Tag Archives: custard

Salted caramel pots de crème

Posted on December 24, 2017 by

A delicious 3-ingredient pudding that takes just 5 minutes to make! I’ve long been a fan of exotically-named desserts like budino and pots de crème, the Italian and French versions of the ever-so-boring-sounding pudding. Not to be confused with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Desserts, Entertaining | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Blueberry Ice Cream

Posted on September 20, 2014 by

This recipe was inspired by the incomparable taste of blueberry pie. While I love raw blueberries in my morning cereal, they seem to become even more flavourful when baked up in muffins or pies. Cooking up the berries before adding … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Peach-almond ice cream

Posted on September 4, 2014 by

This recipe should have you making a mad dash to the nearest produce purveyor to grab another basket or two of fresh peaches before the season is done. I love this ice cream because it’s not too sweet and really … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Clementine-Cardamom Crème Brûlée

Posted on August 8, 2014 by

I adore crème brûlée and unlike some purists, I don’t mind seeing different flavour combinations out there. I find the inclusion of chocolate, maple or seasonal fruit can add a nice variety to this classic dish. This particular version was … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Zesty Lemon Curd

Posted on March 23, 2014 by

Lemon curd is like custard on steroids. Packed with a lemony punch and just a hint of sweetness, it’s an inspired concoction that is as versatile as it is delicious. Spread it on warm biscuits, slather it on French toast, … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Edible Gifts, Fruit | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Cheesy Mushroom Toast Cups

Posted on February 26, 2014 by

As a young child, toast cups seemed the height of culinary creativity to me. To use a humble slice of buttered bread to create a vessel for delicious fillings was brilliant, I thought, and I have fond memories of making … Continue reading →

Posted in eggs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Glazed Doughnuts with Custard Filling

Posted on November 13, 2013 by

I still remember my first taste of Boston Cream Pie. Soft sponge cake layers with creamy custard filling and a rich chocolate ganache – it’s like three desserts in one! The same combination is equally irresistible in doughnut form, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment