Dessert Casseroles

Casseroles have been with us throughout written history. Casserole-like dishes have appeared in ancient Greece and Rome. The French continued the casserole tradition and by the eighteenth century the English were making casseroles. The tradition continues today in America. So what exactly is a casserole? A casserole is a combination of ingredients combined and slow cooked together to form a unique dish with a medley of flavors. Historically, casseroles have been a main dish or a frugal way to make good use of leftovers. Most casserole ingredients have included meats, vegetables, and starches.

Contemporary trends being set by savvy kitchen cooks now include more than the dinner version of casseroles. Indeed, casseroles have branched out to include dessert. The same principles that have always applied to the dinner casserole apply to dessert casseroles. Casseroles may use a variety of ingredients in small quantities. They are prepared and cooked in the same container or pan. They are a great way to use leftovers. And finally, they can be plain fun to create.

The innovative cook can create a wide range of scrumptious sweet dishes from bits and pieces of sweet confectioneries, fruits, nuts, soft cheeses, jams, and syrups.

Dessert casserole ingredients are mixed together then baked in a single pan such as dump cakes. Cake mix is literally dumped into the pan along with any combination of fruits or puddings. The concoction is then baked together to a sweet perfection. Dump cakes can be a hodge-podge of what is available in the refrigerator, or carefully planned with a specific cake flavor and complimentary fruit or pudding.

Cheese blintz casseroles are another favorite. Cheese blintz casseroles are by far easier to prepare than individual cheese blintz. Any fresh fruit topping or sauce can be used to create a wonderful variety of cheese blintz casseroles including cherries, strawberries, and raspberries.

Dessert casseroles can also be a fun activity to share with the kids. Set out a variety of ingredients and let the kids create new combinations from their favorite dessert flavors. The possible combinations of fruits, nuts, puddings, and cakes can be fun to explore.

Dessert casseroles, just like their dinner counterparts, are a great addition to any potluck. The simplicity of dessert casseroles save on time in both preparation and clean up. And the unique combination of different ingredients blending together in the oven often produces new complimentary flavors. Drizzle a little sauce over the top a baked dessert casserole and it turns into a masterpiece.

Casseroles are true comfort food. We have put together a collection of delicious casserole recipes that will satisfy the hearty appetite; and that can be served for holidays, special occasions and everyday dining. Find the perfect casserole recipe from our growing selection of appetizers, side dishes, and entrees.

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