33 brandy recipes

Flambé means flamed in French, and is an adjective used to describe food that is drizzled with some spirit, usually brandy, and set alight for a few moments. This procedure gives the food an exquisite flavour and texture. The Banana Flambé is a perfect

Fresh pineapple slices grilled with butter, cinnamon and brown sugar. Flambéeing them with rum or brandy makes a befitting finale to a colourful barbeque and definitely adds more life to this dessert.

Brandy Butter makes an elegant icing for cakes and cupcakes that you intend to serve to an elite adult gathering. It is quick and easy to prepare and will add a lot of zing even to the simplest sponges.

A favourite Italian dessert of a sinfully rich chocolate cake sandwiched with a fruity ricotta filling topped with coffee cream. "ricotta" is a fresh and creamy soft Italian cheese similar to cottage cheese, but with a sweeter flavour, ideal for savouries and de ....

The Crepes Suzette is a citrusy French dessert, which adds a gourmet touch to your meal. Here, buttery pancakes are stuffed with a tangy orange filling, which is made of orange juice and rind flavoured mildly with brandy. The filling too has a buttery taste ....

For a romantic candlelight dinner or a close gathering of friends on a special occasion , this is one of the best desserts that you can think of. The fresh fruits stewed ....

Barbequed buttery bananas, served with brandy marinated fruits that are served with vanilla ice-cream. Add a dollop of chocolate sauce if you like.

Fruit medley in orange sauce: a tangy sauce made of caramelised sugar, orange and lemon juices plays host to a selection of fruits such as grapes, strawberries, banana and pineapple. A lacing of brandy before setting the mixture alight sets this apart as a dessert par excellence for an adult gatheri ....

A sponge cake glazed with a generous helping of coffee, cocoa and brandy, topped with whipped cream and almond flakes, this is surely an adult fare! whether for a candle-light dinner or for a cozy gathering of friends for dinner, the mocha brandy cake will not only meet but surely exceed your expect ....

Peach romanoff is quick warm dessert made by flambeing peaches with brandy and orange juice and then served with creamy vanilla ice-cream and fresh cream. This is a dessert that you cancharm adults with, at a dinner party.

There is a popular lore that flambéing as a cooking technique was discovered in 1895 when a waiter in Monte Carlo accidentally set fire to a pan of crepes he was preparing for the royal family, and the flavour turned out to be marvelous! This story is disputed by culinary historians, but whatever be ....

Chocolate dipped dates with a spirited filling!

This dessert is so simple to make, when you have unexpected guest coming over, this desert is just perfect. . . .

A tantalizing treat for adults, Affogato features a rich coffee-brandy cocktail served atop creamy Vanilla ice-cream. Laced with cinnamon powder, this heart-warming beverage sets the perfect mood for a long chat with a loved one.

A typical continental fare, banana flambe is banana slices fried in butter and then served hot with vanilla ice cream. Any liquor of choice may also be flamed to add taste, aroma and flavour to this unique dessert recipe.

In two minds whether to please the youngsters by serving a lavish cake for dessert, or appease the elders with a traditional mithai? Try this Cardamom Orange Cake, which combines both choices into one innovative dessert! Creamy shrikhand is thoughtfully combined with orange fruit and squash, and set ....

A simple microwave recipe.

Chocolate cake, ice-cream and strawberries - a surefire success.

Let your guests serve themselves by dipping fruit, marshmallow or cake pieces in the hot mixture.
adjust the quantity of cocoa according to its strength.

Crisp pastry topped with dates, walnuts and chocolate. Rich, nutritious and divine.

Fresh pineapple slices grilled with butter, cinnamon and brown sugar. Flambé them with brandy or rum if you like. It definitely adds more life to this dessert.

Tagliatelle is a flat ribbon pasta which is native to Naples, the home of pasta dishes. Spinach tagliatelle tossed in mustard and brandy flavoured cheese sauce with the freshness of mushrooms and broccoli is simply marvelous. The addition of cheese spread to the sauce makes it of good thick coatin ....

Substitute orange with lemon or lime for a variation.