Tag Archives: custard
Gravenstein Apple and Pear Tart
When my friend and fellow foodie, Susan, exclaimed, The Gravensteins are in season!, I didn’t know what the heck she was talking about. Well, apparently this Gravenstein is the comet of apples. It has a very short season and, once … Continue reading
Posted in Pies, Tarts
Tagged apples, compote, creme patissiere, custard, Gravensteins, Oregon, pear, pie, syrup, tart, tart shell
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White Chocolate Mint Brûlée
When I asked my friend what sort of dessert he would like for his birthday, he simply said, “Crispy”. My first thoughts ran to cookies, but then I remembered the delightful versatility of creme brûlée. Its delicate crust is nothing … Continue reading
Posted in Chocolate, Creme Brulee
Tagged brulee, caster sugar, chocolate, creme, custard, mint, Sugar, torch, white chocolate
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