BLACK GARLIC DESSERT Dumplings with Maple Syrup Sauce
Servings: 8
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Rolling Pin
- pyrex dish suitable for microwave
- glass measuring jug
Ingredients
- 180 gms short crust pastry mix 1 1/3 cups
- 1/3 cup cold water to mix
- 1 tbsp black garlic puree
- 75 gms walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- place dry pastry mix into a bowl and mix with water to form a light dough
- knead and then roll into a rough rectangle (approx 250 x 350cm)
- spread with black garlic puree and sprinkle with walnuts leaving a 2cm boarder along the long edges
- starting at the long edge roll up into a loose sausage or log, seal the final edge with a brush of water.
- cut into 3cm pieces, place pieces cut side up into glass pyrex dish
- make maple syrup sauce by blending syrup, water and lemon juice in a glass jug and heat in microwave until just beginning to boil
- carefully pour hot sauce around dumplings in pyrex dish
- cover and microwave on Medium heat for 6 minutes
- cool slightly then serve in individual bowls with a dollop of cream, custard or icecream
Notes
BLACK GARLIC DESSERT Dumplings with Maple Syrup Sauce
Top Tips: BLACK GARLIC DESSERT Dumplings with Maple Syrup Sauce
Alternative suggestions:-
- Swap maple syrup with golden syrup or honey. However I love the classic combination of walnuts and maple syrup.
- Add sultanas or diced apple.
- Swap walnuts with pecan or nuts of your choice.