The White Queen premieres on Starz network this Saturday, August 10th at 8pm! Are you ready?! If you’re going to have a viewing party or if you just really enjoy baking (I do!) You can make this Tudor treat that the BBC posted!
Below is the recipe for custard pie with prunes and dates! Let me know if you make this – it sounds delicious!
FOR THE PASTRY
• 8oz (225g) plain flour
• 5 oz (150g) unsalted butter
• ½ oz (15g) icing sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• about 3 tablespoons (45 ml) cold water
FOR THE FILLING
• 1 level teaspoon (5 ml) cornflour
• about 1 oz (25g~ caster sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 pt (600 ml) double cream
• a good pinch of saffron
• 2oz (50g) stoned dates, chopped
• 2oz (50g) no-soak prunes, chopped
To make the pastry, rub the butter into the flour and sieve in the sugar.
Stir together, then beat the egg yolk with most of the cold water.
Add to the mixture and work quickly to a firm dough with a fork, adding the remaining water if necessary.
Roll out on a lightly floured board and line a greased deep 8-in (20-cm) flan ring or cake tin with a loose bottom.
Pinch the top edge to decorate, prick the base and leave to rest in a cool place for about 30 minutes.
Line the pastry case with foil or greaseproof paper and baking beans, place on a pre-heated baking sheet and bake in a fairly hot oven (200˚c, 400˚f, gas mark 6) for 25 minutes, removing the foil or paper and beans for the last 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, for the filling, mix together the cornflour and the sugar in a bowl; add the egg yolks one at a time, beating until all the sugar has dissolved.
Heat the cream with the saffron slowly until just on the point of boiling, stirring to get the best possible colour from the saffron.
Allow to cool for about 5 minutes, then strain on to the egg mixture and whisk.
Taste the custard and add more sugar if you like.
Sprinkle the chopped dried fruit on to the pastry base and pour over the custard.
Return to a moderate oven (180˚c, 350˚f, gas mark 4) for about 30 minutes or until just firm, but a little wobbly in the centre.
Remove from the oven and cool.