Monday, October 29, 2007

First Daring Baker's Challenge!!



Here it is!! the october daring baker's challenge!!!

Bostini Cream Pie!!



Was it hard to make?? Not really…just that the number of eggs required in the recipe was mind boggling..at least for me…. :P I halved the recipe and used around 7 eggs...truly when u make a recipe that someone else has chosen that you get to learn more …in this case, how ‘restaurant type’ desserts are created…. I think on my own, i will not consider making a recipe which uses cream and 4 egg yolks to make custard..(isn't custard powder n milk enough???!! :P )
Basically the Bostini Cream Pie has 3 parts to it…a orange chiffon cake drenched with rich chocolate glaze sitting atop of rich eggy custard…
Served it to two different groups of friends..everyone was quite enthusiastic and gave positive reviews… i especially loved the custard…after cooking it, I couldn’t resist licking the spoon and pot clean!!

Mary of Alpineberry was the host this month...hop on over to her blog for the recipe and mouth watering pictures of the cream pie... :)
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26 comments:

  1. AnneOctober 29, 2007 at 7:42 PM

    Haha - I know, the number of eggs was quite daunting! Love your presentation, very pretty!

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  2. BrilynnOctober 30, 2007 at 4:11 AM

    Congrats on a first challenge completed!

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  3. kellypeaOctober 30, 2007 at 5:16 AM

    Congrats on your first DB Challenge! I like how you stacked the pieces in the glass. Very cool. And I've never heard of "custard powder." What's in it?

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  4. BelindaOctober 30, 2007 at 10:19 AM

    The egg factor was a bit intimidating, I agree! Your Bostinis turned out just perfect...beautiful job! :-)

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  5. breadchickOctober 30, 2007 at 1:03 PM

    All the eggs in this recipe made one think about getting a chicken or two!! great job on your first challenge!!!

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  6. InneOctober 31, 2007 at 1:13 AM

    Powder and milk was exactly what my custard was :) But shhh, don't tell anyone.
    Well done on your first challenge.

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  7. AprilOctober 31, 2007 at 1:15 AM

    Beautiful Bostini's!

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  8. Sheltie GirlOctober 31, 2007 at 2:48 AM

    Beautiful bostinis! Congratulations and welcome to the dbers!

    Natalie @ Gluten A Go Go

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  9. Jen YuOctober 31, 2007 at 3:00 AM

    Hurray! You completed your first DB challenge. Pastry cream is my favorite - I licked the spoon too :) Job well done.

    jen at use real butter

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  10. DeborahOctober 31, 2007 at 3:35 AM

    Great job!! I loved the custard as well and licked the pan clean!

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  11. Alpineberry MaryOctober 31, 2007 at 4:12 AM

    Nicely done on your Bostinis and congrats on completing your first challenge.

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  12. ChristineOctober 31, 2007 at 6:36 AM

    My mind was boggled when I first read the ingredient list ---> %D (I actually think that means rolling your eyes, but in my case, it was my eyes rolling in amazement!)

    Great job and lovely blog!

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  13. MyKitchenInHalfCupsOctober 31, 2007 at 9:27 AM

    Small portions were the only way to go with this one. Welcome to the DB, you got great Bostini!

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  14. HeleneOctober 31, 2007 at 12:16 PM

    Like you, I like the custard the best...so incredibly rich! Congrats on your first challenge!

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  15. creampuffOctober 31, 2007 at 12:28 PM

    Yay! Congratulations on completing your first challenge! You did a great job!

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  16. UnknownOctober 31, 2007 at 1:06 PM

    Even halving it...it uses a lot of eggs! Great job.

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  17. AnneOctober 31, 2007 at 10:46 PM

    I'm glad you were able to do the challenge and you liked the bostini. well done :)

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  18. ioycesNovember 1, 2007 at 1:29 AM

    wow!!! thanks everyone for dropping by and all your words of encouragement!!
    i've overwhelmed by your kindness!! Feel so loved and welcomed in this cosy community!!! :D

    Kellypea: custard powder...hmm...i just checked the ingredient list, it's made up of mainly cornstarch, sugar and vanilla essence...basically u warm milk up, add the required amount of custard powder, heat gently and stir thoroughly to make sure there aren't any lumps...it's pretty common in Australia and i guess in UK too...whereabouts are you based?

    breadchick: I chuckled after reading ur comment..yeah! chickens would be a good idea...and they'll be oragnic n free range to boot!!

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  19. marias23November 1, 2007 at 1:10 PM

    Beautiful presentation, dears! Great job!

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  20. LisNovember 1, 2007 at 1:25 PM

    Congrats on your first challenge! Yay!

    I'm so glad everyone liked them.. that's always a good feeling. :D

    Beautiful Bostini!

    xoxo

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  21. JulieNovember 2, 2007 at 1:44 PM

    Congratulations on your first challenge! It looks wonderful! I like your proportions of cake to custard, too!

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  22. GabiNovember 6, 2007 at 7:13 AM

    Congrats on your first DB challenge - it turned out beautifully!
    xoxo

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  23. DoloresNovember 6, 2007 at 9:22 AM

    What a beautifully presented "first challenge" -- congratuations, and welcome!

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  24. PeabodyNovember 8, 2007 at 9:29 AM

    Oh no! Custard powder and milk is not enough...unless you are making Nanaimo Bars.
    A great job on your first challenge.

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  25. thehawkMay 22, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    this is a beautiful picture!

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  26. ioycesMay 24, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    @ thehawk: high compliment coming from the pro!!

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