[Snack Activity] Easy and Delicious: Snack Ideas to Make Together with Seniors

Pear custard tart

No oven needed ♪ Pear Custard Tart | How to Make Pear Custard Tart

This pear custard tart doesn’t require an oven, so anyone can make it with ease! Since they’re bite-sized tarts, older adults can enjoy them comfortably, too.

Both the pear compote and the custard cream can be made using a microwave.

The tart crust is also simple: put biscuits in a plastic bag and crush them finely with a rolling pin, then knead in melted butter until combined—no oven needed! If you’re making these with seniors as a snack-time activity, dividing the steps among participants might help everyone stay focused and engaged.

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[Just Mix] Super Easy! Cheesecake

[Just mix] An incredibly easy cheesecake! So silky-smooth even without heavy cream ♪ Rare cheesecake

This is a very simple cheesecake recipe that just involves mixing, chilling, and letting it set.

When it comes to cheesecakes—like no-bake, baked, or Basque—no-bake cheesecake is perfect for an activity with seniors because you don’t use heat; you simply use gelatin and let it chill to set.

For the crust, you crush biscuits and mix them with melted butter to make something like a tart base.

Smashing the biscuits with a rolling pin is a great way to blow off steam and is sure to be a hit!

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Marshmallow Tiramisu

[Senior Recreation] Rec Craftsman Series Part 124: “Perfect for Valentine’s Day! Marshmallow Tiramisu”

Here’s an idea for a marshmallow tiramisu with a delightfully fluffy texture.

At first glance it looks just like a regular tiramisu, but it’s a treat that has marshmallows inside.

Traditional tiramisu involves fairly complicated steps like mixing cheeses and baking sponge, but this version requires neither and can be made with a simple process.

Also, unlike conventional tiramisu, it has chocolate cookies at the bottom, giving it a distinctly sweet finish.

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Fruits dessert mix (Furūche)

[House Foods] I tried making Fruiche (Strawberry) exactly as the recipe says! An easy dessert—just mix with milk. It even has strawberry pieces and was delicious!!

This is the classic, long-loved Fruche dessert.

It was apparently released in 1976, so it’s been cherished for over half a century.

The secret to how Fruche sets is the pectin inside it.

The calcium in milk makes the pectin gel into that jiggly texture.

Interestingly, it won’t set well if there’s too much or too little calcium.

Besides chilling it to eat, you can also freeze it in summer—it turns into a sherbet-like treat.

Definitely give it a try!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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amber sugar (kohakutou; a traditional Japanese candy made from agar and sugar)

How to make beautiful kohakutou (amber sugar) 💍

Amber sugar, which looks as beautiful as gemstones.

If you’re stuck for a snack activity at a day-care service, how about a twist with making amber sugar? If your facility can use heat, the ingredients and steps are few, so older adults can enjoy making it too! Simply warm agar powder and water in the microwave, pour it into molds, and color it with your preferred edible food coloring.

It may take a little time to dry, but even the waiting—wondering “Is it ready yet?”—can be part of the fun.

Its jewel-like appearance will likely delight people so much they’ll almost feel it’s too pretty to eat.

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