Sheilaz Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Oh dear, agreed to host an evening of "sparkling wine & summer gateaux" on Friday, and have bought the wine, but..... What on earth do I do for gateaux? It does need to be "gateaux" rather than "cake", but can only find disgusting overly rich, too creamy, shop ones. It's only for a dozen or so people, so I'm happy to make or buy, maybe a couple of different ones, if only they come out light & remarkable, in a good way! Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Pavlova - using your girls eggs, some fromage frais & some summer fruits. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I would suggest pavlova too and maybe a sponge cake filled with cream, fruit and more cream....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Yes like a fruit sponge flan sort of thing - or a summery citrus cheesecake. Mmmm I'm drooling here - will have to sort out a slimming version now! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Three or four very thin slices of sponge cake, layered with cream and strawberries - it needn't be too sickly....... If you spread the sides with cream you can stick overlapping thin slices of strawberry around the outside. Two thin layers of sponge (lemon) with a lemon mousse filling. Spread some of the mousse around the sides and across the top - top with thin shreds of lemon zest. If the weather is warm then the Mint Cordial is lovely mixed with sparkling water - for those who don't drink alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Thank you everyone, what helpful replies, I'll get started on this early in the morning. Feel much more confident now, I'll use all the suggestions, some for this occasion & some for others. I love the irony that I clicked on Healthy Eating Chat first, & then remembered the urgency of this topic. Thank you all so much for the ideas, and for reminding me about the soft drinks Lesley! Mmmm, off to re read Mint cordial topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 How did it go Sheila? - and where are the photos?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
