Monthly Archives: June 2009
Poached Vanilla Cherries
As I mentioned earlier, I felt that all of the deep chocolate and rich cream needed something to lighten it up for the summer months. We’re having a bumper crop of gorgeous cherries this season so I poached some in … Continue reading
Mascarpone Cream
The mascarpone added a slight tartness to the sauce which was delicious. From: Daring Bakers, June 2010 Challenge I made half of the recipe below. Ingredients: One recipe creme anglaise 1/2 cup mascarpone 2 tablespoons Sambucca (optional, I did not … Continue reading
Creme Anglaise
A good creme anglaise is a beautiful thing. This one, with the specs of vanilla bean throughout was fantastic. From: Daring Baker’s, June 2010 Challenge I made half of the original recipe below. Ingredients: 6 large egg yolks 6 tablespoons … Continue reading
Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse
I love a good chocolate mousse though usually find them too rich to eat much of. This mousse, made with mascarpone, dark chocolate and Grand Marnier was outstanding but I would probably make a traditional mousse instead of the mascarpone … Continue reading
Chocolate Meringues
I’ve been on a macaron making kick lately so I’ve been working with lots of meringues. I’ve learned a few tricks along the way and they held me in good stead for this part of the challenge. The meringues were … Continue reading
Homeade Mascarpone Cheese
I adore mascarpone cheese and here in the Bay Area we have access to some amazing artisan cheeses (including an incredible mascarpone sold by Cowgirl Creamery) but it is soooo expensive so I decided to try making my own. The … Continue reading


