How to Use Nuts in Desserts

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use nuts as toppings and fillings for puddings

   For a topping, add a glaze and it's really something special that can be served up at a dinner party.
   
   Some ideas for puddings include:
   Choco nut pudding Baked apple and almond pudding Black walnut and sweet potato pudding Rocky road pudding.
   
   And see How to make cherry nut topping.
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   Step 2: crumbles and dessert cakes.

   This Middle Eastern delight is an excellent dessert that can be eaten with a side of whipped cream or by itself.
   
   It also goes well with coffee and tea.
   
   Here are some suggestions:
   Traditional baklava Rosewater baklava Apple baklava Almond baklava. , There are many traditional nut pies that will serve as an excellent dessert.
   
   Some examples include:
   Pecan pie Dried apricot and walnut tart Mixed nut toffee tart Chocolate peanut butter tarts. , Nut creams can be very useful at dessert time, helping to fill out a dessert pie or dish, or serving as a non-dairy alternative to cream.
   
   For example:
   Cashew cream. , Nuts are often an integral part of ice cream toppings or fillings.
   
   Here are just a few ideas:
   Make a pine nut sundae Cassata ice cream Rose and pistachio ice cream Dairy free banana and walnut ice cream. , Cake can make an excellent dessert, especially when slice thinly and with a dollop of cream or ice cream added to one side.
   
   Here are some ideas:
   Walnut and pecan torte Carrot nut cake Walnut chocolate bread cake Cinnamon and walnut pumpkin cake Gluten free orange and almond cake Cherry almond cake Almond crunch chocolate confetti cake Lime, coconut and almond cake German chocolate cake.
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   Step 3: Make baklava for dessert.

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   Step 4: Make dessert pies with nuts.

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   Step 5: Cream nuts to use as fillings or to substitute for cream.

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   Step 6: Add nuts to ice cream or make ice cream from nuts.

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   Step 7: Make nut cakes for dessert.

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