Shaved fruits: The TikTok dessert taking the world by storm

Many tempting desserts are difficult to resist. Most require numerous ingredients and involve a labour-intensive recipe. However, there is one dessert that can be effortlessly and swiftly prepared at home. This culinary delight is distinguished by its unique appearance, exceptional flavour, and, most importantly, its valuable nutritional benefits. The delectable dessert is known as shaved fruits, and its popularity surged notably during the summer when everyone sought ways to cool down. It turns out this treat effectively refreshes a heated body. Unsurprisingly, countless recipes illustrating the step-by-step preparation of this dessert have surfaced online. Various versions of shaved fruits have taken over a popular social platform, TikTok.

TikTok is a mobile application that enables users to create short video clips and publish them. This app is primarily used by young people globally, making it easy to stay updated with the hottest trends. There are already over 50,000 videos with the hashtag (#shavedfruits). Some of these videos, featuring recipes for this dessert, have garnered several million views. The online community interested in culinary and health trends has embraced this homemade treat.

Let's delve deeper into this renowned dessert called shaved fruits and explore what it's composed of and why it has captivated such a wide audience.

#Shavedfruits - literally, it's simply a shaved or grated fruit. It's a healthy and quick dessert that tastes wonderful while also delivering vitamins. It's especially recommended during hot days but is also delightful in autumn or spring. It's refreshing and sweet, and the dominant flavour can be tailored to your preference. Since the dessert is fruit-based, it doesn't require any hard-to-find ingredients.

Preparing this viral treat is impressively straightforward. You'll need frozen fruits and a grater. The dessert can be enhanced with additional toppings. Nowadays, there is no scarcity of diverse fruits in supermarkets; we have a vast selection worldwide. Utilizing seasonal fruits will undoubtedly be more economical, but acquiring more exotic options won't prove challenging if desired.

The selected fruits should be placed in the freezer for a few hours. Once they're completely frozen, they should be grated. Grating strawberries, mangoes, nectarines, peaches, or watermelons only takes a few minutes, resulting in a delicious ice sorbet. Using a grater enriches the flavour and mesmerises with its stunning appearance.

As for toppings, various types of nuts (chopped, whole, or sliced almonds) pair well with frozen fruits. Many TikTok users also recommend coconut flakes, crushed biscuits, or grated chocolate.

Experimenting with flavours and toppings for shaved fruits has further heightened interest in this dessert. Internet users and culinary enthusiasts began creating additional dessert variations in this style. In response, many savoury dishes have emerged, based on grated, frozen tomatoes, for instance. One of the recipes has amassed over 8 million views! This popular dish is an appetiser featuring burrata with frozen grated tomatoes, all drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Watermelon is a delicious fruit that effectively hydrates the body. If you struggle with drinking enough water, try watermelon shaved fruits.

Ingredients:

(calculated for making two servings of dessert)

• 1/4 large watermelon, cut into sticks and frozen
• Juice from one lime
• 2 teaspoons of honey
• A pinch of sea salt
• Basil leaves for decoration

Preparation:

Cut the watermelon into medium-sized sticks and place them in the freezer for a few hours. Once the fruit is correctly frozen, use a fine grater to carefully shave it directly into small bowls. You can use a paper towel to more comfortably hold the cold fruit in your hand. Drizzle the shaved watermelon in the bowl with freshly squeezed lime juice and honey, then finish with a pinch of sea salt. For decoration, add fresh basil leaves.