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This is a traditional dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. This is a 1915 version but there are many possible variations. Blancmange is basically a milk and sugar dessert that is thickened and moulded.

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EditIngredients

  • 1 quart (4 cups) of milk
  • 2 oz. (1/2 cup) of fine flour
  • 2 oz. (1/2 cup) of cornflour
  • 1 oz. (2 tbsp) of sugar
  • Piece of vanilla 3 inches/7.5cm long, or some vanilla essence/extract

EditSteps

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    Bring 1-1/2 pints of milk to the boil.
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    Add the vanilla essence and the sugar.
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    Mix the fine flour and cornflour smooth with the rest of the milk and add the mixture to the boiling milk.
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    Stir it all well for 8 to 10 minutes.
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    Pour it into one or two moistened moulds; and when cold, turn out and serve with stewed fruit or jam.
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    Finished.
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EditThings You'll Need

  • Saucepan
  • Knife
  • Stirring implement
  • 2 moulds
  • Serving dish

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EditSources and Citations

  • Thomas R Allinson, (1915), The Allinson Vegetarian Cookery Book, public domain resource - this eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at Gutenberg. Original source of recipe.

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Categories: Cooked Cream and Milk Desserts

In other languages:

Español: hacer "manjar blanco", Русский: приготовить бланманже, Português: Preparar Manjar Branco

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