Cookery 9 Quarter 4 Las Number 1
Cookery 9 Quarter 4 Las Number 1
Cookery 9 Quarter 4 Las Number 1
D. Custard
Baked and soft custards vary in so many ways. Creamy, delicate,
baked custards may be served in their baking cups or may be
unmolded and served with fruit garnishes or with dessert sauces.
Characteristics of baked custard
firmness of shape
smooth, tender texture
rich and creamy consistency
excellent flavor
Characteristics of soft custard
velvety smooth texture
rich flavor
has pouring consistency of heavy cream
E. Puddings
Puddings are relatively simple to prepare and vary with sauces.
These are classified as:
1. Cornstarch pudding, sometimes called blancmange
2. Rice pudding
3. Bread pudding
Characteristics of Pudding
attractive appearance
excellent consistency
well – blended flavor
firmness of shape
an accompanying sauce to add interest
F. Fruit Cobblers
These are not fruit pies. They have a depth of two or three inches
and are topped with biscuit dough rather than being made with pie
crust. They may be served either hot or cold.
G. Frozen Desserts
1. Ice cream- smooth frozen mixture of milk, cream, sugar,
flavorings and sometimes eggs.
2. Sherbet and Ices – made from fruit juices, water and sugar.
American sherbet contains milk and cream and sometimes
egg white. The egg whites increase smoothness and volume.
Ice contains only fruit juice water, sugar and sometimes egg
white.
3. Frozen Soufflés and Frozen Mousse. Made like chilled
mousses and Bavarians, whipped cream, beaten egg whites
or both are folded to give lightness and allow to be still frozen in
an ordinary freezer.