Dessert adds the finishing touch to any meal and brunch is no different. Light fruit salad cups with yogurt and granola are appropriate for early brunches as are fruit bars or fruitcakes. Quick breads like banana,
zucchini and apple are wonderful late morning treats while chocolate covered strawberries are scrumptious any time of the day. Brunches held later in the afternoon or in the early evening are open to a wider variety of dessert ideas. Layer
cakes filled with creams and fruits are delicious while mini cupcakes are both tasty and easy to handle. There are endless recipes available for mouthwatering cookies, bars and brownies that are all sure to please. Fruit or cream pies
can be made full-sized or in mini pans to turn out individual servings. Tarts, puddings, gelatin and ice cream desserts are also excellent ways to end a meal.
Experienced home cooks with advanced skills and techniques can create more intricate desserts. Rich New York style cheesecake topped with fruit sauce, chocolate sauce or caramel sauce is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Tortes call for dense cakes made with
ground nuts and a small quantity of flour to be layered with jams, mousses, fruits and buttercreams. In the case of the Linzer torte, which is the oldest known torte, the cake is topped with a lattice design made of dough and often edged with sliced almonds
before it is baked. Chocolate tortes care baked, cooled, glazed and garnished with berries or chocolate before being served. There are many recipes available, both simple and advanced, for traditional desserts that are appropriate for the celebration
of holidays or events. Whether brunch is being served as a specific celebration or not, desserts are the perfect ending to a fun and delicious meal.
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