Discover a delightful journey through the world of sweets with this charming collection of recipes. Perfect for the home baker, this book brings you a wealth of inspiration with recipes for cakes, cookies, pastries, puddings, and more. Straight from the iconic Ballymaloe House in Ireland, every recipe is crafted by their renowned pastry chef, JR Ryall.

Known as a cornerstone of modern Irish cuisine, Ballymaloe House is famed for its daily selection of treats, beautifully presented on a vintage dessert trolley. With 130 meticulously tested recipes, this book brings the magic of Ballymaloe into your kitchen, making every dessert achievable and delicious.

Explore delightful creations like the retro Ice Cream Bomb and the stunning Irish Coffee Meringue Gâteau. You'll also find a fresh take on a Classic Strawberry Shortcake with a modern twist. Ryall’s clear and insightful instructions guide you through each recipe, emphasizing the use of seasonal and fresh local ingredients.

Enjoy the thoughtful tips sprinkled throughout, from mastering the technique of whisking egg whites to adding that extra wow factor to your presentation.

Chapters and Recipes Include:

Fruit: Compote of Green Gooseberry and Elderflower; Sugared Peaches
Meringues: Almond Meringue Gâteau with Chocolate and Rum Cream
Mousses, Set Creams, Jellies and Fruit Fools: Orange Mousse with Chocolate Wafers
Puddings: Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding
Some Biscuits and Petit Fours: Strawberries Almandine
Frozen Desserts: Blackcurrant Ice Cream; Blood Orange and Passion Fruit Sorbet
Pastries: Rhubarb and Custard Tart
Cakes: Irish Apple Cake; Chocolate Mousse Gâteau

This collection promises a delightful adventure into the world of ballymaloe desserts, where every recipe tells a story and each bite is a taste of Ireland’s culinary heritage.

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