Desserts come in many forms, flavors, and textures. Some are baked, some are fried, and others are served cold without any heating.
Each type of dessert has its own character based on its ingredients and preparation technique.
This article covers seven types of desserts you commonly find at restaurants and bakeries.
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Types of Desserts Based on Ingredients and Preparation Methods
Did you know that the main ingredients and cooking methods shape the final taste and texture of every dessert you eat?
Some desserts are baked, some are fried, and some only need to be chilled.
Here are seven types of desserts you will come across most often.
1. Cake
Cake is a baked dessert made from flour, eggs, sugar, and butter. The texture varies from light and fluffy to dense and moist.
This texture difference depends on the ingredient ratio and baking temperature. Some cakes also use natural ingredients such as coloring and flavoring.
Take Union's Red Velvet Cake, which gets its red hue from a blend of cocoa and buttermilk. The cream cheese layer adds a tangy note that balances the sweetness of the cake.
If you are a fan of purple yam, the Ube Velvet Cake is a great pick. This cake uses real purple yam without synthetic coloring.
Union also serves a Nutella Ferrero Cake with hazelnut chocolate topping.
Each cake is available by the slice or as a whole cake from 18 cm to 24 cm.
2. Cheesecake
Cheesecake has a cream cheese base, so the texture is dense and creamy. This type of dessert differs from regular cake because cheese is the primary ingredient.
The baking temperature is also lower compared to standard cake. Because of this lower heat, the cheesecake texture becomes denser and smoother.
Union's Classic New York Cheesecake has a bold cheese flavor. Pecan topping on top adds a crunchy texture to every bite.
There is also the Union Cheesecake, lighter with shredded coconut covering its surface.
Cheesecake is best served cold, so the texture stays firm and smooth.
3. Tart
A tart has a crisp pastry shell baked separately before filling. Fillings range from chocolate ganache and fresh fruit to custard.
The contrast between the crisp crust and soft filling defines this type of dessert. A tart also differs from a pie because its shape is shorter and its base is crunchier.
At Union, you can try the Dark Chocolate Tart with rich chocolate ganache. Fresh raspberries and blueberries on top complete the chocolate flavor.
This menu item is available by the slice and as a whole 26 cm tart.
4. Pudding
Pudding is a soft dessert made from a mix of milk, sugar, and a thickening agent.
It requires no oven because the mixture only needs to chill until set. The result is smooth, delicate, and melts on your tongue.
Union's Marie Regal Pudding layers biscuits with custard between each layer. Another option, the Chocolate Pudding with Vla, serves soft chocolate with warm vla sauce.
Because the texture is light, pudding works well as a dessert after a full meal.
5. Croissant
Croissants fall under the category of layered pastries made using a laminating technique. The dough is folded repeatedly with butter to form dozens of thin layers.
Each layer separates as the butter melts during baking. A perfect bake produces a crisp exterior and a soft, airy interior.
Union's Pain au Chocolat holds a bar of chocolate in its center. If you enjoy a distinct nutty taste, the Pistachio Croissant is worth a try.
The Honey Butter Croissant is also available with a savory-sweet honey butter combination. Union offers more than ten croissant varieties for you to choose from.
6. Doughnut
A doughnut is a fried dessert that is soft inside and crisp outside. The dough base can be yeast-raised or cake batter depending on the variant.
Yeast-based doughnuts tend to be lighter and airier. Cake batter doughnuts are denser and softer.
Union's Matcha & White Chocolate Doughnut blends green tea with white chocolate. The Chocolate & Pistachio Mochi Doughnut also adds a chewy mochi texture to the mix.
For a local Indonesian favorite, Donat Gula Klasik comes dusted with fine sugar. Union carries more than ten doughnut flavors you can enjoy as a dessert for every occasion.
7. Sweet Bread
Sweet bread is a dessert made from fermented yeast dough. The texture is soft, pillowy, and slightly sweet.
The yeast dough needs a "resting time" to rise fully before baking. As a result, sweet bread has a warm, distinct aroma straight from the oven.
Union's Crookie merges a croissant and a cookie into one crisp creation. There is also the Boston Cream Bun filled with vanilla custard and topped with chocolate.
On top of that, you can enjoy the Sweet Cheese Mochi Bun, blending cheese and mochi inside a soft roll.
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Enjoy the Full Range of Dessert Types at Union
Union serves all seven types of desserts listed above in one place. Every item is made without preservatives, artificial flavoring, or synthetic coloring.
Union combines brasserie dining, a bakery, and a bar in one special visit. The restaurant is open daily from 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM. You can visit Union locations across Jakarta, Tangerang, and Surabaya.
Delivery service is available for Greater Jakarta and Tangerang areas. Visit Union and pick your favorite dessert today.
