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Accompaniment can be defined as additional food items that enhances the flavor of
a certain dish. It can be made into an eye-catching garnish that is quick and
surprisingly easy to do; what we need is a bit of imagination and creativity.
Fruit purees, syrups, soft custard, cream, and sauces can all be used effectively.
Add flavorings after the syrup has cold, flavor may lost if added to hot syrup. Lemon
or orange rind may also add flavor to syrup.
If you enjoy cooking and presenting eye-catching desserts, then this section is sure
to provide you with hours of enjoyment.
Learning Competency
LO 3. Plate/Present desserts
3.1 Identify dessert accompaniments and hygienic procedures.
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3.2 Present desserts attractively. TLE_HECK9- 12PD-IVg-17
3.3 Identify factors in plating and presenting dessert.
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Direction: Read the following questions carefully and choose the letter of the correct
answer. Write your answer on the space provided before each number.
Plating desserts should turn heads n the dining room. Garnishing and plating dessert
should not be an afterthought, it should be an integral part of how you build your
recipe.
There are many factors and techniques to consider in food plating that affect the
overall appearance of a dessert.
The following are the important factors to be considered in plating and presenting
desserts. Food plating can affect the overall appearance of a dessert that helps to
enhance the presentation.
1. plate – Choosing right plate is vital because it is very important that the food
should not be crowded.
tips to remember in choosing plate to use in plating.
Size, shape, color
2. Color
3. Texture - Contrasting hard and soft, smooth and coarse, adds visual interest
to food, and it will enhance your customer’s enjoyment to the food.
4. Keep things clean - Food should be contained within the rim of the plate, yet it
should not be crowded in the center.
5. Garnish to impress - Choose garnishes that are appropriate to the ingredients.
3. Why do we do the proper plating of desserts before presenting them to the guest?
Activity 3: Lets-do-it
Direction: Student will pick their recipe. Prepare all the materials and ingredients,
perform actual preparation of dessert as a culminating activity.
DIRECTIONS
1. In a square baking pan with plastic wrap, leaving a 2-in overhang on all sides.
Let ice cream sit at room temperature 10 minutes. Transfer one flavor to the
large bowl of an electric mixer and beat until smooth; repeat with remaining
flavors.
2. Transfer beaten ice cream to the pan in rows, keeping flavors separate.
Freeze until set, at least 2 hours.
3. Using overhangs, remove ice cream from pan and cut into squares, then
sandwich between graham crackers. Keep frozen.
4. Microwave chocolate on 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring in
between, until melted and smooth.
5. Dip each grahamwich halfway into chocolate, then sprinkle immediately with
nuts sprinkles, or strawberries and freeze until firm.
INGREDIENTS
½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTION
In a saucepan, stir together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Place over medium
heat, and stir in milk. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture
thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat, and stir in
butter and vanilla. Let cool briefly, and serve warm, or chill in refrigerator until
serving.
INGREDIENTS
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon hot water
1 cup cream-filled chocolate cookie crumbs
3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chocolate syrup
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in hot water; set aside. In another
bowl, combine cookie crumbs, 1/2 cup pecans and butter. Pat into a 13-in. x 9-
in. dish.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Blend in coffee
mixture, milk and chocolate syrup. Fold in whipped topping and spread over
crust. Sprinkle the remaining pecans on top. Freeze.
REFLECTION
Choosing right plate is vital because it is very important that the food should not be
crowded. Ensure the garnish complements and enhances the dish. When plating
dessert, the choice of plate is critical to the final presentation. Bear in mind that the
plate is the frame of the presentation. With a little practice, you’ll soon be duplicating
with ease those fabulous garnishes seen in the finest restaurants and bakeries. So,
grab your tools and get ready to garnish- there’s no limit to your creativity.
References
http://teachergelo.blogspot.com/2017/02/grade-9-learning-outcome-3-presenting.html
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/creamy-mocha-frozen-dessert/
Prepared by:
ARLENE L. DURAN
Writer