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| 作者：Christop… 文章来源：不详 更新时间：2008-2-12 20:07:13 | 【字体：小 大】 |
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Whether at holiday get-togethers, formal office parties, or birthday bashes, the savvy host knows that even the most elaborate meal is not complete without the final touch of a scrumptious dessert. These days, the simple desserts of the past have given way to far more intricate and often exotic gourmet desserts.
Despite their names, gourmet desserts can be quite simple to make. Crunchy, creamy, chocolaty or fruity, these desserts can turn every dining occasion into an exceptional experience. Tantalizing and attractive desserts can provide that special touch to a dinner table, and they add a singularly distinctive finish to elegant meals.
While some gourmet desserts can be created in a jiffy, others can be quite elaborate - but all of them usually have subtle flavors and are designed to indulge people's sweet tooth.
Various Kinds of Desserts
Derived from the French word 'desservir', the term dessert means 'to clear the table'. While in the United States, Australia, Canada and France that final sweet course of a meal is known as 'dessert', in Ireland and the U.K., it is referred to as pudding, sweet, or afters. Depending on the method of preparation and the ingredients used, there are many types of desserts.
Cakes
Cakes as dessert are the mainstays of most celebratory occasions like anniversaries, birthdays and weddings. In many cultures, cutting a wedding or birthday cake forms an integral part of the ceremony. There are innumerable cake recipes, some of them dating back centuries. While some are elaborate and rich, others can be almost bland, like bread.
These days, making cakes is no longer a complicated process, and even the most amateur cooks can bake a cake, since directions have been simplified and baking utensils have been perfected. It bears mentioning that elaborate cakes and other gourmet desserts are be[1] [2] [3] 下一页
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