Synopses & Reviews
No matter how sensible the rest of your food is, dessert is the time to give in your wicked, wicked ways! Mousses and meringues, pies and pastries, fruit confections and chocolate fantasies, baked puddings and frozen delights--everything that the wildest gastronomic fantasy could concoct is in "Dangerous Desserts. Some are so simple you can whip them up in seconds, others are guaranteed to make your guest gasp in astonishment. "Dangerous Desserts contains over 200 recipes for all occasions, and every chapter has at least one "master class," with clear step-by-step photographs for making classic recipes, such as Creme brulees or more unusual treats like Bitter Sweet Chocolate Tart with Coffee Bean Syrup. Indulge your senses in the most comprehensive and visually alluring dessert book available.
Synopsis
From the luxury of cream and chocolate to health conscious fresh fruit, this book demonstrates that not all sins are bad for you. Spectacular presentation and divine flavor are what's important in a great dessert, and the recipes in this book--exquisite treats such as Cappuccino Creams. Bitter Chocolate Tart with Coffee Bean Syrup, and Spiced Poached Pears--are packed with palate appeal Every chapter features at least one "master class" with step-by-step instructions for making a classic recipe such as cheesecake or creme brulee.