Tag Archives: custard

Cherry Chocolate Bakewell Tart

Even with a British background, I hadn’t tried a Bakewell Tart. With a sweet shortcrust, sticky jam and a classic almond frangipane, it sounded delicious and seemed easy enough to try. The only question left was which jam flavour to layer beneath the frangipane. Almonds are the main inspiration in the tart, so I wanted...

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January Daring Bakers: Tuiles

I will not balk at a challenge again. I will not balk at a challenge again. I will not balk at a challenge again. I will not balk at a challenge again. I will not balk at a challenge again. I will not balk at a challenge again. I will not balk at a challenge...

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Cape Gooseberry & Raspberry Clafouti

Being indigenous to South American countries like Columbia, Physalis doesn’t exactly fit into the local food movement around here. However, they are in season right now. Physalis, or Cape Gooseberries, come naturally wrapped, giving them a shelf life of over a month or more. Described as a cross between sweet cherry tomato and pineapple flavours,...

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