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Flavor Notes: Creamy, gentle tang, custardy, with vanilla and almond-like back notes (nut-free)
Crumb: Airy, moist, tender, with a gentle bounce
Perfect For: Apricot jam and vanilla crème anglaise, roasted peaches, fresh berries
Ingredients & Sourcing: Carolina Ground’s Shirley Soft Red Winter Wheat
Why This Pastry:
Continuing the theme of summer fruit “canvases,” I wanted a cake that stands beautifully on its own yet plays well with seasonal toppings. Japanese cheesecake fits perfectly; good fresh, at room temperature, or cold from the fridge in the middle of the night. It sidesteps many common cake pitfalls with its light, custardy structure.
About the Grain
Shirley Wheat:
A soft red winter wheat with a sweet, slightly nutty, brassy flavor and a delicate texture. Developed by Virginia Tech for adaptability and high yields.
Flavor Notes: Creamy, gentle tang, custardy, with vanilla and almond-like back notes (nut-free)
Crumb: Airy, moist, tender, with a gentle bounce
Perfect For: Apricot jam and vanilla crème anglaise, roasted peaches, fresh berries
Ingredients & Sourcing: Carolina Ground’s Shirley Soft Red Winter Wheat
Why This Pastry:
Continuing the theme of summer fruit “canvases,” I wanted a cake that stands beautifully on its own yet plays well with seasonal toppings. Japanese cheesecake fits perfectly; good fresh, at room temperature, or cold from the fridge in the middle of the night. It sidesteps many common cake pitfalls with its light, custardy structure.
About the Grain
Shirley Wheat:
A soft red winter wheat with a sweet, slightly nutty, brassy flavor and a delicate texture. Developed by Virginia Tech for adaptability and high yields.