What We Talk About When We Talk About Dessert
When we talk about dessert, we’re talking about sugar. The dessert’s sweetness is supposed to be what let’s our stomach know that we’re full. But for some of us, sweet desserts just aren’t enough. The growing number of savory dessert recipes show that there’s an alternative for those who want to try something completely different. Let’s look at the most popular savory desserts.
Apple Cheddar Cheese Pie
If you already like a slice of cheddar cheese with your apple pie, you’re already hinting at savory. Try a slice of apple cheddar cheese pie and see how the sweetness of apple and the savory of cheese go together.
Bacon Chocolate Toffee
Those who enjoy this sweet chocolate-coated confection swear that it should come with a warning label for being highly addictive. Using only six ingredients: saltine crackers, butter, brown sugar, chocolate chips, bacon, and sea salt, you might put on weight quickly if you keep too much of this treat around.
Peach, Prosciutto, And Brie Tart
A delicious combination of sweet and savory, this pastry tart smothered with brie and salted prosciutto is livened up by the taste of sliced peaches. Add honey or a balsamic vinegar reduction—your taste buds will thank you!
Ham And Cheese Crepe
It doesn’t get much simpler—or tastier—than this! With cheese all melted inside a crepe with ham, it’s as basic and savory as it gets. If you don’t want to wait for dessert, have it for breakfast.
Bacon Beer Potato Chip Cookie Bars
This combination of snack favorites sounds like the ultimate test of whether the whole is better than the sum of its parts. Though it sounds too good to be true, it also sounds to us like it would be worth a try!
Savory Ice Cream
For something savory and cool, try a savory ice cream flavor. There’s avocado, basil or bacon-flavored ice creams you can make. If the last one isn’t decadent enough for you, there’s the option of adding a couple of teaspoons of dark rum or whiskey.
Blueberry Brie Grilled Cheese
Take one of the most mellow-tasting cheeses around and combine it with fresh blueberries and you have a great sweet-savory combination. In a grill-cheese sandwich no less! Sounds like another breakfast possibility if you don’t want to wait around all day to try it.
Fig Mascarpone Tart With Pistachio Black Pepper Crust
Try this mascarpone-filled pastry with pistachio nuts and sliced fresh figs for another sweet-savory adventure. Those who like this dish say it’s really the pistachio and black pepper combination that makes the difference. Try it and judge for yourself!
The Best Of Both Worlds
The dishes we’ve listed are only a few of the savory desserts that are out there. Give them a try and see what you think. Maybe you’ll come up with an idea for a great savory dessert of your own!
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