Recipes tagged with « Cream »
Silky Chocolate Cream Pie
Silky chocolate cream filling set in a flaky pre-baked crust, made safer by tempering eggs and gently melting dark chocolate. Heavy cream for a fluffy finish. Replaced granulated sugar with coconut sugar for subtle caramel notes. Sour cream folds in for a slight tang. Chill deepens flavors, held overnight to set. Topped with whipped cream thickened by instant pudding powder and sprinkled with toasted hazelnuts instead of plain chopped chocolate for crunch and aroma. Precision on temp and textures avoids grainy, curdled messes.
Garlic Cream Linguines Twist
Linguines tossed in a rich garlic cream sauce with finely chopped Romanesco instead of broccoli, tender roasted cauliflower, and crispy shallot chips. Reduced chicken stock forms the base of the sauce, thickened with arrowroot starch. Olive oil and browned garlic meld with the creamy sauce, coating al dente pasta. Parmesan shards add savory saltiness. A quick sauté develops aroma and texture in the vegetables, contrasting softness and crunch. Swap shallots for garlic chips to introduce mild sweetness and complexity. Timing hinges on tender-crisp cruciferous veggies and sauce consistency.
Cherry Raspberry Tart Trifle
A layered tart combining a crisp cookie crust with custard thickened by cornstarch and whipped cream, punctuated by fresh cherries and a vibrant raspberry jam glaze. The use of lemon zest and crushed amaretti cookies adds depth and texture. The dessert chills for a bit, allowing flavors to marry. A variant on classic trifles; offers practical tips on custard consistency, alternative biscuit choices, and common pitfalls when folding whipped cream or soaking biscuits. Timing hinges on visual-olfactory checkpoints, not clocks. A straightforward yet refined build, balancing sweet-tart fruit and creamy, airy textures for a nuanced finish.