January 22, 2022 1 min read

On a wet rainy Brisbane day what better to do than bake.

Diary 22 Jan 22

The rain is always great for baking. Today at home we're making a delicious  tart of caramel and chocolate custard. Not something we make at Dello Manobut rather something for the fun of it.

The short crust pastry (if you are looking for a short crust pastry recipe I found a good one here ) made and laid into a square tart baking tin. Next it was blind baked - always an important step for any tart. We use rice to blind bake but there are lots of options including baking beads ( which we do have but could not find :( ).

Blind baking a pastry case with rice

After baking the crust and letting it cool. We made a firm caramel and smothered it onto the pastry custard. Then using a double boiler style we made a chocolate custard  to pour on top of the caramel.  

Making a chocolate custard use a double boiler

The result a delicious double layered treat!

A chocolate custard and caramel tart

Great with a coffee at what has been a very long week.

Covid continues to impact our business. Hoping with the return of our full team next week we can be back on track and working toward a future post covid. 

 


Leave a comment

Comments will be approved before showing up.


Also in DELLO MANO DIARY

Dello Mano brownies featured by Sydney Morning Herald during G20 Brisbane 2014 — luxury handmade food for world leaders
How We Reimagined Brownies in Australia: A Founder’s Perspective

April 26, 2025 6 min read

From baking with two kids asleep beside the oven to being featured at the G20 Summit — this is how Dello Mano redefined brownies in Australia. A founder’s personal journey into handmade food, small batch luxury, and creating human moments through chocolate.

Read More
Dello Mano luxury brownies in a gift box with a hand removing one gold cube
Where to Buy the Best Brownies in Australia (2025 Guide)

April 25, 2025 4 min read

Discover Australia’s best brownies in 2025. Handmade by Dello Mano since 2006. Small batch, rich in flavour, beautifully gift-boxed and delivered nationwide.

Read More
Dello Mano handmade brownies with fresh flowers, the perfect gift combination.
The Perfect Gift Pairing: Why Brownies and Flowers Make the Ultimate Combo

April 24, 2025 6 min read

Handcrafted brownies and fresh flowers make the perfect pair for any occasion. Learn why this thoughtful combination makes the ideal gift for those you care about.

Read More

Become a DelloManonian