Ballymaloe Desserts offers 130 inspiring and accessible dessert recipes, showcasing seasonal and local ingredients. The book is praised for its clear instructions, tips, and the stories behind each dish, making it a valuable addition for both home cooks and professionals.
Ballymaloe Desserts is a delightful collection of 130 recipes that highlight the beauty of simple, seasonal ingredients. The book is organized into chapters focusing on fruit, meringue, mousses, puddings, frozen desserts, pastries, and cakes. Each recipe is accompanied by clear instructions and tips, making it accessible for both home cooks and professionals. The inclusion of stories behind each dish adds a personal touch, making the book not just a recipe collection but a culinary journey. The emphasis on simplicity and the use of local ingredients ensures that the flavors are vibrant and true to their origins.
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When little is done to good fruit other than gently tossing it, poaching it or baking it with enough sugar to bring its flavor into complete focus, you can easily create a dish that is eye-widening and joyful to eat.
The pastries shown are the most popular in Ballymoe’s repertoire and have the distinction of only focusing on one or two flavors.
The chef reclaims the pleasure of enjoying the almost forgotten pleasure when eating a homemade pudding with simple and traditional recipes.