Newbie's Review of a Couple of Recipes

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Discussion Overview

This thread features participants sharing their personal experiences and opinions regarding the Warm Nutty Caramel Brownies and Taffy Caramel Tartlets. The discussion highlights varying preferences for sweetness and recipe modifications.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as Judy, finds the Warm Nutty Caramel Brownies too sweet and suggests pairing them with milk, preferring smaller portions.
  • Judy also shares a positive experience with the Taffy Caramel Tartlets, noting that the pie crust helps balance the sweetness and recommends letting the crust reach room temperature.
  • Another participant expresses a strong liking for the Warm Nutty Caramel Brownies, acknowledging their sweetness but enjoying them nonetheless, while disliking the apple tartlets.
  • A different participant mentions cutting the brownies into smaller squares and modifying the recipe by incorporating all the rolos into the mixture to reduce portion size and calories.
  • One participant shares their experience of making the tartlets with less caramel and adding more apple, finding this adjustment to taste better.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the sweetness of the Warm Nutty Caramel Brownies, with some participants enjoying them and others finding them overly sweet. There is no clear consensus on the Taffy Caramel Tartlets, as opinions vary significantly.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal modifications and preferences based on their cooking experiences, reflecting individual tastes rather than universal recommendations.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in recipe variations and personal experiences with specific desserts may find this discussion relevant.

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jj16
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Okay here's my take on the Warm Nutty Carmel Brownies - Way too sweet. Definitely need milk and even then I would only do a 1x1 square or a bite.

Taffy Carmel Tartlets really good I think the pie crust helps break up the sweetness. Definitely let pie crusts get to room temperature first.

I'm thinking of trying it with my pie crust recipe next time since my brother-in-law brags on me all the time about my pie crusts. I make home made rasberry pies for him all the time.

Thanks

Judy
 
jj16 said:
I'm thinking of trying it with my pie crust recipe next time since my brother-in-law brags on me all the time about my pie crusts. I make home made rasberry pies for him all the time.

Thanks

Judy
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Your own pie crust sounds good, but be careful, if you do it for a show, make sure the recipe is "doable" by the average cook.
 
See, I am the total opposite... I love the Warm Nutty Caramel Brownies (agreed they're really sweet, but ooohhhh :love: so good!). Not really crazy at all about the apple tartlet things. I've only made them once and have no desire to make again, yuck. :yuck: But that's just us! :rolleyes:
 
I love the WNCB, but I agree about the richness. I typically cut the brownies into much smaller squares than the recipe says, and I put all of the rolos in the brownies to make this work, instead of putting some cut up ones on the top. So instead of cutting it 4 x 6 to get 24 huge pieces, I put them the rolos in rwos of 5 x 8 to get 40 squares. And they are still incredibly rich, but with WAY less calories. I honestly can't imagine cutting them as big as the recipe says to.

JMO!
 
tartlets - I made them and used half the amount of caramel on the bottom of each tartlet and added an additional apple to the recipe. more apple and less caramel tastes a lot better.
 

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