James's Rhubarb & Custard Whirls recipe

James's Rhubarb & Custard Whirls recipe

thegreatbritishbakeoff.co.uk

This is a good recipe to practise your piping skills: buttery biscuits filled with a deliciously sharp rhubarb curd and creamy vanilla butter icing. The ultimate in custard creams!

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  • Hand mixer
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Cooling rack
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Paring knife
  • Measuring cup
  • Spoon
  • Plastic wrap
  • Oven
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  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 40g icing sugar
  • 185g plain flour
  • 40g custard powder
  • 185g very soft unsalted butter
  • ½ tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 200g trimmed rhubarb, finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 55g caster sugar
  • 1½ tsp cornflour
  • 55g unsalted butter
  • pink food-colouring gel
  • 75g unsalted butter, softened
  • 150g icing sugar, sifted, plus extra for dusting
  • ¼ tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1–2 tsp whole milk (optional)

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