Ep 15. Lady Fingers
- TV-G
- January 1, 2012
- 22 min
Bake With Anna Olson season 1 episode 15 is titled "Lady Fingers." In this episode, Anna Olson teaches viewers the art of making ladyfingers, a classic French biscuit used in many desserts, including tiramisu and charlotte cakes.
Anna starts off by explaining the importance of properly measuring ingredients to achieve the perfect texture for ladyfingers and shares some of her tips and tricks for achieving this. She then demonstrates how to make both the traditional flat and round-shaped ladyfingers and shares ways to use them in desserts.
Throughout the episode, Anna shows viewers how to make three delicious desserts using ladyfingers - tiramisu, strawberry and cream charlotte, and lemon trifle. She walks viewers step by step through the process of making each dessert, providing helpful tips and tricks along the way.
For the tiramisu, Anna uses her homemade ladyfingers as the base and layers them with a rich mascarpone cream and coffee-soaked ladyfingers. She then decorates the top with a generous dusting of cocoa powder.
Next up is the strawberry and cream charlotte, which Anna says is perfect for summer. She uses the ladyfingers to line the mold and fill it with a delicious strawberry mousse. Once it sets, she unmolds it and decorates the top with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
Finally, Anna shows viewers how to make a refreshing lemon trifle using ladyfingers as the base. She layers them with a tangy lemon curd, raspberry jam, and whipped cream before topping it off with fresh raspberries.
Throughout the episode, Anna also shares some additional tips for working with ladyfingers, such as how to store them and how to make them gluten-free.
Overall, "Lady Fingers" is a delicious and informative episode that will leave viewers with a newfound appreciation for this classic French biscuit. Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, Anna's expert guidance and easy-to-follow instructions will help you master the art of making ladyfingers and elevate your dessert game.
