Brown Butter Custard Batter

Preparation info
  • Makes

    1 cup

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Pulp: A Practical Guide to Cooking with Fruit

By Abra Berens

Published 2023

  • About

My friend and mentor Sandra Holl of Floriole Cafe & Bakery in Chicago uses this filling to bind tart plum galettes. It is simple enough that even I can make it and it pairs well with any number of tart fruits, making it the perfect addition to the Baker’s Toolkit.

Ingredients

  • 8 Tbsp (4 oz [120 g]) butter
  • ½ c

Method

In a small frying pan, warm the butter over medium-high heat until it foams and then starts to brown, about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until pale, thick, and fluffy, 3 minutes. Add the flour and salt. Whisk to remove any lumps. Add the brown butter and whisk to combine. Use immediately, or store,