For some reason I failed to post this picture of my Angel Food Cake. It wasn't on the syllabus, but Chef Rocque taught us the proper technique to making a delicious airy Angel Food Cake. With a little bit of fresh cream and strawberries, this light dessert truly is heaven sent (ahem).
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In class, we made fresh marshmallows. They are actually made with gelatin, sugar, corn syrup, and various flavorings according to preference. I didn't want to get too fancy with my marshmallows so I simply used Madagascar vanilla bean and a hint of cayenne pepper. For an added crunch, I added cocoa nibs to half of the recipes, just for the sake of it. The process is rather simple, although, I must say that when the 240 degree sugar is added to the bloomed gelatin, it gives off this horrendous odor! I'm talking wet nasty dog/zoo smell. Not cool. I was rather pleased, however, when the smell dissipated and all that was left was a fluffy, flavorful marshmallow cream which was piped and then cut into one-inch pieces which were tossed in cornstarch to finish them off. I couldn't wait to get home and make some hot chocolate!
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| Spicy Vanilla Marshmallows |
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| Vanilla Cocoa Nib Marshmallows |
homemade marshmallows?! wow!
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Angel food cake is my favorite!! My mom always makes it for me for my birthday. I don't get to see her this year though so on Thursday I'm going to make myself one! (: This is only my second attempt and yours will most certainly trump mine; you are an amazing culinarian! Your marshmellows look so yummy by the way.
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