Friands Friendly Tips

Friands could be the simplest petit four to make, and could the trickiest to make. It only needs 5 ingredients,  a mixing bowl and a fork. But... the mixing process cant involved any aeration, else the middle of the Friands will form up a small hill after baking.

A friend of mine gave me some suggestions, I thought it would be nice to share with you guys who like this little beautiful dessert as well.

Sugarless English Scone with Dates

Made some scones for my Saturday breakfast today, turns out beautifully and delicious in less than an hour. While the scones were still baking beautifully in the oven, made some strawberry jam to go with the scones. Yummy yummy~

And, the extra raw scone dough, I have cut them to the shape i want, individually airtight wrapping them, then freeze them in the freezer for enjoyment on some other day.

Healthy β-carotene Carrot Bread

I have the habit of drinking carrot juice, however the remaining after squeezing out the juice seems to be too wasteful to be thrown away. And, found a way to make use of it, to turn it into a high fibre, high β-Carotene Carrot Bread~

Dark Chocolate Ganache

This chocolate ganache is good to be used as icing on cake, like Sacher Torte, or use as filling in Macarons,  or coating on Eclairs, or just as dipping sauce for your finger biscuit.

Sweet Short Pastry - Pate Frolle

A crisp sweet pastry with almond scented. This is the best short pastry I love so far. I have used it to make Almond Sponge Strawberry Tart.

Sweet Short Pastry - Pate Sablee

I got this recipe from a friend who is working in an Italian restaurant, the pastry turns out beautifully. Although it is a bit soft too handle, but it is worth the effort.

Vanilla Macaron with Dark Chocolate Ganache

Egg shell thin like outer layer. crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside with dark chocolate ganache filling... You must love this macaron.... ^^

Vanilla Creme Patissiere

This recipe is to go with my choux puffs~ If you like to have other flavours adding to it, chocolate or coffee or even green tea would go perfect with it. Or instead of Sugar, use Honey, it will give nice texture and smell~~ Yummy yummy~~

Choux Cream Puffs

I always love the choux cream puffs in Japan, because it is so delicious and not expensive. The shop I used to go is called "Cozy Corner", they have the choux cream puffs with creme patissiere or ice cream, or even Jumbo size choux cream puffs too! Just loving it!

And... today, I am making my own version of Choux Cream Puffs~ And, this recipe is suitable to make eclairs too

Salmon & Spinach Tart

For savoury, kanpai~

Blind Baked Short Crust Pastry

This pastry is good for sweet or savory tarts, enjoy it.

Golden Pumpkin Ice Cream

I love Pumpkin~~~

Strawberry Swiss Roll Cake

With the price of strawberries keep reducing, let`s make some strawberry swiss-roll cake and picnic under the sun~

Ice Cream Making Tips

Temper the egg yolk
It means slowly adding hot liquid to egg yolks and whisk at the same time.

Ice cream custard should be cook till it is thick enough to coat the back of wooden spoon. If you draw your finger along the spoon, the trail should not fill in immediately.

French Espresso Ice Cream

I am sure you will like this...

Pure White Angel Roll Cake with Strawberies

Found a good way to make use the left over egg whites from ice cream making...

Kabocya Pumpkin Muffin

Here in South Melbourne Market, there is a store selling really good pumpkin, tastes sweet and crunchy~ Maybe it is good for making sweets as well?  ^^

Raisin Yogurt Breakfast Muffin

With 150g of yogurt yields 8muffins, this could be a good and quick breakfast or afternoon quick bites or when you have some yogurt left over in the fridge...

Nutella Ice Cream without Cream Added

Got this recipe from a friend, it is yummy yummy~ no cream needed, just Nutella and milk and eggs~

Healthy Carrot Cake with Pineapple and Almond

Finally! I got my carrot cake successful! And, I received some marzipan from a friend, so created a few baby carrots for deco...

Here`s the recipe, enjoy baking~