Author Topic: Sweets and Desserts (Read 29491 times)

Rolls · « **Reply #280 on:** November 23, 2018, 08:26:36 AM »

Quote from: Jersey Pie Boy on November 22, 2018, 11:30:17 PM

Thanks Rolls, Barry..The pie survived. Used grated milk chocolate. and a drizzle of Hershey's syrup to disguise it.

Abstract expressionism saves the day.

Rolls

barryvabeach · « **Reply #281 on:** November 23, 2018, 09:46:24 AM »

Quote from: Jersey Pie Boy on November 22, 2018, 11:30:17 PM

Thanks Rolls, Barry..The pie survived. Used grated milk chocolate. and a drizzle of Hershey's syrup to disguise it

Looks nice, though I have a friend that would have substituted bacon for the Hersey's syrup

Jersey Pie Boy · « **Reply #282 on:** November 23, 2018, 10:22:30 AM »

Thanks guys..I like the bacon idea...pumpkin , bacon and chocolate...perfect!

ButteredPizza · « **Reply #283 on:** February 18, 2019, 04:44:45 PM »

I made and brought sourdough cinnamon rolls/twists for V-day to the office, pictured the one that actually looked right haha, the rest were artisinally abstract. Also played with trying to make Kouign Amann pastry from sourdough, however, I had the math wrong so used double the butter. Ended up nearly deep frying the entire pastry in its own butter, so it was like a candied croissant

To be attempted again next weekend, laminating dough is fun

bigMoose · « **Reply #284 on:** February 19, 2019, 08:24:57 AM »

Your glaze looks perfect! Powdered sugar, milk, lemon/vanilla?

ButteredPizza · « **Reply #285 on:** February 19, 2019, 05:36:37 PM »

Thanks! You are close, it was powdered sugar, home-made cream cheese / mascarpone, milk, and vanilla.

Bill/SFNM · « **Reply #286 on:** June 21, 2019, 01:34:55 PM »

Our sour cherries produced a small, but delicious, crop this year. No jam, just cherry pies. This one is cooling and going to be served later today with vanilla ice cream.

Jackie Tran · « **Reply #287 on:** September 10, 2019, 06:23:18 PM »

There was a sale on Key limes so I picked up a few bags. Haven't made this in awhile so it was a good time to revisit. I made one small tweak to my recipe and the color was much more appetizing. Lol. I used a few drops of yellow food dye instead of green and voila!

This one set almost instantaneously as I was mixing the lime juice with the sweetened condense milk. It set so much quicker than my previous pies. Not sure why but I will take it. Also I did not bake this one as I did with my previous ones. Cant wait to have a slice.

Jackie Tran · « **Reply #288 on:** September 14, 2019, 02:25:31 PM »

Here is a cut slice of the Key lime pie. This pie continues to set up better 2-3 days out. I would say it's best made at least 2 days prior.

Jersey Pie Boy · « **Reply #289 on:** September 15, 2019, 08:55:17 AM »

I only hope you saved me a slice..my flight to your home lands in 15 minutes

Jackie Tran · « **Reply #290 on:** September 15, 2019, 10:56:19 AM »

Quote from: Jersey Pie Boy on September 15, 2019, 08:55:17 AM

I only hope you saved me a slice..my flight to your home lands in 15 minutes

Come on down Bill, I'll have pizza pies for you as well.

quietdesperation · « **Reply #291 on:** September 15, 2019, 11:36:32 AM »

wow, hide me in your luggage Bill!

Jersey Pie Boy · « **Reply #292 on:** September 16, 2019, 07:11:55 PM »

Ah , maybe someday

foreplease · « **Reply #293 on:** September 16, 2019, 09:24:56 PM »

Quote from: Jackie Tran on September 14, 2019, 02:25:31 PM

Here is a cut slice of the Key lime pie. This pie continues to set up better 2-3 days out. I would say it's best made at least 2 days prior.

Excellent. I really like the clean cut you put on that. It’s something I pay quite a bit of attention to myself. My wife is fine with that but doesn’t care for me encouraging her to do the same.

TXCraig1 · « **Reply #294 on:** September 17, 2019, 01:47:51 PM »

Quote from: Jackie Tran on September 14, 2019, 02:25:31 PM

Here is a cut slice of the Key lime pie. This pie continues to set up better 2-3 days out. I would say it's best made at least 2 days prior.

Looks great. I agree it needs at least a day to set and two may be better depending on your tastes.

foreplease · « **Reply #295 on:** September 23, 2019, 06:31:04 PM »

Have any of you ever made (or had) halva? It’s described as a no-bake flaky sesame candy in an interesting article I just read. I clipped the photo below from the article (link below). It sure looks versatile and wonderful. A forum search for “halva” turned up nothing.
https://apple.news/AA7R2XXqoR0e_TZI-Rhtr-w

Jackitup · « **Reply #296 on:** September 23, 2019, 07:11:26 PM »

Sounds delicious! Google shows a bunch of different recipes!

Bill/SFNM · « **Reply #297 on:** September 23, 2019, 07:20:51 PM »

Quote from: foreplease on September 23, 2019, 06:31:04 PM

Have any of you ever made (or had) halva?

I've had since I was a little kid. You can get it supermarkets and Middle East specialty markets. I'll eat it every once in a while, but do not enjoy it as much as when I was a kid. I like sweet and sesame, but prefer other confections.

TXCraig1 · « **Reply #298 on:** September 23, 2019, 09:02:47 PM »

Quote from: Bill/SFNM on September 23, 2019, 07:20:51 PM

I've had since I was a little kid. You can get it supermarkets and Middle East specialty markets. I'll eat it every once in a while, but do not enjoy it as much as when I was a kid. I like sweet and sesame, but prefer other confections.

Same here. Ate it almost every day growing up.

ButteredPizza · « **Reply #299 on:** September 24, 2019, 12:55:44 PM »

Quote from: foreplease on September 23, 2019, 06:31:04 PM

Have any of you ever made (or had) halva?

Nope, but my first thought was "can I replace tahini with other nut butters". Yup, dozens of recipes out there. Bet it would be awesome with hazelnut butter, or even peanut butter. Mmmm.