by Sucre Haven | Oct 13, 2019 | Cakes, Cheesecakes, Shatec
Life’s been a crazy rush, of starting early, rushing to meet deadlines, rushing to solve problems for others, rushing to squeeze in a workout before crashing on the bed and then repeating all over again the next day. I can breathe a little better now and...
by Sucre Haven | Aug 5, 2019 | Shatec, Sweets, Tarts and Pies
This week’s lesson is on frangipane tart or almond tart. The dough was a first for me and it is interesting to learn something new every week. It is stretchy rather than the usual flaky and crumbly ones that I am familiar with. The almond filling is very nutty...
by Sucre Haven | Jul 28, 2019 | Basics, Make Ahead Bakes, Pastry creams, curds and sauce, Shatec, Sweets
Fragrant and flavourful, this versatile vanilla sauce can be used to drizzle over cakes, bread puddings, ice-cream and other desserts. I thought this is very similar to creme anglaise and doing a brief search over the internet, I think the difference is that creme...
by Sucre Haven | Jul 20, 2019 | Cakes, Frosting, Mousse Cakes, Shatec, Sweets
Today’s lesson was Strawberry Yogurt Mousse Cake. My partner is back and I’m glad to have someone to laugh with and work with. It was a fun lesson albeit a little tiring with all that washing and cream beating. I have done this cake years ago and it is...
by Sucre Haven | Jul 20, 2019 | Frosting, Shatec
This glaze can be used to cover the top of a mousse cake. (Makes enough to cover the top of two 6-inch cake) Ingredients 125g strawberry puree 45g caster 6g gelatine leaves Method Soak gelatine leaves in cold water for about 5 minutes. Squeeze excess water from the...
by Sucre Haven | Jul 14, 2019 | Choux, Pastry creams, curds and sauce, Shatec
Today’s lesson is on Paris Brest and I was expecting a large one, but chef decided to give us a 5 inch version which is good, because this will be an individual portion, no cutting required! On a side note, my partner was ill and I hope she gets well real soon....
by Sucre Haven | Jul 14, 2019 | Basics, Pastry creams, curds and sauce, Shatec
This cream can be used as fillings for any choux pastry etc. (Makes enough to fill four 5-inch Paris Brest) Ingredients 350g milk (divided into 300g and 50g approximately) 250g butter 120g sugar (to be divided approximately in half) 60g egg yolks 60g custard powder...
by Sucre Haven | Jul 14, 2019 | Basics, Choux, Shatec
This is a basic choux pastry for eclairs, profiteroles, etc. I think I like this recipe. Here you go. (Makes about four 5-inch rounds or eight 2.5-inch rounds) Ingredients 130g eggs (about 3 whole eggs) 120g bread flour 100g butter 100ml water 100ml milk 5g sugar 3g...