Recent questions tagged desserts

Description : Is German chocolate cake a dessert originating from Germany?

Last Answer : The name “German” is not regarding the country of Germany. The type of chocolate used in the cake, is named for the man who developed the type of chocolate, Samuel German, who worked for Baker’s Chocolate Company. Here’s the whole story: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_chocolate_cake

Description : Is this possibly the WORST name for a dessert drink you've ever heard?

Last Answer : It’s the term for a milkshake made from frozen custard. Some dude called Ted came up with it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Drewes It’s called that because the milkshake is so thick the spoon sticks up in it without falling down.

Description : What are your thoughts on the idea of cutting back on certain ingredients in a dessert so it won't be so fattening?

Last Answer : I am confused. Is the recipe that you were given, with the reduced sugar, the same as the one that was used to create the Christmas cookies? If so, why don’t the new cookies taste the same as the old ones?

Description : What's for dessert?

Last Answer : Banana and a Clementine orange.

Description : Do you use cream or milk when making bread pudding?

Last Answer : Most traditional recipes call for whole milk but you can also use cream.

Description : Did your school lunches always come with a dessert?

Last Answer : answer:I was a child in the 90s. Our lunches at school always came with a dessert -usually fruit leather, apple sauce, or the occasional-coveted frozen fruit bar. We never received higher- ... it's more important that they have fruit or yogurt rather than something packed with calories and sugars.

Description : Have you ever made a peach cobbler trifle and do you have any recipes or suggestions for making it?

Last Answer : Never made it but it sounds over the top and kind of too much tastewise. How about looking up a recipe for a regular trifle or peach cobbler and making just that. Since it is not peach season yet, I don’t see musing that in any case.

Description : Can you make Mexican Alegria with fake maple syrup?

Last Answer : answer:Take a look at the ingredients label. Is the sweetening agent maltilol? If so, then you can use it. Maltilol, like sugar, will respond to cooking by thickening, and that's essential for this recipe. ... be similar to real maple syrup. In short, I'm pretty sure it would work, but no promises.

Description : If a recipe calls for strained yogurt, which part do you use in the recipe?

Last Answer : answer:You use the strained yogurt. The water was strained out because it is unecessary. If you don’t wish to strain this yourself, you can buy good quality Greek yogurt at most grocery stores.

Description : Are Linzer cookies from the U.S. or from Austria?

Last Answer : answer:I looked at five different sources all of which say the cookie originated in Austria (the city of Linz). The traditional Austrian cookie was made with black currant jam. Linzer cookies employ ... cutout is circular, all sorts of shapes, such as hearts, are also popular. Food Reference

Description : Why do popsicles come in wrappers of two?

Last Answer : Because you share with friends, of course!

Description : Are there any weird dessert flavors?

Last Answer : Red bean popsicles are weird to most people in the US.

Description : What are your favorite desserts to have when you eat out?

Last Answer : It’s not often that my husband and I get out of the house to eat. If we do, I don’t care what dessert I have, as long as it includes chocolate.

Description : Quick, Easy and pretty dessert recipe?

Last Answer : slice some sara lee pound cake into thin layers and put it in a baking pan. Then layer it like lasagna. Put pound cake, favorite icecream, then pound cake, and cool whip and finally last ... without it being as heavy as regular chocolate syrup) I've gotten many people addicted to this dessert.

Description : What happens to the middle of the doughnut?

Last Answer : It’s a conspiracy!

Description : Does anyone know of a really tasty lemon pound cake recipe that is NOT high fat?

Last Answer : By definition, a pound cake has a lb. of butter, at least traditionally. Good luck. How about making the traditional version and eating a skinnier slice?

Description : What is tapioka?

Last Answer : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapioca

Description : What are your thoughts on adding peanut butter to the classic s'mores?

Last Answer : Sounds delicious!