Fruits - The simplest dessert and one of the best are fruits because they are nutritious, appetizing, and easy to prepare and serve.
TYPES OF DESSERT
Fruits
Cheese
Gelatin Dessert
Custard
Pudding
Food Cobblers
Frozen Dessert
CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD FRUIT DESSERTS
Appetizing Aroma
Simple
Clean washed appearance
Slightly chilled
Cheese - Is another excellent dessert that is ready to serve. It is made in all parts of the world from a variety of milks from cow, goat and sheep.
The three general types of cheese based on consistency are:
Soft a. unripen cheese b. ripened by bacteria
Semi hard a. ripened by mold b. ripened by bacteria
Hard a. with gas holes b. without gas holes
Gelatin Dessert - These are easily prepared, economical and vary in many ways.
Custard - Vary in so many ways. Creamy, delicate, baked custards may be served in their baking cups or may be unmolded and served with fruit garnishes or with dessert sauces.
Characteristics of baked custard:
firmness of shape
smooth, tender texture
rich and creamy consistency
excellent flavor
Characteristics of soft custard:
velvety smooth texture
rich flavor
has pouring consistency of heavy cream
Puddings - Are relatively simple to prepare and vary with sauces.
Characteristics of pudding:
attractive appearance
excellent consistency
well – blended flavor
firmness of shape
an accompanying sauce to add interest
Food Cubblers - These are not fruit pies. They have a depth of two or three inches and are topped with biscuit dough rather than being made with pie crust. They may be served either hot or cold.
(Frozen Dessert) Ice cream - smooth frozen mixture of milk, cream, sugar, flavorings and sometimes eggs.
(Frozen Dessert) Sherbet and Ices – made from fruit juices, water and sugar.