Whether you want to make dessert for your little ones or to impress the guests, there is always a good reason to make a delicious dessert. In this hub I will introduce many desserts that will leave your family, guest and you satisfied. You can also check out many recipes on the side and top of this page that will turn your ordinary dinner into a night at a 5 start restaurant.
First we will start with Mousee. Many people go to restaurants and judge the food and cooks by the taste and quality of their chocolate mousse. They look forward to a light,whipped and delicious cream dessert. The mousse I will introduce is served in little cups, to serve individually and it is called "pots of cream." You should start this process 5 hours before the dinner or a day before, remember this recipe will be able to serve 6 people
Chocolate Mousse in pots-You should star this process 5 hours before dinner or a day before.
(6 servings)
What you will need
- 2 cups half and half
- 4 squares of chocolate
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup of whipped cream or heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
- 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract
Step 1- In a 1-quart saucepan under medium heat, warm the half and half until bubbles form around the edges of the saucepan.Only heat until little bubbles form, try not to boil the half and half. Now put the saucepan aside and take a boiler and place it over hot, but not boiling water and melt the chocolate squares. Do not forget to stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
Step 2- Remove the boiler top to stir the surface with the spoon or spatula, beat the eggs into the melted chocolate until they are silky smooth, then add in the sugar and salt and stir.
Step 3- Stir the half and half slowly over time into the chocolate mixture until everything is stirred and mixed together. Put the double-boiler top over simmering water(do not place over boiling water).
Step 4- Stir and book until the mixture is able to cover the back of the wooden spoon. Do this for about 15-20 minutes. Then place in the 2 teaspons of vanilla extract.
Step 5- Pour the mixture into 6-ounce pots or into any other size pot or glass, but not too big, remember each pot is for an individual, this should serve at least 6 people.
Step 6- Place the pots into the refrigerator for about 4 hours.
Step 7- Mix beat cream, confectioner's sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla until the mixture is stiff. Mix slowly and place the mixture on top of the mousse once it is ready to serve.
Step 8- SERVE AND ENJOY!
Banana Cake-You will need to bake early in a day.
(8-10 servings)
What you will need
- 2 and 1/4 cups of cake flour
- 1 and 1/4 cups of sugar
- 3 or 4 mashed ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 2 and 1/2 teaspoons double acting baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Whipped cream for frosting, lemon garnish and lemon juice
Step 1- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Then prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by spraying baking spray and then adding flour to the side and bottom of the cake pans.
Step 2- Add all ingredients except the frosting, banana slices and lemon juice into a large bowl.
Step 3- Mix the ingredients with a mixer at a low speed until it is well mixed, gradually scraping the bowl, then at high speed beat the mix for about 5 minutes, do not forget to scraped the bowl.
Step 4- Pour the mix into the pans and bake for 25 minutes. If you want you can place a toothpick at the center of the cake, if the toothpick comes out clean then the cake is ready.
Step 5-Let the layers cool off on wire racks for 10 minutes then remove the pan and let the layers cool off completely on the racks. Do not add filling or frosting yet.
Step 6-Add whipped cream frosting on the top of one layer and place the other laye on top of that layer-creating sort of a sandwich.Then add the whipped cream frosting around the cake until it is fully covered.
Step 7- Before serving, take the banana slices and dip them in lemon juice. Take the banana slices and put them on top of the cake and around it if you desire.
Step 8-Serve and Enjoy.
Apple Pie- You will need to start 2 hours before serving or early in the day
(6 servings)
What you will need
- You will need a pre-made or homemade crust for the pie. I will post how to make a crust later on, but for now lets stick to the pre-made crust.
- 2/3-3/4 cups of sugar.
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel.
- 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice.
- 6-7 cups of sliced , peeled and cored cooking apples-make the slices thin. There should be about 2 pounds of apple.
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- Milk
Step 1- You will need to prepare the pastry and roll it out and line it in a 9 inch pie plate. Do not use all of the pastry as you will need it for the top crust later on.
Step 2-Combine the sugar and the next 5 ingredients into a small bowl.
Step 3- Place half of the apple slices in the pie crust. Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture onto the apples, then place the rest of the apple slices and then sprinkle the other half of sugar mixture. THERE SHOULD BE TWO LAYERS OF APPLE SLICES AND SUGAR MIXTURE.
Step 4- Dot the filling with butter or margarine. Preheat your oven to 435 degrees F.
Step 5- Roll the rest of the pasty for the top crust and make leaf-shaped designs onto the crust. There should me 4-5 leaf shaped designs. You can buy a floured leaf shaped cookie cutter to make the design.
Step 6- On the outside of the crust, fold the pastry to create a pie-plate rim. Make a decoratuve edge around your crust.
Step 7- To create a nice golden glaze, brush the top crust(do not brush the edge) lightly with milk. Bake the pie for 40-50 minutes or until the crust is golden.
Step 8- Serve and Enjoy
