Desserts are loved by all and are a surprise to our taste buds. They come from varied cultures and have the essence of the place of origin. From candies to pie, cakes to taffies, desserts are of all shapes and sizes. Here are some of the popular and the best desserts recipes that find a place in every restaurant’s and household’s menu. Maple Taffy If you want one of the simplest and tastiest desserts on your menu, then maple taffy is sure to be one of them. Especially made during the months between February and April, maple taffy is an amazing sweet treat. It is made in the shape of a lollipop and the consistency is that of a taffy, from where it gets its name. All you require for this dessert is maple syrup and snow. Once you boil the maple syrup and then pour it over clean and fresh snow, the candy begins to set well and then it is rolled onto an ice-cream stick, just like a lollypop. Waffles Waffles are considered as both a great dish for breakfast as well as dessert. These are golden-brown and large versions of pancakes or crepes. There are different types of waffles too.

As the adage goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. A classic apple strudel will not only help you follow the adage but also satiate your sweet cravings. Here are some exotic apple strudel recipes that you will love. 1. Classic Apple Strudel Ingredients 1 Granny Smith apple – peeled, cored and coarsely shredded 3 Granny Smith apple – peeled, cored and sliced 1 cup sugar 1 cup golden raisins 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg ¼ cup milk Method Line a baking sheet with butter paper. In the meantime, pre-heat the oven at 400 F. Mix brown sugar and golden raisins and put the apples onto a big vessel. Arrange the puff pastry on the baking sheet. Roll it gently with a rolling pin. Spread the apple filling onto the middle of the pastry lengthwise. Fold the pastry around the mixture.Dab your fingers in water and seal the edges.Whip egg and milk together and slowly rub it on top of the pastry. Bake it for about 40 minutes and serve. 2. Apple Strudel with Ice Cream Ingredients 1 ¼ cups apple juice 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 ½ pound apples, peeled, cored and sliced ¼ inch thick (about 5 cups) ½ cup dark seedless raisins 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup chopped pecans 4 sheets phyllo dough 1/3 cup (5 1/3 tablespoons) melted butter 3 tablespoons fine dried breadcrumbs Confectioners’ sugar, for garnish Vanilla ice cream, for serving Method Line a baking sheet with butter paper.

If you are looking for a gluten-free pastry crust recipe, many gluten-free recipes that you will find online do not tend to hold their shape and crumble easily when put into a pie dish. the following tips and pointers will help you make your own gluten-free pastry crust that is made out of tender, buttery and a flaky pie. Do not convert a recipe a wheat based recipe into a gluten-free recipe. Pastry crust recipes that are wheat based are not as same as their gluten-free versions. Because they contain gluten, they need different ratios of flour and liquid. You might need to add xanthan gum or some ingredient that will substitute gluten and keep the crust pliable and easy to roll out. Avoid using food processor for mixing the ingredients It is highly recommended to use hands to knead the mixture into a dough instead of using a food processor. Kneading the dough using hands will always give a more flaky and delicate result. Double crusts can be tough be prepare The toughest part in preparing a gluten-free pastry crust can be the formation if crust. This is because of the delicate procedure to prepare a double crust. If you are not well versed with the delicate procedure, start kneading with small quantities to avoid wastage until you are comfortable with the procedure.

If you thought potatoes could only make for savory food items, think again. Potatoes and sweet potatoes can be used to make some of the most unique and enjoyable desserts. Tubers like these add density and smoothness to most batters and therefore add fantastic flavor and taste to sweet dishes. Get a little experimental and check out these potato desserts that taste absolutely divine! Mini potato souffles You read that right, you can make light and fluffy souffles with a batter of sweet potato, cinnamon, brown sugar, egg whites and some vanilla extract. Blend all the ingredients and bake until puffy. This recipe would make souffles soft and make every bite melt in your mouth. Sweet potato marshmallow bars You can make some mouthwatering bars with sweet potato filling! You would need to make a crust and add some gooey filling on to it. To make the crust use ground crackers, sugar and salt and for the filling blend together pureed sweet potatoes, eggs, cream and vanilla extracts. Once finely blended, lay the filling atop the crust and bake until golden. These bars taste amazing during lazy summer evenings! Potato doughnuts Moist and fluffy, these potato doughnuts are not only tasty but very easy to make.

Cupcakes are the most desired form of sweets among the present generation and to bake them is an art. Each cupcake flavor matters and so does it’s varied frosting. The color, the texture, it all makes for an amazing quick bite at birthday parties. Here are three quick and quick and delicious cupcake recipes for your child’s birthday party. They’re so easy, even children can join in on the baking fun. Chocolate cupcakes Ingredients 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 ½ cups white sugar 2 eggs ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup milk Method Preheat at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Set the cupcake pan with liners. Sieve the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Beat the butter and sugar till it’s fluffy. Stir continuously and add the eggs and vanilla extract. Add milk and alternate by adding the flour. Set in the oven for 17 minutes. Allow it to cool and then frost with your favorite frosting when cool. Chocolate fudge cupcake Ingredients 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 ¾ cups white sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups chopped pecans Method Preheat the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pastry! I’m sure your mouth is already watering. Different flavors, blend of unique tastes, and a crust that can make your mouth water. Here are a few pastry crust recipes, that you shouldn’t wait to try. Recipe # 1 Ingredients 4 ounces flour A pinch of salt 2 ounces’ butter (cubed) 3 tablespoon cold water Directions Mix salt and flour in a bowl. Add in the cubes of butter. Whisk to blend the mixture well, until the batter looks like coarse breadcrumbs with no visible lumps of butter. Ensure it doesn’t become too greasy to work with. Pour in some cold water, to bind the dough together. Make sure it doesn’t become too watery either. Sticky dough is usually hard to work with. Wrap the dough in cling film and put it in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before you use it. Recipe # 2 Ingredients 1 ¼ cups flour ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter ¼ cup ice water Directions Mix the flour and salt in a bowl together. Add in the butter, till you notice it looks like coarse breadcrumbs. Add in water, one tablespoon at a time. Fold the mixture into a ball of dough Wrap this in a cling film and keep in the fridge for about four hours or overnight.

Coffee Cake is one of the best and most decadent cake there is. You can enjoy this cake at a birthday party, at a pastry shop or even in the comfort of your living room. What’s even better is when you get to eat freshly baked warm coffee cake that you have made on your own. The satisfaction is unparalleled. So here is an easy and amazing recipe that helps you get your fill of coffee and satisfies you craving for cake! Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 100 grams butter 3 tablespoons instant coffee powder 2 whole eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 1/4 teaspoon salt Ingredients – For the icing: 50-75 grams butter 400 grams powdered sugar 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder 4 tablespoons heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon salt Method: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celcius. Take two cake pans. Grease them and sprinkle flour on them and set aside. In a bowl, thoroughly mix the flour, sugar and salt. Melt the butter in a pot over low heat. While the butter melts, take the coffee powder and add it to one cup boiling water and stir till all the coffee granules dissolve.

A pie for breakfast? Who’d deny that? Or a good pie to go with any meal, at any time of day would be a wonderful choice. Lemon meringue pie may sound like one of the most complex pies to bake, and yet this recipe makes it one that is easy and definitely tasty. This recipe shows you that with the simplest of ingredients, you can master a dish so amazing. So, bake away, and let your cravings have a party of their own. Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons flour 3 tablespoons corn starch ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups water 2 lemons, juice and zest 2 tablespoons butter 4 egg yolks, beaten 1 pie crust, baked 4 egg whites 6 tablespoons white sugar Directions Whisk 1 cup of sugar, flour, corn starch, and salt, for the dough of the pastry. Sprinkle a bit of cold water, so the pastry dough is smooth and can be rolled. Add lemon juice, lemon zest in the water and stir. Let it come to a boiling point, on a medium flame. Keep stirring the mixture. Gather the pastry in a small ball shape, and flatten the edges. Wrap it with cling film and let it cool.

Everybody loves sweets. Even if you just happen to enjoy a few occasional treats, these desserts made with a twist will certainly tempt your taste buds, not to mention your sweet tooth. Bourbon is a barrel-aged distilled spirit, commonly known as a whiskey. It has a distinct taste depending on the aging, distillation process and the type of flavor category it belongs to mainly. Bourbon whiskey is generally based on one of the four categories for distillation namely grain forward bourbon, nutmeg forward bourbon, bourbon aged in a caramelized barrel and bourbon made with rye. Also, the time is taken to age each barrel of whiskey will depend on the method and ingredients used to achieve its signature and distinct taste. It is this distinct taste which gives your everyday dessert recipes a flavor kick. Here are some of the fine examples of best bourbon used in dessert recipes: Bourbon banana cupcakes: Cupcakes are easy to make, taste delicious and are the cutest way to represent different flavors. Be it your rich chocolate cupcake or humble banana cupcake; these little delights will melt your heart away. Adding a couple of swigs of the best bourbon in the creamy, buttery batter will up the ante and enhance the flavor.