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:…