by Mark J French | Jul 21, 2020 | Cold Desserts, Desserts
Savarin with Pineapple and Lemongrass Compote A classic, yeast sponge, traditionally soaked with rum. Make as boozy as your mood suits! For The Savarin:1/2 Lb Strong Flour ((1 1/2 Cups + 1 Tbspn))3/8 oz Dried Yeast ((1 teaspoon))1/2 oz Caster Sugar ((1 1/4...
by Mark J French | Jul 21, 2020 | Cold Desserts, Desserts
Peach Ice-Cream A pure taste of summer! 1 Cup Milk3 each Eggs (2 yolks and 1 whole)½ Cup Sugar6 each Large, Ripe Peaches ( (2 LB, Puree))1 squeeze Lemon Juice1 Cup Heavy Cream Heat the milk until almost boiling.Meanwhile, beat the sugar with the eggs until pale.Remove...
by Mark J French | Jul 20, 2020 | Cold Desserts, Desserts
Black Forest Meringues Crisp Meringue with Cherries, chocolate and cream.A match made in heaven! 1 batch Chocolate Meringue (below)8 oz Heavy Cream (Whisked)6 oz Chocolate Sauce12 oz Cherries, preserved/compoteChocolate Meringue6 each 6 Egg Whites (Make sure no egg...
by Mark J French | Jul 20, 2020 | Cold Desserts, Desserts
Livy’s Key Lime Tart A delicious, refreshing tart, one of the first items that my daughter, Olivia cooked.In the Bahamas, we picked limes from a tree in the garden to use. 4 oz Lime, Zest (grated)½ Cup Lime Juice (10 limes)4 each Large Egg Yolks1 tin (14oz)...
by Mark J French | Jul 20, 2020 | Cold Desserts, Desserts
Creme Brulee, Le Cirque NYC A rich, creamy custard with a caramelised surface – Simply the best! 4 Cups Heavy Cream (32 oz)1 each Vanilla Bean (halved & scraped)1 each Large Egg6 each Large Egg Yolks¾ Cup + 2 Tbspns Sugar (6oz)1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar(2½...
by Mark J French | Jul 20, 2020 | Dessert Sauces, Desserts
Sauce Anglaise French Custard Sauce 1 Pint Milk1 each Vanilla Pod (or 1 tspn. Vanilla Essence)4 each Egg Yolks2 oz Sugar Boil the milk with the split vanilla pod.While the milk is heating, whisk the yolks and sugar until light.Add the milk slowly, whisking in.Return...