Chapter XX · Entremets (Sweets) · No. 2627
Built upon: No. 2621Bavarois Rubanné
2627—Blanc-manges “Rubannés”
Prepare these as directed under No. 2621, Bavarois Rubanné, spreading the differently flavoured and coloured blanc-mange preparations in alternate even and regular layers.
N.B.—Blanc-mange preparations may also be dished in silver timbales, in good china cases, or in deep dishes. By this means, to the great improvement of the preparation, the gelatine may be reduced to a minimum quantity, just enough to ensure the setting of the blanc-mange and no more. And the thing is quite possible inasmuch as there is no question of turning out the entremet.
In his book “The Parisian Cook,” Carême recommends the addition to the Blanc-mange of a quarter of its volume of very fresh, good cream; and the advice, coming as it does from such an authoritative source, is worth following.
Escoffier, A. (1907). A Guide to Modern Cookery, No. 2627, p. 760. London: William Heinemann. Translation of Le Guide Culinaire (1903).
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