Fondant Roses

Ever wonder how they make those beautiful fondant roses? I was browsing on youtube.com and found a very interesting way to make roses. I've been practicing making roses with buttercream and now I've found an easier way to do it. :)



from: singin4theLord0514
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Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream Pudding

I tried this recipe from Chef Wan. Although my pudding don't look as good as his, it taste good though. :)

Recipe: Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream Pudding
Adapted: Chef Wan

Things you need:

• 120g of sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 tsp of almond extract
• 850ml of water
• 500ml of milk
• 50g of corn starch
• 1 cup of agar-agar
• 350g of vanilla ice cream
• 2 fresh strawberries, finely chopped
• 1 to 2 drops of red coloring

Step 1:
In a bowl, whisk sugar and egg yolks together. Then add in the corn starch, almond extract and little milk. Mix well.

Step 2:
In a big pot, add in the milk, water and agar-agar on medium heat for about 3 to 4 minutes or until all the ingredients are mixed well. Now add in the the mixture from the bowl and change the heat setting to low. Stir it occasionally. Once the mixture has thicken and starts to boil, turn the heat off.

Step 3:
This is the yummy part. Add in your ice cream and mix well. It won't hurt if you add more ice cream. It is up to you. Separate your pudding mixture into two. Make sure your mold is pre-soak before you put the mixture in.

Step 4:
To the other mixture, add in your strawberry and red food coloring. Once that is done, slowly add it on top of the other mixture that is in the mold.

*Mine didn't turn out the way I wanted it to but it looks good always. :)

Step 5:
Let cool in the fridge. Once it has harden, turn the mold upside down and slowly shake out the pudding onto a plate. Cut some fresh strawberries and place it on the top of the pudding. Enjoy

Pandan Chiffon Cake

This was a pretty easy recipe to do. I found it on MamaFami's blog and made a few changes. Just a little change...
Recipe: Chiffon Pandan Cake
~adapted: MamaFami

Things you need...

• 1 3/4 cup shifted unbleached flour
• 1 tbp. baking powder
• 6 egg yolks
• 6 egg whites
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
• heavy whip cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup fresh milk
• 1 tsp. pandan essence
• 2 to 3 drops of green coloring

Step 1:
(Bowl A) Beat the egg yolks with the mixer on high speed until it becomes foamy and pale. Set aside.

Step 2:
(Bowl B) Mix in the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, veggie oil, pandan essence, green coloring and fresh milk with a whisk. When a smooth mixture forms, then slowly add in the egg yolks from bowl A and mix well. Set aside.

Step 3:
(Bowl C) With a mixer on high, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add in the cream of tartar. Mix at high speed until soft peaks forms.

Step 4:
With a spatula, slowly fold the egg whites into bowl B. In a greased pan, add in the cake mixture and cook for about a hour in a preheat oven at 350F or insert a toothpick in the middle of the cake and it should come out clear. Let cool at room temperature.

Step 5:
Add pandan essence and 1 to 2 drops of green coloring into about 4 or 5 tbsp of heavy whip cream. Mix in about roughly 1 1/2 tbsp of icing sugar. When the cake has cool down, cut it in half. Add the whip cream mixture in the middle.

Enjoy! :)

Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Cake

One last post before I go. This is the ice cream cake that I made and had to have a piece of. It's a combination of chocolate cake and cherry vanilla ice cream. I will post the recipe later when I come back from vacation.