In the Kitchen
Welcome autumn with some deliciously decadent desserts.

In The Kitchen Courtesy of Family Features Sweet Ideas T Tasty Themes Fruity and Festive ADD FUN & FLARE TO FALL he best desserts are those that dazzle the eye as well as the palate. Whether it's a decadent cake lavished in frosting or ice cream drizzled with an indulgent confection, dessert is the final course that can blend flare, sophistication, and fun. With a few simple tips, you can add pizzazz to the simplest of fall dessert creations. Here are just a few ideas: A simple way to make desserts shine is to incorporate a theme. Desserts can be garnished with candy corn, confections for a children's birthday party can be decorated with gummy candies, or seasonal flavors like pumpkin can create a timely presentation. Fruit is a light, delicious, and visual addition to almost any dessert. Sliced autumn fruits like pomegranates, kiwis, cranberries, tangerines, grapefruits, oranges, and persimmons add festive colors and liven up the look and taste of any dessert. Melt about a cup of chocolate chips, pour into a plastic bag, cut off the corner of the bag, and freeze. Use your impromptu pastry bag to decorate dessert plates with swivels and swirls—or to create an elegant design on the dessert itself. Elegance in Chocolate Tempting Toppings Glasses Galore Using a simple base like vanilla ice cream, plain pound cake, or bread pudding. Offer fun and tempting additions such as chopped nuts, whipped cream, or caramel sauce and allow guests to enjoy customized creations. For treats containing multiple layers, a clear, distinctive glass allows guests to ogle the textured layers before devouring the exquisite treats. Consider unique glass styles like a martini glass, champagne glass, or red wine glass. To maximize entertaining time with guests, prepare as much of your dessert as possible in advance. Try desserts that can be created the night before, and then popped in the oven while dining and served hot—or served straight from the fridge or freezer at the end of a meal. 60 Vicinity MAGAZinE September 2009 Planned Perfection

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