tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post4681326919398730626..comments2024-03-07T07:41:42.579+13:00Comments on Mrs Cake: The Ultimate Custard Square Hunt - Edmonds CookbookRosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07645883799759203673noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-6080990239964736512016-10-16T15:27:06.895+13:002016-10-16T15:27:06.895+13:00Just made 2 custard squares. Found some of the adv...Just made 2 custard squares. Found some of the advice here helpful. Thanks.Roynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-64331621867462241812016-02-10T11:58:30.719+13:002016-02-10T11:58:30.719+13:00Thanks Laraine - sorry so slow to respond, somehow...Thanks Laraine - sorry so slow to respond, somehow overlooked this comment earlier. I like the tip on cutting, that's always a challenge with custard squares. Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645883799759203673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-34334690054764898102015-11-24T16:45:59.192+13:002015-11-24T16:45:59.192+13:00I'm used to it with chocolate icing too. I'...I'm used to it with chocolate icing too. I'd love passionfruit, but you need fresh passionfruit and plenty of it, and passionfruit is expensive. My recipe is 2 sheets of puff pastry, stabbed well all over, and cooked for 10-12 minutes at about 180°C (fan on) and I pour the following custard into an expandable tin measuring slightly less than the pastry and lined with Gladwrap, with enoughLaraine Anne Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869300616419407003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-84472961319616090282014-06-18T16:51:52.518+12:002014-06-18T16:51:52.518+12:00thankyou for an awesome custard square recipe!! I ...thankyou for an awesome custard square recipe!! I love it, and it was super easyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-49764756718008380292014-06-05T20:16:23.872+12:002014-06-05T20:16:23.872+12:00As a previous Tupperware dealer has anyone tried u...As a previous Tupperware dealer has anyone tried using Huntly & Palmers cream creackers instead of using pastry. Much easier and tastes great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-37804782732248537512014-02-26T16:40:41.980+13:002014-02-26T16:40:41.980+13:00have you tried cream crackers replacing pastry nic...have you tried cream crackers replacing pastry nice and crunchy but not too much<br />pahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02483613104056712405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-86844471961716499232013-07-01T07:43:39.606+12:002013-07-01T07:43:39.606+12:00Vanilla essence is fine; I find the paste gives a ...Vanilla essence is fine; I find the paste gives a better vanilla flavour but there's not much in it so use what you have. :-) Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645883799759203673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-70347173404271011002013-06-29T11:53:02.322+12:002013-06-29T11:53:02.322+12:00Do you need to use Vanilla Paste, or can you use j...Do you need to use Vanilla Paste, or can you use just the store brought Vanilla Essence?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-21062454891903168752012-09-01T18:48:34.605+12:002012-09-01T18:48:34.605+12:00Yes i have used oven trays when cooking pastry as ...Yes i have used oven trays when cooking pastry as well, and have also put oven tray on top of squares when they are assembled which is good trick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-35190297682265334462012-08-18T19:39:56.377+12:002012-08-18T19:39:56.377+12:00or when pastry is cooked, press down (with a clean...or when pastry is cooked, press down (with a clean tea-towel is fine) to flatten. You do not have to use custard powder etc, you can use a cheats way and use 4 vanilla instant pudding packets, 600ml of cream, and 600ml of milk, beat until thick and spoon onto pastry. It is a bit sweeter but oh so good! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-81255808387072866022012-05-22T21:37:39.135+12:002012-05-22T21:37:39.135+12:00Anon, thanks for the tip - I'll have to try th...Anon, thanks for the tip - I'll have to try that. :-)Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645883799759203673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-15382236822892986352012-05-14T16:40:59.634+12:002012-05-14T16:40:59.634+12:00Just a little un-asked-for tip... I find it easier...Just a little un-asked-for tip... I find it easier to cook the pastry between two flat oven trays it keeps it flat not too puffy but allows enough air to achieve that pleasing flaky texture. In my opinion. Like your site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-81081324648297629842012-04-11T07:10:03.613+12:002012-04-11T07:10:03.613+12:00That's awesome... I win at Google (almost!). I...That's awesome... I win at Google (almost!). I'll post your review here too if you want - my friend Belinda has just sent me an Asda one which will appear in the next few days. ;-)Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645883799759203673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-80192105305204987112012-04-05T02:48:22.840+12:002012-04-05T02:48:22.840+12:00Mmmmm... custard square! Rosa you're third on ...Mmmmm... custard square! Rosa you're third on my Google search for 'custard square recipe' - I should just have come to you in the first place!<br /><br />We actually found a CS in Bristol, and wrote up a review and took pictures and everything - should post it on our blog sometime!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13785768054773074895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-3313334521923945362012-01-01T23:24:08.324+13:002012-01-01T23:24:08.324+13:00Vel, short pastry wouldn't develop the beautif...Vel, short pastry wouldn't develop the beautiful flakiness, so I think it's worth using the puff stuff and squashing it afterwards. :-) Thanks for the custard recipe!Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645883799759203673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-30734002894835684932011-12-30T20:24:35.115+13:002011-12-30T20:24:35.115+13:00I think it may just be me but I would have used a ...I think it may just be me but I would have used a short sweet pastry as it doesn't try to puff as much as puff pastry. Also for those who don't know or aren't sure of a home made custard, all you do is use the same amount of cornflour as you would of custard powder, 1-2 egg yolks or a splash of yellow food colouring (makes it fun for kids if you use different colours) and milk and Velnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-57093203885325314892011-11-07T21:33:33.596+13:002011-11-07T21:33:33.596+13:00I wouldn't keep them for more than a day or tw...I wouldn't keep them for more than a day or two in the fridge, but if you freeze them once chilled they should keep for a month or so frozen, and should defrost fine on paper towels in the fridge. :-)Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645883799759203673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-55970654748703699732011-11-06T18:49:01.302+13:002011-11-06T18:49:01.302+13:00sorry I just read it properly and you did mention ...sorry I just read it properly and you did mention medium heat! also do you know how long they will keep for?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-42676229694196414002011-11-06T13:01:18.305+13:002011-11-06T13:01:18.305+13:00that totally makes sense now thanks so much!!:)and...that totally makes sense now thanks so much!!:)and also when you are cooking the mixture should it be on a medium heat?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-37070604071806567922011-11-05T17:43:23.574+13:002011-11-05T17:43:23.574+13:00Use a serrated knife and a gentle sawing movement....Use a serrated knife and a gentle sawing movement. I've found that once you've cut it into rows, so long as your custard is sufficiently set, tipping each row on its side to cut the pieces (so that you cut down instead of across the pastry) works better. Good luck! :-)Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645883799759203673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-65465110192469336232011-11-05T17:03:36.499+13:002011-11-05T17:03:36.499+13:00just wondering how you cut it without having it sq...just wondering how you cut it without having it squish out the sides?!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-57673749797973802252010-07-31T09:45:43.524+12:002010-07-31T09:45:43.524+12:00Thanks for reminding me - I did use vanilla paste ...Thanks for reminding me - I did use vanilla paste in the custard. Have edited the recipe now! I do prefer a tangier icing, though - lemon or passionfruit are good complements for the custard. I am a vanilla fiend, though, definitely wouldn't attempt custard without vanilla. ;-)Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645883799759203673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-34554195882189823672010-07-31T07:58:34.560+12:002010-07-31T07:58:34.560+12:00So often Vanilla slice is made with using any Vani...So often Vanilla slice is made with using any Vanilla? Not sure why?<br /><br />I would use Heilala Vanilla extract (2 tsp) in the custard and Vanilla Paste (1 tsp) in the icing.<br /><br />Using real Vanilla will raise the taste to a new level!HeilalaVanillahttp://www.heilalavanilla.co.nznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-41061291869926253762010-07-30T20:45:33.268+12:002010-07-30T20:45:33.268+12:00Ooh, don't know about chocolate icing. ;-) Pas...Ooh, don't know about chocolate icing. ;-) Passionfruit is good, though!Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645883799759203673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568586156818852710.post-79960145126073154452010-07-30T13:42:18.284+12:002010-07-30T13:42:18.284+12:00I also like it with choc icing and no coconut.
You...I also like it with choc icing and no coconut.<br />Yours looks good though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com