THE MENUS IN MY PREMIUM AREA
If I were to host three dinner parties this autumn, these are the menus I’d choose…
Three opportunities to get together around a lovely table.
MENU No. 2 — A Thursday evening
What an idea! I’ve invited some friends round on Thursday evening for a proper dinner.
Crispy savoury puff pastry · Poultry with tarragon · Chocolate & orange
How about we finally took the time to entertain guests?
Pears, chanterelles & hazelnuts · Roast lamb · Autumn pavlova
MENU No. 15 — An evening with a difference
How about we do something a bit out of the ordinary tonight?
Autumn Cappuccino · Salmon in a golden coating · Chocolate & pear
For each menu: the recipes, the shopping list and my plan of action to organise everything in advance.
Your guests are seated.
You too.
Custard cream
Description
Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat and bring almost to the boil. Remove from the heat. Beat the egg yolks and sugar at medium speed in the bowl of an electric mixer until pale and thick, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, sprinkle the Maizena over the egg yolk mixture. Beat on medium speed until smooth. With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture. Pour the milk/egg mixture into the saucepan and cook over a low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes. (Be careful, as the custard will thicken and then quickly become scrambled eggs, so stay close to the pan during this time!) Stir in the vanilla, butter and whipping cream, as well as the ingredient of your choice if you want to give your custard a different flavour (I'm not giving you the quantities for this, it's up to you to test according to your personal taste). Strain the custard and refrigerate until cold.
Ingredients
Instructions
- TRADITIONAL METHOD
Traditional preparation :
1. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it simmers, then remove from the heat.
2. Beat the egg yolks with the sugar using an electric whisk for about 5 minutes, until the mixture whitens and becomes thick.
3. Add the cornflour and beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth.
4. Slowly pour the hot milk over the mixture, whisking at low speed.
5. Return to the saucepan and thicken over a low heat, stirring constantly (approx. 5 to 7 minutes).
⚠️ Don't go far, the cream thickens quickly and can turn into scrambled eggs!
6. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, butter, cream and flavouring of your choice.
7. Filter on contact and leave to cool in the fridge.
THERMOMIX® METHOD.
