Cheescake Pancakes with Berry-Lemon Syrup
INGREDIENTS:
BUTTERCREAM---
6 lg Egg yolks 1 1/2 c Half and half
1/3 c Firmly packed dark brown 8 oz Imported white chocolate
-sugar -(such as Lindt), chopped
2 tb All purpose flour 1 1/2 ts Grated orange peel
BUTTERCREAM---
6 lg Egg yolks 1 1/2 c Half and half
1/3 c Firmly packed dark brown 8 oz Imported white chocolate
-sugar -(such as Lindt), chopped
2 tb All purpose flour 1 1/2 ts Grated orange peel
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1 1/2 c Toasted sliced almonds Powered sugar 2 tb Unbleached all purpose 1 c (2 sticks) unsalted -flour -butter, room temperature 6 lg Eggs, separated 1 tb Grand Marnier or other 10 tb Firmly packed dark brown -orange liqueur -sugar Pine twigs 1 ts Grated orange peel Candied Cranberries (see 1/2 ts Vanilla extract -recipe below) or fresh 1/2 ts Cream of tartar -currants 1/8 ts Salt
The buche de Noel, or Christmas log, was created in the late nineteenth century by Parisian pastry chefs, who were inspired by the real logs that burned on hearths throughout the night on Christmas Eve. Our version can be decorated with Candied Cranberries or fresh currants. Enjoy with a glass of orange liqueur or Sauternes.
8 Servings
FOR BUTTERCREAM: Whisk egg yolks, sugar and flour in medium bowl to blend well. Bring half and half to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Slowly whisk hot half and half into egg mixture. Return egg mixture to same saucepan and cook until mixture boils and thickens, whisking constantly. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Add chocolate and orange peel and stir until mixture is smooth. Press plastic wrap onto surface f pastry cream to prevent skin from orming. Cool completely. (Pastry cream can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
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1 1/2 c Toasted sliced almonds Powered sugar 2 tb Unbleached all purpose 1 c (2 sticks) unsalted -flour -butter, room temperature 6 lg Eggs, separated 1 tb Grand Marnier or other 10 tb Firmly packed dark brown -orange liqueur -sugar Pine twigs 1 ts Grated orange peel Candied Cranberries (see 1/2 ts Vanilla extract -recipe below) or fresh 1/2 ts Cream of tartar -currants 1/8 ts Salt
The buche de Noel, or Christmas log, was created in the late nineteenth century by Parisian pastry chefs, who were inspired by the real logs that burned on hearths throughout the night on Christmas Eve. Our version can be decorated with Candied Cranberries or fresh currants. Enjoy with a glass of orange liqueur or Sauternes.
8 Servings
FOR BUTTERCREAM: Whisk egg yolks, sugar and flour in medium bowl to blend well. Bring half and half to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Slowly whisk hot half and half into egg mixture. Return egg mixture to same saucepan and cook until mixture boils and thickens, whisking constantly. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Add chocolate and orange peel and stir until mixture is smooth. Press plastic wrap onto surface f pastry cream to prevent skin from orming. Cool completely. (Pastry cream can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
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