Recipes tagged with « Almond »
Almond Spiced Hot Chocolate
Rich hot chocolate with almond undertones. Uses a blend of milk and half-and-half for a creamy texture, dark chocolate replaced milk chocolate, plus finely ground roasted almonds for texture. Cocoa powder quantity reduced. Optional almond liqueur swapped for orgeat syrup. Finished with frothy almond-milk foam, dusted with cinnamon, plus crushed almond biscotti for crunch. Technique focuses on temperature control to avoid grainy chocolate and achieving dense yet airy milk foam. Sensory cues: steam rising, glossy chocolate melting, foam thick enough to hold topping. Quick tips for corrections and substitutions included.
Pear Upside-down Cakes Spiced Caramel
Small individual pear cakes with sticky caramel infused by cinnamon and star anise. Pears caramelize in spiced sugar, then baked under a tender almond-scented crumb. Substituted cardamom for star anise for sharper aroma. Brown sugar swapped for coconut sugar—deeper, less sweet. Timing flexible; rely on bubbling caramel and golden crust cues. Caramel stage critical—too dark, bitter; too light, no depth. Poached pears in lightly spiced syrup swap offered for direct caramel treatment. Simple technique, rewarding caramel aroma fills kitchen. Serves eight. Took approximately 1 hour 30 minutes total with minor baking time adjustments.
Peach Almond Bostocks
Toasted brioche thickly sliced, topped with almond cream and juicy peaches. Uses apricot jam instead of peach syrup for brushing, and substitutes almond paste with marzipan. Egg replaced by an extra yolk. Roasting time adjusted, texture crisps just right. Toast bread first to prevent sogginess. Peach slices simmered in spiced syrup added for depth. A quick whisk of butter and sugar before baking helps bronzing. A light dusting of powdered sugar finishes, bright and sweet.
Apple Almond Galettes
Crunchy handheld galettes with diced apples and a nutty almond base. Uses rye and oat flours for depth. Cheese adds moisture and tang, balanced by maple syrup. Baked until golden edges and scent of warm spices fill the kitchen. Adaptable. Swap seeds for nuts or oil for butter if needed. Textures contrast between crumbly crust and tender fruit. Visual cues—edges browning, fruit caramelizing—guide doneness. A practical bake that teaches dough handling, layering moisture if dry. Tweakable, forgiving, satisfying for quick snacks or desserts.
Chocolate Almond Caramel Crunch
Dark 72% chocolate ganache, almond meringue baked crisp. Brown sugar and cocoa cake base. Caramel buttercream whipped with a candy thermometer. Texture from crunchy meringue, rich ganache, moist cake. Layers stacked, ganache spread thick, buttercream piped with precision. Timings adjusted up to 5 minutes, quantities shifted by 30%. Ingredients tweaked: honey swapped for maple syrup, vanilla extract added to cake batter. Almond powder reduced, oat flour introduced. Oven temps modulated, resting times extended slightly. Result dense, rich, slightly nutty caramel twist with fresh aromatic notes. Complex textures interplay with bitter chocolate, sweet caramel, nutty almond. French technique meets modern tweaks for layered dessert.