What are 2 ways desserts formed?

1. Through Cooking:

* Baking: This involves dry heat and often uses an oven. Desserts like cakes, cookies, pies, and bread pudding are formed this way. The heat causes chemical reactions in the ingredients, resulting in a set, structured dessert.

* Boiling/Simmering: This involves wet heat, often on a stovetop. Examples include custards, puddings, and sauces. The heat thickens the mixture through gelatinization (starch) or coagulation (proteins).

2. Through Assembly:

* No-Cook Desserts: These desserts often involve layering pre-made components, such as whipped cream, fruit, and cookies, to create a finished product. Examples include parfaits, trifles, and layered fruit salads.

* Chilled Desserts: These often involve setting a mixture, like gelatin or ice cream, in the fridge to solidify. Examples include mousse, panna cotta, and ice cream.

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