TY - BOOK AU - Sweetser, Wendy TI - 500 Desserts : : the only compendium of desserts you'll ever need SN - 9789812752819 AV - TX 773 .S94 2011 PY - 2011/// CY - Singapore PB - Quintet Publishing Limited KW - DESSERTS N1 - Includes index; Introduction -- Ultimate chocolate desserts -- cheesecakes, sponges & hot souffles -- pies, crumbles & tarts -- meringues & choux pastry desserts -- chilled desserts -- frozen treats -- cookies, brownies, shortcakes & whoopie pies -- fritters, crepes & waffles -- made in minutes -- index & credits N2 - However delicious the preceding courses, a meal is never truly memorable unless it finishes with a spectacular dessert. Whether it's a mile-high meringue, a creamy cheesecake, a rich chocolate mousse swirled with cream and nuts, or just a simple bowl of ice cream; few of us can resist a gorgeous dessert before we leave the table. An introductory chapter covers all the techniques you need to produce the desserts of your dreams, and the recipe chapters that follow include everything from the most decadent creations to the more everyday delights of cookies and brownies ER -