Tuesdays with Dorie: blanc…er vert…manger

Every time I whip up my cream by hand I am again reminded of how much I need to just suck it up and buy a mixer.  That’s all I’m going to say on that topic.

But in reality, I just wasn’t feeling the Blanc-Manger.  I didn’t even gather ingredients until after work yesterday.  I mean–no offense–this just seemed like a lot of work to just have berries and cream.  That is, until I started craving figs and the boy suggested ground pistachios instead of almonds.  Then I was sold.

The blanc-manger (or vert-manger in this case?  I do so love those pistachios) turned out to be a light, fluffy, fruity delight.  I was especially smitten with the fact that no oven (and only minimal stove top) was required, making this a perfect summertime treat.  Lots of dishes were dirtied, but at least those don’t make me wish I used the air conditioner!

Susan of Sticky, Gooey, Creamy, Chewy selected this recipe, and I’m really glad she did.  I don’t think I would have picked the recipe myself, but I learned a lot in the process and found myself truly enjoying the end process.  Isn’t that why I joined Tuesdays with Dorie in the first place?