Monday 17 September 2007

Peppermint Crisp Millefeuille

The Peppermint Crisp chocolate bar you get in South Africa is one of it’s kind. I guess they don’t seell it in Europe since it could be considered a weapon. I am not kidding, the peppermint filling is not only crisp, it is razor sharp! When I little piece fell down on the floor I thought I stoppd on glass… and not chocolate!But then, its also dangerously yummy. On its own and as part of a South African recipe that clogs your arteries when only looking at it. It is a mix of caramel, cream, coconut biscuits and a grated bar of Peppermint Crisp. It tastes divine, there is no other way to describe it. But it doesn’t look very pretty. It is one of those: all in one pot dishes. They taste terrific, but look uninspiring. That’s why I came up with a posh and more handsome version of the Peppermint Crisp Tart: Peppermint Crisp Millefeuille
: 1 grated bar of peppermint Crisp (available in South African shops)
: 1 tin of Coronation Caramel (or boil Coronation/condensed milk for about 4hrs)
: 150ml whipping cream (or less, if you want the caramel cream to be more solid)
: 1 pack of all butter puff pastry
: 1 coconut

Break the shell of the coconut (screwdriver and hammer should do the trick), empty the liquid into a glass, then break the whole nut into pieces. Using a vegetable peeler, slice off thin shavings from the coconut flesh.
Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into the desired shape. Brush with egg wash and bake in the oven (180 degrees C) until nicely risen and slightly golden on top. Set aside to cool.Empty the caramel into a bowl, add a tablespoon or so of the coconut liquid. Now whip the cream and add as much whipped cream to the caramel as needed (until you get the desired consistency). I have tried both, a quite solid and more liquid caramel cream and they are equally nice. The more solid, the more caramel content and the heavier it will be. Assemble the dish by first placing a sheet of puff pastry on a plate. Cover with caramel and some of the grated Peppermint Crisp and top with another layer of puff pastry, caramel and chocolate. Finish it of with a few coconut shavings on top.
The caramel cream is also an excellent addition to banana/raisin pancakes.

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