Confectioner’s custard or Crème Pâtissière with white wine
Serves: 8 – 10 INGREDIENTS 3 cups (750ml) milk 1 glass (250ml) white wine 2 eggs vanilla essence, to taste 2 egg yolks 1 cup (200g) sugar 3 heaped tablespoons flour PREPARATION Place eggs, egg yolks, sugar and flour in a saucepan. Mix well. Whisk in milk and wine, beating well with a wooden spoon […]
English butter cake for tea time
Serves 15 INGREDIENTS 100g butter, at room temperature 1 cup (200g) sugar 3 eggs 2 cups (240g) flour 1/2 cup (55g) cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt 3/4 cup (180 ml) milk 1 tablespoon cognac (French brandy) 2 teaspoons vanilla essence ½ cup (110g) raisins 3/4 cup glacé fruit, chopped 50g walnuts, chopped […]
Pastry to prepare tarts and pies (2)
INGREDIENTS 1 cup (120g) flour 1 cup (110g) cornstarch pinch of salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 150g butter 3 tablespoons sugar 1 egg 1 egg yolk 3 tablespoons cognac (French brandy) PREPARATION Sift flour, cornstarch, salt and baking powder onto worktop. Make a well in the center. Rub in butter, using your fingertips, until mixture […]
Bananas with orange custard
INGREDIENTS 4 medium sized bananas, peeled and sliced lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar ½ cup (100g) sugar 4 egg yolks 2 cups (500ml) milk 2 tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch) ¼ cup (65 ml) orange juice 1 teaspoon grated orange rind PREPARATION Put the yolks in a saucepan with the sugar and mix well. Add and dissolve […]
Healthy dessert for the little ones
Serves: 8 INGREDIENTS 250g cream cheese 1 cup (250ml) natural yoghurt 2 apples, sliced 3 tablespoons sugar 3 egg yolks 3 egg whites 2 tablespoons sugar 1 heaped tablespoon flour butter, softened, as required 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla essence PREPARATION Place cream cheese, yoghurt, egg yolks, sugar and flour in a blender. […]