Popular Desserts
Desserts are sweet treats which will make the perfect end to any meal. They can also be served at special celebrations, such as birthdays and weddings. This article lists some of the most popular types of desserts that are enjoyed around the world.
Cakes
The term cake refers to any type of dessert which has a sweetened bread-like base. Cakes are often filled with jam or cream, and covered with a mouse or icing. They can be topped with decorative features, such as sliced fruit and berries, or chocolate pieces. There is a huge variety of cakes available on the market. Some popular types of chocolate cake include chocolate truffle cake, and black forest gateaux. Fruit flavoured cakes are also common, these can include raspberry, mango, blackberry, pear and passion fruit cakes.
Pastries
Pastries are baked goods that consist primarily of a baked dough mixture that is made from flour, sugar, milk, butter, and sometimes eggs. The dough can be combined with several ingredients to make different types of pastries. A croissant is a popular buttery pastry, which is commonly enjoyed with jam at breakfast time. Other types of pastries include danish pastries, cinnamon swirls, pain au chocolats, and brioches.
Tarts
A tart is any dessert which has a pastry base that is covered with a sweet filling. The base is typically made from shortcrust pastry, and the top of the tart is always left open. The fillings can vary, but they are usually some form of fresh or cooked fruit, or a melted chocolate filling; sometimes it is a combination of the two.
Profiteroles
A profiterole, also known as a cream puff or a choux a la creme, is a type of pastry ball which is filled with cream, and often topped with melted chocolate. There are many variations of the profiterole, sometimes they can be filled with ice cream, and topped with caramel or powdered sugar. A stacked tower of profiteroles in a triangular formation makes a great centerpiece for a party.
Chocolates
Chocolates are one of the most loved confectionary items in the world. There is a huge selection available, from turkish delights, marzipan fillings, and chocolate ganaches, to chocolates that contain liquor or fruit based fillings. Chocolate can be placed in a beautiful presentation box to make a great gift for any occasion.
Petit Fours
Petit fours are a popular type of French dessert which are typically served at the end of a meal. Petit fours translates as 'small oven', and these types of confectionary can be made up of small cakes, biscuits, macaroons, meringues, and puff pastries. Petit fours usually come in an assortment box, or they can be purchased individually.
You can buy desserts from supermarkets, but for the absolute best quality deserts you should check out a specialist bakery. You can find these online by typing 'fine dessert makers', along with the town or city that you live in into a search engine. You can then browse through the top results until you find a company that sells what you are looking for.
