Slow Cooker Desserts
September 1, 2015
2 minute read
We’re joined today by Roxanne Wyss and Kathy Moore, the authors of the new cookbook Slow Cooker Desserts. We all know that slow cookers are a great way to make delicious, hands-off dinners. But have you ever use one to make a cheesecake, or bread pudding? Kathy and Roxanne are going to tell us how.
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Here are a few tips for using your slow cooker to make delicious desserts:
- 1) If you’re baking a cake, you’ll want to first choose a moist or dense cake recipe. Choose recipes that are targeted specifically for slow cookers.
- 2) Pair your slow cooker with a seven-inch springform pan or loaf pan, which you’ll place in the slow cooker, to bake a cake or cheesecake cleanly for a great presentation.
- 3) Prepare the batter, then pour the batter into the springform or loaf pan. Fold a sheet of aluminum foil into a ring and place it at the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the filled pan on the foil ring, then cook according to the recipe.
- 4) Slow cooker desserts are a great option for when it’s hot outside and you don’t want to have the oven on or you’re busy and out of the house during the day.
- 5) The slow cooker is well suited to fondue, too. All kinds of chocolate, caramel, and various other fondues work well in a smaller (1-2 quart) slow cooker. You can serve it right from the slow cooker, keeping it warm, or transfer it to a decorative fondue pot. Surround with fruits, cookies, and other dippers for a dessert buffet!
- 6) For a dinner party or occasion, let the slow cooker do the work for you so you have time to enjoy the party, and also to save room in your oven.
- 7) Just do it! Don’t be afraid. Slow cookers are a forgiving and accessible way to make delicious desserts.
Check out bonus recipes for Crispy Peanut Butter Candy and Fresh Lemon Cake.