Raspberry Custard Meringue Food

QUEEN OF PUDDINGS - BAKED RASPBERRY AND MERINGUE PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 160C/310F/Gas 2.
• For the pudding base, pour the milk and cream into a pan and add the split vanilla pod. Bring slowly to the boil over a medium heat.
• Place the sugar into a large bowl with the egg yolks and whisk until the mixture is light and creamy.
• Slowly pour the egg mixture into the hot milk and cream, whisking all the time, then add the breadcrumbs and lemon zest.
• Half-fill a roasting tin with boiling water to make a bain-marie. Pour the pudding mixture into individual ramekins, or one large oven-proof baking dish and place them into the bain-marie.
• Place the bain-marie in the centre of the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the pudding or puddings are almost set, but still slightly wobbly in the centre.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
• Increase the oven temperature to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
• For the meringue topping, place the egg whites into a large clean bowl and whisk until stiff peaks form when the whisk is removed. Gradually whisk in the caster sugar, a tablespoonful at a time.
• Place the jam into a small pan over a low heat and gently melt. Spread the jam over the top of the puddings, then cover the puddings completely with the meringue mixture.
• Sprinkle with the icing sugar and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the top is crisp and lightly browned.
• To serve, remove from the oven and serve immediately.

VANILLA CUSTARD WITH RASPBERRY MASH

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and vanilla bean to a boil over medium heat. Immediately turn off the heat and set aside to infuse for 10 minutes. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the cornstarch and whisk vigorously until no lumps remain. Whisk in 1/4 cup of the hot milk mixture until incorporated. Whisk in the remaining hot milk mixture, reserving the empty saucepan.
• Pour the mixture through a strainer back into the saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and slowly boiling. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Pour into individual dessert dishes and chill. Chill at least 2 hours or until ready to serve. (The custard can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Cover with plastic wrap if you are keeping it longer than that.)
• Raspberry Mash: Place 1/4 of a pint of raspberries in a bowl with the sugar and mash it with the back of a fork. Toss in the remaining 1/4-pint of raspberries and gently toss to coat.
• Whip the cream with the sugar and serve on the custard and mash.

RASPBERRY CREAM CRUMBLE

Steps:

• For the filling: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until light and lemon colored. Whisk in the sour cream and vanilla, then continue to whisk until smooth and creamy. Add the sugar, flour and salt and whisk until smooth and thoroughly incorporated.
• For the crumble topping: Add sugar, flour and butter to a large bowl or to the bowl of a stand mixer. Work the butter through using your hands or the mixer until the mixture is a coarse crumble. (If you squeeze a handful it should stick together but break apart easily.)
• For the pie: Fill the pie shell with the raspberries and slowly pour the custard on top. Spread the crumble over the whole surface. Bake until edges of the pie start to rise, the crumble topping is golden brown and the middle no longer jiggles when moved, about 1 hour. Let to cool completely before serving. Serve at room temperature with dollops of fresh whipped cream.

RASPBERRY MERINGUE PIE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove. Stir a small amount of mixture into egg yolks. Return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove form heat; stir in butter and extract. pour hot filling into crust.
• Sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons cold water and let stand for 2 minutes. In a saucepan bring raspberry filing and gelatin mixture to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile in a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medum speed until soft peaks form. Beat in remaining water. Gradually beat in remaining sugar until glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
• Pour hot raspberry squce over custard. Spread meringue evenly over top. Bake at 325F for 15-18 minutes or until meringue is golden. Cool on wire rack.
• Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.