Saturday, November 6, 2010

Sink Your Teeth Into The Most Popular European Desserts

By Mike Smith

Dessert is the part of the meal that many people absolutely like best. That comment holds true whether you are having dessert after a big meal, a special meal, or simply a small, at-home family dinner.

Dessert is a special part of any meal. That is especially true for the Europeans. French, German and Italian desserts tend to have a very special place in the hearts of those who eat and appreciate them.

Cultures from Europe tend to favor heavier desserts that sit down on the stomach and make you feel full. It is the exact opposite when eating desserts in hotter, Mediterranean climates where fruity flavors and light cakes are preferred. This may reflect the type of food eaten in these different cultures. Lighter meals can accommodate a heavy dessert much better than a meal that is already heavy to begin with.

The French do tend to create desserts that are lighter in nature, but for the most part German and Italian desserts are heavy. The Italians and Germans tend to pack more sugar, fat and calories into their desserts and they tend to be a lot heavier than want is enjoyed in other parts of the world.

French desserts today typically include a lot of fruit and fruit flavors. You may also find the French serving cheese and wine or crepes for dessert. It is when you go the country sides and takes the country French desserts that you start to get heavier concoctions that are bursting with flavor as well as fat and calories.

An example of French country cooking is the downright delicious Apple Tart Tatin. This tasty tart is made from real butter, French brandy, vanilla bean, and green apples all combined into a puffed pastry. Even the pickiest eaters will fall in love with this French dessert.

Italian desserts do tend to be heavier and are usually consumed after the evening meal, but there are some lighter Italian desserts that can be enjoyed at any time of the day or night. Two of the more popular desserts from Italy include Tiramisu and Affogato. Tiramisu incorporates pound cake in layers with mascarpone and cream while Affogato (meaning drowned) is Italian ice or dessert topped with warm espresso. Both of these desserts are simply amazing on the taste buds and incorporate flavors that are very Italian at heart.

German desserts are some of the most loved foods in the world.Rich and filling, creamy and generally a little more heavy, the desserts of Germany are easy to make for yourself and generally don't take much time although they are rich and very filling. Kuchen, the German word for cake can take many forms. One variety has a sugar and cinnamon filling, much like a coffee cake, while another has a filling of sugar and is smothered in a sweet custard sauce. German foods are generally quite sweet as opposed to those of other ethnic groups and the desserts will be more so than normal.

Whatever your taste may be in a dessert, you will find something that you like from among French, German and Italian desserts. The internet is a great place to find wonderful new dessert recipes to try out on your own family. - 42532

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