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As you know, I am a big fan of baking and presenting food in jars and other glass pieces. A few weeks ago I was making these No-Bake Raspberry Lemon Cheesecakes and desperately wanted a way to get the crust to appear nice and even all the way around the small glass bowl. I attempted to use my fingers, a lid to my milk jug, and a small spoon. However, I was still left with a kinda bumpy layer of graham cracker crumbs. I knew they would taste delicious, but we all know that I’m a little crazy anal, so I kept pondering.
About five minutes later it hit me, and I flung open the freezer, dug through the bottom drawer, and retrieved a delicious chocolate malt push-up – which I promptly ate. Then I slid the plastic base and stick out of the cardboard tube and gave it good wash. Lightbulb moment, huh? Well, for me it was.
Simply hold the push-up upside down and use the stick as a handle and gently push the circular base into the crumbs to achieve a nice even layer. You don’t want to press too hard or the crumbs will become too compact which will make it a little difficult to eat.
Genius? Probably not, but quick, cheap and totally reusable – absolutely. Not to mention it’s a great excuse to eat a push-up! Wash it by hand and toss it into your gadget drawer for later uses.
Love this tip! I do not currently own any glass items for baking, but your beautiful desserts are beckoning me to finally do so!
Love your jar desserts and it’s always fun to find an unusual tool. I use a wooden honey dipper to stir ganache. Works like a charm.
LOVE your blog…your recipes, your insight, your humor. You’ve got a big fan in Minnesota! (Oh, and I’ve got My Baking Addiction as one of my favorite links on my blog). :)
What a secret weapon of mass salivation! :p I love recycling spare parts like that, bravo!
That’s awesome! How resourceful :)
That’s a brilliant idea! I have to go buy some pushup pops just to give it a try!
Psh, I don’t care what you say, this is a GENIUS idea! :D
I use the large nailhead rose makers from Wilton. Also great as a heat balance in large (larger than 10 x 10 x 2) cakes.
love it! Desserts in jars just seem so much fancier and cute. I almost made mini pies in mason jars for my wedding but in the end, it was way too much work for a few days before the wedding. I would love to try it for a smaller event though.
Genius!! I love it!