake mix, it’s nice that you can make it with just a few ingredients.

Wrap smooth red bean paste and cheese in the dough, seal it tightly, and then cook it.

Using a griddle lets you enjoy the cooking process, too.

Relax and enjoy the soothing combination of gooey, melty cheese and sweet anko!

Sakura Chiffon Cake

No oil needed! Easy Sakura Chiffon Cake Recipe [Includes how to make fluffy blooming dried cherry blossoms]

A chiffon cake is made with meringue that incorporates plenty of air, and it’s named for its fine, delicate crumb.

Here’s a recipe inspired by cherry blossoms, a quintessential symbol of spring.

Warm chocolate with water, then add egg yolks, and mix in baking powder and sakura (cherry blossom) powder.

Next, fold the meringue made from egg whites and sugar into the batter, stirring until the color is uniform.

Pour the batter into a mold and bake in the oven to create the base.

Finally, add whipped cream along with cherry blossoms and leaves, and you’ll have a dessert that captures the essence of spring!

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Strawberry shortcake in a cup

Only 2 ingredients: just mix and microwave! Super-speed cup shortcake 🍰

A cup shortcake made with pancake mix and ice cream.

You don’t need to prepare eggs or milk—just mix the ingredients and heat them in the microwave, making it a dessert that seniors can make with confidence.

First, melt the ice cream in the microwave, then add the pancake mix and stir well.

Pour the batter into a container lined with parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave.

Once the cake has cooled thoroughly, cut it, pack it into a container, and add whipped cream and strawberries.

Spread more whipped cream over the surface of the cake, top with powdered sugar and strawberries, and it’s ready to serve.

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Crepe

[Sweets Recipe] Roll it up! Easy and cute ♡ Spring dessert: How to make strawberry crepes

Let’s make some delicious crepes that bring a taste of spring.

Mix flour and eggs to prepare the crepe batter.

A frying pan works fine for cooking, but how about trying a hot plate? With a hot plate, you can set it on the table and make the batter right there.

Of course, you can also prepare the batter at the table, so you can sit while making it.

If you make crepes while seated, even older adults who find it difficult to stand can participate.

Once the batter is cooked, add strawberries and whipped cream, roll it up, and add extra toppings.

Tasty crepes are sure to satisfy older adults as well.

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Sakura nerikiri (cherry blossom–shaped nerikiri confection)

[Spring Recipe] Sakura Nerikiri / Namagashi [How to Make Cherry Blossom Nerikiri] #48

Nerikiri are confections crafted around themes such as plants that color the four seasons.

They are often used for celebratory occasions and tea ceremonies, and are notable for their refined yet vibrant appearance.

First, use nerikiri dough divided into white, pink, and yellow to wrap a ball of sweet bean paste.

Next, use a triangle stick or bamboo skewer to draw lines toward the center.

Add dimensional patterns with the pads of your fingers, then score lines to evoke cherry blossom petals.

Finally, place a bit of the yellow nerikiri in the center of the flower to finish.

Give this confection a try—loved since the late Edo period, when sugar and white bean paste became widely available, it boasts a long history.

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