Swirly Temples (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 80 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 105 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar |
2 tablespoons honey |
pinch of salt |
2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed if frozen |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese or clotted cream, at room temperature |
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar |
8 slices pound cake or 8 crumpets |
strawberry preserves, for spreading |
Directions:
1. Bring the granulated sugar, honey, salt and 2 tablespoons water to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Transfer 1 1/2 tablespoons of the syrup to a small bowl; set aside. Add the rhubarb to the remaining syrup; cook, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb breaks down and the mixture thickens, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour.
2. Beat the heavy cream, mascarpone and confectioners' sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold one-third of the cream mixture into the rhubarb mixture until just combined, then fold in the rest. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Use a 2-inch-round cookie cutter to cut circles from the pound cake slices. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately brush the cake rounds with the reserved syrup; let cool completely on the baking sheet.
4. Spread a layer of strawberry preserves on the cake rounds. Transfer the rhubarb cream to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe the cream onto the cakes.
5. Photograph by Charles Masters
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