Alright, let’s talk about them dessert shells, you know, the little crispy things you put stuff in to make it sweet and tasty. I ain’t no fancy baker, but I know a thing or two about makin’ good food, so listen up.
First off, what are these things? Well, they’re kinda like little cups made of baked dough. You can buy ‘em ready-made, which is what I usually do, saves a heap of trouble. I seen ‘em at the store, they got names like “puff pastry shells” or somethin’ fancy like that. Don’t matter much what you call ‘em, long as they hold your goodies, right?
Now, what can you put in these shells? Anything your heart desires, really! My grandkids love it when I fill ‘em with fruit. Berries, peaches, whatever’s in season. Just chop it up, maybe add a little sugar if it ain’t sweet enough, and spoon it right in. Makes a nice, light dessert, good for a hot day.
Sometimes I make somethin’ richer, you know, like a creamy fillin’. You can buy that stuff at the store too, they call it “pastry cream” or some such. Or you can make your own, if you’re feelin’ fancy. Just mix up some milk, sugar, eggs, and a little flour, cook it till it gets thick, and there you go. Whipped cream is real good too, makes everything taste better, don’t it? I like to put a dollop on top, just for show.
- Fruit
- Pastry cream
- Whipped cream
- Custard
- Chocolate pudding
Now, if you’re makin’ these shells ahead of time, you gotta store ‘em right, or they’ll get all soggy. I heard you can keep ‘em in the freezer for a week, but I ain’t never tried that. I usually just bake ‘em the day I need ‘em, or maybe the day before. Keep ‘em covered up so they stay crispy, that’s the key.
I also heard that the word “dessert,” it comes from some French word meaning “to clear the table.” Well, ain’t that somethin’? I guess back in the day, folks ate somethin’ sweet to wash down all the other food they ate. Sounds about right to me, I always like a little somethin’ sweet after supper.
One time, I seen this recipe for somethin’ called “Champagne Chantilly Shooters.” Sounded mighty fancy to me. Basically, it was just little shot glasses filled with whipped cream that had champagne mixed in. You could put that stuff in dessert shells too, I bet it’d be real good. Might have to try that sometime, if I can get my hands on some of that fancy bubbly stuff.
Speaking of fancy, have you ever seen them vanilla dessert shells at Wal-mart? They got ‘em pre-made, and they’re pretty good, I gotta say. One shell has about 14 grams of carbs, which I guess is somethin’ to watch if you’re worried about that kinda thing. I ain’t, I just eat what I like! They also got a little bit of fat and protein, but not much.
So, there you have it, my take on dessert shells. They’re easy to use, you can put just about anythin’ in ‘em, and they make a nice little treat for any occasion. Don’t overthink it, just have fun with it. That’s what I always say!
Now, go on and make yourselves some dessert! You deserve it!
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