The document discusses different types of fillings and glazes used in pastries, including jams, jellies, meringue, custard, simple syrup, whipped cream, and glazes. It describes various fillings like jam, custard, whipped cream, and glazes made from sugar syrup. Guidelines are provided for selecting fillings based on the cake flavor, storage conditions, and timing of consumption.
The document discusses different types of fillings and glazes used in pastries, including jams, jellies, meringue, custard, simple syrup, whipped cream, and glazes. It describes various fillings like jam, custard, whipped cream, and glazes made from sugar syrup. Guidelines are provided for selecting fillings based on the cake flavor, storage conditions, and timing of consumption.
The document discusses different types of fillings and glazes used in pastries, including jams, jellies, meringue, custard, simple syrup, whipped cream, and glazes. It describes various fillings like jam, custard, whipped cream, and glazes made from sugar syrup. Guidelines are provided for selecting fillings based on the cake flavor, storage conditions, and timing of consumption.
4 PICS 1 WORD H J G I N G C I V C I C I N G H J G I N G C I V C K J G A V U I M V P J A M K J G A V U I M V P B Y N U Q S W P Z R S Y R U P B Y N U Q S W P Z R C C M Z P E B A U K C U P C A K E C C M Z P E B A U K Types and Classification of Fillings and Glazes At the end of this module, you are expected to: 1. define filling; 2. identify different types of fillings and glazes; 3. demonstrate how to prepare fillings, coating/icing and glazes of pastry products; 4. value the benefits of developing skills in applying filling in a cake. Fillings Filling •An edible mixture used to fill pastries, sandwiches and cakes. A quality, attractive and tasty filling will in the end determine the final quality of the pastries. Different Kinds of Fillings Jams and Jellies •Made from crushed fruits And fruit juices with sugar. Can purchase readymade: stir it to soften, or heat with a small amount of liquid if it is too thick, And strain to remove seeds. Meringue •Meringue is made by whipping egg whites and sugar together to create a light and fluffy frosting. Custard •A cooked filling made of starch, milk, sugar, eggs and flavoring. Simple Sugar Syrup •Made from sugar and water, and cooked. Can be flavored which should complement the flavors of pastry. Whipped Cream • Whipping cream beaten with sugar. Can be flavored and stabilized for longer life with gelatin. 1. Consider the flavor of the cake and be sure the filling will compliment the cake's flavor. 2. Take into account the storage of the cake. 3. If the cake will be exposed to warm temperatures, such as at a summer picnic, do not choose a filling that will melt or be a safety threat under those conditions, unless it can be stored in a cooler or refrigerator. •4.If the cake has to be made a day or so ahead of when it will be eaten, be sure the filling will hold up for that period of time. Glazes A shiny coating such as syrup, applied to a food. Glaze can be poured, drizzled or brushed on with a pastry brush on the outside of cake. Poured Drizzled Brushed Types of Glazes for Cakes Simple Glaze All glazes begin with powdered sugar mixed with a liquid. Candy Glaze Sweet candy flavors are easy to incorporate into a glaze. You can make a chocolate glaze by adding cocoa powder to a simple glaze. Substitute milk for water to give the glaze the richness of chocolate. Citrus Glaze Lemon glaze in one of the more popular choices for pound cake and Bundt cake. The citrus balances the sweetness of the sugar in the glaze and in the cake Flavored Glaze •You can add just about any flavored extract or spice to a glaze to make a flavored glaze that compliments a cake. Asynchronous Activity 1. What are the different types of filling and glaze? 2. Why are they important in decorating and presenting pastry products?