Sweet Little Things
Posted on January 10, 2009
Filed Under Dessert Documentaries
I baked with my pastry chef friend (Jen Chao) to prepare for a soiree for Alex Smith. For those who don’t know him, he’s the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers! I was only there to help with the final assembly today, but soon I’ll join her on a nitty-gritty-baking day. That way I can show you the actual process and get you some good recipes!
Without further ado, here is what Alex Smith is dining on:
Lavendar Short Bread Cookies Sandwiched with Lemon Cream Cheese
These were absolutely delicious. The shortbread cookies practically melted in your mouth and the lavender taste was pretty phenomenal. We started with a tray of these:
Filled them with a touch of Lemon Cream Cheese:
And made them into these bite-sized mini-sandwiches:
Pumpkin Financiers
Now these are deceptive little cakes. They look like pumpkin bread but they melt in your mouth. They’re french tea cakes with a brown-butter and powdered-sugar base. We started by topping off our cakes with a bit of icing:
Then touched them off with a candied pecan:
Fancy Dark Chocolate Shells with Homemade Caramel
Like I said the last time, dessert isn’t complete without the chocolates. Now I’m not a fan of caramel, but Jen’s homemade caramel in these elegant chocolate shells were pretty darn amazing.
Chocolate Cupcakes with Crunchy Peanut Butter Frosting
We thought we’d feed everyone’s inner child with these moist cakes..
And if you’re a fan of the Crunchies, you should have been there for this Crunchy Peanut Butter Frosting
Almond Pear Tart
Now what these lack in good looks, they make up for in taste. These tarts were crumbly melt-in-your-mouth perfect, and a pear-almond kick that would knock your socks off.
Petite Pumpkin Pies
We ended with a tribute to fall. We had big pumpkin pies in the fridge, but used the leftovers to make these Minis. Topped with cream cheese frosting and a curl of orange peel, and you have the perfect end to this dessert buffet, wouldn’t you say – Alex Smith?
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not fair…
you cannot make me look at this while i’m hungry and at work
everything looks SO yummy. i wish i could reach into the screen and just eat and eat
I LOVE The mini pumpkin pies. Thanksgiving is just around the corner!!!
Man. These pictures make me drool.
looks delicious!
So artistic!
Annie this website is an ABsolute delight for
I am SUCH a dessert junkie, and this
ALL the senses!! Please put up more entries as often
as possible
just made my day!
Annie, I loved that peach surprise cheesecake you brought in today!!! The cheesecake combined with the jello and peach was surprisingly delightful and oh so delicious… it really made for one happy Mary this morning! THANK YOU!
Annie………… why are you more than 300 miles away? if you move to LA you would have ze best food taster around. Dude, the Chocolate Cupcakes with Crunchy Peanut Butter Frosting looks sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo goood.
lol, sorry for messing up your margins =)
i want pastry delights! care package? *nudge nudge wink wink* hehe
I think it’s time for some posts babe. C’mon now!