Plating and presenting dessert Flashcards
_ is to a
chef what painting a
blank canvas is to Picasso._
Plating a dessert
Plating a dessert is to a
chef what painting a
_ is to _.
blank canvas, Picasso
The _ begins with a
blank dish and ends with
a beautifully constructed
masterpiece
art of plating dessert
Many factors come
into focus when
defining a plated
dessert.
-customer
-environment
-service
A well-balanced plated dessert consists of the following:
=Texture
=Color
=Flavor
=Temperature
Always include multiple textures?
Yes
Always include multiple textures such as soft, creamy, and crunch elements
Texture
As with any
dessert, balancing the
_ on the plate is
important to ensure the
flavor of each component
blends nicely.
flavor
Spice up plated desserts with a nice blend of color without going too over the top and do not forget to consider plate choice when deciding on the color direction
color
Pairing _ and _ is always pleasing to the plate
hot, cold, Temperature
_ element combined with _ sauce
frozen, warm
are desserts that are served by an establishment (such as restaurant, resort, or dessert café) after it is ordered by a guest and enjoyed on site.
Plated dessert presentations
The _ of a plated dessert is the actual dessert itself
main item
It should be the main focal point of the dessert presentation.
Main item
It is the most important part of the dessert and should not be overwhelmed or lost among other components
Main item