Lesson 3

• Sauce


  Flavored liquid blend of ingredients that adds flavor and enhances the appearance of food
• Fudge


  Soft confection made of butter, sugar, chocolate
• Sauces can provide different appearance, flavor, color, and moisture to desserts
• Kinds and Varieties of Sauces

  • Rich sauce
  • Light sauce
  • Hot fudge
  • Hot sauces
  • Cold sauces
• Rich sauce


  Suited to a simple dessert
• Light sauce


  Suited to a rich dessert
• Hot fudge


  Delightful contrast to cold cornstarch pudding or vanilla ice cream
• Hot sauces


  Made just before use
• Cold sauces


  Cooked ahead, then chilled in the refrigerator
• Thickening Agents for Sauces


  • Starch
  • Cream
  • Eggs
  • Rice
  • Flavor
  • Grains
  • Cornstarch
• Categories of Dessert Sauces

  • Custard Sauces
  • Fruit Purees
• Custard Sauces


  • Vanilla custard sauce
  • Chocolate or other flavor variations
• Fruit Purees


  • Purees of fresh or cooked fruits, sweetened with sugar
  • Other flavorings and spices may be added