Recipe: Orion Wedding Blancmange
Recipe: Orion Wedding Blancmange
Ingredients:
12 gelatin leaves, cut into broad strips, or 4 envelopes granulated gelatin
2.5 c milk
3 tbsp rosewater
1 c sugar
zest of 1 lemon, removed with potato peeler
2.5 c whipping cream
pink or peach food coloring
For serving:
Baby meringues
Candied rose petals or sugar roses
TO PREPARE:
If using gelatin leaves, place the gelatin strips in a bowl, cover with cold water, and soak for 5 minutes, then drain. If using granulated gelatin, sprinkle over a few tbsp of just-boiled water in a bowl and allow to soften for 3-4 minutes.
Bring the milk, rosewater, sugar, and lemon zest to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add the gelatin, and stir until it dissolves, then let it cool for about 1 hour to room temperature.
Strain the cooled milk. Whip the cream in a large bowl until stiff; then gradually beat in the milk. Color the mixture a pastel shade with a very small amount of food coloring.
Lightly brush an 8-inch souffle dish with oil, and four 2/3 c ramekins. Fill the ramekins with the cream mixture, and pour the rest into the souffle dish. Cover and chill overnight.
To assemble the Orion Wedding Blancmange, briefly dip the souffle dish into a sink of hot water, run a knife around the edge, place a plate or board over the mold and invert it. Next, run a knife around the edge of each ramekin, and ease the blancmange out, arranging 3 of them in a triangle on top of the large blancmange. Place the fourth on top in the center, so that you have three tiered layers. This can be done an hour or two in advance, in which case cover and chill the assembly.
Just before serving, decorate with baby meringues, and candied rose petals or sugar roses.
This dish is traditionally eaten with the hands.
Recipe adapted from Gorgeous Desserts, by Annie Bell.
Notes on the Recipe:
IF YOU ARE MARRYING A VULCAN, you may substitute agar for gelatin. Follow the package directions for substitution instructions.
YOU MAY FIND VULCANS RELUCTANT TO EAT THIS DISH IN THE TRADITIONAL MANNER. If so, it is acceptable to feed your Vulcan with your own hands.
COUPLES ARE ADVISED TO BE DISCREET WHILE CONSUMING THIS DISH, as the rituals involved may be unfairly titillating to your guests. The Orion Etiquette Convention of 2247 adopted the recommendation of waiting until no guests are present before serving the dish. Of course, each Orion must judge what is most appropriate for her style of entertaining.
Ingredients:
12 gelatin leaves, cut into broad strips, or 4 envelopes granulated gelatin
2.5 c milk
3 tbsp rosewater
1 c sugar
zest of 1 lemon, removed with potato peeler
2.5 c whipping cream
pink or peach food coloring
For serving:
Baby meringues
Candied rose petals or sugar roses
TO PREPARE:
If using gelatin leaves, place the gelatin strips in a bowl, cover with cold water, and soak for 5 minutes, then drain. If using granulated gelatin, sprinkle over a few tbsp of just-boiled water in a bowl and allow to soften for 3-4 minutes.
Bring the milk, rosewater, sugar, and lemon zest to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add the gelatin, and stir until it dissolves, then let it cool for about 1 hour to room temperature.
Strain the cooled milk. Whip the cream in a large bowl until stiff; then gradually beat in the milk. Color the mixture a pastel shade with a very small amount of food coloring.
Lightly brush an 8-inch souffle dish with oil, and four 2/3 c ramekins. Fill the ramekins with the cream mixture, and pour the rest into the souffle dish. Cover and chill overnight.
To assemble the Orion Wedding Blancmange, briefly dip the souffle dish into a sink of hot water, run a knife around the edge, place a plate or board over the mold and invert it. Next, run a knife around the edge of each ramekin, and ease the blancmange out, arranging 3 of them in a triangle on top of the large blancmange. Place the fourth on top in the center, so that you have three tiered layers. This can be done an hour or two in advance, in which case cover and chill the assembly.
Just before serving, decorate with baby meringues, and candied rose petals or sugar roses.
This dish is traditionally eaten with the hands.
Recipe adapted from Gorgeous Desserts, by Annie Bell.
Notes on the Recipe:
IF YOU ARE MARRYING A VULCAN, you may substitute agar for gelatin. Follow the package directions for substitution instructions.
YOU MAY FIND VULCANS RELUCTANT TO EAT THIS DISH IN THE TRADITIONAL MANNER. If so, it is acceptable to feed your Vulcan with your own hands.
COUPLES ARE ADVISED TO BE DISCREET WHILE CONSUMING THIS DISH, as the rituals involved may be unfairly titillating to your guests. The Orion Etiquette Convention of 2247 adopted the recommendation of waiting until no guests are present before serving the dish. Of course, each Orion must judge what is most appropriate for her style of entertaining.