Surrey maids of honour recipe
Surrey Maids of Honour recipe
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About this recipe
In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.The Surrey maids of honour recipe is a delightful and traditional English pastry that dates back to the 16th century. These sweet treats are named after the maids of honour who served in the court of King Henry VIII. The recipe features a flaky pastry shell filled with a creamy cheese and almond mixture, creating a perfect balance of flavors. With its rich history and delicious taste, Surrey maids of honour are a must-try dessert for pastry enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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surrey maids of honour recipe details
Ingredients
| 8 tbsp | unsalted butter |
| 1 tbsp | sugar |
| 300 ml | milk |
| 3 medium | eggs |
| 2 tbsp | ground almonds |
| 1 large | lemon, zest only |
| 2 tbsp | fresh white bread crumbs |
| puff pastry |
Instructions
An early form of custard tart, with a strong lemony taste.Grease a 2, 12-hole tartlet or 2, 6 hole Yorkshire pudding tins.
Roll out the pastry and cut out rounds to fit the tin(s) used.
Preheat oven to Gas Mark 7, 220°C, 425°F.
Boil the milk with the bread crumbs and allow to cool for several minutes. Add the butter, sugar, almonds and zest and stir until the butter melts. Beat the eggs and add one at a time to the mixture
Fill the pastry with the mixture and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling set.
Serve warm or cold.
About the recipe:
A recipe over 400 years old and dating to Queen Elizabeth I and named in recognition of her palace maids at Richmond in Surrey.
Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a
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