Chapter XX · Entremets (Sweets) · No. 2474
Built upon: No. 2376Pâte à Génoise FineNo. 2383Meringue à l’Italienne
2474—Sylphs’ Omelet
Dip a freshly-cooked savarin into a syrup of maraschino, and stick it on a base of dry paste exactly equal in size.
In the centre of the savarin set a cushion of No. 2376, Pâte à Génoise Fine sufficiently thick to reach half-way up the former.
At the last moment, turn out upon this cushion an iced strawberry mousse, made in an iced madeleine-mould, the diameter of which should be that of the bore of the savarin. Cover the mousse with a coat of No. 2383, Meringue à l’Italienne with kirsch, shaping it like a cone of which the base rests upon the top of the savarin.
By means of a piping-bag, fitted with a small pipe, quickly decorate the cone, as also the savarin, with the same meringue; colour it in the oven, and serve it instantly.
Escoffier, A. (1907). A Guide to Modern Cookery, No. 2474, p. 728. London: William Heinemann. Translation of Le Guide Culinaire (1903).
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