Tang and Desserts: Sweet Endings with a Zesty Twist

In the world of cooking where flavors come together in harmony, the addition of Tang brings a tanginess to the table. This citrusy powdered drink mix has transformed from being just a beverage to becoming a secret ingredient that enhances the taste of delicious desserts. Originally created in the 1950s as a vitamin enriched breakfast drink, Tang gained popularity in the 1960s when NASA chose it for their space missions giving it an almost otherworldly appeal. Today, it has become a household name not only for quenching thirst but also for adding a unique citrusy kick to sweet culinary creations.

Let’s embark on an adventure with these dessert recipes that beautifully capture the vibrant essence of Tang.

1. Tangy Orange Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• Cream cheese
• Sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Tang powder
• Graham cracker crust

Instructions:

Combine cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and Tang powder. Pour into crust and bake until done.

Perfect pairing:

Serve with a raspberry coulis.

2. Citrusy Angel Food Cake

Ingredients:

• Egg whites
• Cake flour
• Sugar,
• Tang powder
• Cream of tartar

Instructions:

Combine beaten egg whites with Tang powder and cream of tartar, gently fold in flour and sugar then bake it to perfection.

Perfect pairing:

Serve it alongside some strawberries.

3. Orange Velvet Cupcakes

Ingredients:

• Flour
• Sugar
• Butter
• Eggs
• Tang powder
• Cream cheese frosting for these cupcakes

Instructions:

Mix all the ingredients together bake the cupcakes until they're golden brown and top them off with a creamy layer of cream cheese icing.

Perfect pairing:

Enjoy them with a cup of Earl Grey tea.

4. Sunshine Lemon Bars

Ingredients:

• Butter
• Sugar
• Flour
• Eggs
• Lemon juice
• Tang powder

Instructions:

Create a crust using these ingredients. Then mix in the filling with some Tang powder before baking it to perfection. Dust the bars, with sugar for an added touch of sweetness.

Perfect pairing:

They pair wonderfully with whipped cream.

5. Tangy Fruit Sorbet

Ingredients:

• Water
• Sugar
• Mixed fruits

Instructions:

Dissolve the Tang powder in water. Blend it together with your fruits before freezing it into a delicious sorbet.

Perfect pairing:

Garnish it with a sprig of mint for a burst of freshness.

6. Orange Glazed Donuts

Ingredients:

• Flour
• Yeast
• Sugar
• Milk
• Tang powder
• Orange glaze

Instructions:

Start by preparing the dough and frying the donuts until they turn brown. Then glaze them with a mixture of orange Tang powder.

Perfect pairing:

Enjoy these donuts with a glass of milk.

7. Tropical Fruit Tart

Ingredients:

• Gather tart shells
• Pastry cream
• Tang powder
• An assortment of fruits

Instructions:

Mix the Tang powder into the pastry cream before filling the shells. Then top it off with your fruits.

Perfect pairing:

For a treat pair this tart with sparkling white wine.

8. Citrus Pudding

Ingredients:

• Milk
• Sugar
• Cornstarch
• Tang powder

Instructions:

Whisk these ingredients and cook until the mixture thickens. Once done cooking, chill it in the refrigerator.

Perfect pairing:

Serve this citrus pudding with vanilla wafers.

9. Delicious Tang Infused Crepes

Ingredients:

• Flour
• Eggs
• Milk
• Tang powder
• Filling of choice

Instructions:

Prepare crepes using flour, eggs, milk as usual. Add some Tang powder to infuse them with a flavor. Once cooked to perfection in your pan or skillet, fill these crepes with your choice of fruits or cream before serving them up.

Perfect pairing:

Drizzle some maple syrup on top for an added touch of sweetness.

10. Orange Mousse

Ingredients:

• Heavy cream
• Sugar
• Tang powder
• Gelatin

Instructions:

Dissolve the Tang powder and gelatin before whipping up some fluffy cream that will be combined into a smooth mixture that sets perfectly once chilled in the refrigerator.

Perfect pairing:

Serve this delightful Orange Mousse with a sprinkling of chocolate shavings on top for an extra touch of indulgence.

11. Tangy Yogurt Popsicles

Ingredients:

• Greek yogurt
• Honey
• Tang powder for these popsicles

Instructions:

Simply mix all the ingredients together, pour them into molds and let them freeze.

Perfect pairing:

Enjoy these popsicles with some berries on the side.

12. Orange Scones

Ingredients:

• Flour
• Sugar
• Butter
• Tang powder
• Buttermilk

Instructions:

Mix everything together to form the dough and shape it into scones. Then bake until they turn a color.

Perfect pairing:

These orange scones are best enjoyed with a dollop of clotted cream.

13. Citrus Pound Cake

Ingredients:

• Flour
• Butter
• Sugar
• Eggs
• Tang powder

Instructions:

Cream the butter and sugar before adding in the eggs and Tang powder. Then bake it to perfection.

Perfect pairing:

Serve this pound cake with a dollop of sour cream on top.

14. Tangy Ice Cream Float

Ingredients:

Vanilla ice cream is transformed into a treat by adding soda and a hint of Tang powder.

Instructions:

Start by mixing some Tang powder with a small amount of soda. Then add in your vanilla ice cream. Top it off with more soda.

Perfect pairing:

Indulge in this delightful tangy ice cream float alongside some chocolate chip cookies.

In summary

These recipes demonstrate how the versatile nature of Tang can elevate ingredients into desserts. Each dessert showcases the charm of Tang while also providing pairings with complementary side dishes to enhance your overall dining experience. Whether you're indulging in the velvety richness of a cheesecake or savoring the invigorating zest of a sorbet, Tang adds an explosion of flavors to every dessert guaranteeing a sweet finale, with a vibrant citrus twist.