The holidays are the perfect time to show off yourdessert-making skills.
However, knowledge is power.
And for more cooking advice, be sure to also check out20 Super-Simple Dinner Recipes With Just 5 Ingredients.
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Meringue
Meringueis the white, fluffy-looking dessert that is made by mixing egg whites and sugar.
But it can be a tricky dessert to nail.
“Coconut macaroons call for egg whites that are whipped and combined with shredded coconut,” says Pankonin.
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“double-check to use parchment paper when baking to avoid scrubbing baking pans later on.
The addition of chocolate can also add a nice touch.”
Problems can occur if you add too many eggs or if you do not cook them long enough.
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check that to do a test batch and evaluate doneness before piping in the filling.
Gingerbread houses
Few things are more holiday thangingerbreadand gingerbread houses.
“What’s so hard about rolling up sponge cake?
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“Be careful not to overbake the sponge and use oil instead of butter to help prevent cracking.”
“Biscotti is meant to be crispy and dry but not too crumbly.
“Get creative by adding chocolate or dried fruits like dried cranberries or yellow raisins.”
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“Cheesecake isn’t that difficult to prepare, but it can be time consuming,” says Pankonin.
Fruitcake
Fruitcakehas a rep for being adetested holiday dessert.
“Fruit cake also involves the addition of alcohol like brandy, sherry, or even rum.”
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Creme brulee
Cracking the top of the creme brulee is one of the most satisfying experiences.
Also, don’t go fancy with your choice of sugar.
All you need is regular table sugar on top for proper browning and crunch!”
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“Be sure to invest in the correct pan and don’t grease the pan before baking.
Tiramisu
This layered Italian dessertcan feel overwhelming to make if you make the ladyfingers from scratch.
“so you can save time, purchase lady fingers instead of making them from scratch.”
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“Use prepared phyllo pastry and layer with a blend of nuts, cinnamon, sugar and syrup.”
Lemon curd
Lemon curd gets its tang from fresh lemon juicewhich can make it time consuming.
“Lemon curd is delicious served by itself, but is often served on toast or baked into pastries.
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“Using bottled lemon juice instead of squeezing fresh lemons can save you time.
Macarons
Macarons are yummy French cookie sandwiches that are known to be finicky to make.
“Macarons can sometimes appear lumpy or bumpy on the top due to the batter not being mixed properly.
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