Director Any Tips on Tex/Mex Rollups or Mango Torte?

[PCJenni]

Making them both for the first time at a show this week.. any tips, good or bad???

 

[pamperedbecky]

I haven't made either but at our big recipe roll-out back in February, the consultant who made the roll ups I think said they were kind of messy???? If I remember correctly. They sure taste great though! I haven't made the torte yet either.

 

[Koolotus]

I hear the torte is messy to make at a show, it does not want to stay togetherr.Yummy though!

 

[BethCooks4U]

I made the torte for my meeting and it was EASY! ...and YUMMMMY!

 

[PCJenni]

I am going to demo the roll ups and make the torte when I get there, but demo the pineapple wedger just before serving. I figured the torte could sit in the fridge and firm up a bit???

 

[chefkathy]

I would not make the torte at a show. It benefits from some additional time for the cake to cool before assembly.

 

[PampMomof3]

I haven't made or tasted the torte yet! Is it yummy?

 

[baychef]

I would not make the torte at a show. It benefits from some additional time for the cake to cool before assembly.

Is this the one with the pound cake? If so, do you bake it? I made it at a meeting and there wasn't much to heating anything except the mint and mango sorbet sauce.

I have made the roll ups and they are a little difficult to get so they are not messy.

For me, I would only do one of these recipes. Unless you are having the guests to an interactive show where they are working on the recipes at the same time. Just my style, however. I will not do more than one recipe. Too many dirty dishes!:yuck:

 

[chefkathy]

Is this the one with the pound cake? If so, do you bake it? I made it at a meeting and there wasn't much to heating anything except the mint and mango sorbet sauce.

No, it's not. You buy a cake mix and doctor it up.

For me, I would only do one of these recipes. Unless you are having the guests to an interactive show where they are working on the recipes at the same time. Just my style, however. I will not do more than one recipe. Too many dirty dishes!:yuck:

I am also a one recipe kind of gal. We are not caterers!

 

[BethCooks4U]

Okay, now I'm confused.

Which dessert are you talking about Jenni?

I thought you were talking about the Tropical Torte with Fresh Pineapple. That one calls for a frozen pound cake, thawed. It is definitely one that would be a good show demo.

I think Deb is talking about the Creamy Mojito Torte. That one calls for a yellow cake mix and needs to be cooled. I haven't made it but it does sound yummy. The recipe sounds like it cools enough by the time you do the next steps (doesn't say "cool completely") but having never made it I don't know.


I do agree - only one of the recipes as a demo - have the host do one ahead of time if you want both.

 

[PCJenni]

tropical torte with pineapple

I only demo one recipe. I made the troical torte today and think I will do it as a trifle instead of the torte. yummy though

 

[chefkathy]

Yes, I was confused--didn't read close enough. Sorry!I would also recommend using Angel Food Cake instead of Pound Cake for the Tropical Torte with Fresh Pineapple. It tastes WAY better.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Yes, I was confused--didn't read close enough. Sorry!

I would also recommend using Angel Food Cake instead of Pound Cake for the Tropical Torte with Fresh Pineapple. It tastes WAY better.

Great idea! Thanks!

 

[baychef]

I haven't tried the Angel Food cake...YUMMO!! And Beth, you have to try the Creamy Mojito Torte. It looks stunning and tastes out of this world!

One more thing...(if it is not too late), Jenni, make sure your flour tortilla shells are warmed for easier handling. Otherwise they will break when you roll them and make a big mess.

 

[PCJenni]

I am in CA so we get hand made fresh tortilla so the cracking is not an issue her beause they are so fresh