Lemon Curd by Now We're Cooking!

When made correctly, lemon curd - despite its rather unfortunate sounding name - is a creamy smooth explosion of tangy wow-ness for the palate. I tried this recipe for the first time to accompany some pound cake as a nice summery sweet with morning coffee. All I can say is Wow!!! Quick note - as I whisked in the ingredients, as I…

Apple cream by Guest of winter

A soft and light apple cream with cider and eggs, delicious on its own but good as a filling too.

PASTRY CREAM custard by Foodessa

Italian 'Crema Pasticcera'...or as the French call ‘la Crème pâtissière’ The use of WHOLE eggs and starch is required in order to achieve a thicker cream. NOTE: It’s always best to prepare this cream the day before. This version was initiated by my Mom and I’ve pushed the recipe a little further with time ;o) For a dedicated…

SABAYON... ‘Zabaione’ / ‘Zabaglione’ cream by Foodessa

An Italian, light custard cream principally based on egg yolks, sugar and an added sweet wine such as “Marsala’ or ‘Moscato‘. It’s whipped over a ‘bain-marie’, while lots of air is whisked into this sublime cream. This particular recipe was adapted from the Book: ‘LaVarenne Pratique‘...by Anne Willan. > Note: there are a few…

CARAMEL - COFFEE custard pastry cream by Foodessa

This smooth custard pastry cream loves to be layered within a chocolate cake ;o) Tip: If short on time...use your favourite (cooked) pudding mix (i.e.: butterscotch caramel, chocolate or other). This recipe is featured in this dedicated post on the Christmas 'Yule' Log cake:…

custard CREAM with RICOTTA and Maple Syrup by Foodessa

Taking the Italian custard to a new level of texture and creaminess not equalled by any other. Perfect for filling cakes, cream puffs or ‘Zeppole di San Giuseppe’. Let your imagination ride. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/04/puff-choux-pastry-ricotta-cream-zeppole.html

Tiramisu by cathia chalvardjian

basic CUSTARD...aka crème anglaise (Vanilla custard) by Foodessa

A custard that develops into a thinner, velvety, smooth cream. It can stand alone as a classic spooned (cold/warm) dessert or used to accentuate one. This cream needs only egg yolks and starch is not required. Adapted from the book: ‘Larousse- Best Desserts ever’ For a dedicated post...refer to:…

Creme brulee with thyme by nnonna2003

A simple,easy,and fresh dessert.Creme brulee have many variations: lemon,orange,forrrest fruits,and some exotic flavours like this.

Creme Brulee by Kyla

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Crème CHANTILLY cream by Foodessa

A classic’ whipped FRENCH cream. Often used in combination with Italian custard cream in order to create a 'Diplomatic cream'. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/11/dessert-custard-cream-repertoire.html