Delicious Dessert Recipes
Most people are tempted by pudding, especially when eating out. Every culture has its own versions of delicious dessert recipes. Some are very old and have been handed down through the generations. It's also satisfying to make desserts yourself. It's a sure fire way to impress the guests when you bring through a mouth watering last course.
The best dishes, of course, contain fresh ingrediients and desserts are no exception. People on a diet don't have to go without their pudding, as there are low fat alternatives. For example, yogurt can be substituted for cream. No matter what the ingredients, delicious dessert recipes should look, smell and taste good. They are even better when accompanied by a good quality dessert wine.
One of the most popular desserts in the UK is a pancake. Americans more often have them for breakfast and there are some tasty recipes from America, using maple syrup, chocolate, blueberries, strawberries or banana. Fruit plays an important part in many delicious dessert recipes, as in fruit pies and fruit salad. A warm apple, blackcurrant or cherry pie with cream or custard is perfect for supper on a winter's night. A fruit salad can contain any favorite fruit and can be put into a flan case, served with double cream.
Traditional rice pudding is made even tastier by sprinkling some grated nutmeg on top. For a hot summer's day, you can't beat ice cream or chocolate mousse. Baked Alaska is a well-known and delicious dessert recipe, made with cake and ice cream and topped with meringue. Sherry Trifle is a favorite on teatime tables in Britain. Don't hold back on the jam or the sweet sherry and use Ratafia biscuits. Finish with a layer of custard, then whipped cream and a sprinkling of flaked almonds and glace cherries. Profiteroles are a familiar sight on menus today. These cream puffs with an ice cream and chocolate syrup filling are extremely addictive.
Many regional puddings have become popular throughout the world and cheeesecake is a prime example. The base may vary in different countries but the taste and texture is quite similar. Favorite flavorings include strawberry, lemon and blackberry. The Italiian dessert, Tiramisu, is another international hit. It is the perfect pudding followed by coffee. The ingredients are biscuits dipped in coffee with mascarpone cream. Anyone who has been to Vienna and tasted their pastries and cakes will know that they make delicious dessert recipes. Apple Strudel is particularly tasty, made with apples, cinnamon and raisins in thin, filo pastry
