Teachermans Citrus Berry Terrine Recipes

PEACH TEA AND BERRY GELATIN TERRINE

Steps:

• To make the Terrine: Pour 2 tablespoons cold water into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over the surface. Let sponge, allowing the gelatin to absorb the water, about 3 minutes.
• While the tea is still hot, add the sponged gelatin, sugar and honey and whisk until dissolved. Set aside and let the gelatin relax and mature and cool at the same rate as the liquid so it doesn't separate when chilling.
• Place the berries in a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan or divide them among individual molds. Pour in the peach liquid. Refrigerate until chilled and firm, at least 3 hours.
• To make the garnish: Whisk the egg white in a bowl to break up the tightness of the albumin. Spread the sugar out in a shallow bowl. Dip herb sprigs (the tops) and leaves (the larger bottom ones) in the egg white, shake them off a bit then dredge in the sugar. Set on a wire rack to dry a few minutes or overnight.
• When ready to serve, dip the bottom of the pan into hot water for 10 seconds. Flip the terrine out onto a serving platter and garnish with the herb sprigs. Serve in slices.

CITRUS TERRINE WITH CANDIED GRAPEFRUIT STRIPS

Steps:

• With a sharp knife cut peel from fruits, including all white pith, and cut sections free from membranes. Chop candied grapefruit strips. Arrange fruit sections and candied grapefruit decoratively in a 1-quart nonreactive terrine or loaf pan.
• In a cup sprinkle gelatin over 3 tablespoons cold water and let stand about 1 minute to soften. In a small saucepan bring Muscat and sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and boil 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in gelatin mixture until dissolved. Stir in remaining ‚ cup water and transfer mixture to a bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water. Cool mixture slightly, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture slowly over fruit. Chill terrine, covered, until firm, at least 4 hours, and up to 2 days. Dip a thin knife in hot water and run knife around edge of terrine or loaf pan. Dip terrine or loaf pan into a larger pan of hot water 3 to 5 seconds to loosen. Invert a serving plate over terrine or loaf pan and invert terrine onto plate.

MIXED BERRY TERRINE

Steps:

• Combine the berries in a bowl. If the strawberries are large, cut them in halves or fourths lengthwise.
• Bring the water just to a boil in a three-quart saucepan. Add the teabag, remove from the heat and allow to steep for five minutes. Remove the teabag and, using a small whisk, mix in the gelatin. Stir until the gelatin dissolves completely. Stir in the six tablespoons sugar.
• Transfer the berries to the saucepan and heat the mixture, stirring gently, a minute or two, until the berries begin to give up their juices and the sugar has dissolved. The liquid in the pan should barely cover the berries. Add more sugar if needed. Stir in the lemon juice.
• Spoon the contents of the pan into a six-cup loaf pan or porcelain terrine. Alternatively, the mixture can be spooned into six large wine goblets. Refrigerate at least one hour, until the mixture is firm, then serve with the cream on the side or as a topping.

MIXED BERRY TERRINE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup grape juice; let soften 2 to 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat sugar with another 1/4 cup grape juice in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in softened gelatin until dissolved, then stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups grape juice.
• Place berries in a 4-by-8-inch (6-cup-capacity) loaf pan; pour gelatin mixture over, pressing berries gently to submerge completely (remove a few berries if necessary). Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.
• To unmold, dip bottom of pan in hotwater about 5 seconds. Invert onto a serving platter, and shake firmly to release. Slice to serve.

MIXED BERRY TERRINE

Steps:

• In a bowl prepare Jello per package directions making sure all gelatin is dissolved.
• Place fruit in a 4-by-8-inch (6 cup capacity) or loaf pan; pour geletin mixture over, pressing fruit gently to submerge completely.
• Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.
• To unmold, dip bottom of pan in hot water about 5 seconds.
• Invert onto a serving platter, and shake firmly to release.
• Additional fruit may be placed around mold.
• Slice and served as is or with Cool Whip.

CITRUS TERRINE

Steps:

• Combine the sugar, star anise, cinnamon sticks, and 1 1/4 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat; allow syrup to cool.
• Using a paring knife, carefully remove peel, pith, and outer membranes from all citrus. Carefully slice each segment of pulp from the membranes into a sieve set over a large bowl. Transfer segments to another bowl, removing any seeds and being careful not to break segments. Set the citrus segments aside; reserve juice for another use.
• Strain cooled syrup into a medium bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over syrup; allow to dissolve, 2 minutes. Return to saucepan; place over low heat, stirring, until gelatin has fully dissolved. Remove from heat; set aside to cool.
• Coat a 4 1/2-by-9-inch loaf pan or 5-cup mold with cooking spray; line with plastic, allowing 6 inches to overhang on all sides. Fill pan with reserved citrus segments. Pressing firmly on fruit, tilt the pan, draining excess juice. Pour gelatin mixture over fruit, poking with a skewer so mixture runs into the corners. Carefully fold excess plastic over top, and chill until set, 6 hours or overnight.
• To serve, unfold plastic; place a platter on top. Carefully invert both; remove pan, holding plastic in place on platter. Remove the plastic. Slice; serve with lemon sorbet.

SUMMER BERRY TERRINE

Steps:

• For the compote, hull strawberries and halve or slice if large. Put currants and blackberries (if using) into a pan with the sugar and 3 tbsp water and bring to the boil, stirring. Simmer for 5 mins until softened, add remaining fruits and cook for a couple more mins. Remove from the heat, add cassis, if using, then cool.
• Line the base of a 1kg loaf tin with a long strip of double thickness baking parchment, allowing some overhang at the narrow ends to make lifting easier. Slice the cake into long thin strips to allow for 3 layers. Use offcuts for 'patching'.
• Cover the base of the tin with one layer of cake, trimming offcuts to fit snugly. Spoon in half the fruits with some juice on top. Fit another layer of cake on top, then the rest of the fruits and finally a top layer of cake. Reserve leftover juice to pour over the cake when it is turned out. Press lightly down to squash the fruits into the cake, cover with cling film and put something heavy on top to weight it down. Chill overnight.
• Transfer to a plate, using the paper to help loosen and lift it out. Spoon enough of the reserved juice over to moisten (any left over can be used as a drink with fizzy water). Serve with a bought or homemade coulis or cream.

MIXED BERRY TERRINE II

Steps:

• If using strawberries, halve them.
• Decoratively arrange berries in a 1 quart nonreactive terrine or loaf pan.
• Have ready a bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water.
• In a cup sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water and let stand 1 minute to soften.
• In a small saucepan simmer wine and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in gelatin mixture until well dissolved.
• Stir in the lime juice and remaining 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water and transfer mixture to bowl set in ice water.
• Cool mixture, stirring occasionally, to room temperature.
• Pour mixture slowly over fruit.
• Chill terrine, covered, until firm, at least six hours and up to 2 days.
• Dip a knife in hot water and run knife around edge of terrine or loaf pan.
• Dip terrine or loaf pan into a larger pan of hot water 3-5 seconds to loosen.
• Invert a serving plate over terrine or pan and invert terrine onto plate.

LEMON AND BLUEBERRY ICE CREAM TERRINE

Steps:

• 1. Line a 9 1/2 x 4 x 3-inch loaf pan with a double layer of plastic wrap, making sure the wrap is tucked into all the corners and there is at least 1 inch overhanging the top of the pan on all sides.
• 2. Combine 1 pint of ice cream with the blueberries in a food processor and process until smooth. Place in the freezer to keep cold so it doesn't melt while you work.
• 3. Combine the remaining 2 pints of ice cream, the lemon juice, and the zest in a large bowl and mash with the back of a spoon until it is smooth but not yet melting. Spread half of the lemon ice cream in an even layer across the bottom of the prepared pan. Freeze for 10 minutes. Spread half of the blueberry ice cream mixture on top. Place the pan in the freezer until the blueberry layer is firm, at least 1 hour. Place the remaining blueberry ice cream and the remaining lemon ice cream in the freezer until ready to use.
• 4. When ready to continue, let the blueberry and lemon ice creams soften for 5 minutes on the counter, then spread the remaining lemon ice cream over the firmed-up blueberry ice cream in the pan. Spread the remaining blueberry ice cream on top of the lemon. Sprinkle the cookie crumbs over the blueberry ice cream in an even layer, pressing them lightly into the ice cream. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 3 hours and up to 1 week.
• 5. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the heavy cream with the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract until it holds stiff peaks.
• 6. Remove the pan from the freezer and gently tug the plastic wrap that lines the pan to loosen the cake. Place a serving platter over the pan and invert. Gently tap to release the cake. Slice and serve with whipped cream on the side.