Everything You Need to Know About Dessert Plates

In the kitchen of every housewife, there are certainly plates. We can say with confidence that among their variety there are devices designed for desserts. Dessert bowls stand out from the crowd with their bright designs and colorful designs. Their variety is amazing. For a harmonious combination with the elements of the table setting, you can easily choose the right dishes for the dessert.

In the Middle Ages in Europe, more precisely in France, dishes appeared that vaguely resemble a modern plate. Its size and depth were calculated to accommodate multiple people eating at the same time. After some time, they began to use individual plates, before that they were an unaffordable luxury.

And such dishes became widespread in the 19th century. It was at this time that the production of sugar was adjusted, and the chefs began to be sophisticated in desserts.

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

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

You should also distinguish dessert plate from pie... Its size is 18 cm and is used to serve bread, rolls, pies, cakes or fruits.

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

Dessert plates are most often made from the following materials:

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

Glass and ceramics are the most popular and practical materials. In addition, they belong to the affordable price segment. The dishes can be transparent, in classic colors - black, white or red, or any bright shade. It always looks great when served and can be used in the microwave. Dessert plates with embossed patterns look very original.

Earthenware products look very much like porcelain.... They also have a characteristic pearlescent shine, 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 ones.

Porcelain kitchen utensils have a sophisticated and sophisticated look, and this affects their price. Another advantage is the ability to keep 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 ones will also look elegant and solemn against 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 dishes. The design of the plate, matched to the dessert, visually enhances its contents.

Bright and colorful dishware for desserts is a decoration of the table and the kitchen as a whole. A few simple tips will help you not to lose your presentable look.

1. You can wash the plates along with the rest of the dishes by hand using special products, sponges, brushes, or in the dishwasher.
2. Porcelain and earthenware products are afraid of exposure to high temperatures and abrasive cleaning agents. Microcracks form on the enamel with which they are coated, which leads to surface deformation.
3. In order for dessert plates made of glass to retain their transparency and shine for a long time, you need to rinse them in warm water, adding a little vinegar or salt to it.
4. A brush should be used to remove dirt from dishes that have a textured surface.
5. After washing, dessert plates should be thoroughly dried or wiped off with a soft towel.

An overview of dessert plates from Yulia Vysotskaya is presented in the following video.