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Roasted Apple Beignets with Cardamom Anglaise , Bourbon Ice Cream , and Chai Candy Floss
Kristen Chemerika-Lew , Chew
Traditional French fritters get a modern twist from cardamom , bourbon , and chai .
INGREDIENTS
Cardamom Anglaise 2 Tbsp white sugar 3 egg yolks 1 / 8 tsp salt ½ cup 35 % cream ½ cup whole milk 1 Tbsp ground green cardamom
Roasted Apple Beignets 4 granny smith apples , peeled , cored and thinly sliced 1 Tbsp cinnamon 1 cup all purpose flour 2 Tbsp sugar 1 ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 2 / 3 cup whole milk 1 egg yolk 1 Tbsp melted unsalted butter 2 egg whites
METHOD
Cardamom Anglaise 1 . Whisk together sugar , egg yolks and salt in a small bowl . 2 . In a medium sized pot , bring cream , milk and cardamom to a simmer . Slowly pour cream into the egg yolk mixture , whisking quickly . 3 . Return mixture to the pot , stirring constantly over low heat until thickened . Strain into a sealable container and refrigerate .
Roasted Apple Beignets 1 . Preheat oven to 400 ° F . Toss apples with cinnamon and place on a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer . Roast until soft and golden brown ( about 20 minutes ). 2 . Using a 2 oz ice cream scoop , form apples into balls and place onto another parchment lined baking sheet . Freeze until firm . 3 . Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl . Whisk in milk , egg yolk
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and melted butter . In a separate bowl , whip egg whites to stiff peaks . Fold whites into batter . 4 . In a large pot , heat 4 litres of vegetable oil to 335 ° F , using a candy thermometer to control the heat . Make sure the oil is at least 6 inches from the top of the pot . 3 . Dip each apple ball into the batter and release gently into the hot oil . Fry until golden brown , turning frequently .
Chai Candy Floss Chai candies are used in a cotton candy machine . Simply follow manufacturer ' s instructions .
Bourbon Ice Cream See ciaowinnipeg . com for recipe .
ASSEMBLY Dust beignets with powdered sugar and serve with cardamom anglaise , chai candy floss and bourbon ice cream .
Yield 8-12 beignets
White Chocolate Cremeux with Miso Ganache , Sesame Brittle , and Green Tea Sorbet
Kristen Chemerika-Lew , Chew
Contrasting textures and temperatures make this an exciting last course .
INGREDIENTS Cremeux 1 / 2 cup white sugar 5 large egg yolks 2 tsp kosher salt 1 1 / 2 cup 3 % milk 1 1 / 2 cup 35 % cream 16 oz white chocolate , chopped
Miso Ganache 1 Tbsp non-GMO miso paste 6 oz white chocolate , chopped 3 / 4 cup 35 % cream
Sesame Brittle 1 cup white sugar 1 / 4 cup water 1 / 2 cup sesame seeds 1 1 / 2 tsp baking soda
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