All posts tagged: Heston Blumenthal at home

Lemon Tart

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The lemon tree in our garden is full of fruit right now and it is a challenge to make good use of the crop. We use a lot of lemon juice in our everyday cooking,we preserve lemons- stay tuned  for some really good recipes-, we freeze lemon juice ice cubes that keep for several months, and we bake. We are always trying out new recipes and after exhaustive research our preferences are a lemon cake and this rather rich Heston Blumenthal lemon tart for special occasions. Our advice? If you do not have a forthcoming special occasion, improvise one and bake this tart! Serves 10-12 For the pastry 300g Plain flour  150g Unsalted butter 120g Icing sugar 1/2 tsp Salt 3 Large egg yolks  Zest of 1/2 lemon, finely grated Seeds from 1/2 vanilla pod 1 egg for the egg wash For the filling Finely grated zest and juice of 5 lemons  390g White caster sugar 300g Double cream 9 large eggs and 1 large egg yolk To finish and serve 80g Unrefined caster sugar Creme fraiche …

Quiche Lorraine

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This quiche Lorraine is ambiguous: thought to be as French as Edith Piaf, its origin and name (related to the german Kuchen) is German.  Regarded an easy dish, this version is anything but. It is based on the recipe found in the book ‘Heston Blumenthal at Home’ which makes it by definition challenging to execute. But do not be discouraged, it will be an instant hit at your dinner parties. Plus it can be prepared a day in advance as this helps the custard filling to set properly. For the best flavour, it should be served warm or at room temperature. Serves 6 or hungry 4. For the pastry 230g all purpose flour 1/2 tsp sea salt 100g cold unsalted butter, cubed 25g egg, lightly beaten (approx. 1/2 large egg) 40g cold tap water For the filling 40g unsalted butter 4 large onions, peeled  and finely sliced 200g bacon lardons 3 large eggs 300g whipping cream 80g grated gruyère cheese 20g grated parmesan cheese sea salt and freshly ground black pepper nutmeg For the pastry put …