LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2021

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STRAWBERRY & CHAMOMILE PARFAIT

This dreamy dessert infuses the floral flavours of chamomile tea into a light and airy custard filling. It pairs beautifully with the orange-marinated strawberries and is a great make-ahead treat for your next small gathering. Garnish with mint, if you have it on hand, or for endless summer vibes, use fresh or dried edible flowers. MARINATED STRAWBERRIES 2 pints Ontario strawberries, hulled and quartered 2 tbsp (30 mL) icing sugar 2 tbsp (30 mL) orange liqueur Zest of 1 orange 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh orange juice CUSTARD 1 cup (250 mL) whole milk 2 cups (500 mL) whipping cream, divided 3 chamomile tea bags 3 large egg yolks ⁄ cup (125 mL) sugar 2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch ⁄ tsp (1 mL) fine salt 1 tbsp (15 mL) pure vanilla extract Chopped walnuts, for garnish 1 For the marinated strawberries, in a large mixing bowl, toss to- gether strawberries, sugar, liqueur and orange zest and juice until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use (up to 24 hours in advance). 2 For the custard, in a saucepan over medium-low heat, add milk, 1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream and tea bags. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer (do not boil) and remove from heat. Let stand for 10 minutes to allow tea to steep into milk. Discard tea bags. 3 In a small mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, corn- starch and salt. Slowly pour in cream mixture while vigorously whisking. Once incorporated, pour mixture back into saucepan.

5 Beat remaining 1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream to stiff peaks. Once custard has fully chilled, gently fold whipping cream into custard. 6 Evenly divide mixture among 4 serving glasses. Top with mari- nated strawberries, walnuts and garnish, if desired.

4 Cook over medium heat, continuously whisking, until mixture begins to thicken, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour custard through a fine-mesh strainer and transfer to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap (directly touching the custard to avoid a skin forming) and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.

WHAT TO SERVE

This fruit-forward Moscato’s delicately sweet and sparkling nature will stand up to the richness of the dessert. Jacob’s Creek Moscato Rosé Sparkling LCBO 445825, $13.95

Serves 4

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EARLY SUMMER 2021 FOOD & DRINK