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In dessert preparation, what role does sugar syrup, made by boiling sugar and water, commonly play?
In dessert preparation, what role does sugar syrup, made by boiling sugar and water, commonly play?
- Stabilizing egg whites for soufflés and mousses.
- Solidifying creams and mousses.
- Achieving a specific temperature crucial for various desserts. (correct)
- Coating fruits for fritters to enhance crispiness.
Why is gelatine primarily used in cold molded desserts, such as jellies, creams, and mousses?
Why is gelatine primarily used in cold molded desserts, such as jellies, creams, and mousses?
- To add a rich, creamy texture and flavor.
- To prevent the formation of ice crystals in frozen desserts.
- To enhance the sweetness without adding extra sugar.
- To provide a stable structure and setting properties. (correct)
When incorporating egg yolks into a dessert such as sabayon, what technique is essential to achieve the desired result?
When incorporating egg yolks into a dessert such as sabayon, what technique is essential to achieve the desired result?
- Freezing egg yolks before use to enhance their binding properties.
- Baking egg yolks at a low temperature to set them gently.
- Whisking egg yolks over hot water to create a light, airy texture. (correct)
- Mixing egg yolks with cold water to prevent coagulation.
What characteristic of egg whites is most important for creating soufflés and mousses with a stable structure?
What characteristic of egg whites is most important for creating soufflés and mousses with a stable structure?
Why is the freshness of fruit considered vital for use in desserts?
Why is the freshness of fruit considered vital for use in desserts?
In what ways can ripe fruit be prepared for use in desserts?
In what ways can ripe fruit be prepared for use in desserts?
Besides decoration, what primary role can cream play when used as an ingredient in both cold and hot desserts?
Besides decoration, what primary role can cream play when used as an ingredient in both cold and hot desserts?
How is whipped cream often utilized in desserts like trifle?
How is whipped cream often utilized in desserts like trifle?
What is the fundamental composition of batter used in desserts, like crepes and pancakes?
What is the fundamental composition of batter used in desserts, like crepes and pancakes?
What is an example of a use for batter in dessert preparation beyond making crepes and pancakes?
What is an example of a use for batter in dessert preparation beyond making crepes and pancakes?
Flashcards
Sugar in Desserts
Sugar in Desserts
The common element linking virtually all desserts. Used to sprinkle over fruit, in custards, meringues, and syrups.
Gelatine in desserts
Gelatine in desserts
Used to set cold moulded desserts. It's the base for jellies, creams, and mousses.
Egg Yolks in desserts
Egg Yolks in desserts
May be mixed with flavourings, sugar, cream, or milk to create custard or whisked over hot water for sabayon.
Egg Whites in Desserts
Egg Whites in Desserts
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Fruit in Desserts
Fruit in Desserts
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Cream in Desserts
Cream in Desserts
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Batters in Desserts
Batters in Desserts
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Study Notes
- The MELC objectives are to:
- identify ingredients for desserts
- select and prepare sweet sauces
- prepare a variety of desserts and sauces using sanitary practices
- follow workplace safety procedures
Introduction
- High-quality ingredients significantly improve the taste of food.
- Freshness and natural properties enhance ingredients, contributing to a superior product.
- A variety of ingredients can be used to prepare both cold and hot desserts.
- Ingredients may be natural or processed.
Ingredients in Desserts and Sauces
- Sugar is a common ingredient.
- It can be sprinkled over fruit, beaten into egg yolks for custard, or into whites for meringue.
- Sugar syrup, made by boiling sugar and water, is also common.
- Gelatine sets cold moulded desserts and is used to set creams and mousses.
- Egg yolks can be mixed with flavourings, sugar, cream, or milk to make custard, or whisked over hot water for sabayon.
- Beaten raw egg whites trap air, forming bubbles.
- Egg whites beaten to soft peaks stabilize soufflés and mousses.
- Egg whites beaten to firm peaks are used for meringues.
- Ripe fruit forms the base for desserts and provides a colourful display.
- Fruit can be pureed, baked, or poached for pies, soufflés, or puddings.
- Cream is used for decoration or as an ingredient in both cold and hot desserts
- Whipped cream is an effective layer for trifle
- Cream can be combined with rice, sugar, and milk to make rice pudding.
- Batters, a flour and water mix, are used for crepes and pancakes, as well as to coat fruit for fritters.
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