With Stuart and Phil away skiing. Tina decided to celebrate her birthday with a girlie Vintage Tea Party exceptional. A traditional English afternoon tea doesn't get more luxurious than when Tina serves it on her collection of elegant vintage china. A glamorous hostess serving a refined and decadent afternoon tea complete with champagne. What more could one want...yes a camera...I forgot to take it so sorry no photographs. But try to imagine the perfect scones, dainty sandwiches and wonderful cakes.
My contribution was some mini tartes aux fruits and here is the recipe. So easy.
Cheat's Pastry Cream
I first used this short cut when I had to fill 150 strawberry tartlets for a party. Purists will scream in horror - but why make life difficult for yourself?
75 ml double cream
200 ml ready-made thick custard
Cointreau
Whip the cream until stiff, then gently fold in the custard until the two are well mixed. Carefully stir in Cointreau to taste (start with about 1/2 tbsp; don't overdo it or the cream will be watery).
Buy the mini pastry tartlets from the Tesco finest range or make your own.
Decorate with slice of strawberry, three blueberries and half a grape.
Enjoy.
Happy Birthday Tina.
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