Seville Orange Roulade
January 20, 2012 By Mizmoe Leave a Comment
Seville Orange Curd 120 grams unrefined caster sugar 3 Seville oranges - finely grated zest and juice 1 blood orange - juice only 2 whole medium sized fresh eggs plus 2 egg yolks 120 grams unsalted butter, diced Roulade 3 large fresh eggs 115 grams unrefined caster sugar 115 grams plain white flour 1 Seville orange - finely grated zest 1 … [Read More...]
Hob Rice Pudding
January 11, 2012 By Mizmoe Leave a Comment
I love rice pudding - one of my favourite desserts when I am in need of comfort and the feel and flavours of home. This one is just a little bit different, similar in style to many of the rice puddings I have seen being made here in Spain, but with additional ingredients. 35 grams seedless raisins or golden sultanas 30 ml (2 tbsp) hot brandy or … [Read More...]
Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake
January 11, 2012 By Mizmoe Leave a Comment
Crust 150 grams chocolate wafers 75 grams unsalted butter, melted Filling 680 grams full fat cream cheese 340 grams Green and Blacks dark milk chocolate, chopped 240 ml crème fraîche 200 grams unrefined caster sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature Seeds from one vanilla pod Ganache 115 grams Green and Blacks dark milk chocolate, … [Read More...]
Cinnamon Puffs
December 22, 2011 By Mizmoe Leave a Comment
I like this with an orange glaze, or icing, filled with an orange flavoured whipped cream (the orange flavour should be subtle, sweeten if liked but I prefer it unsweetened). Alternately, fill with a lovely citrus flavoured confectioner´s custard or a fabulous Citrus Crème Patisserie. 250 grams all butter puff pastry, chilled Filling 30 … [Read More...]
American Mixed Berry Pie
December 22, 2011 By Mizmoe Leave a Comment
One of the many things that Americans do well is the pie - this one is lovely, good when served while hot/warm with lightly whipped double or Cornish clotted cream, equally good when chilled and served "as is". I love the combination of loganberries or blackberries, raspberries and wild bilberries. 2 ready rolled sheets of rich shortcrust … [Read More...]
Making a Simple Meringue
December 17, 2011 By Mizmoe 1 Comment
Although there are only two main ingredients used to make a meringue, there are a number of factors that need to be taken into consideration regarding these ingredients and then the technique used. If due care is not taken, a potentially magnificent meringue could turn out not as expected. Fresh eggs Many people argue that older eggs should … [Read More...]
