COOKING CLASS $2.30
per serving IRISH CREAM PUDDING BOWLS Hands-on time: 55 minutes Total time: 4½ hours Makes: 6 servings 4 2 cups ⅓ cup ¼ cup pinch ½ cup 280 g ½ cup 2 tbsp
TESTED TILL PERFECT
... and then I
ate the
BOWL! Boozy custard is a treat in itself, but we take it over the top by serving it in homemade chocolate bowls. BY AMANDA BARNIER & THE TEST KITCHEN
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egg yolks milk granulated sugar cornstarch salt Irish cream liqueur semisweet chocolate (10 oz), chopped whipping cream (35%) toffee bits edible gold leaf (optional)
In a large heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks, ¼ cup of the milk, the sugar, cornstarch and salt. In heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat remaining milk over medium heat just until steaming and small bubbles form around edge; gradually whisk into egg yolk mixture. Return to saucepan; cook, whisking, until thick enough to mound on spoon, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in liqueur until smooth. Strain mixture through fine-mesh sieve into clean bowl; place plastic wrap directly on surface. Refrigerate until chilled, about 4 hours. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Whisk until smooth before serving.) Meanwhile, in heatproof bowl set over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt chocolate, stirring, until smooth. Let cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes. (Chocolate will thicken.) Inflate 6 small balloons to make globes that are 3 inches (8 cm) diameter at widest point; tie knot in each to seal. SCOOP chocolate by scant 1 tbsp onto parchment paper–lined baking sheet to make 6 rounds. Working with 1 balloon at a time, SPOON remaining chocolate around widest part and all over top end of balloon, coating generously, to create bowl shape. Gently PRESS balloon, chocolate side down, onto chocolate round to adhere. Repeat with remaining balloons and chocolate, reserving any leftover CANADIANLIVING.COM | MARCH 2015
PHOTOGRAPHY, JEFF COULSON. FOOD STYLING, MELANIE STUPARYK. PROP STYLING, CATHERINE DOHERTY
We garnished ours with gold leaf available at cake supply stores and amazon.ca.
