I really love playing with color in my desserts. For this one, I found a fun way to use purple basil to transform the ice cream cake into an unexpected hue. Purple basil contains anthocyanin, a naturally occurring pigment that reacts to high pH levels, and the acidity...
This is a whimsical, layered white peach dessert inspired by the Japanese folk legend Momotaro, also known as Peach Boy. A peach-shaped entremet is filled with a fragrant white peach and jasmine ice cream and rests on a cloud of tart yogurt mousse, all hidden under a...
After a decade in hospitality, some things—like products from The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley—always seem to follow me. I’ve used the purees in both savory and pastry contexts because of their consistency and range. When I discovered the Camu Camu Puree, I knew it...
Ingredients for Banana Sticky Toffee: • 5.2 oz. butter • 1 lb. brown sugar • ½ oz. vanilla • 4 eggs • 3 oz. molasses • 3.8 oz. dark corn syrup • 14.2 oz. all-purpose flour • 1 tbsp. baking powder • 2 tsp. baking soda • 2 cups The Perfect Purée Banana Puree, thawed...
