47 Dessert Sauces and Frozen Desserts

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Execute techniques to prepare common dessert sauces.

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Dessert Sauces Contribute flavor and moisture to a particular dessert Dessert sauces come in a wide variety of vibrant colors and improve the appearance of a dessert continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Dessert Sauces Chefs use these sauces to create exciting plated dessert presentations

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Crème Anglaise Considered a classic dessert sauce because of its pourable consistency continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Crème Anglaise Can be flavored by infusing flavors into the milk or adding other ingredients such as chocolate to the finished custard Used as the base for many ice creams

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chocolate Sauce There are different types of chocolate sauce–some are served hot and others are served cold Two different methods can be used to prepare chocolate sauce

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Method One–Melted Chocolate and Hot Liquid 1.Melt chocolate in a baine marie. 2.Heat liquid to be added. The liquid may be water, sugar and water syrup, milk, cream, butter, or evaporated milk. 3.Stir the liquid into the melted chocolate until desired consistency is reached. Technique: Preparing Chocolate Sauce continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Method Two–Hot Liquid and Chopped Chocolate 1.Bring the liquid (water, milk, or cream) to a boil. 2.Add chopped chocolate and remove from heat. 3.Stir until the chocolate has melted and the sauce is homogenous. Technique: Preparing Chocolate Sauce

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Chocolate Sauce Method two is used to prepare a ganache (gah NAHSH), a notable chocolate sauce used in many pastry specialties Adding ingredients such as vanilla extract, strong coffee, coconut, and chopped nuts changes the character of the finished sauce

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Caramel Sauce Caramel sauce begins with the preparation of caramel –Place sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat –Cook, without stirring, until the water evaporates and the sugar turns light brown continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Caramel Sauce After the caramel is prepared, a liquid (usually cream) must be added to the caramel to thin it out continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Caramel Sauce Once the cream is added, stir the sauce to be sure the cream and caramel have dissolved When adding liquid to the caramel, two precautions need to be followed –Place hand off to the side of the pan to avoid being burned –Add the liquid slowly to keep the sauce from boiling over

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Fruit Sauces Fruit sauces, also known as coulis, are most often a mixture of puréed fruit, simple syrup, and lemon juice if necessary continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Fruit Sauces The quality of the coulis depends on the quality of the fruit Frozen fruit purées can be substituted for fresh fruit Other flavors can be added to a coulis such as ginger, citrus, spirits, or a variety of spices

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Explain the preparation of ice cream, sorbet, granité, sherbet, and other common frozen desserts.

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Frozen Desserts Served at all levels of foodservice Include ice cream, sorbet, sherbet, granité, and other miscellaneous frozen desserts

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Ice Cream Begins with a higher butterfat content crème anglaise To increase the butterfat, cream replaces a portion of the milk in the crème anglaise continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Ice Cream The type of ice cream is defined by the amount of butterfat –Ice cream must be at least 10 percent butterfat –Ice creams with less than 10 percent butterfat must be labeled light, low fat, or reduced fat depending on the amount continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Ice Cream Ice cream must be continuously churned as it freezes to prevent the formation of large ice crystals Constant mixing also creates overrun continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Ice Cream continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Ice Cream French ice creams are made with a rich crème anglaise, which contains eggs Soft-serve ice cream is normal ice cream that is served at warmer temperatures and immediately after churning

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Sorbet Sorbets are frozen and stored in the same manner as ice cream continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Sorbet The amount of sugar in the sorbet determines the texture of the finished sorbet The proportion of water, sugar, and puréed fruit depends on the acidity, ripeness, and natural sweetness of the fruit continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Sorbet Professional chefs often use densimeters when preparing sorbets because of the different sugar levels in fruit The amount of sugar is measured using the Brix (BRIHKS) or Baumé (boh MAHY) scales

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Granité and Sherbet Two unique types of frozen desserts are the granité (grah nee TAY) and sherbet continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Granité and Sherbet To make a granité, a coulis is allowed to freeze in a shallow pan and manually stirred several times during the freezing As a result, the granité develops noticeable ice crystals continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Granité and Sherbet Sherbet is a coulis-type mixture with the addition of a dairy product Legally, it must contain 1 to 2 percent butterfat It is churned in an ice-cream maker

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Other Frozen Desserts Baked Alaska –A piece of cake is topped with ice cream, coated in Italian meringue, and then frozen –When ordered, it is transferred to a very hot oven and baked just until the meringue starts to brown continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Other Frozen Desserts Banana Split –Three scoops of ice cream placed on top of a banana that has been split lengthwise –Topped with different toppings and generous amounts of whipped cream, chopped nuts, and cherries continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Other Frozen Desserts Bombes –A chilled mold is lined with a thin layer of ice cream and then filled with pâte à bombe (paht ah BOHM) –The bombe is then placed in the freezer until completely frozen continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Other Frozen Desserts Parfait (pahr FAHY) –Classically, they are made almost identically to a pâte à bombe and flavored with coffee –Unlike a bombe, they are molded without a lining of ice cream –Can also refer to layers of ice cream and other ingredients that are presented in a tall glass continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Other Frozen Desserts Peach Melba –Consists of a scoop of ice cream topped with a cold poached peach half –The dessert is finished with a coating of raspberry coulis continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Other Frozen Desserts Soufflé Glacé (soo FLAY glah SAY) –Similar to the pâte à bombe mixture, except egg whites are used –Collar is used to extend the mold continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Other Frozen Desserts Soufflé Glacé (continued) –Mold is filled to the top of the collar and then frozen –Collar is removed before serving

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Other Frozen Desserts Stuffed Fruit –Fruit sorbet is served in the shell of the fruit –The fruit shell is filled with sorbet and stored in the freezer until needed continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Other Frozen Desserts Sundae –Scoops of ice cream topped with various toppings, sprinkles, whipped cream, and a cherry served in a bowl

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Review What is the purpose of dessert sauces? –Provide moisture, increase flavor, and create beautiful plate presentations continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Review Name the types of dessert sauces often used –Crème anglaise –Chocolate sauce –Caramel sauce –Fruit sauces (coulis) continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Review What dessert sauce forms the basis of ice cream? –Crème anglaise continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Review What dessert sauce forms the basis of sorbet? –Fruit coulis continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Review What tool do chefs typically use to measure sugar content when making sorbet? –Densimeters continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Review How do granités and sherbets differ from sorbet? –Granité: a coulis is frozen in a shallow pan and manually stirred multiple times during the freezing, developing noticeable ice crystals –Sherbet: a coulis-type mixture with the addition of a dairy product that is churned in an ice-cream maker continued

Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Review What are some other common frozen desserts discussed in this chapter? –Baked Alaska –Bombe –Peach melba –Stuffed fruit –Banana split –Parfait –Soufflé glacé –Sundae