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Winter calls for something truly indulgent 🍮 This classic Crème Brûlée is made with Fair Cape Fresh Cream for a custard that's perfectly smooth, rich and deeply satisfying, finished with that signature caramel crust that never gets old. Save this recipe and make it your next weekend project 🥰
🥛 INGREDIENTS:
500 ml (2 cups) Fair Cape Fresh Cream
1 vanilla pod, split lengthways and seeds scraped
6 large egg yolks
100 g castor sugar
Extra castor sugar, for the brûlée crust
🔥 METHOD:
1. Preheat the oven to 150 °C. Place four 150 ml ramekins into a deep roasting tin.
2. Pour the Fair Cape Fresh Cream into a saucepan with the vanilla pod and seeds. Heat gently until just steaming – do not boil. Remove from heat and infuse for 10 minutes. Discard the vanilla pod.
3. Whisk the egg yolks and castor sugar until pale and slightly thickened. Slowly pour in the warm cream in a thin stream, whisking continuously. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a jug.
4. Pour evenly into the ramekins. Pour boiling water into the roasting tin to reach halfway up the sides, creating a bain-marie. Bake for 35–40 minutes until just set with a gentle wobble in the centre.
5. Remove from the bain-marie and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
6. When ready to serve, sprinkle a thin, even layer of castor sugar over each custard. Using a kitchen blowtorch, caramelise in slow, sweeping circles until deep amber and glassy. Allow to harden for 30 seconds before serving.
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The answer is TRUE – and there's science behind it! Milk is naturally rich in tryptophan, which supports the production of sleep hormones in the body 💤 It's one old-fashioned remedy that actually works. Do you swear by a warm glass before bed? Drop your answer in the comments! ⬇️
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True. A warm cup of milk with a dash of honey ( if I have it) is DREAMLAND😴😴😴
Fair Cape Dairies I've been drinking warm milk before bed for years and I can honestly say it's one of the best decisions I've ever made - it's like a warm hug in a mug and it really helps me unwind after a long day
True My husband used to give me a glass of warm milk every night when I was pregnant, I felt it so relaxing and I actually used to fall asleep better... Although I'm not pregnant now but it's become a habit to have that warm glass of milk before bedtime and I give it to my kids aswell 😁
Pull up a chair and dip in 😍 This Herbed Mushroom Fondue is everything a winter gathering should be: warm, indulgent and made with real, quality ingredients. Fair Cape Gouda melts into a beautifully smooth fondue base that pairs perfectly with earthy mushrooms and fresh herbs 🌿 Make it, share it, and tag us in your spread!
🍄🟫 INGREDIENTS:
Sautéed Mushrooms:
30 ml (2 Tbsp) Fair Cape Salted Butter
2 shallots, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
500 g mixed mushrooms (portobello, cremini, shiitake), finely chopped
10 ml (2 tsp) fresh thyme leaves
10 ml (2 tsp) fresh rosemary, finely chopped
15 ml (1 Tbsp) dry sherry or white wine
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fondue Base:
200 g Fair Cape Gouda, grated
200 g Gruyère, grated
16 g corn starch
240 ml dry white wine
15 ml (1 Tbsp) fresh lemon juice
5 ml (1 tsp) Dijon mustard
15 ml (1 Tbsp) fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Dippers:
Cubed sourdough or crusty bread
Steamed tenderstem broccoli
Baby potatoes, boiled and halved
Blanched asparagus spears
Button mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed
Sliced pear or apple
🧀 METHOD:
1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Fair Cape Salted Butter and heat until melted.
2. Add the shallots and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the mixed mushrooms and cook for 8–10 minutes until all moisture has evaporated and the mushrooms are golden and tender.
4. Stir in the thyme, rosemary and sherry or wine. Cook for a further 2 minutes, then remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper.
5. In a bowl, toss the grated cheese and corn starch until evenly coated.
6. In a fondue pot or heavy-based saucepan over medium-low heat, add the white wine and lemon juice and bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Add the cheese mixture gradually, one handful at a time, stirring continuously until fully melted and smooth. Do not boil.
8. Stir through the mushroom mixture, Dijon mustard and fresh parsley. Season to taste.
9. Transfer to a warmed fondue pot and serve immediately with your choice of dippers.
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