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Raspberry Eclair Recipe

April 1, 2023May 12, 2021 by Jenna Atkinson

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Our Raspberry eclair recipe is filled with a burst raspberry and chocolate.

Raspberry eclairs are filled with raspberry mousse, and topped with chocolate ganache glaze.

It’s best to make the raspberry mousse and chocolate ganache glaze the day before you plan to make the raspberry eclair recipe.

If you make the raspberry mousse and chocolate éclair glaze the night before, this will give them time to chill and be ready for assembly the following day.

The eclair dough should be made fresh the day you are serving them. Bake the eclairs, and when they are fully cooled, fill them and top them with glaze.

Serve your eclairs immediately after filling. This will prevent the eclairs from getting soggy. The longer the filling sits in the éclair, the softer the éclair will be.

Our raspberry eclair recipe makes enough for 40 full sized eclairs. Most people usually eat 1 or 2 eclairs.

Store any extra eclairs in the fridge overnight.

How do you know when eclairs are finished baking

Eclairs are finished baking when the top of them are golden brown. You don’t want the eclairs to be too dark, or they will be overbaked.

How can you make sure the eclairs do not deflate after coming out of the oven

When the eclairs come out of the oven, prick them 2 times with a toothpick. Poking eclairs with a toothpick will let the steam out of the éclair, therefore preventing them from deflating.

How to make Choux Swans

Using a 1/4″ round piping tip, pipe an “S”
Pipe a teardrop on the end of the “s” for the head of the swan.
Pipe the bodies by using a 1/2″ star piping tip.
Pipe the bodies by piping 1.5″ thickness for the front of the swan, then pull the dough back to make it 2 inches long. It should be thick on one side, and narrower on the other side.
Bake the swan bodies at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake for 25 minutes.
Place necks of swans in the oven with the swan bodies for 10 minutes.
Remove the eclairs from the oven and let cool. Prick the bodies with a toothpick to remove the steam.
Cut the eclair bodies lengthwise with a serrated knife.
Cut the top of the body in half again.
Pipe mousse onto the choux swan bottom portion of the body. Place the 2 top halves on top of the bottom piece, leaving a small gap in between.
Wedge the neck of the swan and gently press in to make it stay in place.
Gently add the chocolate eclair glaze on the top of the body of the swan.
Serve.

Raspberry Eclair Recipe

How to make raspberry eclairs step by step guide

Course: Dessert

Keyword: dessert

Yield: 40 Eclairs

Materials

Raspberry Mousse Eclair Filling

12 oz raspberries frozen
1/4 cup water
2/3 cup sugar granulated
2 1/4 tsp gelatin 1 package
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Eclair Pastry Dough

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup butter unsalted
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp sugar granulated
1 tsp salt
1 cup bread flour sifted
3-4 eggs

Chocolate Glaze for Eclairs

100 g whipping cream
120 g dark chocolate wafers or cut into small pieces
20 g butter unsalted

Instructions

Raspberry Mousse Eclair Filling

In a small bowl, mix together gelatin and 1/4 cup water. Let stand for 5 minutes while gelatin blooms.
In a medium saucepan, combine frozen raspberries, sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Warm the mixture until the sugar has dissolved and the raspberries are not frozen anymore.
Remove the mixture from the heat source and place into a blender to purée. Careful to only have the lid closed for a few seconds while blending.
Place a sieve over a medium heat proof bowl. Strain the raspberry mixture through the sieve to remove the seeds. Using the back of a spoon, push the raspberry juice through the sieve as much as you can. It's quite time consuming, and you will throw out a lot of the raspberry mixture.
Place raspberry mixture into a saucepan over low-medium heat until boiling. Add gelatin and cook for 1 minute.
Cool the raspberry mixture to room temperature.
Pour whipping cream into a metal bowl for your stand mixer. Fit your stand mixer with the whisk attachment.
Whip the cream until stiff peaks form (5-7 minutes).
Fold the raspberry mixture into the whipping cream. Place raspberry mousse into serving containers.
Chill the raspberry mousse for 4 hours prior to using for eclairs.

Chocolate Glaze for Eclairs

Place heavy cream in a small saucepan on medium heat. Bring the heavy cream to a simmer, just before it starts to boil remove it from the heat source.
Measure your dark chocolate into a heat proof bowl.
Pour the boiled cream over the dark chocolate wafers.
Add butter to the mixture and gently stir with a spatula until all of the chocolate is melted and becomes a smooth mixture.
Place the mixture into the fridge until it's fully cooled (~1 hour).

Eclair Pastry Dough

In a medium saucepan over medium heat add butter, milk, water, sugar and salt to the saucepan.
When the butter is full melted, let it come to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and add the bread flour.
Mix the bread flour well to let it combine into a ball using a wooden spoon. Keep mixing it for the next 3-4 minutes. The ball should come away from the sides of the saucepan with ease.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and transfer the éclair pastry dough to a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
Mix the dough in the standmixer on low speed for 3 minutes.
Add an egg and mix until fully combined. Add the other 2 eggs the same way until it's fully combined.
If the dough is wet, soft, and has an even consistent surface, you don't need to add another egg, your dough is finished. If the dough is a bit on the drier side, add another egg.
Fit a piping bag with a 1/2" round or star tip. Add eclair pastry dough to the piping bag.
Pipe eclairs onto a silicone baking mat. They should be about 4" long and 3/4" in thickness. Space the eclairs 1.5-2" apart from one another so they have enough room to puff up in the oven.
Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 325 degrees F and bake for 30 minutes. The eclairs should be a medium brown color.
As soon as the eclairs come out of the oven, poke them 2 times each with a toothpick. This lets the steam out of the eclairs so they will maintain their shape and not deflate from the trapped steam inside.
Cool the eclairs on a wire rack.

How to assemble the eclairs

Decide how you will fill the eclairs. You can either cut the eclairs in half, or pipe them on the bottom of the eclair.
Fill the eclairs.
Wipe all of the excess off of the eclairs.
Dip the top of the eclairs into the chocolate éclair glaze.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge. They are best served the same day.

Notes

*Raspberry mousse eclair filling can be made 1 day in advance. Raspberry mousse eclair filling stores in the fridge for up to 3 days.

*Chocolate eclair glaze can be made 1 day in advance to assembling the eclairs. Chocolate eclair glaze can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.

*It is recommended to make the raspberry mousse eclair filling and chocolate eclair glaze the day before you want to assemble the eclairs.*

*The day you would like to serve the eclairs, make the pastry, bake them, and fill the eclairs. They will stay fresh for the day or store in the fridge overnight.*

Eclair Custard Filling Recipe

April 1, 2023May 12, 2021 by Jenna Atkinson

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Eclair custard filling recipe is made with a vanilla bean infused into custard to create vanilla bean custard.

The vanilla beans are extracted from the pod, and added to the custard to make the vanilla custard flavorful throughout.

The vanilla pod is cooked into the milk letting the vanilla juices infuse the milk with vanilla flavor. The vanilla pod is removed after a couple of minutes prior to making the custard.

If you don’t have any vanilla beans, you can substitute vanilla bean paste (1 tbsp), or vanilla extract (2 tsp).

It’s best to add vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract at the end of the cooking process when the custard is cooling down.

What can eclairs be filled other than custard

diplomat cream (pastry cream with added whipped cream)
Chantilly cream (whipped cream base with flavors added to it)
mousse

If you want to fill your eclairs with something a little more fancy, try out our eclair filling ideas.

How do you fill eclairs with custard

You can fill eclairs 2 different ways.

Cutting the Eclair in half and Filling it

Cut the freshly baked éclair in half lengthwise with a serrated knife.
Fill a piping bag with custard fitted with a 1/2″ round tip.
Pipe the custard in one smooth motion – filling the éclair about 1/2″ thick with custard. Another option is to pipe circles of custard for a little bit of a different look to the éclair.
Dip the top of the éclair in the glaze.
Serve.

How to Pipe Custard into Eclairs

Fit a piping bag with a 1/2″ round tip.
Fill the piping bag with custard.
Holding the metal tip, pierce the bottom of the éclair 3 times – 1 at either end, and 1 in the middle. You should have 3 circles piercing the bottom of the éclair.
Press your piping tip into the circles you made and fill the éclair until it starts oozing out.
Fill the eclair in the same way in the other 2 holes.
Wipe the bottom of the excess custard off of the eclair using a paper towel.
Dip the top of the éclair in the glaze.
Serve

When should you fill eclairs

You should fill eclairs just before serving.

The eclairs themselves should be baked the same day that you fill and prepare them.

The longer the éclair sits with the filling, the more soggy the pastry will get.

If your eclairs have been sitting awhile, pop them in the oven for a couple of minutes to crisp them up before serving.

Eclair Custard Filling Recipe

How to make an eclair custard filling

Prep Time10

Active Time40

Chilling time2

Total Time2 50

Course: Dessert

Keyword: dessert

Yield: 2 cups

Materials

1 vanilla bean
6 egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar granulated
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tbsp butter unsalted
2 cups milk

Instructions

Place milk in a medium saucepan on low-medium heat.
Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. Remove the vanilla beans and place them in the milk. Place the whole vanilla bean in the milk.
Let the milk just come to a simmer, not boiling. Turn off the heat source and remove the milk from the heat. Let the vanilla bean infuse flavor for 15 minutes.
In the meantime, separate your eggs. Place the egg yolks in a large heat proof bowl.
Add sugar and cornstarch to the egg yolks and mix together with a whisk.
Remove the vanilla bean from the saucepan. Slowly temper the eggs by adding a couple of tablespoons of the milk to the eggs at a time and vigorously whisking it until fully emulsified.
Continue adding the milk very slowly until fully combined. You do not want to cook the eggs.
Strain the mixture back into the saucepan and heat on medium heat.
Whisk the mixture frequently. Heat the mixture until the cornstarch has activated. It should be a few minutes. You will feel the mixture becoming thickened with your whisk.
Cook for 1 more minute after it has started to thicken.
Remove the eclair custard from the heat and add the butter. Whisk the butter has fully melted into the custard.
Let the custard cool until the pot can go in the fridge. Place a plastic wrap on top of the custard to prevent a film from forming.
Chill the eclair custard for 2 hours before using.

Chipotle Wrap Ingredients

May 8, 2021 by Jenna Atkinson

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Chipotle wraps are one of the most satisfying and spicy wraps you can have on a hot summers day.

Fill your chipotle wrap with a few of the suggested chipotle wrap ingredients.

We have a couple of chipotle wrap recipe suggestions that are very popular for you to try out!

Chipotle Wrap Vegetables

If you like your chipotle wrap extra spicy, consider putting banana peppers or jalapeno pepper slices in your wrap to give it that extra punch you’re looking for.

lettuce
red onion
tomatoes
avocado
banana peppers
jalapeno peppers
corn

Chipotle Wrap Meats or Protein

Chipotle wraps can be made with plain meat, or meat that has been seasoned.

If you’d rather your meat have a little extra flavor, try making chipotle chicken recipe.

Another option is to add paprika, cumin, chili powder and garlic to your cooking pan when making your meat so it soaks up all of the spicy flavors prior to putting them into your wrap.

chicken
turkey
Cajun shrimp
pulled pork
black beans
bacon

Chipotle Wrap Sauces

Chipotle mayonnaise is the base of chipotle wraps. You can add a little hummus to tone down the spiciness of the chipotle mayonnaise if desired. Fresh squeezed lime juice is the perfect ending to bring the ingredients together in your wrap if you like the tangy flavor of lime.

chipotle mayonnaise
hummus
fresh squeezed lime juice

Chipotle Wrap Cheeses

Chipotle wraps do not need cheese by any means, it’s just an additive flavor if you want your wrap a bit more filling. Cheese goes well with southwest chipotle wraps if you are interest in having cheese in your chipotle wrap.

cheddar
mozzarella
Havarti

Chipotle Wrap Grains

You can add rice to your chipotle wrap if you’re wanting a little more substance to your wrap. Rice goes well with vegetarian, bean, or southwest chipotle wraps.

rice

Chipotle Wrap Fresh Herbs

Cilantro is a refreshing herb that can be added to vegetarian, bean, or southwest chipotle wraps. Cilantro is quite versatile and adds a hint of flavor to your chipotle wrap.

cilantro

Chipotle chicken wrap recipe

One of the best chipotle wraps you can have is starting with a base of a flour tortilla, covered in chipotle mayonnaise.

Add diced chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and red onions.

Roll the wrap up tightly, and serve!

Southwest chipotle chicken wrap

To make a southwest chipotle chicken wrap, start with a flour tortilla and cover it in chipotle mayonnaise.

Mix together freshly cooked rice, diced chicken, beans, corn, and cilantro in a small bowl until the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Layer lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese (shredded cheddar and mozzarella) on top of your chipotles mayonnaise.

Place a couple of spoonful’s of your rice mixture on top of your vegetables and cheese.

Roll up your southwest chipotle chicken wrap and enjoy!

Chipotle bean wrap recipe

To make a chipotle bean wrap, start with a flour tortilla and cover it in chipotle mayonnaise.

Add lettuce, tomatoes, rice, black beans, corn, and cilantro to your wrap.

Squeeze a little fresh lime juice all over your ingredients.

Roll up your wrap and serve!

Chipotle veggie wrap recipe

To make a chipotle veggie wrap recipe, start with a flour tortilla and cover it in chipotle mayonnaise.

Add a couple spoonful’s of hummus on top of the chipotle mayonnaise.

Layer lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onions, avocado, rice, corn, and cilantro on top.

Squeeze a little fresh lime juice all over your ingredients.

Roll up your wrap and serve!

Creamy Cabbage Slaw for Tacos

April 1, 2023May 5, 2021 by Jenna Atkinson

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Cabbage slaw for tacos is made with an avocado crema sauce which is added to a combination of red and green cabbage.

How to use cabbage slaw on your taco

Cabbage coleslaw with avocado cream sauce is the base of the taco. It should be the first food you place on the taco.

Then you can add your vegetables or meat on top of the cabbage slaw for your taco.

The topping for your taco will go on last, this would be guacamole, salsa, sour cream, etc.

You can even add the avocado crema on top of your meat to act as a sauce for your taco. It has a strong lime crema flavor that gives tacos a burst of lime flavor.

What kind of tacos can you use cabbage coleslaw with

shrimp tacos
cauliflower tacos
pulled pork tacos
chicken tacos
fish tacos

How do you cut cabbage for tacos

Remove the outer most layer of cabbage and discard.
Cut the cabbage in half making note where the center of the cabbage stem is. Cut in the center to separate the stem.
Cut the cabbage half in half again to create a cabbage quarter.
Cut the corner of the cabbage to remove the hard stem.
Slice the cabbage into small thin strips.
Slice until you’ve cut the whole quarter into strips of cabbage that are about the size you want for your coleslaw.
Add your sauce to your coleslaw. Mix well until the sauce is evenly distributed.
Spoon your cabbage slaw onto your taco and continue layering with your other foods for your taco.

Creamy Cabbage Slaw for Tacos

How to make cabbage coleslaw for tacos

Prep Time20

Course: Main Course

Keyword: coleslaw

Yield: 4 cups

Equipment

Food processor

Materials

1 medium avocado
1/2 cup cilantro
3 cloves garlic minced
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 cup plain yogurt 5-10% fat content or Greek
3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 red cabbage sliced thin
1/4 green cabbage sliced thin
1/3 cup carrots grated

Instructions

Cut avocado in half. Remove the pit and scoop out the insides of the avocado. Place the insides of the avocado in a food processor.
Add cilantro, garlic, lime juice, yogurt, olive oil, and salt to the food processor.
Pulse only for 1 second at a time. Pulse until the avocado lime crema sauce comes together. It should take about 8-12 pulses before the avocado lime crema sauce is ready.
Prepare cabbage and add to a large bowl. Add carrots and mix until evenly distributed.
Take a few spoonful's of your cabbage mixture for your tacos – 1/3 cup for each taco approximately.
Add a couple of spoonful's of avocado lime crema sauce to the cabbage. Mix until the sauce coats all of the pieces of cabbage.
You cabbage slaw is all ready to use in your tacos.

Notes

Keep your avocado lime crema sauce in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Only add your avocado crema sauce to your cabbage right before using on your tacos. Otherwise the coleslaw will be a bit damp and will lose its crunch.

Avocado Cream Sauce for Tacos

April 1, 2023May 5, 2021 by Jenna Atkinson

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Avocado cream sauce is a sauce made out of avocados that is blended with yogurt and herbs to make a tangy, citrusy sauce for tacos.

Avocado crema sauce can be a replacement sauce for salsa. It acts to bring together the meat and vegetables in the taco to melt the flavors together.

What is avocado cream sauce made of

Avocado cream sauce is made with thick plain yogurt which gives the crema a thick base.

The yogurt mixed with avocado makes the sauce creamy and full bodied. It has a strong lime flavor to the avocado crema that finishes the sauce off well.

Can you make avocado crema spicy

If you’re looking for a taco avocado sauce that has bit more spice to it, you can add a jalapeno with the seeds removed. Jalapeno can add a punch to the sauce that some people crave in tacos!

What can you add avocado cream sauce to

Avocado cream sauce can be added to:

shrimp tacos
pulled pork tacos
chicken tacos
vegetarian tacos
coleslaw

You can add your avocado crema sauce to coleslaw for your tacos.

Mix a couple of spoonful’s of avocado cream sauce and some red and green slices of cabbage.

Add this to your taco for the base, then add any meat on top of the coleslaw. Top with a bit more avocado cream sauce and your taco is ready to serve.

Avocado Cream Sauce for Tacos

How to make avocado cream sauce for tacos

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: condiment

Keyword: sauce

Yield: 1 cup

Equipment

Food processor

Materials

1 medium avocado
1/2 cup cilantro
3 cloves garlic minced
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 cup plain yogurt 5-10% fat content or Greek
3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Cut avocado in half. Remove the pit and scoop out the insides of the avocado. Place the insides of the avocado in a food processor.
Add cilantro, garlic, lime juice, yogurt, olive oil, and salt to the food processor.
Pulse only for 1 second at a time. Pulse until the avocado cream sauce comes together. It should take about 8-12 pulses before the avocado crema is ready.
Add avocado cream sauce to your tacos as a sauce. Alternatively, this avocado crema can be added to coleslaw (red and green cabbage slices) to create an avocado creamy coleslaw for tacos.

Light and Fluffy Cheese Scones without Buttermilk

November 29, 2023April 26, 2021 by Jenna Atkinson

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Light and fluffy cheese scones are so tasty right out of the oven.

Warm cheese scones served with broccoli and cheese soup is one of my favorite meals.

Dip your warm cheese scone into your soup for an extra special savory treat.

Light and Fluffy Cheese Scones without Buttermilk

What makes a light and fluffy scone

Scones can be dense if they are overmixed. Scones are unique in that they have a wet dough and should only be mixed until just combined.

The light mixing, combined with the leavening agents create a light and airy scone.

The cold butter is cut into coarse crumbs, which makes the scone have a flakey pastry. The flakey pastry creates a delicious buttery scone that everyone loves.

Light and Fluffy Cheese Scones without Buttermilk

How to make light and fluffy cheese scones

Prep Time20

Active Time18

Total Time38

Course: Side Dish, Snack

Keyword: scones

Yield: 8 scones

Materials

2 1/4 cups flour all-purpose
2 tbsp sugar granulated
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter cold
1 cup cheddar cheese grated
1 cup milk
1 egg

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix together.
Place cold butter in the center of the bowl. Use a pastry blender to cut the butter into coarse crumbs (small pea sized clumps of butter).
Add cheese to the flour mixture and mix until evenly distributed.
Add milk and egg to the flour mixture.
Gently mix until the dough is just combined. Scone batter should be very wet.
Spoon onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat. You should be able to make 8 large scones from the dough.
Bake at 425 degrees F for 15-18 minutes until the tops are golden brown.

Easy Vanilla Scones with Vanilla Bean Glaze

March 1, 2024April 22, 2021 by Jenna Atkinson

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Easy vanilla scones are made with vanilla extract, and vanilla bean paste to give the scones a burst of vanilla flavoring.

Vanilla scones are made using a pastry blender to cut in the butter. The small pieces of butter will create flakes of pastry, making a buttery scone.

Scones are a bit more difficult to make than muffins. Scone dough is soft and difficult to shape into a flat circle. Be patient, and add flour as necessary when rolling out the dough.

Use a pie serving utensil to take the triangle scone dough pieces and place them on the baking sheet. This is will make the transfer of the scone dough as effortless as possible.

Bake the scones on an aluminum baking pan for best results. You can line the baking sheet with a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup afterwards.

What is vanilla bean paste

Vanilla bean paste is a substitute for using vanilla beans.

Vanilla bean paste is made of vanilla extract and vanilla beans.

It has a syrup like consistency, and you can see the vanilla beans in the paste when you add it to your recipe.

Vanilla bean paste measurement conversions

1 tsp vanilla paste = 1 vanilla bean
1 tsp vanilla paste = 1 tsp vanilla extract

Vanilla Bean Glaze

Vanilla bean glaze is used to give the scones a little sweet icing on top of the vanilla scones. The vanilla bean glaze dries on the scones so you can stack the scones without them sticking together. Dry the scones on a wire rack after you’ve put the glaze on, and they will dry fully after about 20 minutes.

How to store vanilla bean scones

Store vanilla bean scones at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The vanilla bean scones are best served warm. Warm the vanilla bean scones in the microwave for 15-20 seconds prior to serving.

Easy Vanilla Scones

How to make simple and easy vanilla bean scones

Prep Time30

Active Time14

Total Time44

Course: Breakfast

Keyword: scones

Yield: 12 scones

Materials

2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter cold
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp vanilla bean paste

Vanilla Bean Glaze

3 cups powdered sugar
90 ml milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp vanilla bean paste

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, place flour, salt, sugar and baking powder.
Cut in cold butter to the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add vanilla, vanilla bean paste, and milk together in a separate bowl. Beat together and add to flour bowl.
Gently mix with a fork until the scones are mixed until just combined. Do not overmix the scones.
Turn the scone dough into a ball onto a floured countertop. Add flour on top of scones and to the rolling pin.
Gently roll the scone dough in a circle until the thickness of the dough reaches 1/2" thick.
Cut the dough in half and then continue cutting triangles until you've cut 12 scones into triangles.
Bake 14-17 minutes at 425 degrees F. Cook until the top of the scones turn light brown and golden.
Cool on a wire rack until fully cooled ~20 minutes.

Vanilla Bean Glaze

Mix milk, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean paste together in a bowl. Add powdered sugar slowly to the milk until the icing is smooth and even.
Drizzle glaze onto the scones when they are fully cooled.
Let the glaze dry fully for 20 minutes before storing them in an airtight container.
Scones will stay good for 3 days at room temperature.
Best served warm. Heat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.

How to Make Tzatziki Sauce for Gyros

April 1, 2023April 21, 2021 by Jenna Atkinson

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A Gyro is a pita wrap made with meat (chicken, lamb, beef, or pork), vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions) and sauce (tzatziki, hummus).

In Greece, they actually place French fries inside of their gyros which gives the pita a full flavoring of salt and potatoes.

What is Tzatziki Sauce made of

Tzatziki Sauce is made of strained plain yogurt, cucumber, garlic, salt, olive oil and herbs, such as mint or dill. The tzatziki sauce base of plain yogurt is strained by using a cheese cloth.

What is a cheese cloth

A cheese cloth is a crisscross light fabric that is use to strain liquid out of food. The liquid is able to pass through the small holes in the cheese cloth, leaving the food in the cheese cloth. Typically a bowl is place underneath the cheesecloth to gather the liquid that falls through.

Where to buy cheese cloth

You can find cheese cloth in your local grocery store.

You can try near the salmon (tartar sauce), baking aisle, or cooking utensils to find the cheese cloth. It’s not generally in any specific aisle, so it’s best to ask your grocery store clerk where you can find it.

You will get a large amount of cheese cloth that will be folded up in a plastic packaging.

Can you reuse cheese cloth

You can reuse cheesecloth by washing it with hot water and baking soda. However, there is still a risk of leftover food in the cheese cloth. It is recommended to use a fresh piece of cheese cloth for each time you use it.

How to Make Tzatziki Sauce for Gyros

Step by step guide how to make tzatziki sauce for gyros

Prep Time10

Straining Time2

Total Time2 10

Course: condiment

Keyword: dip

Yield: 1.5 cups

Equipment

cheese cloth
strainer or sifter

Materials

2 cups plain yogurt 5% fat (high fat content)
1/2 cup cucumber grated
4-5 garlic cloves minced
2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
1 tbsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp dried dill
1 tbsp mint fresh, chopped

Instructions

Take your cheese cloth and fold a few times to have it about 4 layers in thickness. You'll need the size of the folded cheese cloth to be about 12"x12".
Place the cheese cloth centered in your strainer or sifter. Add yogurt to the cheese cloth. Tie the cheese cloth with an elastic band to have the yogurt fully enclose. Place a small bowl underneath the sifter or strainer to catch the drippings. Place the straining yogurt in the fridge for 2 hours.
Remove the yogurt from the fridge and place in a small bowl.
Using your cheese cloth, place the cucumber inside. Squeeze the water out of the cucumber. Place your cucumber in the bowl with the yogurt.
Add olive oil, mint, dill, garlic, salt, and vinegar to the yogurt bowl. Mix well until fully combined.
Taste test your tzatziki sauce, you might need more garlic, mint or dill to finish off the tzatziki sauce to your liking.
Store the tzatziki sauce in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Easy Cheese Ball Recipe with Cream Cheese and Green Onions

April 1, 2023April 12, 2021 by Jenna Atkinson

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Our easy cheese ball recipe is made with cream cheese and green onions, giving it a ton of flavor. There are a few herbs added to the cream cheese base, making it a savory appetizer to serve.

Create this easy cheese ball in about 20 minutes. Cheese balls are best served the same day they are made. Cheese balls can made the day before serving, and it will stay good for up to 3 days in the refrigerator for any leftovers.

Serve your cheese ball with thin bread or your favorite crackers. You can change up the nuts that cover your cheese ball by using chopped pecans or almonds.

Make sure to serve your cheese ball with a knife for cutting. Your crackers will not be strong enough to cut through the cheese ball on their own.

Easy Cheese Ball Recipe with Cream Cheese and Green Onions

Serve your cheese ball with plain crackers to enjoy the flavor of the cheese ball.

Easy Cheese Ball Recipe with Cream Cheese and Green Onions

How to make an easy cheese ball recipe with cream cheese and green onions

Prep Time20

Refrigerator1

Total Time1 20

Course: Appetizer

Keyword: appetizer

Yield: 2 cheese balls

Materials

16 ounces cream cheese softened
2 cups cheddar cheese grated
2 tbsp green onions sliced thin
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp parsley fresh and chopped
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp oregano dried
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup walnuts chopped finely

Instructions

Place cream cheese in a large bowl. Use a hand mixer and mix on high for a couple of minutes until its glossy.
Add green onions, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix on medium until fully combined.
Add cheddar cheese and mix on low-medium until combined.
Take half of the cream cheese mixture and form it into a ball shape.
Place walnuts on a place, making sure there is a mono-layer of walnuts.
Roll the cream cheese ball over the walnuts until it's fully covered.
Wrap the cheese ball with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for 1 hour. Repeat with the other cheese ball.
Unwrap your cheese ball and let it soften for about 10 minute before serving.
Serve your cheese ball with crackers or thin bread for your guests.

Scone Glaze Recipe that Hardens

April 1, 2023April 12, 2021 by Jenna Atkinson

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One of our favorite icing recipes for glazing scones that hardens up after about 20-30 minutes is a vanilla glaze.

Alternatively, you can replace 15 ml of milk with 15 ml of lemon juice as a lemon glaze for scones.

Make sure to let the scones fully dry before storing them. The scone glaze takes about 20-30 minutes to dry fully. The scones can then be stacked and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

You can also add a tsp of vanilla bean paste to make the scone glaze a vanilla bean glaze for a bit more added flavoring.

Scone Glaze Recipe that Hardens

How to make a scone glaze recipe that hardens on top of scones

Prep Time5

Course: Dessert

Keyword: dessert

Yield: 12 scones fully covered in glaze

Materials

3 cups powdered sugar
90 ml milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Mix milk and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
Add powered sugar to the milk and mix well until the icing does not have any clumps of sugar in it.
You can adjust the consistency as needed. If it's a bit too liquid add a little more powdered sugar (1 tbsp). If it's too thick and hard to spread, add a little bit more milk (1 tsp-1 tbsp).
Once you're happy with your scone glaze you can add it to your scones. It's best spooned onto the scone and then use the back of the spoon to spread it overtop of all of your scones.
Let the scones dry for 20 – 30 minutes before putting them away. If you store the scones immediately after the moisture cannot escape the container and the glaze will remain wet.
Store your fully dried glazed scones in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.