Before Christmas break, we as a class all did our own plated desserts. We got our own ideas, and started experimenting. I decided on making a peach chamomile mousse. The base of the mousse was a lemon olive cake, the middle layer was the peach mousse with the chamomile, and the top layer was just the chamomile mousse. It was quite a tricky process since it was my first time making mousse. I also glazed lemon slices, and added them as decoration. I think it turned out, but I wouldn't make it again, because it didn't chill properly, and the taste wasn't quite there like it was supposed too.

Walnut Tart

A couple of weeks ago I made a walnut tart for one of my practicals. I hadn't made a walnut tart before but was familiar with pecan tarts. So I decided to make it, and it turned out really well. To add a different taste and for a better presentation look, I drizzled caramel on top. I was happy with the taste and texture when it was finished.

French Silk Pie

I've always liked pie, but this one was probably one of my favorites. I made a chocolate filling, but it had a creamier and lighter texture than most chocolate pies. I just mixed all the ingredients with the mixer on high speed until it was light and fluffy, while gradually adding the eggs. I topped it off with Chantilly and chocolate shavings to give it the final touch. I really enjoyed making this pie and I think it turned out pretty well.

Coconut Almond Tart

One day I was searching through the recipe book looking for something new to bake, when I came across this Coconut Almond Tart. It sounded delicious and fun, so I figured I would give it a try. I am really glad I did! It turned out really well, especially for my first time making it. The only thing I would have done differently is added less sugar to the filling because it was a little too sweet. It had a good flavor though, and the dark chocolate helped to balance out the sweetness of the coconut. After making the tart shell and filling, I topped it off with a feathered design using dark and white melted chocolate. I'm really glad I tried out this dessert.

Florentines

Some time ago I decided to try something new, so I made Florentines. For my first time making them I think they turned out pretty good. The most difficult part was shaping them like a cylinder because it had to be done quickly when they came out of the oven, otherwise they became too stiff to shape. My favorite part was brushing them with chocolate and sprinkling them with toasted almonds. Next time I would chill the batter in the refrigerator longer so they expand better in the oven. Overall, for my first time making them I think they turned out pretty well. The taste and texture was really good in my opinion, and I would definitely make them again!

Pie

I've always hated regular pie crust and usually pie in general, so for the first pie I made I went with an Oreo type cookie crumb crust with chocolate cream filling and I topped it with coconut for contrast. I enjoyed making it and I think it turned out well

Plated desert

For our plated desert assignment I went with something i'd done before so I knew the general idea of how to put it together. I chose chocolate tuile cookies filled with raspberry cream cheese mousse, topped with tempered chocolate and a fresh raspberry. I decorated the plate with raspberry coulis and whipped cream