Making Desserts
COOKING CLASS HOSTED BY CHEF MATTHEW THOMPSON
May 31, 2012, Brandeis University
Beverage Selection
Sparkling Watar & Assorted Soft Drinks Available Upon Request
Reception Appetizers
Carrot-Pecan Whoopie Pies
Orange-Ginger Spiced Whipped Cream Cheese Filling
Paired with: The Mason’s Jar
(Vodka, Ginger Puree, Ginger Beer)
Grilled Stone Fruit & Wild Berries
Served with Tangerine-Whipped Sweet Mascarpone & Micro Spearmint
Paired with: Peach Lambic
Five-Spiced Apple Wonton ‘Tacos’
Sweet Soy Sauce, Cinnamon Gelato
Paired with: Caramel Appletini
(Apple Vodka, Butterscotch Schnapps)
Small Plates Chef Demo Stations with Drink Pairings
Classic Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Mascerated Strawberries, Fresh Basil & Sweet Balsamic Reduction
Paired with: Cucumber-Basil Cocktail
Crisp Chocolate Sail Filled with Chocolate Mousse
Candied Orange, Raspberry Coulis, Whipped Chantilly
Paired with: Chocolate-Orange Martini
Cheesecake ‘Napoleon’ Hazelnut Twill
Espresso Cheescake, Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, Silken Raspberry Cheesecake
Nutty Irishmen: Bailey’s & Frangelic
