Just Desserts

“Life is unsure, always eat your dessert first”

There is no end to the delectable types of desserts you can make. If you’re always in a rush, you probably in the habit of whipping something up quickly – like a loaf cake, a pudding pie, oatmeal or chocolate chip cookies, or a quick cake. But, when you find you might have a little more time to create something special, here are some unique treats you may want to try. If even they don’t turn out perfect, they are sure to still taste wonderful.

A galette is a something fun you can make. It’s basically a fruit tart that you bake on a baking sheet. You can make the dough out of pastry, tart, or yeast dough. Fold in the fruit filling of your choice, bake and cut into wedges to serve.

Homemade lemon meringue pie is always popular and it tastes so much better than the grocery store version. You’ll need a pie pan if you plan to make your own dough and a food processor makes the job go much smoother.

Muffins are a great treat for dessert or breakfast. There are so many kinds to make- blueberry, apple walnut, banana nut, cranberry, and raisin bran to name just a few. Use fresh fruits whenever possible and substitute whole grain flour instead of white flour for an even healthier version.

Another all-time favorite is homemade cheesecake. You can make anything from pumpkin cheesecake to white chocolate to espresso cheesecake. You’ll need a spring-form pan for the cake and a few other miscellaneous kitchen tools such as a whisk, small saucepan, and a mixer. Properly wrapped, this dessert can be frozen for up to 2 months if you’d like to make an extra batch for an upcoming event.

Macaroons made the elegant French-style way are wonderful as well. They’re made by baking a layer of ganache filling inside 2 round, smooth cookies.

The ideas are endless. So when you have some time one evening or weekend, grab your favorite dessert cookbook and browse through for a dessert that appeals to you. Just make a list of ingredients to pick up and have fun!