Gelato – which translates to “frozen” from Italian – is a frozen dessert of Italian origin. Artisanal gelato in Italy generally contains 6-10% butterfat, which is lower than other styles of frozen dessert. Gelato typically contains 70% less air and more flavoring than other kinds of frozen desserts, giving it a density and richness that … Read more
Bread pudding is an old fashioned bread-based dessert popular in many countries’ cuisines. It is made with stale bread and milk or cream, generally containing eggs, a form of fat such as oil, butter and a variety of other ingredients such as sugar, syrup, honey, dried fruit, nuts, as well as spices such as cinnamon, … Read more
Pumpkin pie is a dessert pie with a spiced, pumpkin-based custard filling, though other types of squash are more commonly utilized. The pumpkin is a symbol of harvest time, and pumpkin pie is generally eaten during the fall and early winter. In the United States and Canada, it is usually prepared for Thanksgiving, and other … Read more
A mousse is a soft prepared food that incorporates air bubbles to give it a light and airy texture. It can range from light and fluffy to creamy and thick, depending on preparation techniques. A mousse may be either sweet or savory and can be served either hot or cold. Sweet mousses are typically made … Read more
Jell-O is a variety of gelatin desserts, puddings, and no-bake cream pies. The original Jell-O gelatin dessert is the signature of the brand. Jell-O is sold prepared (ready-to-eat), or in powder form, and is available in various colors and flavors. The powder contains powdered gelatin and flavorings, including sugar or artificial sweeteners. It is dissolved … Read more
Molten chocolate cake is a popular dessert. It is also known as chocolate moelleux (from French for “soft”), chocolate lava cake, or simply lava cake. Its name derives from the dessert’s liquid chocolate center. This dessert combines the elements of a chocolate cake and a soufflé. The origine of the dessert are in despute. The … Read more
Chocolate cake is a cake flavored with melted chocolate, cocoa powder, or both. From it’s delicious taste, to its rich texture, the chocolate cake is considered to be one of the best desserts of all time. Chocolate cake is made with chocolate. It can also include other ingredients such as fudge, vanilla creme, and other … Read more
A soufflé is a light and airy egg-based dish. It can be served as a sweet dessert, or a savory meal. A souffle is made with egg yolks and beaten egg whites combined with various other ingredients. The word “soufflé” is the past participle of the French verb souffler which means “to blow”, “to breathe”, … Read more
A cremeschnitte is a very popular dessert in Europe. It is known by many names, most of which have stemmed from the German cremeschnitte, and literally translate to either cream slice or, in some cases, cream pie. A cremeschnitte consists of two to three puff pastry sheets filled with cream, which usually decorated only with … Read more