Ingredients
For the sponge :
- 5 eggs, separated
- 150 g caster sugar, divided
- 150 g plain flour, sifted
- 75 g butter, melted
- 1 pinch salt
For the syrup :
- 120 g caster sugar
- 200 ml water
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthways
For the filling :
- 500 ml milk
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthways
- 1-2 egg yolks
- 100 g caster sugar
- 40 g Corn flour
- 150 ml double cream, chilled
- 1 tbsp caster sugar (optional)
- 450 g strawberries, halved lengthways
- 400 g diced strawberries
How to Make FraisierThe Sponge
The Syrup
The Filling
Finalizing
Trivia
The major ingredient of fraisier i.e. strawberries were first grown in Brittany, France amid the late 18th century. The fruit was also talked about in ancient Roman literature because of its health benefits. |