Dessert Ideas???

morgan-que · 08-22-2018, 07:47 PM

I have my 9 year old nephew wanting to do a dessert at our next comp. Any good suggestions for a dessert to turn in and maybe get the boy a walk. Yes, he will be preparing the dessert himself and I will be is taster for a change.

thejames · 08-22-2018, 08:22 PM

I have been told that cheesecakes win. And I have watched cheesecakes win.

NoNotTheDuo · 08-22-2018, 08:32 PM

What thejames said. If you want to walk, odds are you need to do a cheesecake.
Ask the kid what his favorite chocolate-type candy is (Reece's, Oreos, Heath, Kit Kat, etc.) and google for a cheesecake recipe that uses that candy bar.

Ron_L · 08-22-2018, 08:44 PM

Has anyone said cheesecake yet?

Jason TQ · 08-22-2018, 08:46 PM

Cheesecake isn't winning like it once was (and if you make one it better be banging, can't just make any cheesecake and expect it to win). Lots of cobblers, trifles, pies, ice cream concoctions have been evening out the entries the last few years from what I've seen.

I'd ask him what he wants to make, find a good recipe of that and go from there. Will probably be more fun for him than saying "here make this".

ronbrad62 · 08-22-2018, 08:58 PM

I have a comp this weekend, and will be doing the dessert ancillary. If it does well, I will pass it on to you.

morgan-que · 08-22-2018, 08:58 PM

Thanks for the input so far. He already makes a decent cheese cake so may just go that route.

Keep the ideas coming.

daninpd · 08-22-2018, 09:20 PM

A Apple Pecan Upside-Down Pie is unusual and delicious. You put a brown sugar and butter mixture in the bottom of your pie and and arrange a pattern of pecan halves on top of that. THEN you build a two crust apple pie on top of that. When it comes out of your cooker the caramel is hot and bubbling and you immediately cover it with your serving dish and flip it. Give it a minute for the caramel to drizzle over everything and then remove the pie pan. The pecan arrangement can be spectacular. I make the apple pie with lime juice instead of lemon and that gives it a little kick. When cool the caramel gets hard, sort of candied pecans.

MikeJ65 · 08-23-2018, 08:36 AM

The comp I'm doing this weekend bans cheesecake from the dessert category, first time I have seen that, but I think it reflects on how often they win. Kind of like the old demo derby rule banning Chrysler Imperials (probably dating myself there).

NoNotTheDuo · 08-23-2018, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeJ65

The comp I'm doing this weekend bans cheesecake from the dessert category, first time I have seen that, but I think it reflects on how often they win. Kind of like the old demo derby rule banning Chrysler Imperials (probably dating myself there).

I've heard of contests banning cheesecakes, but never done one.

On a similar note, the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle used to have a Chef's Choice category where anything was allowed, except the 4 main categories. The planning committee got fed up with Beef Tenderloin winning the Chef's Choice category every year, so they split up the category. Beefsteak can be any cut of steak; Chef's Choice can be anything expect the 4 main categories and beef steak.

bpeyton89 · 08-23-2018, 10:50 AM

Cheesecakes need to be over the top. not just any ole cheesecake will do. have seen bread puddings do well before too

luckysob · 08-23-2018, 12:14 PM

I saw Banana Pudding win at the Guinea Pig in CA back in February... I about fell out of my chair.

I did peanut butter pie and got my ass handed to me...

Jorge · 08-23-2018, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason TQ

Cheesecake isn't winning like it once was (and if you make one it better be banging, can't just make any cheesecake and expect it to win).

So they are coming from Costco instead of Sam's now?;)

Jason TQ · 08-24-2018, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jorge

So they are coming from Costco instead of Sam's now?;)

Ya totally! ......you mean people are actually making their own desserts??

Jorge · 08-24-2018, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason TQ

Ya totally! ......you mean people are actually making their own desserts??

Crazy, isn't it?!

On a side note, I encourage everyone to go cook in NEBSland at least once. For their grilling contests teams will drop some legit coin to win $50. Some of the best food I've ever sampled. To get an idea check out this forum and social media from back in the day to see some of the stuff iQue, I Smell Smoke!!! and others have turned in. It's insane!

08-22-2018, 07:47 PM	#1
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08-22-2018, 08:32 PM	#3
NoNotTheDuo Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-20-16 Location: De Soto, KS Name/Nickname : Scott	What thejames said. If you want to walk, odds are you need to do a cheesecake. Ask the kid what his favorite chocolate-type candy is (Reece's, Oreos, Heath, Kit Kat, etc.) and google for a cheesecake recipe that uses that candy bar. __________________ KCBS Cooker & CBJ. Gateway Drums! Harold's Hot Meat Smokers In Loving Memory of Harold W Colston

08-22-2018, 08:44 PM	#4
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08-22-2018, 08:46 PM	#5
Jason TQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	Cheesecake isn't winning like it once was (and if you make one it better be banging, can't just make any cheesecake and expect it to win). Lots of cobblers, trifles, pies, ice cream concoctions have been evening out the entries the last few years from what I've seen. I'd ask him what he wants to make, find a good recipe of that and go from there. Will probably be more fun for him than saying "here make this". __________________ -Jason I didn't choose D-Canoe life..........

08-22-2018, 08:58 PM	#6
ronbrad62 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-16-16 Location: Johns Creek, Ga. Name/Nickname : Ron	I have a comp this weekend, and will be doing the dessert ancillary. If it does well, I will pass it on to you. __________________ Ron Join us for the South East Bash in Lebanon, Tn. May 4, 2024 (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...usp=drivesdk)] Bash planning thread here https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/s...d.php?t=305951

08-22-2018, 08:22 PM	#2
thejames Found some matches. Join Date: 03-12-14 Location: St. Augustine	I have been told that cheesecakes win. And I have watched cheesecakes win.

08-22-2018, 09:20 PM	#8
daninpd Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 06-26-16 Location: Prunedale, CA Name/Nickname : Daninpd	A Apple Pecan Upside-Down Pie is unusual and delicious. You put a brown sugar and butter mixture in the bottom of your pie and and arrange a pattern of pecan halves on top of that. THEN you build a two crust apple pie on top of that. When it comes out of your cooker the caramel is hot and bubbling and you immediately cover it with your serving dish and flip it. Give it a minute for the caramel to drizzle over everything and then remove the pie pan. The pecan arrangement can be spectacular. I make the apple pie with lime juice instead of lemon and that gives it a little kick. When cool the caramel gets hard, sort of candied pecans.

08-23-2018, 08:36 AM	#9
MikeJ65 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-03-12 Location: GRETNA	The comp I'm doing this weekend bans cheesecake from the dessert category, first time I have seen that, but I think it reflects on how often they win. Kind of like the old demo derby rule banning Chrysler Imperials (probably dating myself there). __________________ Mike Chief Cook - When Pigs Die CBJ - KCBS

08-23-2018, 10:50 AM	#11
bpeyton89 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-28-14 Location: St. Louis, MO	Cheesecakes need to be over the top. not just any ole cheesecake will do. have seen bread puddings do well before too

08-23-2018, 12:14 PM	#12
luckysob Got Wood. Join Date: 07-30-14 Location: San Diego	I saw Banana Pudding win at the Guinea Pig in CA back in February... I about fell out of my chair. I did peanut butter pie and got my ass handed to me...