Parisian Sweets | Milk Street TV Season 8, Episode 10

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor with natural sweetness.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a different flavor profile.

Mix flour and butter until it resembles coarse sand.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and a pinch of salt.

Add 2 egg yolks and 1/4 cup of water to the mixture.

Shape the dough using the fraisage technique and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Roll out the dough to about 10 inches in diameter.

Fit the dough into a springform pan, pressing it into the corners.

Bring milk, cream, and vanilla beans to a boil in a pot.

In a separate bowl, mix eggs with sugar and cornstarch.

Add one-third of the boiling liquid to the egg mixture and mix.

Return the mixture to the pot and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.

Pour the thickened cream into the prepared crust and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to set the top.

Cooking Techniques

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