Simple European Desserts

Simple European Desserts When entertaining, its best to follow a scrumptious meal with a dessert equally as satisfying and delicious. Give yourself a break from the kitchen and choose something simple yet elegant. Instead of opting for the usual, why not try one of the following simple European desserts:

Dulce de Leche: Translated to milk candy, an easier dessert has never been invented. All this takes is one simple ingredient, a can of condensed milk. Place one 14-ounce can of condensed milk into a pan of boiling water. Pop two small holes into the top of the can so it does not burst upon heating. Refill the water in the pan as needed (or both your pan and your dulce de leche will burn). After two hours or so on the stovetop (can also be cooked in the microwave or baked in oven, but both methods still take a while), the condensed milk will have turned brown and creamy. Pour over ice cream, pie or fruit. Ecclefechan Tarts: This Scottish recipe has very few ingredients and is delicious at any time of the day. A sweet mixture of butter, brown sugar, vinegar, one egg, mixed dried fruits and walnuts blend to create a satisfying after dinner treat or a sweet pick-me-up. Irish Coffee Cake: A perfect ending to St. Patrick's Day dinner, or coupled with coffee in the morning. This simple European desserts contains chocolate cake mix, coffee, Irish whiskey, oil, chocolate pudding and whipped cream. Who wouldn't want to be Irish on a day this was served? Cossack Honey Mousse: This very easy Ukrainian dessert contains nothing but eggs and honey. The method involved includes beating the yolks and honey slowly together and heating it until it becomes a thick mass. After removing from heat and allowing to cool at room temperature, fold the whipped egg whites into the honey and yolk mixture. Chill for a couple of hours, then garnish with fruit slices and nuts. Swedish Chocolate Balls: These delectable little goodies might take a little time, but they are well worth the wait. Included in the recipe is butter, sugar, eggs, coffee, oats, kahlua, cocoa, vanilla and Irish cream. Mix the ingredients together and form balls, roll in sugar and chill. These simple European desserts are delicious around the holidays or any time of the year. Silk Cake: Very few ingredients to combine for this simple European desserts. Dark chocolate, unsalted butter, eggs and vanilla essence. The trick with this dessert here is not to overcook the chocolate, as it needs to be melted with the butter in a double boiler. The eggs are gradually whisked in and the entire mixture is baked in the oven at only 300 degrees. Afterwords, this cake must cool for 5 hours and then serve with warm chocolate and nuts. Chestnut Cake: Heavy cream, rum, sugar, a sprinkle of nutmeg and three pounds of chestnuts comprise this deliciously nutty cake. The chestnuts are skinned and boiled, mash everything together and chill, then serve with whipped cream. Couldn't be easier! Simple European Desserts