porcupine Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Okay, this isn't an emergency, but I need ideas, because I'm drawing a blank. Dessert for a party is going to apples and sugar (and maybe a touch of calvados) cooked in butter over gentle heat until soft and caramelized ( they way apples are in a tart tatain), then folded into crepes, then topped with... what? Not caramel sauce, because the apple themselves will be nicely caramelized. Not whipped cream because, well, it's boring. I want something more interesting. Something that complements the apples without overwhelming them. Maybe even something a little tart since the apples will be so sweet. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkduggins Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Something that complements the apples without overwhelming them. Maybe even something a little tart since the apples will be so sweet. Any ideas? How about a light custard sauce flavored with cardamom or cinnamon? Not the tartest solution, but could be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 How about a light custard sauce flavored with cardamom or cinnamon? Not the tartest solution, but could be nice. Funny you should mention that - I tripped across a creme anglaise recipe while looking up the crepe recipe. I think that's what I had in mind. Maybe with a splash of calvados. Still, if people have other ideas, I'd love to read them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Blue cheese? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Not whipped cream because, well, it's boring. Not in my world... I want something more interesting. Something that complements the apples without overwhelming them. Maybe even something a little tart since the apples will be so sweet. Any ideas?Stilton mousseCheddar semi-freddo Blackberry-3-Way: thinned, gingery preserves (syrup), sous vide and powdered, folded into mascarpone foam; or you could do spherification w the mascarpone, instead Toasted walnut pesto w smoked fleur de sel and Greek-style yogurt from Blue Ridge Dairy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 How about a little ginger-lemon syrup with the apples? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I'd be inclined towards a flavored whipped cream, maybe with a scattering of additional fruit...dried fruit? (raisins? currants? cranberries? cherries?). Or roasted fruit? (prune plums) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 I love these ideas - thanks, everyone. MrP will go nuts for blue cheese mousse. I'm going to try cheddar semifreddo in the near future. But for this time, I'll go with mascarpone, maybe with a little softly beaten whipped cream for texture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I love these ideas - thanks, everyone. MrP will go nuts for blue cheese mousse. I'm going to try cheddar semifreddo in the near future. But for this time, I'll go with mascarpone, maybe with a little softly beaten whipped cream for texture. And slap the following into your spice cabinet for your next apple dessert adventure (choose the Divine Desserts variety): http://www.fennelpollen.com/ For the prolific apples that come with my CSA, I've been using this as a simple topping over cooked apples. It also transforms them if added before baking or sauteing. Crazy complementary flavor, especially for a zero calorie item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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