A croustade is an edible container, often holding savory mixtures. This dessert version uses a pie crust as the container and it is filled with fresh summer blackberries, mixed with a little sugar and flour. Here is the one I made for dinner guests at our cabin. We served it with homemade vanilla ice cream. Fresh Blackberry Croustade Prep Time: 10 MinutesS...
Tags: berry desserts, pie crust, summer desserts, tarts, blackberries, Fresh Blackberry Tart, Fresh Blackberry Croustade
I am developing a series of cooking classes for teenagers. The classes are at a local high school and are only an hour long. This means that I need to develop quick recipes that will keep teens’ attention and that strike a balance between healthy (or “healthier”) recipes and treats. I also like to develop recipes that are familiar to kids—one way to do that is to replicate restaurant recipes. Our first class will teach teens how to make a frozen coffee drink and whipped cream from scratch. The drink is easy to make. We begin by adding about 3 ounces of cooled, strong coffee to a blender. Add a tablespoon of brown sugar and ...
Tags: cooking classes, scones, teens, blackberries, coffee, latte