• Spoon Licking Desserts

    Pavlova

    Whipped cream and lemon curd Pavlova served with Summer berries. This worthwhile beauty with its marshmallowy texture is just delicious. “You can’t be a proper food blogger if you can’t master the technique of pavlova making.” This was my initial thought as I was having issues with the whole process and seriously I should have done about three pavlovas to get it right eventually. And it was worth the effort! Below you’ll find the recipe and some tips to bear in mind if you’d like to try it out. Preparation Tips Pavlova needs to be cooked at low temperature; You need to use fine caster sugar, it is easier dissolved…

  • Tarts

    Fruit Tart with Crème Pâtissière

    This tart is great for a dinner party in Summer and I’m sure everyone will enjoy it. Pastry 190 g all-purpose flour 130 g unsalted butter, cold 90 g icing sugar 20 g cornstarch 30 g ground almonds 1 free range egg 1 tsp vanilla paste Crème Pâtissière 3 free range egg yolks 60 g caster sugar 20 g all-purpose flour 250 ml whole milk 1 vanilla pod 200 ml whipping cream 25 g icing sugar Fresh figs, strawberries and blueberries. Preparation For the pastry: In a bowl combine the flour, icing sugar and the diced cold butter and crumble between your fingers until you get a mixture similar to…