How to Make Blancmange

This is a traditional dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. This is a 1915 version but there are many possible variations. Blancmange is basically a milk and sugar dessert that is thickened and moulded.

Ingredients

  • 1 quart (4 cups) of milk
  • 2 oz. (1/2 cup) of fine flour
  • 2 oz. (1/2 cup) of cornflour
  • 1 oz. (2 tbsp) of sugar
  • Piece of vanilla 3 inches/7.5cm long, or some vanilla essence/extract

Steps

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    Bring 1-1/2 pints of milk to the boil.
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    Add the vanilla essence and the sugar.
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    Mix the fine flour and cornflour smooth with the rest of the milk and add the mixture to the boiling milk.
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    Stir it all well for 8 to 10 minutes.
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    Pour it into one or two moistened moulds; and when cold, turn out and serve with stewed fruit or jam.
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    Finished.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    What is fine flour?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Fine flour is heavily sifted flour.
  • Question
    What is a moistened mould?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    A mould or bowl that has been rinsed with cold water before adding the pudding to set. Don't dry it before filling, the light water film helps release the blancmange from the mould.
  • Question
    What is the difference between souffle and blancmange?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    A blancmange is a solid jelly, whilea souffle is light and fluffy, due to the air trapped inside.
  • Question
    Why won't my blancmange set?
    jason campbell
    jason campbell
    Community Answer
    It needs to be simmered for 8-10 minutes and you should see it thicken. At this time you should be stirring with a wooden spoon or the the cornflour/starch will set on the bottom. Then refrigerate. If it still doesn't set, try some gelatin.
  • Question
    Can I make cream with blancmange?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    No, it is not possible to do so.
  • Question
    Is fine flour plain or self raising?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    The flour needed to be used for this recipe refers to plain or all-purpose flour only.
  • Question
    Can nuts like almonds and walnuts be added to the mixture before putting in the mould?
    Lexie
    Lexie
    Community Answer
    Yes. Grind the nuts to medium fine and add them in the flour-cornstarch mixture, combining well.

Things You'll Need

  • Saucepan
  • Knife
  • Stirring implement
  • 2 moulds
  • Serving dish

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References

  1. Thomas R Allinson, (1915), The Allinson Vegetarian Cookery Book, public domain resource - this eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at Gutenberg. Original source of recipe.

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Updated: September 16, 2021
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Categories: Desserts and Sweets
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