sage Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Need inspiration for a pudding for 9 people on Boxing Day; don’t want a heavy pud as we are having a full roast beef lunch with all the trimmings. Want something I can made Christmas Eve and leave in fridge/freezer. Ideas please Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 How about a lemon cheesecake or mousse type thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Trifle? it doesn't need to be a heavy one laden with cream & stuff,but I have seen some recipes for nice seasonal ones with cranberries & orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 How about a red berry galantine? All you really need is an assortment of red berries and some good quality red jelly (best getting jelly crystals rather than the kids' party jelly, but that's only my preference). You may want to make up the jelly with slightly less water than the instructions ask so the resulting jelly will end up a tad firmer. Basically, you get a deep pate dish and pour a wee bit of jelly in. Arrange some of your berries in a fairly thin layer on top, then pour enough extra jelly to cover, then keep adding layers of fruit and extra jelly until you've filled up the container. With careful arrangement, it can look stunning. Leave to set, then turn out onto a plate to serve. Although you're using a sweet jelly, the overall effect can actually be quite tart, especially if you have a fairly high proportion of redcurrants. As a result, whilst you could simply serve with cream, I'd personally take the trouble to add some sugar and a smidge of brandy whilst whipping to make up some Chantilly cream instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Allright, as its you, Im giving you my secret Lemon Snappy Tart recipe but you have to keep it quiet ! Its our favourite and you could easily make it xmas eve and keep in the fridge for boxing day. Its very sweet so you only need a little slice each so plenty for 9 people 300g ginger snaps, crushed 125g butter, melted Freshly squeezed juice and finely grated zest of 5 lemons 397g can condensed milk 300 ml double cream Mint leaves, reaspberries and strawberries to decorate before serving Icing sugar to dust. 1. Stir the melted butter into the crushed biscuits and spoon into a 20cm flan dish. Spread evenly across the base and up the sides of the dish. Put in the fridge and leave to set for at least 30 minutes. 2. Put the lemon juice and zest in a large bowl and stir in the condensed milk and double cream until thoroughly mixed. Pour onto the biscuit base and chill for several hours or until set. 3. Just before serving, decorate the tart with with the mint leaves etc and for the snappy bit, if you can get hold of some of that space dust that explodes in your mouth, sprinkle some of that on top! Its absolutely delicious Space Chick has tried it, so see what she says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Pavlova with seasonal fruits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 CW that sound delish. I have some little glass bowl so I could do individual ones. Will stack in fridge better . Do you beat the cream & lemon till thick or just tip it on the base? Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I have recently mastered the art of choux pastry! Gordon Ramsays recipe for hot chocolate profiteroles on google are divine!! Plus you can make them in advance and freeze so you can just whip the cream and fill and make the chocolate sauce on the day - simples!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 CW Do you beat the cream & lemon till thick or just tip it on the base? Sage Nope, no beating! just stir it all (lemon, condensed milk and cream) together in a bowl then tip it onto the base, takes a few minutes for it all to mix well but it does eventually. Its very sloppy but sets in the fridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Same as my mums recipe Chick wiggle. I can vouch that it is scrummy! Mum put strawberries on hers. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I was also going to suggest pavlova - can make the meringue and whip the cream in advance and then just put together on the day, The Lemon snappy tart sounds pretty delicious though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Allright, as its you, Im giving you my secret Lemon Snappy Tart recipe but you have to keep it quiet ! Its absolutely delicious Space Chick has tried it, so see what she says I've been after the recipe since January Sage you are honoured I can confirm it is absolutely stunning I'd give you a recipe myself, but it won't beat this one I was thinking my chocolate, rose water and raspberry tiramisu, but trust me... Go with Sandie's tart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 N'awww fanks SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel19 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 The filling for that lemon tart is exactly the same as the recipe i use for lemon ice cream so if you make extra, freeze some and it's really lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
