#dessert-toppings

#dessert-toppings

Pink peppercorns are not actually peppercorns, but instead dried berries. They do have a peppery undertone, but their dominating flavors are citrus, floral, and fruity notes. A handful of crushed pink peppercorns can adorn a seafood or white pasta dish beautifully, but can also enhance your sweet treats. This is why using pink peppercorns in desserts like pumpkin pie can offer some texture and flavor that's consistent with the big, ultra sweet picture.

There's a little kitchen trick that looks like a magic act: You take something already silky and spoonable, whisk it briefly, and it becomes a cloud with staying power. At first glance, you might expect it to behave exactly like the familiar, feather-light whipped cream that melts away if left too long. The texture is different - a touch denser, a little tangier - and that difference is the clue that something useful (and pleasantly stubborn) is happening under the whisk.