Everything you need to know about dessert plates

In the kitchen of every hostess certainly present plates. It is safe to say that among their diversity there are devices designed for desserts. Dessert plates stand out from the crowd by bright drawings and colorful patterns. Their diversity is amazing. For a harmonious combination with elements of table setting, you can easily choose the appropriate dishes for dessert.

In the Middle Ages in Europe, and more specifically in France, dishes appeared, vaguely resembling a modern plate. Its size and depth were calculated on the simultaneous eating of food by several people. After some time they began to use individual plates, before that they were an unaffordable luxury.

And such dishes became widespread in the nineteenth century. It was at this time that sugar production was adjusted, and the chefs began to excel in desserts.

Then sugar, and, accordingly, dishes with its content, were considered expensive. For this reason, they tried to decorate the plate on which the dessert was served in a special way. The tradition to allocate dessert dishes exists now. Despite the fact that sugar is an affordable product, and we prepare dishes from it almost every day, we always choose the most beautiful tableware for sweets.

Dessert plates are similar to snack bars, as indicated by their identical size. The diameter of the diner - 20 cm, dessert, too, but this is the standard model, and now it is customary to move away from the standards. A distinctive feature is the catchy decor of the latter. Moreover, there are no deep snack eateries, but there are dessert ones with different sizes and depths.

Should also be distinguished dessert plate from pie. Its size is 18 cm, it serves to serve bread, buns, pies, cakes or fruit.

Square models do not lose recognition, they give the dishes a special charm and look unusual. In a triangular plate, a fruit or a piece of cake will also look beautiful and original. Now there is an opportunity to purchase dessert utensils, decorated with a unique design pattern or pattern.

Produce dessert plates most often from such materials:

• glass;
• ceramics;
• faience;
• porcelain.

Glass and ceramics are the most popular and practical materials. Also refer to the affordable price segment. Dishes can be transparent, in classic colors - black, white or red, or any bright shade. It always looks great when serving, can be used in the microwave. Dessert plates with a relief pattern look very original.

Earthenware looks a lot like porcelain. They also have a characteristic pearl luster, which is achieved by applying a special glaze. But with such a similarity, earthenware plates are rather fragile and have low resistance to thermal effects. For this reason, dishes, including dessert dishes, are somewhat thicker than porcelain or ceramic.

Kitchenware made of porcelain has a sophisticated and sophisticated look, and this affects its price. Another advantage is the ability to keep the food warm for a long time.

In deep dessert containers it is customary to put berries, fruits and some types of confectionery on the table. However, they do not have to be round. Oval or square will also elegantly and solemnly look on the general background.

Small dishes for desserts are used when serving sweet pastries, mousses, thick dessert cereals, jellies, etc. If this is just a tea party, and not a full festive meal, then you can experiment with the color of the dish. The plate pattern matched to the dessert visually enhances its contents.

Bright and colorful dishes for desserts are the decoration of the table and the kitchen as a whole. Do not lose your presentable look will help some simple tips.

1. You can wash the plates with the rest of the dishes by hand, using special tools, sponges, brushes, or in the dishwasher.
2. Porcelain and earthenware products are afraid of exposure to high temperatures and abrasive cleaners. On the enamel, with which they are covered, microcracks are formed, which leads to the deformation of the surface.
3. To dessert plates of glass for a long time retain transparency and shine, you need to rinse them in warm water, adding a little vinegar or salt.
4. To remove dirt from dishes that have a raised surface, use a brush.
5. After washing, dessert plates should be thoroughly dried or wiped with a soft towel.

Overview of dessert plates from Julia Vysotsky presented in the next video.