Genoise With Lavender & Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream A

Name: Genoise With Lavender & Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream And Fresh Berries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Cake:; 1 cup all-purpose flour; pinch of salt; 4 eggs, at room temperature; scant 3/4 cups sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 6 tablespoons butter, melted or clarified and cooled; Lavender Vanilla Bean Cream; 1 cup of milk, at least 2%, whole milk preferable; scant 1/4 cup of sugar; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender blossoms; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; small pinch of salt; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; Fresh berries such as strawberries or raspberries, use them to taste

Servings: persons

For the Cake:
1 cup all-purpose flour
pinch of salt
4 eggs, at room temperature
scant 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons butter, melted or clarified and cooled
Lavender Vanilla Bean Cream
1 cup of milk, at least 2%, whole milk preferable
scant 1/4 cup of sugar
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender blossoms
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
small pinch of salt
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Fresh berries such as strawberries or raspberries, use them to taste

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 9"" springform pan. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and butter. Lightly dust pan with flour. Sift the flour & salt together 3 times, set aside.", "Beat eggs at medium-high speed and gradually add in the sugar until the mixture triples in volume, becomes very pale in color & forms a ribbon when the beaters are lifted. Sift one third of the flour into the egg mixture & very gently fold it in. Add an additional third of the flour, & repeat the folding process. Take some batter and fold it carefully into the melted & cooled butter to lighten it. Add the butter mixture back to the batter & fold in gently, only until it is incorporated. Sift in the rest of the flour, fold it in & pour the batter into prepared pan. Smooth out the top, leaving the sides a little bit higher than the center & bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the top springs back when touched lightly & the edges begin to pull away. Cool for 5-10 minutes on a wire rack, then invert the pan, remove the sides and the parchment and let cool completely.", "", "For the cream:", "", "Simmer the milk, sugar, vanilla bean & lavender for around 30 minutes. Strain, discarding lavender. Whisk egg yolk constantly while slowly pouring in the hot milk. Put the flour into the pan, pour on a little of the hot milk mixture whisking it to remove lumps & then add the rest. Cook quickly over medium high heat stirring constantly until the mixture is thickened. Add the butter. Cover with plastic, pressing it down onto the cream to keep it from forming a skin. Cool.", "", "Prepare the berries, adding 2-4 tablespoons sugar if needed.", "", "Assemble:", "", "Cut cooled cake in half, spoon lavender cream onto middle section, place some of the berries over the cream. Put second layer on top, dust with powdered sugar. Place a few berries on top along with some fresh mint to garnish. Refrigerate until ready to serve."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Cake:, 1 cup all-purpose flour, pinch of salt, 4 eggs, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Genoise With Lavender & Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream And Fresh Berries falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Genoise With Lavender & Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream And Fresh Berries

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