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Then thinly slice the swiss roll and line the bottom of a pretty glass bowl with half of the slices. Sprinkle with 1Tbsp.of whatever spirit you are using. Layer half of the strawberries and half of the egg custard mixture on top; repeat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours but no longer than about 6 hours. Whisk cream until stiff, and spread over dessert. Decorate with chcocolate or sieved cocoa powder.
Please note: this recipe has been submitted by a user of this website and is not one of Delia's. We cannot, therefore, take any responsibility if the recipe contains errors, does not work or is not as you expect it to be, although, as our users are keen cooks, we are confident it will be a great dish. Delia tests each of her recipes three times, which is why you can always be sure of success.
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Submitted by Molly 11 June 2009
Makes six greedy or 8 normal servings!
Ingredients
75g. caster sugar; 2 Tbsp.cornflour; pinch salt; ,450 ml.milk; 2 egg yolks lightly beaten; 2 Tbsp.butter; ,1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence; 3/4 tsp.almond essence;,2 Tbsp. Cointreau/sherry or brandy; 1 jam-filled swiss roll; 600gm sliced strawberries; 284ml.double cream; ,1 tsp.grated plain chocolate or cocoa powder.
Method
Mix caster sugar and cornflour in a large saucepan with a couple of Tbsp.of the milk.Add the rest of the milk and heat until it begins to boil, stirring constantly. Stir at least half of the mixture into the beaten eggs and return to pan. Bring back to boil, stirring constantly, then simmer gently for about a minute, until it starts to thicken. Remove from heat, stir in butter, and both essences. Cover and refrigerate for about 3 hours.Then thinly slice the swiss roll and line the bottom of a pretty glass bowl with half of the slices. Sprinkle with 1Tbsp.of whatever spirit you are using. Layer half of the strawberries and half of the egg custard mixture on top; repeat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours but no longer than about 6 hours. Whisk cream until stiff, and spread over dessert. Decorate with chcocolate or sieved cocoa powder.
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Please note: this recipe has been submitted by a user of this website and is not one of Delia's. We cannot, therefore, take any responsibility if the recipe contains errors, does not work or is not as you expect it to be, although, as our users are keen cooks, we are confident it will be a great dish. Delia tests each of her recipes three times, which is why you can always be sure of success.
