Vanilla Bombe
Prep
45 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Bombe is an elegant dessert combining a delicate pastry shell with a rich vanilla cream filling. This sophisticated treat features all purpose flour, butter, eggs and vanilla extract, brought together with whipped heavy cream and a silky vanilla bean custard. Taking 45 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to bake, it serves as an impressive finale to any meal and suits those seeking an indulgent, classic dessert experience.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 125 gcold unsalted butter
- 200 gconfectioner's sugar
- 4large eggs
- 2 mLvanilla extract
- 300 mLheavy cream
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gunsalted butter, softened
- 1 gpure vanilla bean paste
- 1 gsalt
- 10 gconfectioner's glaze
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Make the pastry by combining flour, butter, and confectioner's sugar in a bowl. Mix until the dough comes together, then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- 3
Roll out the pastry to a thickness of 3mm. Transfer it to a 23cm springform tin and trim the edges.
- 4
Bake the pastry for 15 minutes, then let it cool completely.
- 5
Make the filling by beating the eggs, vanilla extract, and heavy cream in a bowl. Add the granulated sugar, softened butter, and vanilla bean paste, and mix until combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 6
Pour the filling over the cooled pastry and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure to spread it evenly.
- 7
Bake the bombe for 25 minutes, then let it cool completely in the tin.
Tip: Let it cool completely before serving.
- 8
Glaze the bombe with confectioner's glaze before serving.
Tip: You can also dust it with confectioner's sugar for extra decoration.
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