Yield: ½ sheet cake pan, 3-in. tall For the graham crust: 2 lbs. graham cracker crumbs 1 lb. butter, melted 8 ozs. granulated sugar Procedure: Spray and paper the bottom of a rectangular ½-sheet cake pan. Mix graham crumbs, butter, and sugar together well. Press crumb mixture into the bottom of cake pans, approx. 1/3-in.…
Cranberry Pear Tartlets
Cranberry Pear Tartlets Recipe by California Walnuts Ingredients 1/2 cup cranberries, fresh 1/4 cup honey 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 2 pears, ripe, peeled, cored and chopped 2, 2.1 ounce boxes mini phyllo shells, thawed 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped Orange zest, finely grated Procedure Place cranberries, honey, allspice and cinnamon in a small saucepan.…
Volume with Variety
Cherokee Town & CC’s Executive Pastry Chef Alex Hwang shares her top tips for banquet-style desserts.
PreGel Offers Gelato Cake Tips and Techniques
Play up seasonal favorites in gelato cakes with eggnog, gingerbread or peppermint gelato.
Sweet Surprises
America’s sweet tooth is alive and well, and club chefs are responding both with new twists on classic favorites and dishes created from special inspiration.
Smooth as Silk
Oklahoma City G&CC has dozens of decadent ways to satisfy members who crave the rich, creamy taste of pudding, custard and mousse.
Sweet New Opportunities
Not every club or resort has an in-house pastry chef dedicated to preparing desserts. But that’s not stopping many properties from turning out treats that finish à la carte and banquet meals with a special flair.
Light, Elegant Macarons Take Dessert’s Center Stage
According to a report by the Palm Springs, Calif., Desert Sun, the macaron is poised to knock the cupcake off its dessert pedestal. Small, lightweight and delectable, the Parisian cookie has become a staple at gatherings, offering elegance and flavor in a tiny package, the Desert Sun reported. “Because there are so many different colors…
The Pie’s the Limit
At the Vintage Club, the pies (big or small) are deliciously decadent.
Finishing with a Flourish
Need some new ways to tempt more of your diners to indulge in dessert? Try mini-portions, fresh fruits and nostalgic favorites with a twist.
Nutter Butter dessert inclusions
- Crisp cookie crunch and smooth, creamy taste of peanut butter sandwich cookie
- Available in cookie pieces as well as a crème variegate format
- Sprinkle on sundaes or mix into soft-serve ice cream; swirl into shakes and other frozen treats
- Add signature appeal to your dessert menu with recipes like the Nutter Butter Banana Crunch Shake
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Getting Rich with Desserts
The love affair with chocolate continues to grow.