A Year of Desserts

by Martha Day (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2006

  $3.24

  This work contains more than 350 irresistably sweet temptations for after-dinner indulgence. It includes easy-to-follow chapters that feature every variety of dessert: Hot Desserts; Cold Desserts; Cakes and Gateaux; Pastries and Pies; Custards, Souffles and Mousses; Fruit Salads; Ices and Sorbets. It includes step-by-step colour photographs to ensure that even inexperienced cooks are guaranteed success, plus beautiful pictures of each finished dish. If you adore sweet treats and want to take your desserts to another dimension, this delectable compendium is for you. This book is every dessert-lover's dream. It contains fabulous recipes for every dessert imaginable and can be used on any occasion. With light-as-air mousses, refreshing fruit concoctions, creamy cheesecakes and gorgeous chocolate treats, here is the only dessert cookbook you will ever need. Luscious, zesty and tempting - every dish will delight and amaze. Try a Chocolate Almond Meringue Pie, Hot Mocha Rum Souffles or Raspberry Trifle for total indulgence. For the more health-conscious, there is a large selection of low and no-fat delights, including Nectarine and Hazelnut Meringue and Passion Fruit Brulee. A comprehensive introduction provides essential information about ingredients, equipment and basic techniques. Each recipe is illustrated with clear step-by-step photographs to show the key stages, and there are useful cook's tips to ensure you get great results every time.