Vegan Desserts (now about Hannah Kaminsky's new book)

bcakes · **Posted:** Tue May 10, 2011 11:46 am

BitterSweet wrote:

bcakes wrote:

I did my first baking project from the book this weekend -- the smores pie. I was thrilled that you can make a meringue like topping from egg replacer. Who knew?

Flavor of the pie was good, but my topping was a bit runny. I'm wondering if it is possible to over-mix vegan meringue? (The book says no, but I think after a certain point my topping got thinner instead of thicker). Next time, I will watch more carefully. I'd still consider this recipe a success. It tasted and smelled like smores.

Hmm, any vague idea of how long you whipped the meringue? It's true, I haven't sat with it for over 15 minutes to find out if it could still take a beating, but I didn't think that anyone would need / want to push it that long, either. Glad you can still file that one under "success" though, that's a relief!

And I hate to be so incredibly lame, but honestly, just having you guys baking from the book is all the thanks I need.

I'm not sure. It's possible that I did more than 15 minutes. I left it whipping for a while while I worked on the rest of my dinner. Next time I will set a timer just to be sure I do 15 minutes and not more or less.

I had leftover pie last night and I'm happy to report that the topping set up overnight in my freezer and now has the consistency of marshmallow.

Thanks so much for checking this thread and answering my question.

she2dancer · **Joined:** Fri Oct 22, 2010 7:14 am **Posts:** 41

Just got mine today! I am going to try the meringue cookies and the grapefruit squares first I think...yum!

GabriellleEM · **Joined:** Wed May 11, 2011 9:38 am **Posts:** 1

For sure I will try to prepare first Watermelon Bombe:):) It will be the first one in Poland - but the book, will be (I hope:))_ pick up in US:) Can't wait!:)

abbywhite · **Joined:** Wed May 11, 2011 9:40 am **Posts:** 1

I would love to make the Chilled Rhubarb Torte. I love Rhubarb! Congrats on your beautiful book and I hope to win a copy.

terrasauras · **Joined:** Sat Nov 20, 2010 5:16 pm **Posts:** 7

I can't choose between the Cherry Macaroon Tart and the Mexican Chocolate Creme Caramel for the first thing I would make! If I do both at the same time does that count as 1? :)

mbt4955 · **Joined:** Wed May 11, 2011 9:46 am **Posts:** 1

Wow ... Carrot Cake Ice Cream, Black Velvet Cupcakes, Triple Ginger Cheesecake ... these sound amazing!!

hdeweyh · **Joined:** Wed May 11, 2011 10:06 am **Posts:** 1

carrot cake ice cream? yes please!

MessyVeggie · **Posted:** Wed May 11, 2011 10:14 am

I made the carrot cake ice cream today and it's pretty much the closest thing to heaven I've ever experienced.

ijustdiedinside · **Joined:** Sun Sep 05, 2010 8:43 pm **Posts:** 8538

Hey new people who are posting in this thread. I assume you are here because you are trying to win a copy of the book from Hannah's blog. Well, you need to post a comment on her blog to win. We're glad you are joining the PPK, but you're not entered in any contests by posting here.

annak · **Posted:** Wed May 11, 2011 12:38 pm

Pupstorm! But this IS reminding me that I need to actually make something. (I'm not trying to win a copy of it, I've just been too busy/lazy to make anything yet)

mollybug · **Posted:** Wed May 11, 2011 12:53 pm

It all looks absolutely nummy-licious! I can't wait to see it in person! If I had to narrow it down to one, that's hard but..the words "peppermint", "mocha" and "trifle" in the same sentence??? That sounds heavenly! :-)

ijustdiedinside · **Joined:** Sun Sep 05, 2010 8:43 pm **Posts:** 8538

oh come on now, really?

ijustdiedinside wrote:

Hey new people who are posting in this thread. I assume you are here because you are trying to win a copy of the book from Hannah's blog. Well, you need to post a comment on her blog to win. We're glad you are joining the PPK, but you're not entered in any contests by posting here.

esme · **Posted:** Wed May 11, 2011 1:06 pm

getting my banning finger warmed up...

BitterSweet · **Posted:** Wed May 11, 2011 1:07 pm

Eek, didn't think to specify... Sorry PPK'ers, I'll go edit that post.

esme · **Posted:** Wed May 11, 2011 1:08 pm

thanks, hannah. you shouldn't have to specify that you meant to comment on your blog and not here, but apparently people really aren't that bright.

mrsbadmouth · **Posted:** Wed May 11, 2011 1:13 pm

Comments here can only count if we get to pick the winner (p.s. the winner would be me in that scenario).

ijustdiedinside · **Joined:** Sun Sep 05, 2010 8:43 pm **Posts:** 8538

BitterSweet wrote:

Eek, didn't think to specify... Sorry PPK'ers, I'll go edit that post.

ha, it's cool hannah. I thought your post was pretty clear! I was so confused at first about why all these people signed up to post about your book and why they were talking about winning a copy.

NewlyVeganMama · **Joined:** Wed May 11, 2011 2:01 pm **Posts:** 3

The Grasshopper Layer Cake sounds amazing. Can't wait to see all the new recipes! I LOVE desserts!!!

jordanpattern · **Posted:** Wed May 11, 2011 2:38 pm

ijustdiedinside wrote:

oh come on now, really?

ijustdiedinside wrote:

Hey new people who are posting in this thread. I assume you are here because you are trying to win a copy of the book from Hannah's blog. Well, you need to post a comment on her blog to win. We're glad you are joining the PPK, but you're not entered in any contests by posting here.

mrsbadmouth · **Posted:** Wed May 11, 2011 3:31 pm

That book is as good as mine!

NewlyVeganMama · **Joined:** Wed May 11, 2011 2:01 pm **Posts:** 3

The link in her blog led us to here. How were we to know there was a different website we were supposed to go to?

ijustdiedinside · **Joined:** Sun Sep 05, 2010 8:43 pm **Posts:** 8538

NewlyVeganMama wrote:

The link in her blog led us to here. How were we to know there was a different website we were supposed to go to?

yeah, honest mistake. the only reason we were getting mildly annoyed is because there are a few posts telling people not to post here.

You're supposed to post on her blog.

ijustdiedinside · **Joined:** Sun Sep 05, 2010 8:43 pm **Posts:** 8538

I also just want to add the book is gorgeous and the rum raisin brownies were really good! I may have to buy my first box of ener-g in 6 years for this!

NewlyVeganMama · **Joined:** Wed May 11, 2011 2:01 pm **Posts:** 3

Not to say that I don't love your site (PPK) too! You have the best recipes!

Mihl · **Joined:** Wed Oct 20, 2010 1:58 pm **Posts:** 984

I ordered the book a couple of days ago, but it takes about a month to be shipped here. I am very convinced it is worth all the waiting. Can't wait to start baking from it, Hannah!

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